On board the inaugural United IAH-SCL flight
Inaugural flights are fun. And so when the timing of the inaugural United Airlines flight from Houston to Santiago, Chile fell on a weekend I...
Trip Reports
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Art and the Mexico City Metro system
I'm not used to getting a museum experience while riding the subway in NYC. But in Mexico City the Metro offers a great collection of...
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The year in review: 2014 by the numbers
Later tonight we'll officially close the books on 2014. My travel year ended a week ago and I'm not sure there are sufficient superlatives to...
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Driving in a Presidential Motorcade
It seems that someone suddenly realized there's more to a Presidential Motorcade than Secret Service everywhere. I drove in one back in 1999; it was...
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Buh-Bye, AirTran
As of today AirTran is no more. The final flight will run tonight and then it will only be Southwest going forward. Join me for...
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Friday Flyday: The B-24 Liberator
Climb on board one of only two WWII-era B-24 Liberator bombers still flying today for a tour of the skies over Dallas. An incredible part...
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Honor & Remembrance: The Commemorative Air Force B-24 Liberator
The Commemorative Air Force honors US military aviation history in many ways. This week it pressed its B-24 Liberator into service, a nod to Louis...
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On the Xochimilco canals in Mexico City
The canals of Xochimilco are filled with music, color and fun. Grab some friends, some food, some beer and climb on to one of the...
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Which would you fly: Transatlantic travel
It is time for another round of “Which would you fly?” where I take a look at a few options available for an upcoming trip...
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Friday Flyday: Leaving St. Martin
Departing St. Martin is both a bit sad - leaving AvGeek paradise always is - and a ton of awesome. Great views and even a...