In an always-on world, why fly the Wi-Fi skies?

by | Feb 13, 2009

The interior of an aircraft used to be one of the only places on the planet where you could turn your Blackberry off, unplug your laptop, and catch a few Zs. We were challenged to embrace stillness and moments void of the typical distractions. It was time that wasn’t...

A moment of pause in a crowded terminal

by | Feb 4, 2009

I’ve been told that the four most prescribed drugs in America today are to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acid reflux disorder and depression. Perhaps this is a sign that the pace of our lives and frenetic lifestyle that many of us lead is putting...

These guys have the coolest job in the airline industry

by | Jan 29, 2009

With most of the Midwest and the entire Northeast of the United States experiencing winter weather alerts today, it only seems fitting to pay our respects to one of the daily unsung heroes of the air travel experience: the de-icers. The dreaded announcement, “We will...

Graceful travel and the “Hudson Miracle”

by | Jan 19, 2009

US Airways flight 1549 is now etched in our minds forever. The “Hudson Miracle” captured the attention and awe of the public this past week when disaster was averted because of the swift and precise actions of many. The pilot, co-pilot, crew, rescue teams on the...

Cell phone lot = progress

by | Jan 15, 2009

Port Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio has followed the lead of other large airports around the world that have implemented the “cell phone lot”. The lot is an effort to improve safety, efficiencies and perhaps most significantly, improve the culture of...