Was one of two pax on a 50-seat CRJ from CAE to CVG in November 1999 on a Tuesday evening. I was headed out on my first leg of a business and leisure trip. 2 days of work in Indianapolis, attend a Saturday wedding in Maui, 4 days work in Texas, and then on to Florida for a cruise vacation with friends. That last leg to Florida was when the guy ran through security and forced the full evacuation of ATL. (I have a nice picture of the crowd outside that afternoon.)

Anyway, on that flight to CVG, the FA asked us whether we wanted the cabin lights on or off and got our drink orders before we even left the gate. I took a row in the center off the plane, and the other guy wanted 1B. Even the aisle armrests can fold up on that plane, so I brought them all up and stretched out ACROSS the aisle for some sleep.


I have had just one time when I was the ONLY person in FC. Aeromexico flight from PHX to GYM (Guymas, Mexico) on a MD-80. Got royal treatment from the 2 FAs with rum & Cokes and delicious smoked almonds. Felt pretty snobby, though, as I boarded first and then a nearly full Coach cabin got filled. Was on my way to my first Club Med vacation at Sonora Bay which is now unfortunately closed.