10-08-2006
03:34 AM
4 Loves
Great article!
I second the sentiment expressed by the first comment posted above -- start the direct flights between Birmingham and New Orleans again SOON!
Flying an hour from Birmingham to Houston, waiting four hours in Houston, and then flying another 45 minutes to New Orleans (and doing the reverse hokey pokey on the way back) is really less than pleasant, when prior to the hurricanes over a year ago, the direct flight took right at 50 minutes, each way.
In 5 hours and 45 minutes, I could DRIVE to/from New Orleans (although having to drive would definitely put a cramp in the enjoyment index).
And the thing is -- the direct flights between Birmingham and New Orleasns were ALWAYS full, even when the flight was not for a special event like Mardi Gras. Granted, that passenger load included travelers from further up the route, but the number of people getting on the plane in Birmingham was alway pretty significant.
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