Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Did you see the movie? Then you have a pretty good idea how yesterday went.

Didn't set a car on fire (yet), but I did sit on a runway for four hours at an airport that never appeared on any of my itineraries. That resulted in a missed flight, which could not be rebooked for another week, since it was purchased on frequent flyer miles. US Air customers, beware!

And Southwest customers, beware: I did not learn that Southwest baggage handlers do not transfer luggage to other airlines until I had already given my luggage to a Skycap, who would not return it because it was on its way to security. You must go to your next destination, exit the plane, pickup your luggage in the terminal, go to the ticket counter of the next airline to check it, go back through security screening, wait for the plane, and go to the next stop.

Unless, of course, your first plane arrives four hours late. The ticket counter won't be open at 1:35 AM.

Here's another travel tip: avoid the Econolodge in the Philadelphia airport. You get what you pay for.

My beautiful wife came to my assistance, and we made a day of it. As we stopped at a gas station on the way home, she made a new friend.

Despite the travel industry, there is goodness and beauty in the world. Thank you, God.