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A bit later, I returned to the counter to get my Docs OK stamp, which hed forgotten, and stood behind two grouchy continuing pax who thought they had been upgraded all the way to SJD, but hadnt been. The agent told them that only one F seat remained, and the wife was given 2B. She spent most of the flight complaining.


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Once in the air we were offered drinks (mmm Alaskan Amber), followed by lunch. Choice was a BBQ chicken sandwich or a fiesta salad (with cilantro, ham, tomato, and peppers). I had the sandwich, which was warm, with small pieces of chicken and melted cheese. There was also a scrumptious Varda dark chocolate mint. Nothing too special, but not bad. Coach was offered the Northern Bites service (wrap or sandwich). Complaining woman ostentatiously wrapped half of her sandwich to take to her husband (he cant afford five bucks?), so the F/A offered to comp him a sandwich. Good work.


Spouse of said complainer sat behind me, and he had the entire row to himself, yet he didn't spread out. I think he had the better end of the deal, free sandwich, no b***hing wife, and someone in front of him who didn't recline the seat. He didn't complain nearly as much as his wife apparently did.

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We had a very cheerful crew, who delivered a WN-style safety briefing.


and she sang, yes SANG the landing announcement. <<shudder>>

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Back ashore we endured the assault of hordes of hustlers, offering silver jewelry, timeshares, and repeatedly their sisters. They were pretty good natured however, and mostly backed off when told no. Some displayed a sense of humor when told we werent interested in timeshares, one said but Ill get a commission; another said we had to go to at least one timeshare presentation to pay our dues.


and don't forget the offers of "weed" "pot" and a "party pipe"

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Boarding was a bit chaotic; we went when they called F and MVPs.


Not so chaotic that they couldn't pull me from the line to search through the carry on. He should know better than to just jam his hand into the bag. I could tell by the look on his face that the first thing he encountered was a wet swimsuit.

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Service was the Northern Bites BOB cheeseburger

Served with Tim's Cascade style potatochips. Burger was loaded in Seattle, I'm sure, but was still an excellent option, particularly when loaded with relish and just a hint of dijon.

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This was my first time clearing formalities at SEA, and it wasnt a good experience. At immigration, passengers were separated based on the flights theyd arrived on, rather than nationality.


Actually, Ive never seen that approach before. Usually its the US/Canadian line and then the "all other" line. Characteristics of pax arriving from Mexico on AS are probably a lot different than a BA 744 and an SK 343 arriving within 30 minutes of each other to call for the flight-by-flight change. Actually, this was the FASTEST I've ever gotten through, probably because I didn't check my bags. Last I saw of BOAG was standing way back in line with his passport, as I headed toward the escalator to leave.