Why do those 6 am flights always seem like a good idea while you're booking them? I think I finally learned my lesson, especially since I'm still tired from my 6 am flight 2 days later....so not a good idea!
My lovely host, Gabi K, let me stay with her during my brief trip to Phoenix. In an effort to be a good guest and let the gal sleep I called Discount Cab the night before my insanely early flight.
I got my ass (quite sore from my pinnacle peak hike) out of bed at 4 AM and waited for my cab service to arrive....and waited....and waited. After 10 minutes of no cab I decided to give them a call and make sure they were on the way. The woman who answered the phone informed me that they had canceled the cab service because they didn't have a zip code for my address? No, I had not given them a zip code (which I should add they didn't ask for), but they did have my phone # so they were quite capable of calling and asking for the zip code. And did I receive a phone call...ummm, not so much! I asked for another cab and she told me it would take at least 20 minutes....I did the math and realized the 20 minutes would cost me another day in Phoenix, which probably wouldn't have been so bad if I had known the cold Chicago weather that was awaiting me.
I did end up making my flight, but with no thanks to Discount Cab. Gabi K was a real trooper and jumped out of bed to take me. Thanks Gabi! And shame on you Discount Cab!!