After being exposed to crazy bridezilla on the cell phone on my way to the airport on Sunday I was not in the best of moods, but once I arrived I was treated to the experience that is Midway Airport. The line to check in was brief and I headed to the dreaded airport security line, and alas, what to my wandering eyes should appear…yes, Christmas, it was that good…(Ava don’t faint!)…but security lines based on your travel knowledge..YES!!!!
There was an “Expert” line, a “Casual” line and I believe a “Beginner” line (not 100% positive on what the last one was, I did not go and check it out. First thing I did was to take out my camera and take a picture as proof, because I knew nobody was going to believe me, then I giddily walked into the “Expert” line. Then I got nervous.
What if I messed up, would I be forever banned from the “Expert” line? The pressure was on. I had my laptop out, my pockets emptied, my purse and laptop bag zipped up. I had my one quart bag of liquids pulled out, my shoes, sweater and scarf off. I frantically thought to myself, “did I miss anything, did I miss anything?” Oops, boarding pass, “oh, in my hand, check!”
The “Expert” area was practically empty and I breezed through no problem.
Well now I only have one problem.
How to convince my husband to move to Chicago?
Jen Lancaster must love this!
Do not judge Chicago by the airport. I grew up near Chicago and winter is full of snow. I would stick to visiting.
Wow,do you think if we had an “expert line” in SF everyone would be in it?? Somehow I think that would only backfire here!
Midway has pretty decent food if you’re ever stuck. I’ll be flying there Sun-Mon and will have to check out the Expert line!
Hi!
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Hi,
I am glad I was able to meet you at SOBcon’09.
This is a great post, and really made me laugh out loud. I wilsh every aiport had an expert line..that would make life much easier! Looking forward to getting to know you better.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Yes, Andi, there is a Santa Claus! Woohoo!! How cool is that?! Now, how on Earth can we take this lovely phenomenon to other major airports? I must admit I’m surprised that the “Expert” line wasn’t filled with non-experts who overestimated their ability to travel well. I think in some major cities, that would definitely be the case. lol
That is a great idea for airports!