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Steve GadFly Jan 14, 2010 9:23 pm


Originally Posted by Trustguy (Post 13184260)
Make up post! :p

Well played sir!!!


Originally Posted by Phudnik (Post 13184261)
That can be a three-hour trip from these parts -- at least it has been for me, since the Amtrak and LIRR schedules don't sync very well.

When I hit JFK, I almost always take the E train (as long as luggage is minimal). No worrying about schedules synching up, it runs express through Queens, and it's only $2.25.

As far as getting to NYP, I guess living near Princeton Junction has it's advantages. Of course I guess to do it on the cheap, I could park at Exchange Place in Jersey City for free on the weekend, take the PATH to WTC, and jump on the E there.

Trustguy Jan 14, 2010 9:23 pm


Originally Posted by Plus1 (Post 13184285)
Once upon a time I sat on the runway for 2 hours, twice, to go from HOU to DAL.

Maybe thats "twice upon a time"?

Last year, I had a 2+ hour runway sit from LAX-SFO on AA. I was in F and got hammered -- folks always ask me, why would you upgrade on that route? Well...

icurhere2 Jan 14, 2010 9:24 pm


Originally Posted by Plus1 (Post 13184285)
Once upon a time I sat on the runway for 2 hours, twice, to go from HOU to DAL.

Maybe thats "twice upon a time"?

I'm flying an itinerary to get to IAH from DFW with a connection in DEN.

Trustguy Jan 14, 2010 9:24 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13184292)
HP BNA Airport for me tomorrow night - last of the month unless there's significant rate discounting for Saturday and Sunday ...

I gotta get one more. My MCO trip is ripping into my Hyatt hopping... :(

sbm12 Jan 14, 2010 9:24 pm


Originally Posted by adelauro (Post 13183742)
Or sitting in a bar in HKG at 10:30p and watching it.

I did "off-hours" work for a client during brunch in HKG one day. That was fun. Getting paid overtime rates while on my normal clock is always a good thing.

colpuck Jan 14, 2010 9:25 pm


Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13184241)
is CO testing out twin otters at IAH? I saw a small high wing twin that sure looked a lot like a CO paintjob, maybe someone is based out of IAH and has a sense of humor...I did not have my cam with zoom out handy to snap a pic.

The Qs are coming. 2x daily to Monterrey

icurhere2 Jan 14, 2010 9:25 pm


Originally Posted by Trustguy (Post 13184306)
Last year, I had a 2+ hour runway sit from LAX-SFO on AA.

I've never flown that line :eek: I did have to use the stairs on a "Super-80" on a LAX-SJC after a malfunction.

Steve GadFly Jan 14, 2010 9:25 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13184271)
am familiar with said Hampton Inn ...

+1

There's a Holiday Inn Express right across the street from the account I service in Brookville but I'd rather stay at the Hampton and drive 20 minutes each way.

sbm12 Jan 14, 2010 9:25 pm


Originally Posted by HeathrowGuy (Post 13183798)
Got told by my law firm I need to skiddaddle (find a new gig) in the next 60 days. So now I'm busy hammering out a job search strategy with the same fury exhibited by COCO in the switch from SkyTeam to Star. :-:

Yikes!!

Good luck. What type of law are you practicing? I may know a few folks.

monitor Jan 14, 2010 9:30 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13184311)
I'm flying an itinerary to get to IAH from DFW with a connection in DEN.

The only time that I flew DAL-HOU it was WN because there was nothing else on that route but Love. :)

Plus1 Jan 14, 2010 9:30 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13184311)
I'm flying an itinerary to get to IAH from DFW with a connection in DEN.

baglady jr and I flew EAR-DEN-IAH over New Year's weekend.

We had the whole last row in the back of the puddle jumper and she slept the whole flight. ^

In DEN we partook of the popcorn. I highly recommend it.

Trustguy Jan 14, 2010 9:31 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13184319)
I've never flown that line :eek: I did have to use the stairs on a "Super-80" on a LAX-SJC after a malfunction.

My most memorable SFO-LAX trip was one when I was in coach (seat 21 A), and flight attendants were serving me a drink. Pilot announced "flight attendants please prepare for landing" and FA said s&%#!. FA then came over and told me we were having an emergency landing in Bakersfield and was I prepared to open exit door?

We landed safely with 25 fire trucks along runway. There was a fire sensor that went off in baggage compartment. We went from 33,000 feet to wheels down in 8 minutes. :eek:

FA came by and gave me my $5 back for the drink. ^

Olton Hall Jan 14, 2010 9:31 pm

CO fares to ATL have gone :eek: in the past 24 hours for the days I need next month. Current loads are about 35%. This is likely forceing me to US. At least those are E jets.

Plus1 Jan 14, 2010 9:37 pm


Originally Posted by Trustguy (Post 13184352)
...FA then came over and told me we were having an emergency landing in Bakersfield and was I prepared to open exit door?

Bakersfield, home of Buck Owens Boulevard. :rolleyes:

icurhere2 Jan 14, 2010 9:37 pm


Originally Posted by Plus1 (Post 13184344)
baglady jr and I flew EAR-DEN-IAH over New Year's weekend.

We had the whole last row in the back of the puddle jumper and she slept the whole flight. ^

In DEN we partook of the popcorn. I highly recommend it.

I am flying a BD-enabled fare on a CR7, A320, A320, and 752 - no lie-flat coach for me.


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