Friday the 13th, 2003. Was actually booked (award ticket) for Dec 12, 2003 to coincide with a QE2 transatlantic cruise. Then they announced the shutdown. I begged, I pleaded. Finally BA stated "give us some dates you can travel". I didn't care. They told me to narrow it down. I said OK-June 10-30. They called 4 days later-Friday the 13th, take it or leave it.

Had a great trip-the bathroom was the smallest on any plane I have ever flown. And the heat on the ceiling (from expansion) was astounding. An experience I won't forget.

One little aside: a FedEx pilot was on the flight. It was truly his dream. All he could talk about in the lounge was being able to see the cockpit, talk to the pilots, etc. He drank a little too much champagne. When everyone deplaned, you could go back on and see the cockpit, talk to the pilots and get your picture taken. He walked off the plane and never did come back. I bet he is still kicking himself in the butt to this day.