Of course we all live in an age of heightened airport security. Signs remind us that “we” the passengers are the eyes and ears and report any suspicious activity. That is what some passengers on an AirTran flight from Reagan National to Orlando thought they were doing…being vigilant. Anyone who has played the game telephone […]
On the ground we live in a world of easy communication. Access to the internet is pretty much everywhere, from Wi-Fi, to phones, to city-wide free wireless access. However, the technology has seemed to take a while to find a foot hold in the sky. It would seem to make sense. People are willing to […]
As a new year approaches, we say good bye to a hard year for the airline industry. Having to redefine itself with new fees, cut flights, and a few bankruptcies, we wonder what will 2009 bring the airline business? Most economists think this recession will not be short-term. With people having less money, most likely […]
Back in February two pilots of Go! Airlines Flight 1002 were accused of sleeping on the job. While flying. While missing the airport. While overshooting the airport by 30 miles. While air traffic control was trying to make contact with them for about 25 minutes. Not a good thing, at all. The pilots have now admitted (after […]
Finnair With Santa on the Side Hope those of you stuck in an airport over the holidays the best of luck with getting to your loved ones or back home soon! And of course a Happy Holidays to everyone else not stuck at an airport :). Image: Tango-Sierra