I arrived at the airport with plenty of time. When I got to security, I had all the stuff out of my pockets and my shoes loosened as MBS doesn't have TSA Pre-Check. As it turned out, they have implemented an expedited screening program.While one is still required to remove laptops and liquids from checked baggage, shoes and light jackets can be worn through the machine. As I travel wearing a leather jacket with all of my metal items in it, I took that off, but I left my boots on (thank you DoD for issuing a composite boot that won't set off the alarm).
True to form, during all of this I was a bit on the flustered side. I managed to drop my watch and not notice it for about 10 minutes after getting to my seat. Thankfully the airport is small and a security guard noticed me looking and asked if I had lost my watch. They captured the dropping event on video, so they knew it was mine, though they still grilled me about its description nonetheless.
The flight to DTW was uneventful. I ended up in the Southern side of the terminal (I think), and entered the Sky Lounge right as you exit the train that runs from one end of the terminal to the other. I had never been to this particular one. It was small by comparison, but still offered the same relaxing environment I have come to expect from Sky Lounges.
The DTW - SLC leg, while uneventful, left a bit to be desired. The flight attendant didn't seem to have her mind on the job, and I received a very lightly packed bag of peanuts! I managed to get a little sleep, so it ended well.
SLC - RNO was great. I was upgraded to first class, and while I had to sit near the window, I sat next to an elderly gentleman who owns car dealerships in Florida and Alabama and is on the Citrus Bowl committee. We chatted for most of the flight, and he offered me a ride to my hotel which I accepted. If this was to be any indication to my impending trip, it would be a good one!
True to form, during all of this I was a bit on the flustered side. I managed to drop my watch and not notice it for about 10 minutes after getting to my seat. Thankfully the airport is small and a security guard noticed me looking and asked if I had lost my watch. They captured the dropping event on video, so they knew it was mine, though they still grilled me about its description nonetheless.
The flight to DTW was uneventful. I ended up in the Southern side of the terminal (I think), and entered the Sky Lounge right as you exit the train that runs from one end of the terminal to the other. I had never been to this particular one. It was small by comparison, but still offered the same relaxing environment I have come to expect from Sky Lounges.
The DTW - SLC leg, while uneventful, left a bit to be desired. The flight attendant didn't seem to have her mind on the job, and I received a very lightly packed bag of peanuts! I managed to get a little sleep, so it ended well.
SLC - RNO was great. I was upgraded to first class, and while I had to sit near the window, I sat next to an elderly gentleman who owns car dealerships in Florida and Alabama and is on the Citrus Bowl committee. We chatted for most of the flight, and he offered me a ride to my hotel which I accepted. If this was to be any indication to my impending trip, it would be a good one!
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