February 16, 2018: Another foreign carrier mixes up runway landing instructions — who’s minding the control tower?
Is SFO Becoming the Bermuda Triangle for Airports?
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Virgin Atlantic LAX Upper Deck Business Class Lounge — Paradise In Terminal 2
February 15, 2018: Many US carriers are now — FINALLY — following Virgin Atlantic’s lead on how to “cater and serve” their business class flyers on the ground — with full complimentary meal and beverage services in their airport VIP clubs — as US carriers, like Delta, American and United roll out the service in select US airport locations copying what Virgin has been doing for years — services, both on the ground and in the air, continue to deteriorate for coach class travelers — with less free inflight food service, tighter seating (some carriers now adding rows of seats that don’t recline), and just as much discomfort as they can add to once fun and enjoyable travel experience. Lets bring some FUN back to airline travel —PLEASE!!!
Virgin Atlantic LAX — Inflight Service Excellent — Check In STINKS!
February 14, 2018: Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class passengers — the ones who sit upfront and can pay ? as much as $10,000 for a round trip flight to London — should be given more respect-and quicker service checking in at LAX— and not long lines awaiting customer service attention. This isn’t Walmart you know?
American Revolution Revisits Britain as Hamilton Invades London!
February 13, 2o18: TC leads the charge for Hamilton opening week at Victoria Palace Theater in London — entertaining but pack a lunch for nearly 3 hour American history rap extravaganza!
Low Sealings Close Alaska Airport Runway
November 17, 2017: In Utqiaġvik, ‘low sealings’ bring a unique airplane hazard — and temporarily close “way north” Alaska airport runway. The obstruction, one you don’t experience very often, was removed with some TLC and heavy equipment to to move operations back to normal.
Virgin Atlantic Brings New Meaning to Ride Sharing?
November 8, 2017: A recent Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Boston made an unscheduled stop in Manchester to drop off an extra pilot who was needed to work a different flight — it seems that was the fastest way to get him there — less than a two hour taxi drive. The Manchester flight was headed to New York — the message to passengers thinking they were on a nonstop to Boston was “that was the only option and pilot available?” The unscheduled stop cost Virgin several thousand dollars and resulted in both flights being very late to their final destinations.
Big News for Magic Mountain Fans
October 31, 2017: This big Southern California regional theme park is now open everyday —starting Jan 1 next year! And if you like roller coasters, the park has 19 —more than any US theme park. Most regional parks are only open seasonally so we’ll see how this goes?
Cheetomania Hits US!
October 30, 2017: Stand by if you like Cheetos — soon they might be on the menu at your favorite restaurant. Select from special snacks and entrees (and at restaurant prices) like Cheeto meatballs, Cheeto tacos, Cheetos mac and cheese — and for dessert, Cheetos cheese cake. Cheetos owner, Frito-Lay/PepsiCo, is also promoting by doing pop up restaurants and their own food trucks around the US, Cheetos and go – likely in more ways than one!!!
Aloha Southwest
October 13, 2017: Southwest has finally announced they will serve Hawaii — planned to start in 2018 from California. They are being somewhat “coy” and not announcing any departure or destination points — either they don’t have that worked out as yet or keeping it under the wing for competitive reasons? Maybe a $39 introductory fare each way? And hopefully more than peanuts on the nearly five hour flight!
High Speed Trains in the French Countryside
October 11, 2017: France has initiated high speed train services through the popular French Countryside — travel between Paris and Bordeaux in about two hours and about the same for travel between Paris and Rennes. Over 30,000 seats a day are available. Seems wrong though to be in a hurry when traveling the beautiful French countryside!!!
