Sep 02 2008
Flying Alaska Air
An Alaska Airlines business traveler’s on-flight review.
Ironic that I am taking Alaska Airlines to Florida. But I do like Alaska Air - the coach has comfortable head rests and generally generous seats. The coffee is fresh and of a good bean…Seattle’s Best, which is only justice, since I am flying from Seattle. I managed to finagle a fresh cup as soon as I boarded - ummmm. So I settle back while pre-flight commences.
There is no Southwest Air styled humor in the safety presentation. That’s okay; I’ve heard all the jokes. This one is more quiet, to fit my mood.
And I do feel peaceful, even though I will be using this flight time to prepare for the presentation I will give at a women’s web writer conference in Orlando. I look out the window before takeoff and try to figure who is painted on the tail of the next Alaska plane over. It looks like Jimi Hendrix. I really can’t guess.
This is a small plane and we are about ready for takeoff. Non-stop, a hot snack only, all the free non-booze beverages you can drink, and films available only if you rent a portable DVD player. No thanks. I have work to do.
I notice the flight is full of men with laptops and cell phones. Reminds me of a modern-day coffeeshop. More business people flying to conferences in Orlando? Turns out that’s pretty much the case. The guy in the window seat next to me is also giving a conference presentation.
Way to go, Disney Imagineers, for attracting planeloads of adult business folk to the shores of your Magic Kingdom. I don’t even see any kids on the flight! More irony.
And now we are told to turn off all electronics in preparation for takeoff. I get out my notebook and turn off the laptop.
Stumble it!
