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G. Rhodes
Aug 8, 20206 min read
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
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 20, 20205 min read
The Last Frontier
We always wanted to take an Alaskan Cruise and jumped at the opportunity several years ago when some friends also indicated their...
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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 21, 20204 min read
Rough Seas Ahead for All
The ongoing spread of the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on all aspects of the travel industry. Airlines around the globe are on a...
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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
Mar 7, 20207 min read
Island of the Gods
After an enjoyable visit to Singapore, it was soon time to head out to another world-famous location, the beautiful island of Bali, the...
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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 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 11, 20206 min read
I Like Ike
After a second restful night at the #SheratonKC at Crown Center, I set out early the next morning for the drive to Abilene, home of the...
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G. Rhodes
Dec 28, 20196 min read
The Buck Stops Here
It was soon time to pick up the pace with regards to my Presidential Library visits and next in chronological order was that of our 33rd...
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G. Rhodes
Dec 21, 20195 min read
Winter Weather
Today might be the first official day of winter but for weeks now, severe weather has been producing dangerous conditions and affected...
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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 16, 20195 min read
From Russia With Love
I’m fortunate in that I have an opportunity to travel with my two sons every now and then and we’ve taken some pretty amazing trips...
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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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