Denver-Pittsburgh

I had planned this trip for late January but had to change my plans when a conflict arose in Pittsburgh.    Too bad since I had a great $278 roundtrip fare and my upgrades had cleared on all legs.  AA now wanted $800 for a round-trip Y ticket.  LOL, right. Dream on.  So, this trip starts with a United non-stop, at 25,000 Aeroplan miles and $5.60.  On the way to DIA, celebrating a Super Bowl victory.  Sorry to leave with today's spectacular 65F/19C temps.

Give United a chance and wouldn't you know it, delayed.

The United Club is so bad that I just went to the gate and was pleasantly surprised to find a nice Lounge.  LOL.

DEN-PIT
UA 648
A320
10:02a-3:00a (sked)
10:55a-3:40p (actual)
February 10, 2016
Lunch

Not sure what the equipment problem was today as today's plane was coming inbound from BWI and only was scheduled to arrive at 10:10a, after our scheduled departure time.  

Pity the person unlucky enough to have sit next to this woman and her "emotional support" service dog.  Sure it is.

Lunch choices of Fiesta Chicken Bowl or Peppered Salmon Salad. My Fiesta Chicken Bowl.

Was initially confused by what appeared to be a starter. Ahi?

Oh, now I get it. Salsa and avocado for the chicken. Was actually pretty good once I dumped it on the chicken and mixed it in.

fter the chicken, I dumped the salad into the large dish which made it fit nicely. That dopey little salad bowl is way too small.

And excellent baked on board triple chocolate chip cookies. So much better than AA's pathetic "warmed on board" Chips Ahoy.

Approaching PIT where the temps are about 50 degrees colder.

Jeez, this place is frigid.  No sightseeing this trip.

Actually I do like Pittsburgh. Beautiful setting and the city has re-invented itself from its steel days to a diversified economy including banking, health and service industries.  Some pics from warmed temp days...