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Queen of the Skies
There isn’t an AvGeek worthy of the name who doesn’t have his or her favorite aircraft. For me, it’s always been the #Boeing 747,...

G. Rhodes
May 16, 20206 min read


Airline Earnings Evaporate
The biggest airlines in the nation recently reported their first quarter earnings and, as expected, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has...

G. Rhodes
May 2, 20207 min read


Airlines Respond as Downturn Worsens
Many of us have seen our travel plans for April and May thrown into disarray with flight disruptions and international border closings...

G. Rhodes
Apr 18, 20207 min read


The Industry's Stepped Up
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its seemingly relentless spread, the travel industry continues its downward spiral. Cruises...

G. Rhodes
Apr 4, 20206 min read


Rough Seas Ahead for All
The ongoing spread of the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on all aspects of the travel industry. Airlines around the globe are on a...

G. Rhodes
Mar 21, 20204 min read


Making the Most of MileagePlus
#United Airlines is one of the largest carriers in the world with a fleet size of 777 aircraft, including 191 wide-body jets. Their...

G. Rhodes
Feb 29, 20206 min read


Rapidly Rewarding
From a scrappy startup in 1971 flying only in the State of Texas, #SouthwestAir has grown to serve the entire Continental US as well as...

G. Rhodes
Feb 15, 20204 min read


Reach for the Sky (Miles)
In this week’s post, let’s take a look at the frequent flyer program from #Delta Airlines called #DeltaSkyMiles. This global airline has...

G. Rhodes
Feb 1, 20206 min read


Take Full AAdvantage
The world of frequent flier miles can often be confusing and downright daunting, particularly for those just starting out in building...

G. Rhodes
Jan 18, 20205 min read


Take Me Along
Everyone has favorite items they like to travel with, depending upon how they wish to spend their time aloft. I’m no different. There are...

G. Rhodes
Jan 4, 20206 min read


Winter Weather
Today might be the first official day of winter but for weeks now, severe weather has been producing dangerous conditions and affected...

G. Rhodes
Dec 21, 20195 min read


Travelers without Borders
Traveling in this day and age without a passport is very restrictive as you won't be allowed on an international flight and are therefore...

N. Rhodes
Dec 7, 20195 min read


Lounge Lizards
Do you believe that airline lounges have a certain mystique about them? Are they enclaves of class and sophistication to you or merely a...

G. Rhodes
Nov 23, 20196 min read


First Things First
Today, air travel classes are well defined, sometimes featuring both First and Business Class on international or cross-country journeys....

G. Rhodes
Nov 9, 20195 min read


Coming to an Airport Near You
Anyone who has watched television in recent years is familiar with facial recognition when law enforcement “runs” a person’s image...

G. Rhodes
Oct 27, 20194 min read


Get REAL
Following the terrorist attacks of 2001, The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States was formed. Also known as...

G. Rhodes
Oct 12, 20194 min read


Just Behave
Let’s face it, sometimes people get crazy up in the air. Whether it’s the stress of travel, too much alcohol, too many prescription drugs...

G. Rhodes
Sep 28, 20195 min read


Menagerie in the Air
Service animals have long accompanied disabled passengers on commercial aircraft. They have been trained to perform certain tasks that...

G. Rhodes
Sep 15, 20195 min read


The 737 MAX and the Big Four
#Airbus, the European Aerospace Company that provides the only real global competition to #Boeing, announced in 2010 that it would...

G. Rhodes
Sep 1, 20195 min read


Planes, Trains, or Automobiles
We need to be prepared for all sorts of questions and respond to all sorts of situations when we work the Information Desk. But sometimes...

G. Rhodes
Aug 17, 20194 min read
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