I guess that I'll have to look for some other enterprise to make my millions. But, this morning when I expected to breeze straight through to the Big Easy for dinner tonight, I was shocked to find that my flight was cancelled again, so while I was packing, Punki thoughtfully called the 1K desk to rebook the flight. Now, instead of SEA-DEN-MSY, its SEA-PDX-ORD-MSY, with no confirmation out of ORD.
When I drove into the SEA-TAC parking garage, I found parking spaces across from the elevator on 6, no huge crowds in the ticketing area, but long lines to check luggage. The 1K line was empty, so I was able to walk directly to the counter and check in. It was a little unnerving to be told by the agent that she could get me to Chicago, but that she couldn't give me a seat on the plane yet because they didn't know what it was going to be. So I surrended my 500 mi certs on the faith that I would be upgraded, and headed for the gate.
As I approached what I thought was the line for the security check, I noticed that the woman in front of me had a rather large bag. So, when I mentioned it to her, she remarked that she was in the baggage check line. I beat a quick retreat and found the security check line (all of two or three people. My one small computer bag (I really packed light on this trip) was pulled aside and checked with the sniffer, but not opened. I walked through with the Swiss army knife that Rudi had given me (I had completely forgotten that I had it in my pocket with my change). So, should I keep it in my pocket or put it in my bag?
When I checked into the RCC, they requested to see my card and my ticket. New procedure. Note: they mentioned that they are not taking any new members, so renew your membership before it runs out.
Flight to PDX on United Express was about 1/2 full, but the flight to ORD was completely full, and short 2 FAs. I did get my upgrade, tried the screw-top wine, but couldn't hack it. We did get table linen with the meal service + 2 plastic knives with the rest of the silver.
I'm presently waiting at the RCC with my confirmed upgrade ready for the flight to MSY.
I think that as a group we need to support the airlines and all of the rest of the services that exist out on the concourses and terminals. I even got my shoes shined (well they needed it anyway)to help out. I'll let you know how it ends up/