The Amazing Race

By: Rebecca

After a long drive to the airport, rushing through security, and waiting for de-icing, we were finally off from Boston. Let the adventure begin...

Landing at JFK, we realized we couldn't have landed at a gate any further from our departing flight to Turkey and thus began the race through the airport. Running full speed through the terminal, on the moving sidewalks and up and down escalators. I fully expected to get to the gate and have someone tell us, "Jason and Rebecca, I'm sorry, but you are the last team to arrive." Lesson learned: always make sure you have at least 3 hours between flights at JFK; that airport is HUGE!

With the help of some very nice Turkish Airlines staff who opened the flight back up, cut us into the business class security line, and told us to run to the gate, we made it for final boarding. I even had enough time to, in true NYC style, cut the line at the concession booth, yell "how much for these two waters?" and after hearing, "$4.50 for both," throw a five dollar bill at the cashier and take off running. Always travel with cash - small bills especially.

Safe on board Turkish Airlines flight TK4, we got snacks, stiff drinks (free!), and complimentary toiletry kits, headphones, pillows, and blankets.

Turkish Air goodie bag

After all that, we made it safe and sound to Tel Aviv which, after all, is the most important thing.