It was new flight attendant Julianne’s fourth flight. She was high fived by one little boy and had to help clean up the vomit of another. Welcome!

Flight Details
Seat 19C
Economy

Check in
How people manage to make connections in the US astounds me. After arriving in Houston, I had to clear immigration, go through security again and make the mad dash to my distant gate. However, as I was traveling with carry on baggage only, I was able to make use of The Customs and Border Protection’s OneStop program, which enabled me to bypass long lines. I hope the poor sods with checked-in baggage made their flights.

Cabin conditions
Having three seats between the two of us, my traveling companion and I had enough room to stretch out for the nearly four-hour flight. And as we had the emergency exit behind us we didn’t have to worry about reclining our seats.

The craft itself was a little old and not equipped with the modern accouterments to which I have become accustomed (in-seat screens and power outlets among them).

Customer service
Julianne, in particular, was very helpful and did a wonderful job helping the poor family in front of me, and their motion-sick little boy. Within minutes she had changed the seat cushion, brought over a glass of water and was playing with the little boy.

Entertainment
The drop down screen showed the wonderful feature Life in a Day followed by some less than wonderful sitcoms and Jennifer Aniston on The Actor’s Studio. Apparently, she is turned on by shoes. Who knew?

Meal Service
An array of snacks and meals was on offer, though none tickled my fancy so I munched on Salvadorian treats I’d brought with me.

My favourite thing
Cabin announcements:
“Do not conjugate in the aisles.”