With an exhausted sigh, he turned and trudged toward the economy boarding line. So much for a relaxing end to his work trip, he thought miserably. Now he faced five stressful hours jammed into a cramped seat, all hopes of comfort and rest dashed.
He pictured the economy cabin packed with passengers. The noise, the crying babies, the constant bumping of elbows as people shuffled down the narrow aisles. It was his worst nightmare after the high-stress trip he’d just endured.