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There is NO shame in using the family lane

November 24, 2009 By Grant Gannon
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So here I am at Midway for what is maybe the 12th time this year. One thing I’ve learned as an expert traveler. DON’T use the expert traveler lane at Midway!You see, in some airports, the TSA has set up lanes to alleviate the frustration. You’ve got the black diamond lane, where the road warrior [...]

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Back from….(aaaaacchHHHHOooo) the Chi…

April 20, 2008 By Grant Gannon

…and almost immediately I can feel the pollen penetrating my lungs. What had dwindled to a light cough has, in the span of an hour, spiraled into a wheezing, ribcage-muscle-pulling hack fest. Thanks, pine trees.

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Update: Flight status

March 18, 2008 By Grant Gannon

Houston to Birmingham – Scheduled departure: 7:35 Actual departure: 9:30 Scheduled arrival: 9:14 Actual arrival: 10:46 Arrived at O’Hare Airport at 10:55 a.m., left Birmingham airport at 11:00 p.m. Thanks Continental Express.

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Continental made me late, miss my flight, worked with me, thanks.

March 17, 2008 By Grant Gannon

Half complaint, half praise. Story: I spent an extended weekend in Chicago but needed to be in Montgomery by 6:30 on Monday evening for a banquet. I booked a 12:10 flight out of Chicago, landing in Houston at 2:50 with a connection to Montgomery scheduled to leave at 3:35, landing at 5:15.

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The Birmingham ‘International’ Airport

March 14, 2008 By Grant Gannon

For all it’s drawbacks…long lines, poor parking, awful location, inadequate flight schedule, cramped terminals and lack of food/entertainment. The airport does have one very redeeming quality. Free Wi-Fi. It makes a three-hour wait for a flight not all that bad. It’s funny sitting here though as I’m right near the end of the s

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