There’s a new unofficial record for the fastest speed ever achieved for a non-supersonic commercial aircraft. Now, this isn’t some hot-rod plane with special modifications or a planned attempt to …
Air Travel
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If you fly with any regularity, you’ve undoubtedly heard the word “priority” in relation to air travel. Priority Pass Priority check-in Priority lanes Priority boarding Priority seating But one of …
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We all know the drill…before the plane takes off, the flight attendants have to tell us what we need to do regarding cabin safety in the event of an emergency. …
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Funny Stuff
The Carol Burnett Show Was a Foreseer of the Future of Air Travel
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI am a HUGE Carol Burnett fan (if you have no idea of who she is, you’re dead to me ;-)) and am old enough that I was “allowed to …
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Airlines
Why Do Passengers Board and Disembark on the Left Side of Airplanes?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHave you ever noticed that if you have a reservation on a commercial airline, you almost always board and disembark on the plane’s left side? Have you ever wondered why …
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Here in the United States, we have it pretty easy. Every state has at least 1 airport (fun fact! There’s only 1 state that has only 1 commercial airport – …
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Last year, we planned a trip to Iceland during the time when they opened up to fully vaccinated visitors, with no testing requirements. This was our first trip that included …
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I’ve made it a habit to review our trips from the previous year. It gives me a chance to reflect on which of our travel goals we’ve met and those …
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Travel
Canada Considering Massive Update To Travel Rules, Including Loopholes
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDue to the continuation of COVID-19, the border between the U.S. and Canada has been closed since March 2020. Although there have been some loopholes for citizens to travel between …
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Travel
Great TV Special: How Air Travel Is Being Affected By COVID (Even More Than You Thought You Knew)
by joehegby joehegI was doing errands around the house this weekend and flipping channels for something to watch. As is usual, unless you’re into sportsing stuff, which I’m not, the pickings were …