We got to LAX for our Delta 11:33am departure. Going through security was really quick, and then when we got to board - there were extra TSA agents at the boarding gate which was unusual. However, when we got on the plane it all made sense. The shuttle Endeavour was set to land right around the time we were to take off. Because of that our flight was delayed, however, we were able to see this out our plane's window as we waited on the tarmac. The flight attendant was also interested and had been looking out the window too. As soon as the pilot was ready to take off - - he did with no warning. Since he had already called the all-clear before we sat and waited I expect. Our flight attendant was kind of skittering down the aisle in her high heels and skirt. She went for an inside seat, hopping over a gentleman in the aisle seat, and quickly strapped on her seat belt to a round of applause by those watching her gymnastics. It was quick thinking on her part. The remaining flight was uneventful and we arrived home, via Salt Lake City, at about 3:50pm. Fun trip - thanks for going with us Cheyenne!!!!
Endeavour Lands at LAX. Space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) performs a low flyby at Los Angeles International Airport, Friday, September 21st. Endeavour, built as a replacement for space shuttle Challenger, completed 25 missions, spent 299 days in orbit and orbited Earth 4,671 times while traveling 122,993,151 miles. Beginning Oct 30th, the shuttle will be on display in the California Science center's Samuel Oschin Space Shuttle Endeavour Display Pavilion, embarking on its new mission to commemorate past achievements in space and educate and inspire future generations of explorers.
