Even Coach on EK! I got tired of looking at all the wonderful food and service you and Mrs. 777 were receiving on your flights aboard various Star Alliance carriers so in a couple of weeks I'll be taking United up on its Platinum challenge, trying to someday rack up enough miles to join you up front aboard Lufthansa or Swissair. In the meantime, at least I've managed to book myself into suites aboard EK's 777 and A380 later this year.

I've heard others say that United's First Class service is superior to Alaska's but based upon this showing that assessment certainly would not appear to hold true aboard United Express flights.

I am looking forward to the final installments of your India epic before reading it. Welcome home and many happy travels down the road!