It is a long journey from Kuwait to the United States. Aside from the actual hours spent in the air, there are very few direct flights, so most stop in Europe and require a plane change. Therefore there is time spent at Heathrow, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam waiting on the next plane. I don't mind this, as it breaks up what would be a longer period of time trapped sitting in a cramped seat with few options for a taste of physical freedom. My R&R flight back to the States this time left me with a few hours at both Heathrow and O'Hare.



Of course, you would also have the constant threat of disease, lack of food and water, and of course the risk that whoever was traveling with you could decide that the pouch of gold you were carrying was worth the effort of robbing you in leaving you in the wilderness. Not to mention the fact that no one during your entire journey would come by an offer to serve you would drink as you traveled.
My journey was a bit less adventurous, but I will make these comments.

A special note to British Air: Christine, a veteran flight attendant with very pretty eyes, took good care of me and my seatmates. She delivered a level of service that I have not seen since my very first flight back in the 70s. An awesome lady, who was very good at her job and doing it with a smile.
British Air had sent me an email prior to travel with gate information and the like. A suggestion to all airlines: Great that you are doing that, but why not include the menu choices for that flight (so I could eat at the airport before boarding if I did not like them) and choices for onboard movies and other entertainment (so I could plan ahead). Be customer proactive.
Anyway, almost all of my flights were uneventful and pleasant- except for a delay leaving O'Hare. This was due to a family having a disagreement that was so bad the pilot was having them removed from the flight -- but after waiting 30 minutes for the Gateway to be moved back to the plane the flight crew agreed to let them fly. We then had to wait another 30 minutes for a take off slot. Bad decision American Airlines -- those of us in the back of the plane were treated to the abusive verbal argument for the entire duration of the flight as well as the husband throwing bags in the terminal after arrival.
Final note on my journey: If you are carrying a U.S. passport and are returning from international travel, I would advise you to go through O'Hare. They have automated stands there are now that make processing back into country plus clearing customs effortless and scary fast. Well done immigration folks.
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