I know that it's been longer than I said it would be for my next part, so here it goes.
Following this trip:
Only two days after I got home was when my dad, my brother, and I were scheduled to fly out to Atlanta for Christmas like we do each year. So that Saturday, the 20th, my dad came down, picked up my brother and I, and we headed towards AUS, which is only about 45 minutes to an hour away from Burnet, where we live. On the way down we decided to stop and eat dinner at Rudy's. Honestly, I've only had it once before and it is pretty good. After that stop, we continued on down to our hotel down by the airport. Our flight wasn't until 230pm the next day, so we actually had time to sleep in a bit longer than we usually do because the flights we usually get are early in the morning. So that was a nice change. Needless to say, we got plenty of rest that night.
So because we didn't have to be at the airport until 1230, we didn't get up until about 9, went down and ate breakfast, and repacked what we got out for the night. We left the hotel about 1130 or so.
Check-in was easy as usual with American's self check kiosks. Security was again a breeze with a bit of a line, but it went through fairly quickly. Every time I fly out of Austin, it seems like security runs quickly and smoothly. Overall, I just love the airport itself.
My dad and I didn't have seats assigned to us at check-in, so we had to see the gate agent for ours. My brother did have his already for some reason, though. The flight to ORD was still at our gate delayed, so we sat there and watched it for a while.
The two major carriers at AUS
When the ORD flight finally pushed back away from the gate and was on its way was when my dad decided to go up to the counter for our seats. My brother already had 31F and my dad and I were assigned 32A and B. Not the best seats, but I'm not complaining. We got on the flight.
Disconnecting the flight to ORD with N927LR off to CLT in the background.
So after we got our seats, I decided to go check out what else was going on.
UAEX 170 pushing back to DEN with the flight to ORD powering away on 35L.
CO 737 getting ready for the next flight. Can't remember if it was to IAH or EWR.
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After that I made my way back to our gate and a few minutes later our plane arrived and pulled in.
See the last window back there? That's right. Mine, all mine.
Kinda wish I didn't have the engine in my window because where I live, Burnet, was on the left side of our flight. Sigh, oh well.
About to take 35L
And we're off to DFW. In case you've ever wondered what it's like to sit in this section.
Following this trip:
Only two days after I got home was when my dad, my brother, and I were scheduled to fly out to Atlanta for Christmas like we do each year. So that Saturday, the 20th, my dad came down, picked up my brother and I, and we headed towards AUS, which is only about 45 minutes to an hour away from Burnet, where we live. On the way down we decided to stop and eat dinner at Rudy's. Honestly, I've only had it once before and it is pretty good. After that stop, we continued on down to our hotel down by the airport. Our flight wasn't until 230pm the next day, so we actually had time to sleep in a bit longer than we usually do because the flights we usually get are early in the morning. So that was a nice change. Needless to say, we got plenty of rest that night.
So because we didn't have to be at the airport until 1230, we didn't get up until about 9, went down and ate breakfast, and repacked what we got out for the night. We left the hotel about 1130 or so.
Check-in was easy as usual with American's self check kiosks. Security was again a breeze with a bit of a line, but it went through fairly quickly. Every time I fly out of Austin, it seems like security runs quickly and smoothly. Overall, I just love the airport itself.
My dad and I didn't have seats assigned to us at check-in, so we had to see the gate agent for ours. My brother did have his already for some reason, though. The flight to ORD was still at our gate delayed, so we sat there and watched it for a while.
The two major carriers at AUS
When the ORD flight finally pushed back away from the gate and was on its way was when my dad decided to go up to the counter for our seats. My brother already had 31F and my dad and I were assigned 32A and B. Not the best seats, but I'm not complaining. We got on the flight.
Disconnecting the flight to ORD with N927LR off to CLT in the background.
So after we got our seats, I decided to go check out what else was going on.
UAEX 170 pushing back to DEN with the flight to ORD powering away on 35L.
CO 737 getting ready for the next flight. Can't remember if it was to IAH or EWR.
[photoid=6503599]
After that I made my way back to our gate and a few minutes later our plane arrived and pulled in.
See the last window back there? That's right. Mine, all mine.
Kinda wish I didn't have the engine in my window because where I live, Burnet, was on the left side of our flight. Sigh, oh well.
About to take 35L
And we're off to DFW. In case you've ever wondered what it's like to sit in this section.
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