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Stranded in San Antonio

posted on April 3, 2007 by michael.wiley

I flew into San Antonio last night for a client meeting today in San Antonio. It has been about 15 years since I've been here and the city has changed considerably. The weather upon arrival was absolutely gorgeous, about 80 degrees and sunny. I checked into the Westin Riverwalk and went out for a stroll. The RiverWalk is bustling and there is no shortage of spots to grab a drink.

We had a great meeting this morning and I headed off to the airport for a 1pm flight back to Chicago. Or so I thought!

When I booked my flight last week, I saw that flights between ORD and SAT have a dismal 40% on time rate. I expected the worst and I got it. My flight was cancelled. I called my wife and she said that the weather in Chicago was poor but not severe. That is enough to get the regional flights cancelled. It seems that every time I fly Go Jet via United Express, it is a nightmare. Avoid it if possible.

Anyway, one bit of good news and a great tip for those of you who may get stuck at SAT. If you're in terminal one, check in at the Mexicana Airways Executive Lounge. It is a tiny little oasis, with lots of refreshments, including some top-shelf spirits, snacks, a television, internet access, and friendly service, all for $15!

What a deal!

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