The 737 MAX: One Refreshed Version Too Far
Here’s the big problem with the Boeing 737 MAX: Both Boeing and the airlines are forcing a past-its-prime design to…
air travel
Flying to Costa Rica Kind of Stinks
I love a good long flight. Put me in an economy class seat on a decent airline for 14 hours,…
Best Passenger Planes Flying Today
Some people will tell you that an airliner is an airliner. Don’t believe them. When I book an intercontinental flight,…
What Would You Do With $3,000?
Let’s say someone gave you $3,000 to spend on your latest hobby. What would you do? Read on to find out what your resident mountain biker would do!
Cool Content – Great Finds from Other Blogs
Here’s my first-ever roundup of cool content I’ve unearthed from other bloggers.
Norway and Finland – Getting There, Around and Back
Getting around is part of the fun of a visit to Norway and Finland. Our trip gave us a chance to check out just about every mode of transportation and many brands, from United Airlines to the Gjene ferry. Here’s the wrap-up.
Norwegian Air Shuttle – Review and More
Norwegian Air Shuttle and I became very good friends during my trip to Sweden, Norway and Finland. Find out what it’s like to fly on Norwegian, and what the budget airline’s future might have in store.
Sky Harbor Responds to “International Flight” Criticism
Employees from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport respond to my recent post about the lack of intercontinental flights from the Valley. The question: Why do they care about one voice in the ether?
British Airways Adds Extra Flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor
Phoenix city officials breathlessly announced that British Airways will bump service to Sky Harbor from six to seven flights weekly. But let’s parse the puffery and see what that really means for Valley travelers.
Random Photo Fun – This is Air Travel!
Air travel sucks and you know it. But only if you completely ignore what’s really happening. Sometimes, it takes a kid’s wisdom to remind us.
Airport Needs to Cut Specialty Lines, Improve Signs
During a recent flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, I had a reminder that the security screening processes are concocted by people who are disconnected from reality.