June 19: Flight Take 2

So, it's 6:30 p.m. You may think we are FAR FAR away. You would be correct... if you are in Madrid. We are STILL sitting in Grand Rapids Airport.


Our Flight was supposed to leave at 2:45 to Atlanta, and we got delayed... again... and again... and again (due to weather). The flight attendant attempted to get us a new way to Madrid, since we clearly missed our flight. Then they wouldn't validate our tickets for the SAME flight that was finally leaving. So, we got stuck out of security with no tickets... again.

They then decided we COULD take the flight, except it was too late, and they took our tickets... and oh yeah, we are SELECTEES for security... Which means we get patted down and EVERYTHING in our bags gets checked... which was not timely enough to compensate for their moronic decision that we could not be on the plane.

So, we missed that flight. They act like they can't get us anywhere. They finally scrounge something up for us... and we're basically back on our schedule from yesterday. Except we're taking 3 different airlines, are not sure if our luggage is even with us in GR... and won't get to Madrid until 4:35 (their time).

The ONLY upside to ANYTHING is that we were upgraded to 1st class to London. However, the lady isn't authorized to do it, so, if they find out, they may shove us to the back. Consequently, we don't have seats together, and if we want to sit together, we have to rely on someone sitting near us to take pitty and let us move.

Who knows if Juan will be able to meet us for our 3rd time change... He probably thinks we're yanking him around... And well, the night is still young, that's assuming there will be NO other changes.

Anyone who thinks flying sucks is right.