Our plane landed at Chicago
Midway International Airport
& I walk down a long corridor
to the Terminal.
This Airport is built next to
a highway.
Stock up on snacks &
beverages on your
way to your Gate.
I stopped to look at
my Boarding Pass.
I am looking for
Gate A 15.
Pizza Vino has a menu
for morning diners.
I found Dunkin Donuts during
my walk to Concourse A.
magazines, cards, etc.
for travelers.
I am happy to see bathroom
stalls that are secure.
One of my concerns was having my carry on bag stolen while I was in the Rest Room. That isn't an issue at this Airport.
I struck up a conversation with
our Airline Pilot while waiting
at Gate A 15 for the plane
to depart.
Our conversation was wide ranging. I learned about the Airline Industry's on-site screening of passengers for serious health issues. There is a dedicated Health Line that Airlines connect to for final decision making allowing or denying a passenger with a suspected serious health condition to board a plane. Commercial Airplanes have very little in the way of First Aid Equipment that can help during a major mid-flight health crisis. And, there is no guarantee that a healthcare professional will be aboard a plane when a passenger is in desperate need of assistance.
I got a window seat for this leg of my journey & took lots of photos.
The shadow of the wing as we
leave the ground.
Chicago recedes into
the distance.
We are between layers
of clouds.
As we descend, I spot a race
track in western Illinois,
center right of the picture.
I wonder if it's the Belle-Clair Speedway.
We descend over St. Louis.
The Aileron is extended as our
descendant continues above the
rural area northwest of St. Louis.
The Spoiler is up & the
Aileron remains
extended for landing.
I was surprised to be asked to stay aboard the plane for a few minutes.
Our pilot allowed me to sit in
the cockpit & took a few
photos.
Thank you for the interesting conversation, safe flight and photos.
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