9/11 Still Impacting Travel, 24 Years Later

Today marks 24 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a day that changed not just the United States but global aviation forever. For those of us who travel frequently, the impact remains visible every time we step into an airport. 24 Years Later, Air Travel Still Bears The Mark Of 9/11 Each…

Review: JetBlue A321LR Economy Class (JFK-LHR Daytime Trip)

My JetBlue Airbus A321LR flight from New York to London–my first-ever daytime eastbound transatlantic light–was pleasant and productive, even in economy class. JetBlue A321LR Economy Class Review (JFK-LHR Daytime Trip) After a quiet redeye from Southern California to New York, we did not have long before it was time to board our connection to London,…

Why U.S. Pilots Need The 1500-Hour Rule More Than Ever

In Part 1, I debunked the myths around the 1500-hour rule. Here in Part 2, I examine why this rule still matters: what experience truly brings to safety, judgment, and operational resilience. Why The 1500-Hour Rule Is Worth Defending So, since there are no studies that show the 1500-hour rule has made aviation safer, why…

Viral Video: American Claims “Every Worker Is Indian” At London Heathrow

A viral clip from Heathrow from an American traveler claims that “every worker is Indian” and asks where the “British” workers are. Since the traveler appears serious, we are going to have to break the news to him that British and white are not synonymous and that his video sparked outrage for very good reason.…