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…
aviation
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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…
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A while back we went over what were some of the oldest airports in the world. Of course, these airports wouldn’t have been in existence, or perhaps wouldn’t have lasted…
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Airlines
The Places Where Plane Geeks Can Fly Real Planes (Even if They’re Not Pilots!)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSome aviation geeks are happy just to know everything there is to know about airports, airlines, frequent flier miles, and everything that goes with that. Others go further and make…
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Airlines
Airline Overbooks Flight, Tells 14y/o Boy to Stay Alone in Rome For a Week
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery day, there are groups of young people, along with their coach(es) and perhaps some chaperones, flying from one place to another to attend, watch or learn more about a…