With a decade in the aviation industry and the FAA. My background includes expertise in safety regulations, operations, and customer service.
Travel
So you've booked your flights, mapped out your itinerary, and meticulously chosen the perfect outfits for your trip. But before you soar into the friendly skies, take a moment to double-check your luggage. Travelers, even seasoned ones, can forget essential items in the whirlwind of pre-trip preparation. I
Hotel Reviews
My epic saga to find a good hotel around the Atlanta airport continues. This time, due to a corporate status challenge I'm currently going after, I chose the Hyatt Place just south of the Atlanta airport. Booking I paid the member cash rate for the night, which amounted
Insights
Next time you peer out the window at an airplane wing, you might be surprised to learn it's not entirely rigid. Airplane wings are designed with a specific amount of flexibility, allowing them to bend slightly during flight. This seemingly minor detail plays a major role in creating
Flight Reviews
Today (June 6th, 2024) Delta Air Lines is inaugurating their service from Seattle to Taipei, the second US carrier to service the island nation. The service is on an Airbus A330-900neo that we were lucky enough to be on for the first flight to Taipei. Booking I managed to book
Airlines
American Airlines passengers beware: summer travel plans could be thrown into disarray by a looming strike threat from the airline's flight attendants. Negotiations for a new contract have reached an impasse, raising the possibility of a walkout that could strand passengers and disrupt the busy travel season. The
News
Air traffic in the Northeast United States is some of the most congested and compact airspace. In the New York area, you have four major airports, all fighting for airspace. JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia all see major commercial traffic, while Teterboro sees an enormous amount of private aviation traffic. Following
Insights
Imagine a world without the ease of international air travel. The Nine Freedoms of the Air, established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), are the invisible wings that keep this world aloft. These freedoms dictate the rights of airlines to operate in foreign countries, shaping the global air travel
Airlines
In the pilot world, we have a saying for when the aircraft gets out of hand: Unstable. Pilots are taught how to deal with unstable approaches and landings by escaping out of the maneuver and resetting to try again. Usually that involves declaring a go around and coming back in
Hotel Reviews
Atlanta has such a rich and diverse amount of hotels available in the downtown area. There are quite a few luxury downtown hotels up for grabs, from a Four Seasons to the W. But I found myself needing a hotel downtown for a night recently and decided to splurge. Booking
Insights
Imagine cruising down a highway, but with twice the number of lanes magically appearing. That's essentially what Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) achieves in the world of aviation. This concept revolves around safely reducing the vertical separation between airplanes cruising at high altitudes. Traditionally, aircraft maintained a 2,
Insights
For pilots, ensuring a smooth journey isn't just about clear skies. One atmospheric phenomenon that can disrupt even the most meticulously planned flight is the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). This band of low pressure encircling the Earth near the equator presents a unique set of challenges for aviation.
Travel
Today is Memorial Day in the United States, it's all about honoring our veterans who have or are currently serving. It's usually a long weekend to spend with family and enjoy the start of summer. There are typically events and parades, everyone shows their appreciation in