A rare combination of events after the first world war created the short lived (in all senses of the term) phenomenon of aerial ‘barnstorming’. Individual pilots/performers and groups of such people would fly around the …
Some people think a combination lock is better than a keyed lock – no key to lose. Others think a keyed lock is better – no combination to forget. There is a third choice as …
Good morning And hello from Amsterdam, where I’m taking time from the usual last minute rush of packing up my bags prior to leaving the ship and flying home to Seattle on Friday morning, to …
Shame on UPS for becoming politically correct. They are now seeking photo ID from anyone/everyone who ships anything with them. But what purpose does this solve? Unless there’s something we’re not being told, they don’t …
Few of us give much thought to the seats we squeeze ourselves into every time we fly. Sure, we know they are too narrow, the rows spaced too close together, and the padding on the …
Your Airplane Seat – Uncomfortable, For Sure. But is it Safe? Read More »
Good morning And hello from Brussels, where I'm writing this on Thursday evening. Pictured is the 'Atomium' structure which has sort of become an iconic image for Brussels. It was built for the 1958 World …
There is growing discontent at the current wrong-footed (and sadly ineffective) procedures at US airports – whole body scanning and intrusive pat downs – neither of which will find 'artfully concealed' explosives. This has caused …
Should the US Adopt Israeli Airport Security Procedures? Read More »
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