A Slightly Odd Near-Bump

The gate agent for our RNO-SEA flight announced that no checked bags would be loaded for this fight and that 44 volunteers might be required at a starting compensation rate of $250, all because of weather and eight and balance issues.

Naturally, we got our names quickly added to the volunteer list. The gate agents finally announced we’re all good to go. We’ve boarded, and the luggage is being loaded, albeit an hour late.

We had a long layover in Seattle, so should still have plenty of time to use our remaining 2021 lounge passes before flying onward to Bellingham.