The Airport is funny. There's no other way to say it.
Starting off with Jerry and Elaine in St. Louis- he's done his comedy gigs, she's visited her sister- they're heading home. But a selfish parking lot attendant driver hinders their chance to go straight to the plane from their rental car. Instead they're stuck at the ticket counter, and a choice must be made. Oh, and their plane isn't going to JFK as planned.
Meanwhile, back in NYC, George and Kramer are on their way to JFK airport, mostly due to George losing a bet. Picking up Jerry and Elaine absolves George of any financial obligation. But instead of going the way George has planned, George and Kramer are stuck in a traffic jam. Upon arriving at the airport, they learn things have changed and soon are back on the road. But not before George taunts a wanted criminal on a magazine cover, and Kramer thinks he recognizes someone from his past.
Thanks to the choice Jerry chooses, The Airport highlights the world of haves- with Jerry in first class (meeting the model Tia, eating hot fudge sundaes), and Elaine in coach (being forced into eating someone's pre-ordered kosher meal). We're in delight with Jerry, but we're also feeling Elaine's pain. Add to that a sudden decision with the purchase of airline tickets, you've got an instant classic in it's own right.
Even if this is the first episode after The Contest.
10/10.