Federal Covert Weight Reduction Program
I recently saw a news item about the airline industry. According to the report, airlines are again looking for ways to fit more passengers into their airplanes Evidently, they have cut back on the number […]
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What Airline?
You know you’re old when you go to the airport and you don’t even recognize the names of the airlines anymore. What the heck happened to Braniff and TWA? While trying to find an […]
Now Boarding
The incoming flight had been delayed over three hours. I’d already stuffed myself with every ounce of gluten and sugar I could find at O’Hare. Not a shred of self-discipline or pride remained as I […]
Flying Coach vs. First Class
I have flown all over the world – to Europe, to China, and against my better judgment, once to Scranton, PA. But I’ve never flown first class. I had a boss who flew first class […]
A Survival Guide for coping with air travel
When Orville Wright first took flight over the beaches of Kitty Hawk, NC in 1903, he couldn’t have imagined that a century later, millions of people the world over would be getting into shouting matches […]
A Survival Guide for coping with air travel
When Orville Wright first took flight over the beaches of Kitty Hawk, NC in 1903, he couldn’t have imagined that a century later, millions of people the world over would be getting into shouting matches […]
Folks, We Have Some Rough Air Ahead
Boeing is now selling a plane called the 737MAX200, which sounds like one of those high-alcohol drinks in the big threatening cans you see in 7-11. This puppy really packs ‘em in, having 11 more […]
I’m Leaving On A Jet Plane, Don’t Know When I’ll Be Home Again. Seriously.
I’ll be flying cross-country next week, so you can bet your back-hair that this story caught my attention: The fight started when the male passenger, seated in a middle seat of row 12, used the […]
Back Again
If you still doubt the reality of reincarnation, consider this: the great comedic actor Chris Farley died in 1997. Shortly thereafter, in 2000, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford won his first City Council seat. Yup, Chris […]
Six Best Jobs To Do While Tripping
Let’s face it: a mellow dose of good clean LSD, or a couple of handfuls of crunchy liberty cap mushrooms can really put a little spring in your step and just the right amount sparkle […]