Well, I went to ART yesterday and am currently waiting for my return flight to SEA at the pittsburgh airport (Loving the free wifi , btw)

ART, hmmm where to start.

Nice enough little town.

I took a cab to the econlodge for $10 one way. The cabbie said he calls the airport and gets an estimate of the number of people coming in and decides if he thinks he'll get a fare by going there and waiting.

So, in my case i was on the ground 2 mins before i was in the cab and on my way.

The econolodge is a DUMP ( IMHO )

it was cheap though $45 incl taxes etc. (+ $20 rt cab fare)

To that end, ANY other hotle that can be had for approx $65 to $75 including rt rides to the airport should be considered a tremendous VALUE.

Let me reiterate. The ECONOLODGE is a DUMP. ( Done ranting, )


Bennys, the Italian steakhouse in the parking lot had a good meal, although i found it expensive at $25 incl tip for the meal i ate. (6oz steak, 1/2 slice lasagna and 1 manicoti ) it did include bread and a salad and i had one beer.

Overall the food was good and the service was pleasant.

Walked to the mall this morning and mingled around in the shops. (No wifi anywhere)

The flight into and out of ART on the Beechcraft was exciting since it was Windy and as another poster previously stated they tend to leave the cockpit door open. The view out the windshield might make someone wet their pants during a windy landing.

The Pittsburgh airport is nice and has MANY restaurants to choose from and Smoking ( i Do) is allowed in many of them too.

Considering it was my first time on US, i have been pleasantly suprised that all of the satfff members i have been in contact with have benn VERY nice and professional.

Of course, getting Comped to Silver and scoring UG's both ways in and out of SEA didnt hurt their stock in my book.

I signed the Picnic table in ART (Against my better judgement)

The picninc table had been signed by two other FT'ers.

"Frank" from SEA on 5/4 ( I think ) and a twosome ( *** & Michelle????) on may first.


The TSA staff in ART were friendly and polite, although you can tell they are "very dedicated and by the book" kinda folks. This is afterall a Good thing as far as i am concerned.

I know "the drill" and therefore take the appropriate steps to comply and therefore avoid Secondary screenings when i travel.


Thats really all i can think of right now. Overall a fun trip

I will update anything neccessary when i get home to SEA tonight.