On my last flight to the west coast, I took US Airways, connecting from Charlotte. Flight time - 5 hours. I knew they already did away with free food, so I wasn’t even expecting snacks. I had my own snacks and food. To my surprise, I was offered two packets of mini pretzels. I accepted even though I didn’t want or need them. What I was handed was a wonderfully unexpected blog-tastic packet of pretzels. I felt the inside and thought “YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME?” Say it ain’t so!! This one was a keeper. I kept the packet all through my trip and brought it back home. Here’s what was inside - IMG_4231.JPG. I shytt you not.
Hilarious...or maybe not.
On a 5-hr flight? Is this even worth the energy spent opening the packet? What is the ratio of pretzel:salt crystal?
Here this, US Airways - it’s far better to not offer anything at all than to offer 3-1/2 pretzels + crumbs on a trans-continental flight.
This is what air travel has become. But what can we do? We sit back, grin, and bear it. Or drive.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
What you get for the money
