Originally Posted by jjglaze77

1) On check-in at the kiosk in MCO, a couple of Kettles were checking in next to me. They complained that the kiosk wouldn't let them check-in. As it turned out, their handwritten PNR was too scribbled to be accurately read. The agent proceeded to check them in and they asked if there were available seats together. The agent replies "no... <pause>... unless you are willing to sit in an exit row." The husband Kettle jumps at the offer, but then the agent drops the bomb, "because those are premium seats, it will be $29 each." Out comes the CC & DL is $58 richer. My immediate assumption was that they were traveling transcon, but after waiting around to find out I discovered they were going to.... wait for it.... RDU! They dropped $58 to sit in 8A/B on a CRJ!

2) AMEX hawkers in the ATL-A concourse were out in full force. There were 5 of them plugging their plastic wares! Loudly, too... "Sir, come sign up for a free flight! It won't cost you anything!" "Ma'am step right up to a free ticket to anywhere Delta flies!"