Today I have flown with Delta on a B767 from Brussels to Atlanta (flight DL 125). The flight was smooth and lasted 9.5 hours. Delta finally slightly changed its meal choice: instead of asking “chicken or pasta” (I heard this question since 2005), flight attendants now ask “chicken with pasta, or omelette”. What an improvement! I took the chicken, well most of the people did, so the poor guys in the back of the plane were forced to eat the remaining omelettes...
We were shown three movies in a row: Quantum of Solace (I already saw it, however it is always pleasant to watch Daniel Craig :) ), Flash of genius (the real story of R. Kearns, inventor of the intermittent windshield wiper), and The day the earth stood still (I fell asleep during that one: it was not a good film at all).
In the meantime, we were stuffed with peanuts (24 peanuts, I counted those in my little bag), a slice of pizza and a total of 7 glasses of beverage…
In the meantime, we were stuffed with peanuts (24 peanuts, I counted those in my little bag), a slice of pizza and a total of 7 glasses of beverage…
While filling the customs forms, I read the following statement: “Obscene articles are generally prohibited entry”… I guess custom officers must have had surprises in the past when checking some luggages (^_^). Going through the customs was extremely fast this time: there were only a few people waiting in the queue when I arrived and the officer in my row was nice.
I’m now staying at a Best Western near the Atlanta airport, in Hapeville, since my plane for Honolulu only leaves tomorrow morning. It's located near a IHOP restaurant. The view from my room is very nice, as I have a direct view on the runways: I can watch the planes take off! As you can see on the pictures, the weather here is a lot nicer than in Brussels.
By the way, there is currently a 5 hours time change between Brussels and Atlanta.
By the way, there is currently a 5 hours time change between Brussels and Atlanta.
