the hell of booking last minute flights..
holy crap. No one gives bereavement flight pricing anymore except Delta, and then only on crazy ass flights with 3 layovers and 12 hour travel times…and at barely a discount.
My parents are going to reimburse me the flight, so I was trying to save them money by flying into Philly and renting a car to drive to Scranton. But apparently, me driving in Philly makes my mom nervous. What the hell? So they’d rather pay $300 MORE for me to fly directly to Scranton. Well, not directly, there’s a layover, but still. Ouch. My parents are weird. And please don’t give me advice on all the different websites for cheap air travel. I tried them all. The only cheaper flight was to Allentown, and wouldn’t tell me what time I’d get there until I actually paid for the flights. No thanks.
The whole ordeal of booking my flights just took 3 hours, and I am exhausted. I must focus on good things.
1. I got my haircut, and it looks cute.
2. the salon also sells girly accessories (purses, jewelry, err…yoga stuff), and I just bought a teal leather laptop bag for 75% off $112. A steal at just under $30. I rock.
I’m going to go treat myself to a cheeseburger and milkshake, I think. Like I need more calories. Kev took me out for Mexican last night (he’s such a nice boy), and I will probably be over-stuffed with my great aunt’s cooking all weekend. But right now…I need a milkshake.
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You are totally entitled to a milkshake! (What flavor?)
Travel safely, Noodle. We’ll “see” you when you get home.
Did you have to provide a death certificate to get that pricing? I remember something crazy like that when I lived in TX. I was like… ummm… flying to the funeral…in another state… and they didn’t provide the death certificates THE SAME DAY.
Did you consider flying into Reading? I know it’s only (well it used to be) $30 or $40 to catch a flight from Philly or Harrisburg into there. Yeah… I’m from that area
Sorry about the shit you’ve had to go through.
CHOCOLATE milkshake! Mmmm…
When my grandmother died a few years ago, I had to provide the name of the funeral parlor so the airline could call and confirm that there was a…reave to be bereaved about. I was all prepared with the info, but us air was a no go. And the delta guy…might have been on drugs.
Hotwire.com had good deals flying into allentown and..barrington? I didn’t see reading on that list, though I doubt that would have been cheaper. It’s cheapest to fly into a major city, like Philly. The little puddle jumpers are what kills you.
I would always prefer driving to flying. Driving allows me to have so much more control. Layovers make me nervous. There is too much to go wrong - missed connections, lost luggage…ugh.
At least I’ll have plenty of knitting with me.
I ate Mexican from a hole in the wall place last night for the same reason: I deserved it. Because after the roller coaster that was yesterday, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my ear drops and they had lost the prescription again. After screaming, yelling, saying “What part of I have an ear infection and need antibiotics for it don’t you get?” and finally resorting to “We had a death in the family, okay???” they found it. Never going there again.
And I talked to Rick - Jeffrey died in his sleep, so at least it was peaceful.
Hope your travels go as smoothly as possible. Hang in there, Noodle.
Oh Regan, I’m so sorry about your Grandpa. Although, I know what it is like to have a grandparent die following the death of another. I found a certain peace that my grandparents were together again in the kingdom beyond. Many blessings to you and your family.
ESC, your grandparents, through hard work and love, gave your parents the tools to bring up you; a vital, kind, funny, honest, and real person that gives more than she takes.
I can’t think of any more fitting tribute to the legacy your grandparents wrought than you… being you.
Have that milkshake! It’ll give you strong bones and it always helps to smooth out my moods. And chocolate? That’s a twofer!!
Hey, self-soothe away, darling. No guilt necessary.
Awwww, Scoot! That was very sweet.
Safe travels Bunsen.
~Hugs~ Just take it easy ESC, and practice that “I’m SOOOO sad and you’re making the Baby Jeebus cry by being mean to me” stare–works every time.
Hugs to you and your family - hope your travels go safely and it’s all smooth sailing.
I am sorry for you and your families loss. Vic and I are thinking of you.
I haven’t had a chocolate milkshake in ages. Have one for me.
Sorry to hear about your Grandpa. May the Lord grant comfort to you and your family.
Sorry for the loss and the b.s. of getting home.
{{hugs}} travel safe.