Special VFR Clearance: How To Use It

A Special VFR Clearance can get you into or out of an airport with low ceilings and visibility. But do you know when you can use it, and if it’s a good idea?

I Flew To New York For A Two-Hour Reception…Then Flew Right Back

I flew five hours to New York for a two-hour cocktail reception hosted by United Airlines, then flew six hours back. Just another day in the life of a travel blogger. Jetting To New York And Back For A Two-Hour Event This has been a very busy year in a way that I never could…

U.S. To Ban Chinese Airlines From Using Russian Airspace, A Fair But Imperfect Move

The United States is finally moving to address an uneven playing field that has favored Chinese airlines for years, but the solution isn’t without its complications and concerns over fairness. U.S. Moves To Ban Chinese Airlines From Using Russian Airspace The U.S. Department of Transportation is preparing to bar Chinese airlines from flying over Russian…

Small Tear In Passport Ruins Vacation

A ripped passport, even if only a tiny tear, can doom an airline trip, as a family in England found when trying to fly to Spain. Tear In Passport Dooms Airplane Trip To Spain The Burton family was thrilled to escape the cold winter in England and fly to Alicante, Spain (ALC)  to usher in…