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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


The Marvel Known as Air Force One
The aircraft was delivered in 2012 for the former Qatari prime minister at a list price of $367 million. The news media has been rife...

G. Rhodes
May 25, 20255 min read


Three Days in Colorado Springs
The Marriott's location in Northwest Colorado Springs provides panoramic Rocky Mountain views. Boy, what a difference a day makes. Much...

G. Rhodes
May 17, 20256 min read


Beyond the Runways: The Story of London Heathrow
Over 80 airlines serve more than 200 international destinations from London's Heathrow Airport. London Heathrow (LHR) is one of the...

G. Rhodes
May 10, 20255 min read


Heading to Colorado Springs
Rising majestically over 14,000 feet in the air, Pike's Peak dominates the skyline of Colorado Springs. A much-anticipated trip to...

G. Rhodes
May 3, 20256 min read


It's for REAL This Time
The REAL ID Act was passed overwhelmingly by the US Congress to set national ID standards. The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress and...

G. Rhodes
Apr 26, 20255 min read


Captivating Seoul
Incheon's Airstar robots assist passengers in the Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese languages. My Asiana Airlines Airbus A380 ...

G. Rhodes
Apr 19, 20256 min read


Juan Trippe and Pan American
Juan Trippe was a visionary who changed the face of aviation from "Clipper" boats to the Jet Age. The Twentieth Century was a breathless...

G. Rhodes
Apr 12, 20256 min read
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