Highlander
05-24-2008, 02:56 PM
Maui is a beautiful place! Getting there and home was somewhat of an adventure. The CRJ200 out of GRB was delayed because of low visibility in ORD. I spoke to the pilot, a very young gentleman. He assured me all would be well. I was pleasantly surprised how professional he was. He treated me with respect, answered my questions, and didn't make me feel rushed. It was a little bouncy going out of GRB but I was expecting it. The 777 out of Chicago was great! We upgraded to E+ (would recommend it to anyone flying on a long trip/money well spent). The FAs were fantastic, I listened to Ch 9. Nice to hear the pilot tell the ATC no when asked if departure position would be long enough. He said it wouldn't do and wanted more room. He was given it. It was one of the best flights I was ever on. We bounced a little over the rockies but it was expected. Watched movies (no video in headrest unfortunately), I had brought my own. The landing was smooth but the pressure in my ears was painful, don't know why. The GO! flight over to Maui was pretty nice. The plane could use some work. My tray was broken and the seats seemed worn. The landing was, well, shall I say...quick! We went up fast, smooth in flight, then the spoilers came out, had a lot of vibration, and we landed quickly. It seemed windy by the way we were rocking.
The week in Wailea was fantastic! Would recommend it. Snorkeled nearly everyday. Kayaked and parasailed with the wife too. Spent time at the pool and went to the luau. It was a great week.
The flight back to HNL on the HI 717 was intense. The plane was NICE but the flight kept me on my toes. We took off and did a hard bank back around 180 degrees from our original direction. The flight had some quick turns. On approach to HNL, we had a hard bank to the right, then the landing gear came out and I thought well we're lining up for approach, then another hard bank to the right with the nose pushed down. We leveled off for a moment then quick came down for a landing. Seemed like a big S flight. The 777 was nice until we got to the mainland. We had to fly around a storm that was pretty bouncy. Could see the lightning in the clouds below. But once we got passed them, it was a nice landing in ORD. We had upgraded to E+ again. Well worth it for a night flight. The United Express crj200 to GRB was the best flight of the entire trip. Had a man and woman as pilots. Had a 767 pilot catching a flight home riding with us. When I looked into the cockpit while walking by, she had her foot up just chillin. It was a smooth flight, got to see Lake MI, pilot even turned off the seatbelt sign for about 10 mins. We had a beautiful landing in GRB. I complimented the crew and thanked them for what they do.
All in all, six flights in seven days was a little stressful. But Maui squeezed in the middle made it bareable. Next time though, I will try and get the nonstop from ORD to OGG and eliminate the short flights. They weren't necessarily bad, just surprising at times.
Thanks to all for your support. Have a Great Weekend!!
The week in Wailea was fantastic! Would recommend it. Snorkeled nearly everyday. Kayaked and parasailed with the wife too. Spent time at the pool and went to the luau. It was a great week.
The flight back to HNL on the HI 717 was intense. The plane was NICE but the flight kept me on my toes. We took off and did a hard bank back around 180 degrees from our original direction. The flight had some quick turns. On approach to HNL, we had a hard bank to the right, then the landing gear came out and I thought well we're lining up for approach, then another hard bank to the right with the nose pushed down. We leveled off for a moment then quick came down for a landing. Seemed like a big S flight. The 777 was nice until we got to the mainland. We had to fly around a storm that was pretty bouncy. Could see the lightning in the clouds below. But once we got passed them, it was a nice landing in ORD. We had upgraded to E+ again. Well worth it for a night flight. The United Express crj200 to GRB was the best flight of the entire trip. Had a man and woman as pilots. Had a 767 pilot catching a flight home riding with us. When I looked into the cockpit while walking by, she had her foot up just chillin. It was a smooth flight, got to see Lake MI, pilot even turned off the seatbelt sign for about 10 mins. We had a beautiful landing in GRB. I complimented the crew and thanked them for what they do.
All in all, six flights in seven days was a little stressful. But Maui squeezed in the middle made it bareable. Next time though, I will try and get the nonstop from ORD to OGG and eliminate the short flights. They weren't necessarily bad, just surprising at times.
Thanks to all for your support. Have a Great Weekend!!