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Yesterday travel personality, author, and TV host Anthony Bourdain’s flight on American Airlines was delayed. That’s not really news. What is news is the stated reason for the delay, which was unique, to say the least. And although it wasn’t the epic rant that the New York Post claimed it to be, it was entertaining. It begins with a tweet to his wife and ends with Bourdain pooh-poohing the reason behind the delay.
“@OttaviaBourdain: @Bourdain yeah let’s see what time American Airlines will deliver you here!” You got that right . Late as usual
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) January 14, 2013
Love the poor gate agent, standing mute under the “on time “ sign when clearly we are fucked. #AA
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) January 14, 2013
What does “special situation” mean in airlines speak? Ain’t nothin special about late departure #AA
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) January 14, 2013
Oh. It’s okay now. Denzel is here. #AA
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) January 14, 2013
But but I had timed my airport margaritas and Valium for a timely departure! #AA
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) January 14, 2013
I feel this #AA airline situation is a case for @DadBoner He’d know what to do!
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) January 15, 2013
Oh, smell of burning panini run-off! You rock my world ! #AA #airportdelights
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) January 15, 2013
This #AA thing is gonna get all Withnail and I real soon.
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) January 15, 2013
Latest news is it took #AA two hours to admit a passenger dropped a wet deuce on a seat. Need to change planes
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) January 15, 2013
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Tags: american airlines, anthony bourdain, twitter