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Why would I want to fly American Airlines?

I have rarely flown American Airlines and I will probably never, ever fly them again.
Today American Airlines announced that they are going to be charging $15 for the first checked bag.  United Airlines announced that it is “seriously studying” charging for the first bag.

That is ridiculous.  I was upset when United said they were going to charge for the second checked bag, but now for the first one?

The airlines are struggling with a business plan that is getting hammered with competition and soaring fuel prices. So they are cutting services, flights, and charging more for different things.

This is only going to alienate the flying public.  I think this bodes well for airlines like Frontier who still treat their passengers well.

I switched a couple years ago to flying Frontier Airlines over United for personal flights and only fly United or another carrier when work says I have to.  I don’t need frills, but I want to be respected and treated fairly. I am getting that on Frontier, not on the other airlines.

Frontier is stuggling a little bit, but I think they will come out of this mess a stronger airline that will survive into the future.

I am not so sure about American, United, Continental, and others.  Charging for the first bag is just plain stupid and makes bad business sense.

It is going to make boarding a flight harder, people are going to be carrying more on board, and it is just going to be a mess.

And if they are charging for the first and second bag.  They better not lose it.  If someone is paying for it, it better be waiting when they get to the luggage carousel.  They are paying for a service, the airline better deliver!

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After Forays With ABC and HBO, a Video Blogger Returns to Video Blogging

After Forays With ABC and HBO, a Video Blogger Returns to Video Blogging – New York Times
Well Amanda Congdon has found out that the grass is not always greener and is returning to independent media.

Mainstream media does not always take kind to changing their culture and the culture of vloggers is out there compared to how they like to do things.

I am happy for this and I look forward to see what she develops on this new series, “Sometimes Daily,” of video blogging.  It will be an interesting look at life through Amanda.

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Casa Bonita: Never, ever again!

Tonight we went to Casa Bonita in Lakewood, Colorado, with friends for dinner and a fun evening. Never, ever again.
The food is horrible, bland Mexican food that is full of processed cheese and other unreconizable items.  I think it was chicken.  They are known for the soapapillas, but they were just ok.  Did I mention that it is served cafeteria style?

Don’t get the all you can eat meal. They have them sitting out and just hand them to you. Order something on the menu. At least they have to make it somewhere for you.

I guess Casa Bonita is known for their entertainment, but the cliff divers, shows that push people into the water, and magic show was quite cheesy.  I don’t think there was a video game in the arcade that was not at least 30 years old.

They even had a pinata hitting for kids who were having birthday parties there. But the pinata didn’t even have candy in them.  The employee pulled out a basket and threw the candy on the floor.

I think the kids had fun, but we won’t be going back.  It is quite a rip-off.  Save your money and time if you can.

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The Onion covers the historical Blockbuster tour

The Onion has done some great service and covered the historical Blockbuster tour that showcases what it used to be like to rent movies.
This was a time before Netflix or iTunes. A great public service to all those young kids out there who didn’t know if you would be able to get the movie you wanted when you went to the rental store.

Here, check it out:

http://www.theonion.com/content/themes/common/assets/videoplayer/flvplayer.swf
Historic 2018Blockbuster2019 Store Offers Glimpse Of How Movies Were Rented In The Past

Thanks Onion!