Runester

I’ve boarded the plane and am able to make this update because the W-Fi reaches this far from the building. So, I better write quickly and hit post before we have to turn off our electronic items and/or begin taxing away from the gate.

SouthWest Airlines is pretty interesting, in that they do not have reserved seating. They have boarding categories. I upgraded to get an “A-1” pass (cost me an additional $20) so I was allowed to board right after those with a medical necessity. What does this, mean, though? There is no first class … it was just a “sit anywhere” advantage. So, I found a nice seat over the wing and next to the window. I like the window, because I rarely have to get up for a rest-room break, but I hate having people crawl over me when they do. Further, I’m big enough in the shoulders that I’m constantly being jostled by people in the aisles and the flight attendants with their big heavy carts. So, sitting near the window is a good option for me.

It’s also interesting to see who sits where. Mostly, because no one is ‘forced’ to sit next to you, unless the flight is full and the seats are all booked. This flight is not fully booked, and someone has already chosen to sit in my aisle … and now I have a middle seat, sitter. So, that’s a good sign. I must not look creepy or nutty or anything. I wonder if they realize I’m writing about them (in generalities) while they sit here? I hope not, or the ‘creepy’ factor may go up a notch or three.

Anyway, enough about this. I can’t wait to land in St. Louis and get to the hotel. WWWN is only a few hours away and so is a nice dinner and hardy “Hello” to a group of people that I haven’t gotten to see in a year.

[Southwest Flight 143 - for those that need to know.]