Originally Posted by
mrredskin
on 10/21:
EA:
Nissan Maxima
Nissan Altima (looked old)
Chevy Impala (several)
Dodger Charger (a couple)
Hyundai Sonata
Dodge Durango
ES:
Caddy STS (9k miles)
Chevy Tahoe (2.1k miles)
Pickup Truck (can't remember make)
That's all I could remember. I was really wanting the Maxima but was told they didn't have the keys which meant someone else already had it reserved. Was kinda ticked at this. Had to settle on Sonata (XM still active) since he wasn't budging on letting me have the STS. Got in car and the gf noticed tank was half full. I noticed the Durango behind the parking garage pillar (there are a few spots here that you might not think or on the ES aisle) and asked about it. Of course, it wasn't clean. The new agent helping me said "I shouldn't do this" and asked if I wanted the Tahoe. I had some tailgating eqpt with me, so that did fine, and was pretty nice to drive. Avg'd 19mpg between TYS and CLT and some downtown CLT driving and also through the Smokey Mountains.
When did TYS get an Executive Aisle? Unless they added ES in the last few months, I believe you are mistaken on the airport or a specific area being ES. If you are standing at the outside booth, the area immediately to your left behind the pillars is the EA. You may be confusing the area to the right of the booth as ES, which it is not. These are regular stalls where they usually place the higher end cars. Feel lucky you were offered a Tahoe. TYS used to be good about giving upgrade, but since it had new management take over around 2 years ago, you are lucky to get a fullsize car. The staff at this location is quite stellar as well.