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Airlines Report Record Losses
We reviewed first quarter financial results for the major US carriers here in a May 2 post titled “Airline Earnings Evaporate.” They were...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 11, 20206 min read
US Carriers Eye Staffing Cuts
Let's dig into what we know so far about US Government economic assistance to the largest domestic airlines those of us in America rely...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 4, 20206 min read
We're Off to Argentina
Travel is nearly always rewarding as we explore new places and learn new things. Such was the case several years ago when my son and I...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 27, 20205 min read
The Boeing 7X7
We took a detailed look at the #Boeing 747 in our post of May 16 titled “Queen of the Skies.” The “jumbo” was introduced in 1970, and was...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 6, 20207 min read
Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society
It’s no secret I love to travel and I’m guessing you share my interest as well since you’re reading this blog post. Unfortunately, it may...
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G. Rhodes
May 30, 20205 min read
Travel Demand Inches Up
As states begin to ease restrictions put in place during lockdown, there are some signs showing a slight rise in travel for late May...
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G. Rhodes
May 2, 20207 min read
Airline Earnings Evaporate
The biggest airlines in the nation recently reported their first quarter earnings and, as expected, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 18, 20207 min read
Airlines Respond as Downturn Worsens
Many of us have seen our travel plans for April and May thrown into disarray with flight disruptions and international border closings...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 4, 20206 min read
The Industry's Stepped Up
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its seemingly relentless spread, the travel industry continues its downward spiral. Cruises...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 28, 20207 min read
A Very Long but Great Trip Home
All too soon after my sojourn in Singapore and Bali, it was time to head home. I arranged transportation with the Ritz-Carlton to take me...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 14, 20206 min read
Airlines Slammed as Demand Plummets
Unless you’ve been living under a rock these past few months, you’ve heard all about the Coronavirus that first appeared in Wuhan, China...
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G. Rhodes
Feb 29, 20206 min read
Making the Most of MileagePlus
#United Airlines is one of the largest carriers in the world with a fleet size of 777 aircraft, including 191 wide-body jets. Their...
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G. Rhodes
Feb 15, 20204 min read
Rapidly Rewarding
From a scrappy startup in 1971 flying only in the State of Texas, #SouthwestAir has grown to serve the entire Continental US as well as...
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G. Rhodes
Feb 1, 20206 min read
Reach for the Sky (Miles)
In this week’s post, let’s take a look at the frequent flyer program from #Delta Airlines called #DeltaSkyMiles. This global airline has...
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G. Rhodes
Jan 26, 20205 min read
Off to Southeast Asia
Singapore is one of my favorite cities, a wonderful, cosmopolitan blend of East and West with a rich cultural history and an outstanding...
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G. Rhodes
Jan 18, 20205 min read
Take Full AAdvantage
The world of frequent flier miles can often be confusing and downright daunting, particularly for those just starting out in building...
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G. Rhodes
Nov 23, 20196 min read
Lounge Lizards
Do you believe that airline lounges have a certain mystique about them? Are they enclaves of class and sophistication to you or merely a...
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G. Rhodes
Nov 9, 20195 min read
First Things First
Today, air travel classes are well defined, sometimes featuring both First and Business Class on international or cross-country journeys....
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G. Rhodes
Oct 27, 20194 min read
Coming to an Airport Near You
Anyone who has watched television in recent years is familiar with facial recognition when law enforcement “runs” a person’s image...
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G. Rhodes
Oct 5, 20195 min read
Headin' Home
When it was time to head home after my recent trip to Denver, I left the #GrdHyattDenver at 6:30 in the morning for the short taxi ride...
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