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New Arrival and Departure Initiatives
The new initiative will save time and reshape how international travelers move through US airports. The US Transportation Security...

G. Rhodes
Oct 11, 20255 min read


Captivating Barcelona
Nestled within mountains along the Mediterranean coast, Barcelona emerges as a vibrant metropolis. I’d heard for years about how...

G. Rhodes
Oct 4, 20255 min read


The Exceptional Jet Engine
Today's modern turbofan jet engines generate great thrust by moving a large mass of air rearward. If you’ve ever taken a moment to look...

G. Rhodes
Sep 27, 20254 min read


Our Journey Along the Bourbon Trail
American White Oak Bourbon barrels are charred inside to impart flavor and color during aging. After a good night’s sleep at...

G. Rhodes
Sep 20, 20256 min read


What Happened to the Flight Engineer?
Flight engineers were system experts, ensuring the aircraft operated safely and efficiently during flight. Today, aircraft typically...

G. Rhodes
Sep 13, 20255 min read


Jetting Off to Bluegrass Country
There are 162 seats in the main cabin of the B737-900ER, each of which is further back.. Visiting Kentucky’s renowned Bourbon Trail has...

G. Rhodes
Sep 6, 20255 min read


Why Denver Built a New Airport
DEN is adjacent to the snow-capped Rockies and is located on the western edge of the Great Plains. Although Denver International Airport...

G. Rhodes
Aug 30, 20255 min read


Airliners International at Atlanta
Presented by the World Airline Historical Society, Atlanta was the group's 49th annual meeting. Several years ago, I discovered an...

G. Rhodes
Aug 23, 20256 min read


A History of Commercial Flight
Only a dream for thousands of years, flying is now considered to be routine in all parts of the world. Flying has become the transport of...

G. Rhodes
Aug 16, 20255 min read


Home from Alaska
Once in Seward, Silversea docks at the Dale R. Lindsey Alaska Railroad Intermodal Facility . Our journey home from Alaska started with...

G. Rhodes
Aug 9, 20256 min read


The Most Luxurious Sleeper Trains
Travel by rail is a great way to go, with vast and easy-to-use train networks all over the world. Long distance train travel comes with...

G. Rhodes
Aug 2, 20256 min read


Cruising Aboard the Silver Nova
This is a sight we were not privileged to witness on our brown bear excursion in Icy Straight Point, AK. We were still cruising when we...

G. Rhodes
Jul 26, 20255 min read


Diversions and Maine's Bangor Airport
Bangor excels in handling diverted aircraft quickly, with its efficient customs processing and refueling. The word 'international' in the...

G. Rhodes
Jul 20, 20255 min read


Cruising to Alaska
Medallion Suites are spacious, with separate living and sleeping areas and many luxurious amenities. Shortly after arriving at Suite...

G. Rhodes
Jul 12, 20255 min read


All the Reasons Why
Airlines follow specific procedures primarily for the safety of passengers, crew, and the aircraft itself. How much do you really know...

G. Rhodes
Jul 5, 20255 min read


Our Brief Stay in Vancouver
The hotel lobby welcomed visitors with a calming color palette featuring warm bronze and dark oak. The contemporary feel of the JW...

G. Rhodes
Jun 28, 20255 min read


Major Changes Afoot
A new system is in the works to store and verify passport information on passenger smartphones. Two vital traveling essentials may...

G. Rhodes
Jun 21, 20254 min read


Vancouver Bound
The Delta Sky Club at the Raleigh Airport is well laid out with a nice bar and ample seating areas. For months we’d been anticipating...

G. Rhodes
Jun 14, 20255 min read


Boeing Delays and the Qatari Gift
The Qatari royal family's former 747-800 is currently in San Antonio, Texas "undergoing modifications." The title of my May 24 post was...

G. Rhodes
Jun 7, 20255 min read


My First Brazilian Visit
The allure of Brazil is reflected in Rio's stunning landscapes and its many world-class attractions. I’ve had the good fortune to travel...

G. Rhodes
May 31, 20255 min read
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