Confessions of a Korean-American Man in New York City

There’s a reason why I hate flying Continental and American airlines and why I love jetBlue. I’m reminded of this every time I have to take Continental, which is right now. I don’t have the elite pass and I should investigate getting one though I rarely fly this airline and have the least amount of points for it. Anyway, I’m writing from the plane with a broken aisle seat that reclines 10 degrees and the guy in front of me has his head rest parked under my nostrils. Prior to boarding I noticed that they board half the plane if you’re an elite member. By the time they call the commoners like myself who are not in First Class or an elite pass member, it’s me and 3 other fools who didn’t sign up which left me with having to figure out how I can cram my carryon luggage into a space that would fit a briefcase that’s 10 rows behind me. The service generally sux with these big carriers because I believe you have a lot of older, crustier and bitter flight attendants who are waiting for the next strike. Now let me turn positive and think of what could’ve been, and that’s my fav airline jetBlue. The stewards and stewardesses are much friendlier, younger, nicer and funnier. The planes are newer; there are TVs; and it seems like there’s more leg room. Okay, that last comment may be stretching it but my fingers are cramping up as I’m cramped in this broken seat. I can’t totally dis Continental because the stewardess on our plane today seem to be nicer than most big airline carriers, though interestingly they’re all black which reminds me of the movie, Soul Plane. I’m waiting for the ladies to change into shimmering purple clothes and start singing Destiny’s Child “I’m a Survivor” and serve fried chicken for our on-flight dinner. Hopefully Snoop Dog isn’t piloting our plane and ratcheting up the hydraulics on the airplane wheels.

I was interrupted by the cheeseburger and potato chip meal that was just served. I can’t wait to touchdown and get a real meal, which may be a an In and Out burger – animal style.