Delta, Delta, Delta, Can we help ya, help ya, help ya
I believe I spoke with, quite possibly, the dimmest clerk alive last night. I called to ask whether any of the earlier flights to Reno had seats available so I could see about flying standby.
Clerk: What’s Standby?
Me: 
(slaps head against desk) It’s where you check and see about getting on an earlier flight the day of travel.
Clerk: Would you like me to price an earlier flight for you?
Me: 
No, I want to see if there are any seats available on the flight from Salt Lake City to Reno.
Clerk: Yes, there are seats available from Dulles to Salt Lake City on the 7:55 flight.
Me: (resists the urge to slap the clerk silly):fryingpan: Are there seats on the flight from Salt Lake City?
Her: Would you like me to price that for you?
It went downhill from there. But if all goes well, I may catch an earlier flight which will give me more time to enjoy the conference. Hope so! :headspin:
P.S.–Have you ever noticed how airplanes and hotels are FREEZING inside while outside it’s usually sweltering? It’s impossible to know what to wear.
Michelle posted in Writing @ 6:20 am | Viewed 1181 times
Steph T. Says:
I hope you managed to catch an earlier flight!!! Have a blast, update if you can and good luck with your pitch session!!!
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
:headspin:I’ll echo what Steph said
Tori Says:
Ye gods! I hope you managed to get an earlier flight! And you should have asked for the dimwit’s supervisor!
Rene Says:
Are you sure you weren’t on “Candid Camera?” I can’t believe the clerk didn’t know what standby was. Geez….
Yes, know all about the freezing thing. I’m the one going to Hawaii in a parka.
Larissa Says:
Have fun, and share EVERYTHING when you get back!
Andrea Says:
Ye gods! This is funny only in retrospect, I guess. I’ve had dumb clerks reduced me to tears.