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TRIP REPORT: Fall Fun in the Windy City – Not quite the end for 2022…

02/12/2022 by Kevincm

The last trip of the year? Not quite the end for 2022…
Fall fun in the Windy City

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In this adventure:

  • Still trying to keep it different
  • Great. A Broken Down Coach…
  • Cathay Pacific Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3
  • AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra)
  • Avid Hotel, Chicago O’Hare
  • Hyatt Regency O’Hare
  • Airplane Art from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare
  • Table for One – Time for Food
  • Trying a different Deep Dish Pizza (Pequods)
  • Night-Time fun with the iPhone 14 Pro
  • Return to much busier Chicago O’Hare Terminal 5
  • BA296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow (World Traveller) 
  • A Coach, A Coach. My Kingdom for a Coach
  • Not the end, for 2022… 

Each trip I go to Chicago (and anywhere in the world) is a learning experience – one of the reasons I travel is to learn about a culture, people, and – of course – food.

For Chicago, it’s more about one important thing – friends. Over the years, I’ve made a lot of friends in the area – and I consider that one of the best things to have come out of my travels. Because let’s face it, spending time with friends is time well spent.

Let us get on to wrap up, and then dangle what’s next.

National Express

One year, I will learn to give myself more padding when it comes to coaches. Honest.

a red light on a bus

Heathrow Terminal 3

Well, at least Fast Track Security worked well. A smooth transit through the terminal area for once.

a group of people in an airport

Cathay Pacific Lounge

There are many reasons why I call this lounge “home” at Heathrow. Just the friendly warmth and food are two reasons.

a table with chairs and a glass orb from the ceiling

AA87 (London to Chicago), Main Cabin Extra

It was fine. Nothing overly remarkable, but that Philly Cheesesteak bun was afront to all things good in the world

a row of seats on an airplane

O’Hare Terminal 5

It’s a lot less sleepy than before – to put it mildly. With more passengers going through it, allow extra time to transit the terminal.

a colorful light fixture in a building

Avid Hotel, Des Planes

For £100 – it was more than passable. It’s a little bare and basic – but for an overnight crashpad, it does the job for a family. The included breakfast is welcome too.

a bed with a chair and a window

Hyatt Regency O’Hare

Things seem to be stabilising at this property after a rocky visit last time, although the room service offered every three nights by default is a little cheeky at this point of the game.

a room with two beds

British Airways Terraces Lounge, (O’Hare)

If there was a lounge in the system that needs a refit, this one needs to be a lot higher on the list. The darkness and dungeon-like feel aren’t welcoming, no matter how hard the staff try.

a table with a tray of food and a couple of containers

British Airways BA296 (World Traveller)

The way British Airways have configured their Boeing 787-10 for a premium heavy load hasn’t affected the passenger experience down the back of the plane. With the seat chosen, it’s at least comfortable – if a little uninspiring as a service.

food on a tray with a bottle of water and a sandwich

And that’s it for this trip report. And for the year. Maybe.

Or is it?

Whilst I might be in bits that are holding me together, the appetite for adventure hasn’t dampened in the least. The question is…where?

Currently, I have Google flights open, some dates in mind and options.

Lots and lots of options. Something I might act on in the coming weeks.

With the world opening back up – isn’t that the most wonderful thing to have?

Once again dear readers, thank you for following along with this travelogue.


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