The Flight

I am usually not the one for 14 hour flights in cramped seats with crappy movies, but this flight was different. Why? Because my dad "knew" someone in the airline. That's right people, forget having friends who are doctors or lawyers, but people in the airline industry.

My seat was changed to an emergency exit seat, which meant no seating row in front. Booyah
This guy actually was on duty so he came to see me off and as an added kicker...
"Hey have fun in Korea. You can use the First Class Lounge in the terminal. Do you drink?"
*flustered* "No sir I'm only 19. That would be illegal."
"It's OK. Tell them you're 23" *wink*

I've always seen the signs that welcome the super exclusive group of travelers who frequent the first class seats into the lounges, but never have been in one. Well if you haven't either, let me describe it for you. A nice big furnished room with comfy chairs and computer desks and flat screen TV's and best of all, free food.

There was a long counter full of oreos, peanuts, muffins, and etc. Underneath, row of refrigerators packed with sodas.

I started to scan the counter for the alcohol that the guy mentioned earlier. Only the remote thing that related to alcohol was a sign that reminded me and others that people under 21 couldn't drink. When I lost all hope...

"Excuse me, if you're looking for beer, they're in the other room."

I walked over and saw a plate full of Budweisers entrenched in ice. As I went to grab one though, another attendant sitting next to the alcohol spoke up.

"Hey you have to be 21 to drink. How old are you?"
"I'm 23."
....
"Alright go ahead."

Airport beer tasted awesome. I took a victory photo and went for another one.

"Hey are you REALLY 23?" *look of disbelief*
"Yeah I am"
"Alright."

The second was as good as the first, but I knew she was getting suspicious of me so I snuck the third one and called it a day.
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The actual flight was awesome too. I guess it's been a while since I went on an international flight, but as mentioned the seats were awesome, food was deliciously edible, and the movie selection was phenomenal. I had the chance to watch some movies that I missed -Yes Man, Mall Cop, Taken, and Valkyrie- which made the trip all the more bearable.

I'm taking this as a sign for more fantastic things to come.



PS. I bet a friend I saw at the airport that the Arab guy with the headwear and the gown(?) would be "randomly" seached at security. Guess who's 5 dollars richer? What should I spend it on?



I would also like to say the Christine Jung was THE most integral factor of the pleasantries of the flight KE086. It totally went over my head. I was not forced or coerced to include this in the postscript.