Almost there

5/18/2008 Arrived at Paris airport around 7AM. All I can say is that I'm glad I remembered some French as my seat was given to someone else, so I was put on the waiting list, but assured I would probably make it since they make everyone check-in on connecting flights and they close check-in 30 minutes before the flight, so they always plan on screwing over some passengers. While I was first on the waiting list, the attendant proceeded to give the available seats to French-speaking passengers, knowing that I needed a seat. Realizing this, I spoke a little French and finally got a seat. I guess the US has a long way to fix its international reputation.