American First Class Chicago-Denver

Another great Global Entry moment as at least 1,500 people were in the non-US queue that snaked two gates deep into the corridor before the C&I hall itself. Another 100 in the US lines but nary a soul at the GE kiosks.

Our bag was the 10th off the carousel and we were at the AA counter in Terminal 3 about 10 minutes later. My Pre-Check worked and I breezed thru without removing shoes/coats/liquids but Mrs. SFO did not get the green light. Probably because our PNRs were split along the way. Three hours in the pleasant H/K AC and it was time for the final leg home.

AA 1017
ORD-DEN
MD80
7:55PM-9:25PM
January 7, 2012
WiFi
PDB: Open Bar
Dinner

Like an old shoe, we're back on my favorite domestic airline, airplane and seat, 6E on the old AA Mad Dog.

The usual G&T with ramekin of warm mixed nuts.

Choice of stuffed pasta shells or herb chicken in beurre blanc sauce with sweet potatoes and snap peas. Greek-ish salad and chocolate chip cheesecake. Chicken was delicious, even after 10 hours of LX First. Flawless inflight service by senior NYC-based FA David.

Early arrival in Denver and even waiting for our one checked bag, we were home just after 10PM. A great trip but Mrs. SFO has decided that 2 European trips in 3 weeks is too much. She doesn't want to even think of traveling again for a while. Meanwhile, I'm off to India in three weeks with one of our sons. Seven days in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with a day in Mumbai on our way to Colombo. Lots of great flights including more LX First ORD-ZRH-DEL and then EK First CMB-DXB-LHR and BA First LHR-LAX on the amazing CMB First fare.

Thanks for coming along on this ride and for all your kinds comments and support.