I just found out I have been booked to fly on Delta in less than two weeks. I ve been boycotting Delta Air Lines since August 8, 1988. Since they are still in business, this probably has not been an effective boycott.

After spending my first summer away from home when I was sixteen years old (other than months at Camp Jewell in northwestern Connecticut), I flew from Los Angeles to New York.

It was the first time I flew first class. It was one of the worst experiences of my life. I think the stewardesses (excuse me, flight attendants) harassed me for at least three of the five hours of the flight.

I had a ticket. I had the right to be there. But, that didn t stop them from asking if I had the right seat about a thousand times.

In his 1988 book, Theo and Me, Malcolm Jamal-Warner expressed frustration at this same experience, flying first class.

This time I m flying coach so I don t expect any problems since I ll be sitting in my place.

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