A Lion Air 737 Max 8 crashed on takeoff from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The aircraft, one of the newest in the fleet with just over 800 hours, was carrying almost 200 passengers…
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Missed United Airlines Flight from OKC
As I mentioned in the introduction, this trip was different because I was not traveling alone. Another abnormal thing was that instead of staying at a hotel near the airport, I decided to…
Cathay Pacific Data Breach Affects 9.4 Million Customers
Cathay Pacific, one of the largest airlines in the world, announced that it has discovered unauthorized access to some of its information system containing passenger data of up to 9.4 million people. While this is not…
10 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling
I travel regularly and one thing that I do not like is getting sick on the trip. There are only a handful of times that I can remember being sick on a trip. Well, I recently returned from…
Lyft is Offering Discounted Rides to the Polls on November 6
A little more than a week ago I wrote about Uber offering free rides to vote on November 6th. Â Since the elections are three weeks away…
United Airlines Offers WiFi Subscriptions
As much as I fly United Airlines, I did not know that it offers WiFi subscriptions. I knew United Club and Economy Plus subscriptions, were offered but did not have a clue about WiFi until a few days ago when…
Update: Timberline Steaks and Grille is STILL Open
Last December, while on a mileage run to Denver, I visited a Priority Pass restaurant for the first time. That restaurant, Timberline Steaks and Grille was located in…
Why Did United Airlines Club Passes Go Digital?
For years, I enjoyed receiving my two complimentary United Club passes on my United Explorer card anniversary. The cards would go on the refrigerator until…
Priority Pass Announces New Lounges in Hanoi and Lima
If you have been following me for some time, you already know that I am a huge Priority Pass fan. Â Priority Pass boasts approximately 1200 lounges worldwide. I have visited…
What Should I do on My Upcoming Costa Rica Trip?
As I prepare for another trip to Costa Rica, I am searching for new things to experience. One part of me wants to go on the trip and totally unplug (no blogging, phone calls, etc). There is the other part that…
Uber is Offering Free Rides to the Polls on November 6
Uber has made headlines in recent months for suspending riders in Australia and New Zealand who fall below a four star rating. While that is something to motivate passengers and drivers to behave…
What is Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System?
I have traveled extensively outside of the United States while being on active duty. Before any of the travel could occur, there were certain steps that I had to take to ensure that I got the proper approvals to travel abroad. One of the most…
LAX Allows Passengers to Travel with Marijuana
A few days ago, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) announced a policy that permits passengers to carry a small amount of marijuana through the airport. Here is the full…
NTSB Releases Initial Findings from Near Crash at San Francisco International Airport
Earlier this summer, I posted a video of an Air Canada A320 that nearly crashed onto a taxiway at San Francisco International Airport. While the incident occurred over one year ago…
Review: Indian Rocks Beach
Tampa Bay is a cool city but we felt that we needed to experience more of the surrounding area, so we decided to visit Indian Rocks Beach. Indian Rocks Beach was located 45 minutes to the west of Tampa Bay. For a beach town…