US 5735 MSY-DCA 0730-1058 EMB-175

We’d originally been booked via CLT but US got rid of their 5:30 AM flight and I rebooked us via Washington for the extra miles.



On my way through security I checked the loads on our flight. It had been F0A0 for days but today was showing only 5 people checked in and 3 seats available. I found my Dad and we hurried to the gate. As he’s AA Platinum and we were on the same reservation, after some serious typing we were cleared into F. Definitely a nice way to end the trip.



Speaking of the gate, today was the last day in the B Concourse for US Airways. As you can see, all signage and departure monitors have already been removed.



I can make this work for a couple of hours



Pretty sure the guy in 2D wants to murder me







Another beautiful day for flying, you can see the hotel I stayed at just across the street from the terminal in this picture.





Great crew today. They offered PDBs with refills and when I asked for an OJ, Cranberry and Vodka the f/a said “oh that’s my drink!” and asked me if I wanted it with more Cranberry or OJ. Oh and she made it strong too.





So strong that it put me right back to sleep. Incidentally, the guy in 2F made an audible complaint when I reclined so I could nap. Get over it, man.



US 5784 DCA-RDU 1155-1304 EMB-170



My kind of connection, into 23, out of 25, and with the Admirals Club right in between.



Thankfully, said Club wasn’t too crowded today, it often is with the closing of the other lounge in this pier.



B6 at the Center Pier as a merger concession.



After taking this someone approached to ask who I photographed for. It turned out he was a FTer on his way to DUS. I hope you’re reading this!



Time to go home. Sadly, no luck on the upgrade today, but this was the shortest flight and an E70 in Y is fine.







My first look at the new WN paint. I can’t say I’m a fan.







Boring flight today. There was allegedly “turbulence” so no drinks in Y (though apparently turbulence doesn’t affect FAs in First) so I just read until touchdown.







Conclusion

And that is that. We got home to an enthusiastic welcome from my Mom and a much more enthusiastic one from the dog. It was a great trip, four on time flights, an early train and no hiccups at all beyond a racist cab driver. Everything I could have asked for and a perfect way to spend my break. Anyway, if you made it this far I really appreciate it. Any questions or comments (except about you being able to see my name or FFP) a