I redeemed 87,500 Aeroplan miles for a business class award on EVA Air from Bangkok (BKK) to Chicago (ORD) via Taipei (TPE). After a smooth flight from BKK-TPE, a nice stay in Taipei, and some time in both the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and EVA Air Infinity lounges, it was time to board my flight to ORD.
Well, take one step back. I like window seats when I fly in general and especially on aircraft with 1-2-1 seating, but there was only a single seat in the middle section showing available when I did online check-in. However, I stopped at the counter in TPE and an agent assigned a bulkhead window seat, 8A, which apparently was blocked on the seat map.
Boarding was very efficient and the entire plane boarded in about 20 minutes, even though the flight was full. We left on time for Chicago.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
