Celebrating National Train Day, my way
I certainly understand Amtrak’s efforts to promote rail ridership in the United States. Even if the offerings are relatively poor compared to many other countries,...
Trip Reports
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I finally left the airport in Frankfurt
I’ve been through Frankfurt a few times in the past 10+ years. I’ve had connections, stopovers and even originates a return from Europe there once...
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Cramped seats and no miles
On the JFK AirTrain, headed in to the terminal. Just another day on the road. This particular trip – New York City to Frankfurt and...
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Flight Path LAX: A different layover distraction
For years now every time I’ve read anything or talked to anyone about what to do during a layover at Los Angeles International Airport the...
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Plane-spotting at LAX
Los Angeles International Airport is a bit quirky. It is pretty much smack in the middle of town, but it is also an enormous facility...
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A room with a view
Most folks want oceans, mountains, lakes or other beautiful nature when looking out of their hotel rooms. I like that stuff, too, but if I’m...
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Enjoying a bit of Premium Service
I’ve taken the United Airlines p.s. flights a couple times between New York City and the west coast, but always in coach. They were, to...
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Mileage Balance: 206
About half-way through a day of tourism, significant beer consumption and various other fun, a group of five of us were relaxing in Panama City...
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Please do not leave baggage unattended
Dear woman at JFK T7 this morning: Thank you for coming back at the very last minute and claiming the random black carry-on bag that...
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Standby shenanigans
Booking the trip up to Maine for work this weekend there were not a whole lot of affordable options for flights home. The only thing...