October 28, 2015

UK airlines push for more female pilots

In the 40-some years since Britain got its first female commercial airline captain, the numbers on the meter have hardly budged; only 3 percent of the world’s pilots are women, and in Britain just under 6 percent.   At a time of worldwide pilot…

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Ka-ching! Pennsylvania airports could go Vegas

Airport slots at Las Vegas McCarran International Pennsylvania is considering licensing slot machines at its airports to generate funds that could help balance the state budget…or who knows? pay for some airport improvements,   At a hearing…

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Trouble in paradise: Delta quits airline lobby

Delta has left the building…or at least the lobby. They’ve announced they are quitting Airlines for America, the lobbying organization that speaks for many of America’s carriers, including the Big 3 legacy carriers.   The splitting issue is air…

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Anatomy of a Trip, Oaxaca: Food

  Street Food   While I didn’t partake this trip, vendors selling food from carts on street corners definitely have a following.  Sitting down at a table seems easier to me but if I return to Oaxaca I plan to seek out adventures…

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UK airlines push for more female pilots

In the 40-some years since Britain got its first female commercial airline captain, the numbers on the meter have hardly budged; only 3 percent of the world’s pilots are women, and in Britain just under 6 percent.   At a time of worldwide pilot…

Read More

Ka-ching! Pennsylvania airports could go Vegas

Airport slots at Las Vegas McCarran International Pennsylvania is considering licensing slot machines at its airports to generate funds that could help balance the state budget…or who knows? pay for some airport improvements,   At a hearing…

Read More

Trouble in paradise: Delta quits airline lobby

Delta has left the building…or at least the lobby. They’ve announced they are quitting Airlines for America, the lobbying organization that speaks for many of America’s carriers, including the Big 3 legacy carriers.   The splitting issue is air…

Read More

Anatomy of a Trip, Oaxaca: Food

  Street Food   While I didn’t partake this trip, vendors selling food from carts on street corners definitely have a following.  Sitting down at a table seems easier to me but if I return to Oaxaca I plan to seek out adventures…

Read More