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The day that changed my idea about United Airlines
By Midoe | January 22, 2008
So, I am at school now. Posting at the library as I didn’t order the laptop yet. I’m going to get the new Alienware! I didn’t want you guys to wait anymore for the story so, here it is!
I went to the airport at about 10PM in order to have some time to check my bags in and get my boarding pass. The flight was supposed to leave at 12:40AM. At first, I had to wait for a really long time to get to the check-in counter. It was a pain in the #$@.
I ended up at the check-in counter about an hour and half later, which was the boarding time. I asked the guy if the flight was delayed and he said yes, it’s delayed for 3 hours. He told me that he’ll change my transit flight as I won’t get there in time. I was supposed to be in DC at 6AM and catch the 8AM flight to San Francisco.
As soon as I got the new boarding pass I went to the food court with my dad, bro, and friends to get something to eat. My dad and bro left right away and then my friends left about 40 minutes later. I ended up waiting next to the gate for about 2 and a half hours. Had to sit on the floor as there was no available chairs.
I got to Washington DC about 16 hours later. Got out of the flight and went to the Immigration counters. I was taken inside into the “Secondary Inspection” room as they had to register my I-20 because it wasn’t registered. I was done in an hour. Had to go strait to the gate as the boarding time was really close. I got there on time and waited for them to start boarding but unfortunately a problem appeared. There was something wrong with the flight engine. They were trying to fix it but they failed. They ended up canceling the flight. We were told to go to the United Airlines customer service to get a new boarding. I was one of the first people to get there. I asked them for a new boarding so they gave me a boarding pass for a flight that leaves in 4 hours. That just pissed me off, seriously, because I was dead tired and really wanted to get to California as soon as possible but they made me wait again. So, I went to the gate and stayed there for 10 minutes then got back to the customer service counter to ask if there was any flight to San Francisco that leaves in less than an hour. The answer was YES! So I asked why the heck didn’t they give me a boarding pass for that flight. All what they said is sorry and gave me a boarding pass that says i’m on the waiting list for that flight. About 30 minutes later the flight was full and the waiting list was canceled so I went back to the other flight that I was supposed to be catching as I have a reserved seat in it. After waiting for the boarding time I was told that there’s a problem with that flight too and they’re working on it. About 20 minutes later they said that the flight was changed as they couldn’t fix the problem and that everybody should go to another gate as the flight is waiting. I was like WHAT THE HELL?!
Anyways, I went directly to the flight and got in as soon as they started boarding. Slept for 2 hours but felt like I was sleeping for ages. The flight was long. Really long…
I was really happy and glad as I got into San Francisco safely at 8PM when I was supposed to be there at 11AM. I just prayed that what happened in the past 24 hours doesn’t happen to me again. It was a nightmare!
January 22nd, 2008 at 10:43 pm
7amdellah 3al salamah! that was such a fuss eh! I wouldn’t fly with them again dude!
January 22nd, 2008 at 10:58 pm
damn that sucks bes 7umdullah u made it in one piece! whats your college like? made any friends?
January 23rd, 2008 at 12:01 am
Allah e3eenik … I’ve been in some of those mawaqef el 9a3bah -_- (example: traveling when the lights went out in NYC)
January 23rd, 2008 at 12:47 am
Chikapappi: Thanks. Heck yea it was. I don’t blame you! I might end up flying with them again, who knows!
Ananyah: Allah Ysalmech thanks. It’s all good. Yup, made some friends already =)
Laialy_q8: O y3een el jamee3 Inshalla. LOL. I wanna try that! I’m sure that its going to be so much FUN!
January 23rd, 2008 at 8:51 pm
nice experience ???
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:23 pm
dad: Yeah.. VERY!
I wish I can do it again :P
January 24th, 2008 at 1:28 am
dude!!!
il 7imdilla 3ala il salama!!
WOW..that sucks..
but hey! you made it safely to CA and thats what matters :)
but where you all alone? cuz i thought your cousin was with you..
January 24th, 2008 at 3:11 am
7amdillah 3al salama.
If you were to box yourself, and ship yourself to cali, you would’ve been there sooner than those “flights”. And with less trouble.
T3eesh oo takil ‘3eerha
January 24th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Abdullah Alawadhi: Allah ysalmek buddy.. Thanks..
Yes thats true.. And yea I was alone because my cousin was in Wisconsin..
Goo6y jam3iya: Allah ysalmech.. Thats a good idea! I might try it later on. Mashalla embayyen enna wayed tabeenli el5eer sister, a3eesh o akel ‘3eerha ha? LoL.. Yalla ma 3aleeh.. Ana ensaan 9aboor =P
January 24th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Yes try it, el dinya tajarob.
Allah yi3lam ma fe el9odoor, eeh brother, abeelik el 5air, laish ma abeelik el 5air, ya3ni? b3dain t3eesh oo takil ‘3airha, ya3ni inshallah you grow up some more oo ti7ooshik tajarob tit3allam minha, just like this one oo you know, “takil ‘3eerha” in a good way ya3ni.
el 9abir mifta7 el faraj, i9bir 3ala balwaak, allah weyak =P
Ha shloon el dorms, wel bathrooms, did you use dettol wipes?
January 24th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Goo6y jam3iya: Yup yup I can’t agree more!
The dorm is alright:. El bathrooms are really clean, el dining center chenna marina, and el fitness center 3ajeeb! Im enjoying my time el7amdella..
January 25th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
mabrook, i am happy for you son. coz you liked the dorm. i think you will gain alot of experience seen and deeling with students from different nations. also you will have the chance to get used to the new way of living … this could be a transitional period ..then you can have your own appartment and depend totaly on your self..cleaning,cooking,and washing your cloth and the most important studing. good luck again son. love you and allah yahfothek.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
dad: Lots of thanks dad. I’m proud to have you as my father too. Love ya =)
January 25th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Hi , Ahmad
We are at amma Farida’s Duwania playing “Bilyard” your dad informs us about your site .
We all here wish you good luck & pray for you and Abdullah to have a wonderful start on your study .
Keep in touch & god pless U .
Omfafroo7a & Family
January 26th, 2008 at 1:01 am
salma: Wow. I wish I can come! I miss the fun times!
Thanks so much for your comment. I really appreciate it ;)
I’ll stay in touch inshalla! Thanks again
January 26th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
hi ahmad having fun in san francisco made any friends in college. hows your college. wish u all the best
January 27th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Hey 7assooon whats up!
I’m pretty good el7amdella. What about you?
Yea I made one million-thousand-hundred friends already! And college ia great. Thanks, you too.
January 30th, 2008 at 1:44 am
That was one terrible flight lol bas you got through it. I travelled yesterday and my flight was annoying as well lol but no way near yours. I’m definately sure (inshala) inna it was worth it. Good luck in school!
January 30th, 2008 at 2:03 am
We’aam: Yup it was! el7amdella 3al salamah =)
Inshalla tkoon worth it. And thx, u too
February 8th, 2008 at 4:16 am
Yallah, 5air inshallah.
7amdillah inik mirtaa7 hatha aham shay, wel food court, aham shay il food court tkoon good.
Good luck with your life there, Midoe.