Phil Elliott

Phil Elliott

@Philip_Elliott Political Reporter
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Covering national politics for AP, musing on bad life choices for him. Ohio native, cook, runner. RTs are not endorsements.
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Finally boarded my 640a @JetBlue flight DCA-> BOS. At 1130a. I deal with this frustration for work without rage. On vacation? Not so much.
And the @JetBlue board now advises an 1145a departure. For a 640a flight.
So... The 640a @JetBlue flight to Boston has now become a 245p flight. The train would have been faster. If the plane actually takes off.
The @JetBlue attendant: "That 10:45 scheduled departure? That's not going to happen." Kind of like the 6:40a departure. Cc @AlbertBreer
Flight attendant informs us her shift is over and she is going home. We have been delayed an entire worker's shift. @JetBlue
RT @AlbertBreer: @Philip_Elliott You want some real comedy read their twitter feed ... Acting like a bag of chips should make up for a 4 ...
So @JetBlue 7:45 now scheduled for a 10:45 departure. I'm with @AlbertBreer -- Acela would have been a quicker way to get to Boston.
RT @AlbertBreer: Correction: Our flight was supposed to board at 7:10 am. But still ... The race b/w the Acela & my flight is ON! #D ...
RT @AlbertBreer: @trem2303 @jetblue We were scheduled to board at 6:45 am. Acela boarded at 7 am, arrives in Boston at 1:40 pm. Train mi ...
So @JetBlue knew the part was coming but forgot to check if they had a tech. Tech coming from IAD to DCA. And I have missed my connection.
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