A weekend jaunt to Sydney
Yes, I will be spending more time flying round trip than I will on the ground in Sydney. Yes, I plan to have a ton...
New York City
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A dividing line between tourists and locals
I have to admit that I have VERY frequently dreamed of effecting this exact same “prank” here in New York City. Walking down the sidewalk...
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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,...
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JetBlue heading south, WAY south
All the way to South Africa, thanks to a new interline agreement announced this morning between South African Airways and JetBlue. This agreement is the...
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Delta/US Airways slot swap still on hold
The Department of Transportation (DoT) issued a ruling this afternoon denying the attempt by Delta and US Airways to dictate the terms of landing slot...
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Reading up on India
Spending as much time as I do on airplanes has done wonderful things for my reading habits. I’m reading more than ever and loving it....
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A few hints on the JetBlue Washington National routes
As the expected recipient of a number of slots at Washington, DC’s National Airport (DCA), there has been much speculation about which routes JetBlue would...
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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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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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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...