Remember when the Alaska Airlines pilot used to say, “Sit back and enjoy the flight?” Not anymore.
Coach class is now “Sardine Class.” The big difference is that the flight attendant doesn’t slather us in olive oil so that we can wiggle from the window seat to the aisle.
In the restroom, if you manage to turn around, the sink is the size of the holy water font at church. But, heavens! Don’t try to do anything more than dip your fingers in it. If you get your hand under the faucet, water goes all over your pants.
If you get tired, don’t try to see if the seat reclines. If you manage to push it back, the guy behind will bop you in the head for pinching his knees.
— Kristian Erickson
Anchorage
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