With a decade in the aviation industry and the FAA. My background includes expertise in safety regulations, operations, and customer service.
Hotel Reviews
Hotels around the Seattle airport are not what they used to be. While the big brands take up the majority of the prime real estate around the airport, most have outdated interiors that are much in need of a renovation. This time we're taking a look at the
Insights
When you’re seated at the airport looking out over the apron, you might notice a curious looking stand connected to the back of most Boeing 737-900s at the gate. This is the tail support stand, a critical tool in ensuring the safety and stability of the aircraft while it&
Flight Reviews
I'm finally on the last leg of my flight around the world. I started out in Seattle on the inaugural Taipei flight for Delta, then I took China Airlines to London and connected on KLM to Amsterdam and after a few days I made it to Manchester via
Insights
Air travel is often seen as the epitome of modernity. From sleek aircraft to sophisticated air traffic control systems, the industry projects an image of cutting-edge technology and efficiency. However, behind this polished exterior lies a troubling reality: many airlines are relying on outdated and aging hardware and software systems.
Airlines
Someone sent me a video yesterday that was honestly the first time I've ever seen happen during a hydraulic failure. A Horizon Airlines, Embraer E175 jet was enroute from Seattle to Redmond, Oregon when they reported a hydraulic issue and elected to divert to Portland, Oregon. Upon landing,
Hotels
As a frequent traveler, one of the small but significant pleasures of staying in a hotel has always been the breakfast. It’s more than just a meal; it’s a chance to start the day right. Yet, in recent years, hotel breakfasts have become a disappointment, often failing to
Flight Reviews
Coninuing my around the world flight, I started in Seattle on the inagural Delta Taipei service then I made my way from Taipei to London on China Airlines. Then a short hop to Amsterdam on the KLM E190-E2. And finally before my last flight back home I need to make
Airlines
The aviation industry is a cornerstone of global connectivity and economic development. However, it is often a battleground for debates on market dynamics and consumer benefits. One such debate revolves around whether the industry needs more airlines to foster competition. Proponents argue that increased competition leads to better prices and
Travel
The NASA Research team has published a very cool simulation of air flowing around a high lift wing. For anyone it's a a great way to see how air moves over a wing as its flying through the air and visualizes just what a wing is doing. In
Flight Reviews
Taiwan was never really on my radar to visit around the world. However after the inagural Delta A330neo flight to Taipei and the time that I've spent there, I am a changed man. I enjoyed the people and the sights around the country, however I could have done
Insights
A METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) is a standardized format for reporting weather observations, crucial for aviation operations. These reports provide a snapshot of weather conditions at an airport or aerodrome, typically updated every hour. Decoding a METAR might seem daunting due to its concise and coded format, but with practice,
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The last three days have been a nightmare for those traveling Delta and other airlines around the world due to the faulty update from CrowdStrike that took down major systems all around the world. It seems like Delta has been disproportionately affected due to their more modern IT infrastructure that