Another week rolls around and with it, another chapter in my ongoing saga with American Airlines. Yes, that’s right – the adventure continues!
Remember last week when they cancelled one of my reservations on my multi-leg travel itinerary? You think you know what’s coming, but I promise this is even better.
Once again, I tried to check in online on Sunday for my Monday morning flight. This time, when I got the error message on the screen, I resignedly started to push my chair back from the desk to go track down my phone, when something caught my eye and I scooted my chair back in so I could take a closer look.
There was my flight reservation… sort of. But there was something not quite right with the dates. I was booked on a flight from Orange County to San Jose LAST Monday, AND again THIS Monday. Two separate flights. (And I had been to San Diego in the meantime.)
As I looked at my flight details on the screen, I couldn’t believe it: The itinerary actually said that I only had one flight and it was leaving Orange County on Monday, March 3 but not arriving in San Jose until Monday, March 10. Wha??
I clicked on the “view details” button, hoping for a little enlightenment and I couldn’t help but burst out laughing at what I saw. (Screen shot posted here for proof.) Sure enough, there it was: “Travel time: 168 hours 15 mins”
Right below that was “Economy Class Meal: Food for purchase”.
Well, thank GOD for that. At least if American Airlines is going to put me on a 168 hour flight, they will be gracious enough to allow me the privilege of purchasing a bag of mixed nuts for $5.00.
Orange County to San Jose in 168 hours (and 15 minutes). What, were they just planning on taxiing the plane all the way up the 101 Freeway?
Remember last week when they cancelled one of my reservations on my multi-leg travel itinerary? You think you know what’s coming, but I promise this is even better.
Once again, I tried to check in online on Sunday for my Monday morning flight. This time, when I got the error message on the screen, I resignedly started to push my chair back from the desk to go track down my phone, when something caught my eye and I scooted my chair back in so I could take a closer look.
There was my flight reservation… sort of. But there was something not quite right with the dates. I was booked on a flight from Orange County to San Jose LAST Monday, AND again THIS Monday. Two separate flights. (And I had been to San Diego in the meantime.)
As I looked at my flight details on the screen, I couldn’t believe it: The itinerary actually said that I only had one flight and it was leaving Orange County on Monday, March 3 but not arriving in San Jose until Monday, March 10. Wha??
I clicked on the “view details” button, hoping for a little enlightenment and I couldn’t help but burst out laughing at what I saw. (Screen shot posted here for proof.) Sure enough, there it was: “Travel time: 168 hours 15 mins”
Right below that was “Economy Class Meal: Food for purchase”.
Well, thank GOD for that. At least if American Airlines is going to put me on a 168 hour flight, they will be gracious enough to allow me the privilege of purchasing a bag of mixed nuts for $5.00.
Orange County to San Jose in 168 hours (and 15 minutes). What, were they just planning on taxiing the plane all the way up the 101 Freeway?
4 comments:
You poor thing....this just gets better and better doesn't it? Can't wait to hear what's in store for your next trip!
As long as I get where I need to go (and when I'm supposed to go), these little things are just plain funny now. I can't believe I stumped the American Airlines computer systems two weeks in a row!
Your best posting yet. I laughed out loud - THREE TIMES. Can't wait to see you this weekend.
I'm sure I will have many more zany travel tales to tell over time. (Unfortunately!)
Looking forward to Saturday, too! It's been too long!
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