Thursday, June 7, 2012

More everything!

There's a Seinfeld episode when Jerry flies first class while Elaine sits back in coach. "more desert, more hot towels, more everything!" he says.

I'm flying from SFO to Newark, and then the big flight to New Delhi (another business class flight, of course). I'll be in Delhi for a few days, then Hyderabad for 4 days (staying at the Taj hotel chain - best in India, I think), back to Delhi, then hopefully a couple days of vacation with my coworker Sam if we get everything done. I'm going to India for work, and will be there for a full two weeks. I really lucked out being staffed on this project - it's a rare thing to be on a case this cool.

While in India, we'll be conducting interviews with experts on diabetes, having a number if focus groups with patients, and working with the client (a large pharma company) to come up with strategies. I played a very minor role in the lead up to our travel (I only recently joined the case), but I'm pretty damn excited to be a part of this.

(as I write this, the first round of hot towels is being passed out. I didn't know I needed a hot towel to ease my weary eyes, but guess I do. When the steward asked if I wanted one, I gave a nod, smile, and facial expression of "but if course; thank you my fine sir." I think it's Ritz Carlton that has the slogan "ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen." kinda feel the same way right now. And am i just supposed to wipe this towel all over my face? Thats it? But I digress...)

This is the second time I've flown business class. The first time was from Paris to JFK - I got upgraded because I was on a buddy pass. Kevin Bacon and his family were sitting behind me on that flight (his 12-year old son had a ridiculous rat tail haircut). No celebs on this flight... That I can see. Maybe Ryan Gossling is in disguise.

How the hell did I end up in this situation?

Photo below is my table... With a white cloth on it. I've always been a first class hater. Worth the extra 3-5k per ticket? I wouldn't do it if I were paying. But you know what? I totally get the appeal.

Time for my fruit plate.

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