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G. Rhodes
14 minutes ago5 min read
Two Days in the City of Dreams
Mumbai Airport is one of the busiest in the world and a major gateway for international travelers. It was very late at night when I was...
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G. Rhodes
7 days ago4 min read
New Rules for Visiting Europe
American citizens traveling to the UK now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for entry. Beginning January 8, 2025, US...
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G. Rhodes
Jan 116 min read
Getting to Mumbai
The Airbus A320 is powered by two IAE V2500-A5 engines and has a cruise speed of 530 mph. I made a journey to India every January to host...
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G. Rhodes
Jan 46 min read
Strategies for Success
Flight delays and cancellations can be extremely frustrating, but some simple strategies can help. It may have been “the most wonderful...
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G. Rhodes
Dec 28, 20245 min read
Charms of Vienna
The M Club Lounge at the Vienna Marriott offers a welcome retreat and a great view over City Park. The Vienna Marriott Hotel looked like...
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G. Rhodes
Dec 21, 20245 min read
A Look at Fog and Aviation Operations
Fog reduces visibility and poses challenges for aircraft takeoff, landing and ground movement. Fog is a cloud of water droplets suspended...
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G. Rhodes
Dec 14, 20245 min read
Flying toVienna
Austrian Airlines flies to four continents, including cities throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. Never having been to Austria, I...
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G. Rhodes
Dec 7, 20244 min read
A Pilot's Life in the Skies
While most of us are working a 40-hour week, it might surprise you to learn that airline transport pilots average just 75 hours per month...
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G. Rhodes
Nov 30, 20244 min read
A Cayman Getaway
Nearly everyone loves the Caribbean islands - their inviting blue waters, warm temperatures and wide, beautiful sandy beaches make many...
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G. Rhodes
Nov 23, 20245 min read
Ultra Long-Haul Flight
I’ve taken my share of long-haul flights to Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe and South America. But ultra long-haul? Only once, on Emirates...
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G. Rhodes
Nov 16, 20245 min read
To the Emerald Isle
On the heels of a business trip to Chicago, I headed straight out for another one. This time I was headed to Ireland and more...
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G. Rhodes
Nov 9, 20245 min read
Beyond the Runways: The Story of Miami International
Early airfields and airports grew from the use of airplanes for military, agricultural, airmail, and even aerial observation purposes....
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G. Rhodes
Nov 2, 20245 min read
Off to Long Beach
It was my good fortune to have ample opportunity to visit any number of cities and countries during my business career. One particular...
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G. Rhodes
Oct 26, 20245 min read
Storing and Restoring a Qantas A380
The oldest Airbus A380 operated by Australia’s Qantas Airways returned to service earlier this year after a lengthy period in storage....
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G. Rhodes
Oct 19, 20245 min read
A Visit to Divided Berlin
I was in West Germany immediately prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the people’s enthusiasm for change and their hopes for the...
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G. Rhodes
Oct 12, 20245 min read
The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
In the years since Amelia Earhart vanished while flying over the Pacific Ocean on July 2, 1937, people have been trying hard to figure...
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G. Rhodes
Oct 5, 20245 min read
"Winterpeg" in January
Traveling north to Canada in wintertime is always a bit of an adventure, particularly when one’s destination is Winnipeg. This city in...
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G. Rhodes
Sep 28, 20244 min read
Pioneering Aviator Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart developed a keen interest in aviation at a young age and began flying in her early twenties. She became a pioneer by...
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G. Rhodes
Sep 21, 20246 min read
Down to the Southern Hemisphere
One of my first visits down under was to Western Australia and, more specifically to the city of Perth. I traveled from England by way of...
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G. Rhodes
Sep 14, 20245 min read
TWA and the Boeing 767
Following the introduction of the Boeing 747 with Pan American World Airways in 1970, the now Arlington, VA-based plane maker started...
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