Flying with kids: all about bringing car seats on board
Bringing a car seat on board a flight for your child to use might seem like a great idea. It gives them somewhere more comfortable to sit, and…
7 Simple Ways to Find Insanely Cheap Flights
While the era of “air fare wars” of the 1980s and 1990s is over, there are still ways to find insanely cheap flights if you know where to…
When Is The Best Time To Visit Ireland And Why?
Ireland’s lush landscape is a popular destination for travelers, but like many other spots, it does have its high and low seasons. These are typically due to factors…
Engine Failure Part IV – MD83 – Fully Loaded and Overweight
The Captain was working the radios and I was at the controls as we took off from runway 18L on our way to Mexico City for what was…
Three places for the best sunny holidays in March!
With Christmas behind us and Spring slowly but steadily approaching, it’s natural that most people start daydreaming or planning their next sunny escapade! March is usually a strange…
5 Things to Know Before Traveling to Phuket
Even for people who visit frequently, Phuket is one of the must-see parts of any trip to the Southeast Asian nation of Thailand. That’s because Phuket offers a…
A Travel Guide to Ko Pha Ngan
Ko Pha Ngan is one of many islands that dot the gulf coast of Thailand. A popular tourist destination, Ko Pha Ngan has long been a prime spot…
Engine Failure Part III – Idle Props are Hard to Hide
You might be surprised how often passengers on board a jet airplane are completely unaware of an engine failure. 80% of the thrust produced by the CFM56 clinging…
AA flight attendants express concerns as for Boeing 737 Max
Flight attendants union operating flights by American Airlines are concerned about the reliability of the Boeing 737 Max. They doubt its safety. So, they urge to take actions…
Some airlines operate empty aircraft
Hard to believe but there are absolutely empty planes flying across different destinations with a crew onboard. It seems to be money down the drain and a bad…