Have you ever seen the flight patterns of flights from Japan to the United States? They never go directly across the Pacific Ocean to get to, say, San Francisco. They…
aviation
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Sitting in my window seat on a Southwest 737 MAX8, preparing for the short flight from Atlanta to Orlando, I snapped a quick picture of the plane at the gate…
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For many travelers departing from the United States, choosing a foreign carrier over a domestic airline isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It’s about the experience—an…
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When you hear stories about gate agents, let’s face it; they’re usually not good ones. They’re usually more along the lines of gate agents telling passengers their carry-on bag is…
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JetBlue announced on Wednesday that it plans to introduce a first-class section across its domestic fleet over a two-year period starting in 2026. My quick take? I’ll believe it when…
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If you’ve been following the travel industry for a few years (read: before Covid), you may remember a time when the TSA’s online presence was actually a lot of fun.…
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Airlines
Why American Airlines and United Avoid Flying Over Mexico (Most of the Time)
by joehegby joehegFor those traveling from Texas to Hawaii, you might notice an interesting flight path: flights from Houston to Honolulu or Dallas to Hawaii often avoid crossing directly over Mexican airspace,…
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Airports
Regional Airports Suffering Growing Pains When Welcoming Commercial Flights
by joehegby joehegIn recent years, we’ve observed a significant surge in smaller regional airports beginning to welcome commercial flights. This trend is driven mainly by the emergence of airlines like Breeze Airways…
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Have you ever noticed that, regardless of what airline you use, the seats are usually some shade of blue? Granted, they may have a little splurt of color, like red…
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Some airports are more difficult for pilots to land at, than others. Here are some of the more difficult ones, and why: Barra Airport, Scotland It’s said that you won’t…