Getting to Bonn

My trip to Bonn pretty much went off without a hitch, except for a mechanical failure that caused my plane to have to wait over an hour at the terminal. The captain came on the intercom several times to inform us that he was trying “one last quick fix,” (which wasn’t very reassuring). After the fourth try, he said we would have to deplane.

We waited inside the airport for about two hours and were told that the plane may or may not be fixed, and we may or may not get a new plane. The pilot did not have any information, and he did not appreciate it if you asked.

Just prior to leaving I saw a CBS report about how flight delays are becoming increasingly common. Two in ten flights now arrive at least 15 minutes late.

Thankfully, we were able to get back on our same plane, and on with our in-flight entertainment…“Wild Hogs!”

Tim Allen was looking pretty good.