Once again I booked another overnighter... The PHX airport must be the most boring place on earth, or at least my terminal is. I'm sure the US Airways terminal is bigger and busier, but this contental one doesn't have a single thing open other than the news stand. It's only 11pm for gods sake! I showed up way too early, ended up being blasted through checkin and security in about 4 minutes (not a lot of people take the night flight to IAH I guess), and now I've got 2 hours to kill until boarding. So far I've been playing online poker (this airport is one of the view with free wireless), and I'm up $200.
An important thing to keep in mind when booking short flights like these is to make sure you are on at least a 737, and not one of those shitty little commuter jets like the Embraer RJ145... They are these goofy things with 3 seats across (2 on the left, then an aisle, then a row of single seats on the right). The thing I hate about them is that they do not allow carryon-sized luggage, and you have to check it at the gate with the "airport valet". I just sat there in horror for 25 minutes while I watched those assholes toss my way-too-expensive designer suitcase a good 6 feet onto the conveyor belt. After the short, noisy flight, I got it back nicely scratched with a damaged handle. Of course you'll tell me that buying expensive luggage is stupid, but that's why it's carry-on. I shouldn't have to worry about some douchebag abusing my stuff!
I didn't bother having breakfast this time, just played some GTA on my PSP and chilled by the gate after having what would be my last cup of Starbucks for a month. Arrived home in Costa Rica at noon, ready for a nap.
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Long Ass Flight To Phoenix
Alright, so I totally picked the wrong airline for this convention in Phoenix. I completely forgot that they are the hub for US Airways and I could have flown direct (albiet at twice the price), and instead stuck with my trusty Continental... Oh well. First flight of the day was pretty early, watched Mister Magoriams Wonder Emporium (I think Dustin Hoffman captured the Willy Wonka spirit well), customs went smooth, had a few pints at the Sky Box... It went pretty smooth.
Side rant: It's amazing how painless and easy air travel is when you know what to do and how to do it efficiently. I can't stand how 95% of the people in security in front of me haven't read the basic shit like take off your fucking shoes, take your laptop out of your bag, no you can't take your scissors onboard, etc... I mean where have you been the last 7 years?! Yes, they are bullshit rules, but if you are prepared and on the ball you'll breeze through security so quick. How about schedule a layover that's not 27 minutes? The only thing that makes landing and taxiing to the gate worse is having the loser beside you complain about how he's going to miss his connecting flight so he has to deplane first... I actually look forward to a couple drinks, a good lunch, and catching up on some emails.
Anyway, PHX rocks. I'm definitely going to have a fun few days in this city... Tempe is Hot Girl City, and the convention I'm attending is basically four days of straight partying anyway. I've done the smart thing and scheduled my return flight for 3 days after the convention so I don't have to fly hungover. It should be fun.
Side rant: It's amazing how painless and easy air travel is when you know what to do and how to do it efficiently. I can't stand how 95% of the people in security in front of me haven't read the basic shit like take off your fucking shoes, take your laptop out of your bag, no you can't take your scissors onboard, etc... I mean where have you been the last 7 years?! Yes, they are bullshit rules, but if you are prepared and on the ball you'll breeze through security so quick. How about schedule a layover that's not 27 minutes? The only thing that makes landing and taxiing to the gate worse is having the loser beside you complain about how he's going to miss his connecting flight so he has to deplane first... I actually look forward to a couple drinks, a good lunch, and catching up on some emails.
Anyway, PHX rocks. I'm definitely going to have a fun few days in this city... Tempe is Hot Girl City, and the convention I'm attending is basically four days of straight partying anyway. I've done the smart thing and scheduled my return flight for 3 days after the convention so I don't have to fly hungover. It should be fun.
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