It was nearly fifty years ago that I stepped onto a plane for the first time. That particular trip turned into about 15 flights in the space of a month. I wrote about that in a previous blog series. As I reflect on the last fifty years, it is interesting how much flying has changed in that time. Strolling down memory lane can help us appreciate some changes while lamenting others. First one needs to realize how common flying has…
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We all know the purpose of an airport is to enter and leave a location by means of an airplane. Thus in many ways airports are very utilitarian structures. However, as airports have become more and more significant parts of our life, they have changed. Airports now seek to be places for comfort, shopping, and perhaps even culture. Here are some of the interesting things I have seen in airports around the world. We all know the basics of an…
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Travel can be a great experience until it’s not. It’s wonderful when everything falls easily into place, but unfortunately that doesn’t always happen. In real life the unexpected can occur and not always for the good. This can be particularly true of flying. Sometimes, however, what may seem like a problem ends up to be another great adventure. Other times they are just that, problems. Over my years of traveling I have had my share of challenges. Here are a…
