We Just Thought We Had a Rough Start!

As we were getting in line to check in at the desk, we were all SO EXCITED. The moment we had been waiting for was finally here-we were getting on the plane to Beirut! Judson and the kids were watching you tube videos of Lebanon.

It all changed in a matter of seconds. 

Holy cow, we can't even begin to explain it. But when we got to the airport to check in for our flight to Beirut this morning-we had NO SEATS. We were going to be on "standby" for tomorrow. WHATTTT??? There must be a mistake. The man told us yesterday that we were confirmed on the flight- "no problem"! 

The attendant said this flight is oversold. We do not have any seats available on this flight. We have two seats that are empty but they are in first class. 

We worked the priority desk over for an hour. Begged and pleaded. Explained how this was a trip of a lifetime and a short trip at that and if we didn't get there today then we would have missed half of our trip. We had a very nice Italian lady who phoned her supervisor to come talk to us. Thanks God we have priority status with Delta. Otherwise, we wouldn't have had a fighting chance.

He worked on the computer, called a million people, hit the desk a few times. We were all literally sick at our stomachs. Judson had broken out into a cold sweat. He offered if they could just find four seats, then he would stay behind. He even offered for us all to split up. Just please, please get us to Lebanon TODAY! 

At this point, we were not only worried about getting a seat but making it to the gate on time. We were running out of time. 

Finally-he gave Judson and I upgraded first class seats. He printed out boarding tickets out. Then one by one, he worked on the kids. He kicked three other people off the flight and assigned the kids their seats. Judson and I hugged the supervisor and jumped for joy!!! Of course, at this point we were running VERY late. We skipped every Italian in line at passport control. And being the Olympic star that I am, I even ran to the gate.  

As we were walking on the plane, I told the kids whatever you do- DO NOT give up your seat. Go sit down and DO NOT GET UP until the plane is in the air!!! 

We can't even explain the craziness of things gone wrong on this trip. But we are rolling with it! I mean what else do you do???