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G. Rhodes
May 18, 20245 min read
Off to Manila
A multi-stop business trip through Southeast Asia once landed me somewhere I never thought I’d have occasion to visit - Manila. It’s been...
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G. Rhodes
May 11, 20244 min read
One Airline's Very Special Amenity
If you’re lucky enough to fly in international First or Business Class, perhaps you’re looking forward to more than just a comfortable...
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G. Rhodes
May 4, 20246 min read
Jewel of the Southwest
Several years ago, my wife and I enjoyed a relaxing springtime weekend in captivating Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico. Located in the...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 27, 20244 min read
Crossing the Atlantic Before the Airplane
We think nothing of hopping on a jet airplane to cross the Atlantic Ocean for Europe and our choices abound in terms of available...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 20, 20245 min read
Meet Me in St. Louis
I’ve always enjoyed visiting Saint Louis, the wonderful Missouri locale strategically located near the confluence of the Mississippi and...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 13, 20244 min read
How GPS Changed Flying
Commercial airliners navigate with pinpoint accuracy since modern cockpit computers give precise route coordination. The GPS (Global...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 6, 20245 min read
The Many Charms of Montreal
Just about everyone is aware that our neighbor to the north has no shortage of natural beauty, including mountains and frozen tundra, as...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 30, 20244 min read
Step On the Scale, Please
Have you heard the latest? Finnair started weighing some passengers and their carry-on luggage last month for select flights departing...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 23, 20246 min read
My Indian Odyssey
One of my most unforgettable trips occurred a while back and it took place during the first of my annual January journeys to India. It...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 16, 20246 min read
Beyond the Runways: The Story of Dallas Fort Worth
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
Mar 9, 20245 min read
The Man From Hope
As followers of this blog are aware, in addition to being an AvGeek, I’m also a history buff and have been traveling to the US...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 2, 20245 min read
What’s Next for International First Class
We all know that international Business Class continues to improve, soaring to new heights with sliding doors becoming the norm and...
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G. Rhodes
Feb 24, 20246 min read
Dazzled By Dahlonega
My post of July 15 last year titled On The Mountaintop, discussed a trip we made in May to Young Harris, Georgia, where we reconnected...
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G. Rhodes
Feb 17, 20244 min read
Airports and Biometric Technology
Horror stories abound about nearly missing flights and it’s even happened to frequent travelers, myself included. But, the next time...
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G. Rhodes
Feb 10, 20245 min read
My Stay in Bustling Jakarta
Before I tell you about how I spent my free time while visiting Jakarta, I thought it best to give you a little background information....
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G. Rhodes
Feb 3, 20246 min read
A Few of the World's Best Airports
What makes an airport great? There’s more to it than scheduled service from pleasant surroundings. To be considered among the best, it...
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G. Rhodes
Jan 27, 20245 min read
En Route to Southeast Asia
I fondly recall how excited I was when I had to make a business trip to Indonesia and its capital city of Jakarta a while back. While I’d...
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G. Rhodes
Jan 20, 20244 min read
The Colossal Boeing 777X
Over the years, the Boeing 777 family has proven to be one of the US manufacturer's most popular designs, with more than 1,700 examples...
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G. Rhodes
Jan 6, 20244 min read
The Flying Boats of Pan American
None of us would argue that long-haul flying today looks very different than it did some 80 or 90 years ago. Today, we fly thousands of...
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G. Rhodes
Dec 30, 20236 min read
The City That Spans Two Continents
Istanbul, the far-off city in Turkey, has always held a fascination for me as it’s steeped in history. It was the capital of the...
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