Sunday, August 13, 2006

I did everthing for AS11

It was my last day at EWRTR. I came in like usual, and saw a mob of pax in front of the ticket counter. I saw Luz there all by her lonesome, so jumped right in. Fridays and Saturdays here are basically Cruise folks checking in. They don't like to use the kiosk, so you have to check them in. No matter how many announcements I made to self checkin, they don't budge. Luz manned the Customer Service Line, and I hopped back and forth between the kiosks. I closed the First/MVP line, to force everyone to use the kiosks. Not sure it helped. Anyway, it was busy as heck. Luz did a great job by herself. This was her only second week, she was part of the newly hired AC agents for AS. Oh yes, did I mention it was just us two? I think I checked in about 90% of the flight. I precleared the OS's (flight was booked 11/113), in the exit row, hoping they could sit there. Anyway, before I knew it it was 0700, and still just us two, with only four to go. Then Jeanette show up, she was suprised there was just two of us. She jumped in to fix a firearm problem. (thank goodness) Elizabeth showed up at 0710. I asked them who was at the gate, and they said probably no one. I told Elizabeth to head out there, and I'll be there to help. After clearing security (luckily not much of a wait), I arrived at the gate to see the crew waiting, and a long line in front of the podium. I quickly briefed the crew, pulled the jetway to the aircraft, and ran back up to clear the line. Elizabeth was already there, so tried to clear the others. Most were seat changes. She wanted me to take over, but I told her to handle it, cuz she would have to do it when I'm gone anyway. I didn't begin boarding till 0735, I think. Anyway, power boarded everyone. The funny thing was that all the folks I checked in said "I was the jack of all trades". I replied with "I check you in, put you on the plane, and will help you with your baggage in SEA." The all laughed. Oh yes, did I mention that I was on the flight too ?!!! I thought I could just coast and get on the plane, RIGHT! Anyway, everyone showed up, no no shows. I had to give up my exit row aisle, for the remaining F/C seat. Oh, boo hoo! I deserved it, damm it! Anyway, ran the final down, plopped down in 3D, and the door closed. Yes, we took a 7 minute delay, but not too bad for doing the entire flight myself. I sure hope it goes better for the PM flight and tomorrow. Luckily I think that Marge will be there. She, I think is the backbone of both AC and AS. She is so dedicated, I really respect that. Anyway, I'm home now. What other adventures await ?.......

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