Airport rant

I'm flying home today after being on the road the greater part of the past 5 months and I think things are finally starting to get to me. I'm flying out of a small airport that pretends they are a big airport. MHT is trying to steal business away from BOS and have been for years. During the big dig, MHT was a great alternative. Getting in and out of Logan was a nightmare. Now, MHT is just another small airport.

It all started at the rental return. At least it is right across from the terminal, something you won't find at most large airports. I arrived at the airport at 8:30for a 9:50 flight. Avis hadn't opened its outside return facility yet. I had to note the fuel level and mileage and go inside to the counter. Not a huge deal, but an annoyance.

Going through the checkin counter wasn't bad actually, but it always amazes me how uninformed people are (but that could happen anywhere -- large or small) at airline proceedures. Using a self serve kiosk isn't that hard now is it? When you're at a small airport, there is typically only one agent at the counter, and if they are showing someone how to u se the kiosk, they cant be checking your bag. I wonder if these are the same people who need to be shown how to use a seat belt. (No disrespect intended towards flight attendants- I think most do an outstanding job at something i could never do. I've said it before, I hate dealing with stupid people, i could never do it all day long.)

I started writing this almost a week ago and no longer am frustrated I've lost my steam. Sorry. I'm sure it will come back to me eventually. I did have a lovely 15 hour travel day to pebble beach today.