Can I propose an unwritten rule in airports???  When standing at the baggage claim do not stand right up against the stupid carousel!!!  There should be an unwritten rule of space that should be left out of curtsey for everyone else who is waiting for luggage. Read the rest of this entry »

I have a friend who refers to all union based employees as “UAW’s” which I can’t seem to say without laughing.  For those of you scratching your head it stands for United Auto Workers.  He fly’s Northwest frequently and always comments on the large number of “UAW” delays he’s subjected to during trips.  Anyway I propose a movement to rename all lazy over-paid workers which are strangely enough mostly union based as “UAW’s”. Read the rest of this entry »

I had to fly Northwest this week and I must say I’m not too impressed.  I will admit that I got a first class bump on the second leg of my returning trip which is always nice.  It’s especially nice when I’m actually elite on Continental but qualify for the perks due to the Skyteam partner program.  Northwest did a couple of things well but also lacked in other areas. Read the rest of this entry »