...... IT SUCKS.
As I type this, I should be getting ready to get on a plane to Rome. In reality, however, Natasha and I are sitting in the Detroit airport, contemplating the fact that we will NOT make it to Italy (or even anywhere in Europe) today. In fact, we may not even make it tomorrow.
Flying standby is extremely cheap, but sometimes the other costs are pretty high. Like high stress levels, hopping airports all over the US, and maybe being days late for your trip, all because the flights fill up at the last minute.
That's what happened to us today. We thought if we didn't make it to Rome, we would still have two chances to get to Amsterdam and one chance to get to Paris. Then at least we could buy a "cheap" ticket to Italy.
Instead, every single flight over-booked and it has had a snowball effect.
So Natasha and I will most likely be spending the night in the Detroit airport tonight and flying to Boston tomorrow morning to try it all again. If we don't make it out tomorrow, we'll be late for the program.
Saw this one coming!
Flying standby is tricky, people.
Just a warning for those who want to get a buddy pass!
Adventures await!
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