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My Summer Voyage: 20 Flights!
Welcome to my latest trip report. This time, it's describing my latest travels this summer. Overall the summer was amazing not just because of all the flying involved but also due to the fact I saw nearly my entire family from all around the country. I also had the privilege to visit new cities such as Reno and Las Vegas. So, I hope you enjoy the pictures and narrations as you look through my report. Also note I have separated the different trips throughout the summer into sections.
Palm Harbor, Florida
3:00AM
June 11th, 2010
Again, like I have before for this particular flight, I awoke at 3:00AM. Today, my mom and sister would be accompanying me to the airport. Our schedule included Delta #1972 to Atlanta where we'd split up. My sister would go to Boston and my mom and myself would continue to Cleveland. So, after checking flight loads and showering we started our trek to the airport.
Tampa International Airport, Florida
4:45AM
We got in a little late because, believe it or not, we got mixed up with traffic at 4:30AM! Anyways, we did our usual check in and got through security quick. When we got to the gate we saw that there were about 60 standby on the list. Good thing we were the first three!
Air Lines Flight #1972
Tampa, FL (TPA) - Atlanta, GA (ATL)
Equipment - Boeing 757-200
Seat Assignment - 02A, First Class, Window
Departure Time - 5:25AM
Arrival Time - 6:44AM
Flying Time - 1 hours 19 minutes
Departure Gate - E66
Arrival Gate - B21
Aircraft Registration - N696DL, delivered on 1/27/1999
Status - On Time
Date - June 11th, 2010
Video - Delta 757-200 Tampa to Atlanta - DL1972
Flight #1972
This flight was your basic 1.5 hour flight. We were fortunate to get first class on this one so we had a little more room. We got your basic snacks. Plus, I got to see the sunrise making for an interesting environment in Atlanta.
Gate E66, to Atlanta.
Best picture of the plane I could get.
Blurry, but TPA and the causeway are in this picture.
Sunrise.
Descending with the sunrise.
On approach.
Welcome to Atlanta!
Parked.
My plane through the dewed window.
Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Georgia
6:50AM
After we arrived in Atlanta we had to make our way to the other end of the terminal for my sister's flight to Boston. After waiting a bit she got on fine and was on her way to Boston. Afterwards, my mom and I went to our gate (C46) for our flight to Cleveland. I did a little touring and before I knew it, we were cleared on our final flight of the day.
A random 757.
A Delta 77L taxing after landing.
Concourse C.
Concourse T.
airTran 717.
Connection Flight #5174
Operated by Atlantic Southeast
Atlanta, GA (ATL) - Cleveland, OH (CLE)
Equipment - Bombardier CRJ-700
Seat Assignment - 15A, Economy Class, Window
Departure Time - 9:47AM
Arrival Time - 11:25AM
Flying Time - 1 hours 38 minutes
Departure Gate - C46
Arrival Gate - B2
Aircraft Registration - N759EV, delivered on 5/6/2005
Status - On Time
Date - June 11th, 2010
Video - Delta CRJ-700 Atlanta to Cleveland - DL5174
Flight #5174
Flight went by pretty fast but it was cramped. It was full and CRJ's aren't exactly the most spacious aircraft in the world. But, we go to CLE safely and on time so I have nothing to complain about.
C46 to Cleveland.
N759EV
Getting ready for pushback.
Taxing.
Directly after takeoff.
Snack.
Cruising.
Clouds.
On approach to Cleveland.
View of Concourse A.
First class cabin on the CR7.
My plane after getting off.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Ohio
11:30AM
After arriving we quickly made our way to baggage claim and got our bags. That was basically it.
Concourse B.
Pick up area.
We spent a few days in Cleveland. My grandfather had gone through some major surgery a month earlier so we helped out abit around the condo. My uncle from Detroit came down from Detroit for a visit also.
Baggage claim.
While in Detroit we painted some lawn furniture, trimmed hedges and pulled weeds for about two days. Then, we went to Cedar Point. I had to head back to Boise on the 8th so I could catch my WN flight to Reno on the 10th!
Trip #1
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Palm Harbor, Florida
3:00AM
June 11th, 2010
Again, like I have before for this particular flight, I awoke at 3:00AM. Today, my mom and sister would be accompanying me to the airport. Our schedule included Delta #1972 to Atlanta where we'd split up. My sister would go to Boston and my mom and myself would continue to Cleveland. So, after checking flight loads and showering we started our trek to the airport.
Tampa International Airport, Florida
4:45AM
We got in a little late because, believe it or not, we got mixed up with traffic at 4:30AM! Anyways, we did our usual check in and got through security quick. When we got to the gate we saw that there were about 60 standby on the list. Good thing we were the first three!
Air Lines Flight #1972Tampa, FL (TPA) - Atlanta, GA (ATL)
Equipment - Boeing 757-200
Seat Assignment - 02A, First Class, Window
Departure Time - 5:25AM
Arrival Time - 6:44AM
Flying Time - 1 hours 19 minutes
Departure Gate - E66
Arrival Gate - B21
Aircraft Registration - N696DL, delivered on 1/27/1999
Status - On Time
Date - June 11th, 2010
Video - Delta 757-200 Tampa to Atlanta - DL1972
Flight #1972
This flight was your basic 1.5 hour flight. We were fortunate to get first class on this one so we had a little more room. We got your basic snacks. Plus, I got to see the sunrise making for an interesting environment in Atlanta.
Gate E66, to Atlanta.
Best picture of the plane I could get.
Blurry, but TPA and the causeway are in this picture.
Sunrise.
Descending with the sunrise.
On approach.
Welcome to Atlanta!
Parked.
My plane through the dewed window.
Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Georgia
6:50AM
After we arrived in Atlanta we had to make our way to the other end of the terminal for my sister's flight to Boston. After waiting a bit she got on fine and was on her way to Boston. Afterwards, my mom and I went to our gate (C46) for our flight to Cleveland. I did a little touring and before I knew it, we were cleared on our final flight of the day.
A random 757.
A Delta 77L taxing after landing.
Concourse C.
Concourse T.
airTran 717.
Connection Flight #5174Operated by Atlantic Southeast
Atlanta, GA (ATL) - Cleveland, OH (CLE)
Equipment - Bombardier CRJ-700
Seat Assignment - 15A, Economy Class, Window
Departure Time - 9:47AM
Arrival Time - 11:25AM
Flying Time - 1 hours 38 minutes
Departure Gate - C46
Arrival Gate - B2
Aircraft Registration - N759EV, delivered on 5/6/2005
Status - On Time
Date - June 11th, 2010
Video - Delta CRJ-700 Atlanta to Cleveland - DL5174
Flight #5174
Flight went by pretty fast but it was cramped. It was full and CRJ's aren't exactly the most spacious aircraft in the world. But, we go to CLE safely and on time so I have nothing to complain about.
C46 to Cleveland.
N759EV
Getting ready for pushback.
Taxing.
Directly after takeoff.
Snack.
Cruising.
Clouds.
On approach to Cleveland.
View of Concourse A.
First class cabin on the CR7.
My plane after getting off.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Ohio
11:30AM
After arriving we quickly made our way to baggage claim and got our bags. That was basically it.
Concourse B.
Pick up area.
We spent a few days in Cleveland. My grandfather had gone through some major surgery a month earlier so we helped out abit around the condo. My uncle from Detroit came down from Detroit for a visit also.
Trip #2
Boise, Idaho
Westlake, Ohio
4:00AM
June 15th, 2010
Well, I had an early morning birthday. I was officially 17 and I get to fly. One problem though. I had listed myself on a flight to MSP connecting to SLC then to BOI. But, when I got to the airport they announced the flight was delayed from 6:30AM to 10:30AM, meaning I would miss my connection. Anyways, we got my grandpa up and went to the airport. My mom was with me but she was headed back own to Tampa.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Ohio
5:30AM
After arriving at the airport we went to go check in. I checked in for my flight to Minneapolis and my mom for Tampa, but, her connecting flight to Tampa from Detroit had been canceled so she listed herself on the later departure from Detroit. We went to her gate and I watched her flight leave. The, I got to mine right as they were announcing the delay. So, I called and woke my dad up and had him list me to Detroit continuing to Salt Lake City and then Boise.
My mom's ERJ-145 to Detroit.
Concourse C.
This might be a rare sight in the next couple years.
Connection Flight #6076
Operated by Chautauqua
Cleveland, OH (CLE) - Detroit, MI (DTW)
Equipment - Embraer ERJ-145
Seat Assignment - 06A, Economy Class, Window
Departure Time - 8:16AM
Arrival Time - 9:25AM
Flying Time - 1 hours 9 minutes
Departure Gate - C8
Arrival Gate - B12
Aircraft Registration - N565RP, delivered on 1/9/2003
Status - On Time
Date - June 15th, 2010
Video - Delta ERJ-145 Cleveland to Detroit - DL6076
Flight #6076
This flight was just like any other 30 minute flight. It was short and no drinks/snacks served. But it was my first time on the ERJ-145 so I enjoyed that.
My plane to Detroit, N565RP.
Gate C8 to Detroit.
On the plane.
Concourse C.
Climbing over the clouds.
Clouds over Lake Erie.
Getting closer to Detroit.
Approach.
South end of the McNamara terminal.
N565RP.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport, Michigan
9:30AM
After arriving in Detroit I met up with my mom while she was getting bumped off her first flight to Tampa. Then, we went to Max and Ermas for breakfast. My flight to Salt Lake was at noon but it was oversold by 31! So, I wasn't to sure I was going to get on. But, somehow I did.
Concourse B.
Concourse A.
Air Lines Flight #2791
Detroit, MI (DTW) - Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Equipment - Airbus 320
Seat Assignment - 08B, Economy Class, Center
Departure Time - 12:04PM
Arrival Time - 1:47PM
Flying Time - 3 hours 43 minutes
Departure Gate - A49
Arrival Gate - D8
Aircraft Registration - N324US, delivered on 2/7/1992
Status - On Time
Date - June 15th, 2010
Video - N/A
Flight #2791
This was not a good flight. I'm OK with center seats for about an hour but for nearly 4 is painful. Let's just say, I wanted to get off the plane!
A49 to Salt Lake City.
A picture of the beautiful dots of Detroit! (My A320)
The lady next to me went to the bathroom so I got a quick picture. I have no idea where we are.
The cabin.
Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah
2:00PM
After arriving in Salt Lake City I decided to do some spotting. I found a spot in Concourse B that I used. So, that's what I did for a while. My flight to Boise was suppose to be at 3:15PM but was delayed due to the incoming aircraft until 5:05PM! So, I had some time to explore.
SLC.
Concourse C.
Southwest 737-700.
Delta A319.
SkyWest EMB-120.
Connection Flight #3100
Operated by Mesaba
Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) - Boise, ID (BOI)
Equipment - Bombardier CRJ-900
Seat Assignment - 02A, First Class, Window
Departure Time - 5:05PM
Arrival Time - 6:28PM
Flying Time - 1 hours 23 minutes
Departure Gate - C1
Arrival Gate - B20
Aircraft Registration - N923XJ, delivered on 5/14/2008
Status - Delayed due to incoming aircraft
Date - June 15th, 2010
Video - Delta CRJ-900 Salt Lake City to Boise - DL3100
Flight #3100
The flight was great. I got first class and I got the single seat side. I got two drinks and some snacks. The only problem was the jetway in Boise didn't work so we deplaned by the airstairs.
Gate C1 to Boise.
My plane coming in from Kansas City.
Parking.
Boarded.
Taxing.
The line.
Downtown.
Clouds over the Lake.
Some Sprite.
Descending into Boise.
Welcome to Boise.
The terminal.
My first class seat.
The Flightdeck.
Deplaning.
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field Airport, Idaho
6:30PM
After getting off the plane I made my way to baggage claim and met my uncle who was picking me up. My bags ended up going to MSP then getting on the nonstop MSP-BOI so we had to come back to the airport two hours later to get the bags.
The airport.
Boise baggage claim.
I spent around two weeks in Boise. We basically just relaxed and went to a few of my cousins basketball games. Our next trip was back to Detroit for Cedar Point.
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field Airport, Idaho
5:20AM
I got to the airport around 5:20AM and checked in. Both flights had less than 5 seats open so I wasn't to excited. But, I made my way to the gate and waited.
Check in.
Air Lines Flight #2295
Boise, ID (BOI) - Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Equipment - Airbus 320
Seat Assignment - 01C, First Class, Aisle
Departure Time - 6:22AM
Arrival Time - 7:39AM
Flying Time - 1 hours 17 minutes
Departure Gate - B20
Arrival Gate - B1
Aircraft Registration - N338NW, delivered on 12/23/1992
Status - On Time
Date - June 30th, 2010
Video - N/A
Flight #2295
This flight was nice. I was glad to have gotten first class but it would have been nice to have a window. So, I got some sleep on this one because I was rather tired.
B20 to Salt Lake City.
My plane in SLC.
Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah
7:45AM
Once I got to Salt Lake I was hungry so I stopped at Krispy Kreme and Starbucks. I sat around and waited for my next flight to Detroit.
Air Lines Flight #2810
Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) - Detroit, MI (DTW)
Equipment - Airbus 320
Seat Assignment - 10E, Economy Class, Center
Departure Time - 10:20AM
Arrival Time - 4:01PM
Flying Time - 3 hours 41 minutes
Departure Gate - C4
Arrival Gate - A2
Aircraft Registration - N321US, delivered on 1/13/1992
Status - On Time
Date - June 30th, 2010
Video - N/A
Flight #2810
This was another miserable flight with a center seat. I broke down and purchased the wifi so I would have some entertainment. Plus, after we landed the jetway didn't work so we sat there for like 10 minutes. It was really nice with the air off and everyone standing up!
Gate C4 to Detroit.
My plane coming in that will take me to Detroit.
Pulling in.
On board.
The guy next to me got up. Again, no clue where we are.
N321US's cockpit.
My plane in Detroit.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport, Michigan
4:05PM
After I landed I made some phone calls and walked to baggage claim where I met my uncle waiting in his Lincoln MKS.
Detroit airport.
The main area in the McNamara terminal.
Boise, Idaho
Westlake, Ohio
4:00AM
June 15th, 2010
Well, I had an early morning birthday. I was officially 17 and I get to fly. One problem though. I had listed myself on a flight to MSP connecting to SLC then to BOI. But, when I got to the airport they announced the flight was delayed from 6:30AM to 10:30AM, meaning I would miss my connection. Anyways, we got my grandpa up and went to the airport. My mom was with me but she was headed back own to Tampa.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Ohio
5:30AM
After arriving at the airport we went to go check in. I checked in for my flight to Minneapolis and my mom for Tampa, but, her connecting flight to Tampa from Detroit had been canceled so she listed herself on the later departure from Detroit. We went to her gate and I watched her flight leave. The, I got to mine right as they were announcing the delay. So, I called and woke my dad up and had him list me to Detroit continuing to Salt Lake City and then Boise.
My mom's ERJ-145 to Detroit.
Concourse C.
This might be a rare sight in the next couple years.
Connection Flight #6076Operated by Chautauqua
Cleveland, OH (CLE) - Detroit, MI (DTW)
Equipment - Embraer ERJ-145
Seat Assignment - 06A, Economy Class, Window
Departure Time - 8:16AM
Arrival Time - 9:25AM
Flying Time - 1 hours 9 minutes
Departure Gate - C8
Arrival Gate - B12
Aircraft Registration - N565RP, delivered on 1/9/2003
Status - On Time
Date - June 15th, 2010
Video - Delta ERJ-145 Cleveland to Detroit - DL6076
Flight #6076
This flight was just like any other 30 minute flight. It was short and no drinks/snacks served. But it was my first time on the ERJ-145 so I enjoyed that.
My plane to Detroit, N565RP.
Gate C8 to Detroit.
On the plane.
Concourse C.
Climbing over the clouds.
Clouds over Lake Erie.
Getting closer to Detroit.
Approach.
South end of the McNamara terminal.
N565RP.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport, Michigan
9:30AM
After arriving in Detroit I met up with my mom while she was getting bumped off her first flight to Tampa. Then, we went to Max and Ermas for breakfast. My flight to Salt Lake was at noon but it was oversold by 31! So, I wasn't to sure I was going to get on. But, somehow I did.
Concourse B.
Concourse A.
Air Lines Flight #2791Detroit, MI (DTW) - Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Equipment - Airbus 320
Seat Assignment - 08B, Economy Class, Center
Departure Time - 12:04PM
Arrival Time - 1:47PM
Flying Time - 3 hours 43 minutes
Departure Gate - A49
Arrival Gate - D8
Aircraft Registration - N324US, delivered on 2/7/1992
Status - On Time
Date - June 15th, 2010
Video - N/A
Flight #2791
This was not a good flight. I'm OK with center seats for about an hour but for nearly 4 is painful. Let's just say, I wanted to get off the plane!
A49 to Salt Lake City.
A picture of the beautiful dots of Detroit! (My A320)
The lady next to me went to the bathroom so I got a quick picture. I have no idea where we are.
The cabin.
Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah
2:00PM
After arriving in Salt Lake City I decided to do some spotting. I found a spot in Concourse B that I used. So, that's what I did for a while. My flight to Boise was suppose to be at 3:15PM but was delayed due to the incoming aircraft until 5:05PM! So, I had some time to explore.
SLC.
Concourse C.
Southwest 737-700.
Delta A319.
SkyWest EMB-120.
Connection Flight #3100Operated by Mesaba
Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) - Boise, ID (BOI)
Equipment - Bombardier CRJ-900
Seat Assignment - 02A, First Class, Window
Departure Time - 5:05PM
Arrival Time - 6:28PM
Flying Time - 1 hours 23 minutes
Departure Gate - C1
Arrival Gate - B20
Aircraft Registration - N923XJ, delivered on 5/14/2008
Status - Delayed due to incoming aircraft
Date - June 15th, 2010
Video - Delta CRJ-900 Salt Lake City to Boise - DL3100
Flight #3100
The flight was great. I got first class and I got the single seat side. I got two drinks and some snacks. The only problem was the jetway in Boise didn't work so we deplaned by the airstairs.
Gate C1 to Boise.
My plane coming in from Kansas City.
Parking.
Boarded.
Taxing.
The line.
Downtown.
Clouds over the Lake.
Some Sprite.
Descending into Boise.
Welcome to Boise.
The terminal.
My first class seat.
The Flightdeck.
Deplaning.
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field Airport, Idaho
6:30PM
After getting off the plane I made my way to baggage claim and met my uncle who was picking me up. My bags ended up going to MSP then getting on the nonstop MSP-BOI so we had to come back to the airport two hours later to get the bags.
The airport.
Boise baggage claim.
I spent around two weeks in Boise. We basically just relaxed and went to a few of my cousins basketball games. Our next trip was back to Detroit for Cedar Point.
Trip #3
Detroit, Michigan
I got up around 4:15AM and got myself ready. The flights were rather tight so I wasn't expecting good seats on either. I was doing one connection that day through Salt Lake City. After I was ready we got in the truck and headed to the airport.Detroit, Michigan
I left a day earlier than my cousin for Detroit. I left on June 30th. Basically my uncle wanted us there to help out with some painting then we were going to go to Cedar Point for two days. That, we did. Anyways, here it is...
Boise, Idaho
4:15AM
June 30th, 2010
Boise, Idaho
4:15AM
June 30th, 2010
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field Airport, Idaho
5:20AM
I got to the airport around 5:20AM and checked in. Both flights had less than 5 seats open so I wasn't to excited. But, I made my way to the gate and waited.
Check in.
Air Lines Flight #2295Boise, ID (BOI) - Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Equipment - Airbus 320
Seat Assignment - 01C, First Class, Aisle
Departure Time - 6:22AM
Arrival Time - 7:39AM
Flying Time - 1 hours 17 minutes
Departure Gate - B20
Arrival Gate - B1
Aircraft Registration - N338NW, delivered on 12/23/1992
Status - On Time
Date - June 30th, 2010
Video - N/A
Flight #2295
This flight was nice. I was glad to have gotten first class but it would have been nice to have a window. So, I got some sleep on this one because I was rather tired.
B20 to Salt Lake City.
My plane in SLC.
Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah
7:45AM
Once I got to Salt Lake I was hungry so I stopped at Krispy Kreme and Starbucks. I sat around and waited for my next flight to Detroit.
Air Lines Flight #2810Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) - Detroit, MI (DTW)
Equipment - Airbus 320
Seat Assignment - 10E, Economy Class, Center
Departure Time - 10:20AM
Arrival Time - 4:01PM
Flying Time - 3 hours 41 minutes
Departure Gate - C4
Arrival Gate - A2
Aircraft Registration - N321US, delivered on 1/13/1992
Status - On Time
Date - June 30th, 2010
Video - N/A
Flight #2810
This was another miserable flight with a center seat. I broke down and purchased the wifi so I would have some entertainment. Plus, after we landed the jetway didn't work so we sat there for like 10 minutes. It was really nice with the air off and everyone standing up!
Gate C4 to Detroit.
My plane coming in that will take me to Detroit.
Pulling in.
On board.
The guy next to me got up. Again, no clue where we are.
N321US's cockpit.
My plane in Detroit.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport, Michigan
4:05PM
After I landed I made some phone calls and walked to baggage claim where I met my uncle waiting in his Lincoln MKS.
Detroit airport.
The main area in the McNamara terminal.
Baggage claim.
While in Detroit we painted some lawn furniture, trimmed hedges and pulled weeds for about two days. Then, we went to Cedar Point. I had to head back to Boise on the 8th so I could catch my WN flight to Reno on the 10th!
Airlines Flight #2010
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