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New York City on a Friday

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I'm seeing a customer in New York City this Friday. Now Friday is never a day you really want to go into New York City on via car, so I've decided to take the train. I considered driving but gave up on that idea thinking about Friday evening traffic, so I then considered the plane. I wanted to fly from Manchester and direct flights came out to about $600, and down to $360 if I went via Pennsylvania and had stop over for a couple of hours, so I decided against that. I finally settled on trying the Amtrak Acela for the first time.

I'll be getting the bus from Portsmouth to South Station, so I'll have no parking fees. I decided to upgrade my tickets to first class so that I get my own power socket that I can plug my PC into. Combining the power outlet with the use of my phone as a network connection (which works great by the way and I average around 500kbs) I should also be pretty productive.

To get to my 11AM meeting I need to get up at 4am and I should be home by 8PM, the dog will pretty much think it's a regular day apart from she was fed an hour earlier than usual. All in all, my trip including Bus and Train comes to about $370, without the added hassles of driving to Manchester, standing in security lines and taking my shoes off.

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Gravatar Image1 - I can't believe you are not flying yourself, I am sure the NYPD would be happy to clear 5th avenue so you can land For future reference the Business class seats each have their own power socket as well. You will be a little more comfortable in first class though.

Gravatar Image2 - The Acela has power sockets in coach class, too. The only thing you get in business class is a steward who serves drinks (which you have to pay for).

Gravatar Image3 - So basically, I paid the upgrade for nothing. Oh well I know for next time.

Are the people in First less smelly?

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