How to get a Boeing 737 started
This video has been making the rounds on the internet. Had to share it. My thoughts – pilots are not paid enough, AND we need…
Is India getting another airline?
Tata Sons, a mega-corporation in India and one of the oldest companies in the sub-continent, and SIA, the parent company of Singapore Airlines, has announced…
The Massive A380s
The most recognizable of all commercial aircraft at one time was the Boeing 747. With its four jets and partial second deck, it was unique…
CPUs, RPUs, GPUs: all the United PUs (Premier Upgrades)
One the benefits of being an Elite on an airline is the ability to get upgraded to upper class seats on flights. Anyone can use…
US – AA merger: The 1000 routes of competition
Background The department of justice (DoJ) last week sued to block the merger of US Airways (US) and American Airlines (AA). The merger would have…
Would you pay more for faster Air Travel?
I ran across this very interesting article by Jason Paur of Wired, on the history and current state of supersonic air travel. It gives a…
All the Boeing 787 flights – current and future
Airlineroute.net has compiled an excellent post, that they update regularly, listing every current and announced Boeing 787 route there is! Currently there are 14 airlines…
Winners picked and codes emailed
Winners of my giveaway of FlightTrack Pro iOS app codes have been picked! Using random.org, I did a drawing this morning (witnessed by my accounting…
Ending soon: Giveaway for FlightTrack Pro iOS App
I posted this contest a few days ago for a giveaway of 10 codes for getting the FlightTrack Pro iOS App (sells for $9.99) for…
Review: Heathrow Hilton – Terminal 4: convenience and luxury
I have very rarely stayed at hotels on airport properties. I prefer to stay near where my final destination is. The last time I stayed…
