Hope you’re having lots of fun, food, and maybe even a nap! I hope this is waiting for me under the Christmas tree: a remote control Airbus A-380 (of course, rather than Singapore Airlines, I want my A-380 painted with the livery of oneworld member British Airways)! Fast forward to 2:20 to watch it take…
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Off topic reader giveaway: Stinky Hotel Soap
Last week I stayed at Le Parker Meridien in New York. I booked my room not knowing anything about the place except that it was in the perfect location for my nearby meeting. The hotel is nice enough and on check-in I learned that they’re part of the Starwood Group. The view from the pool…
My upgrade won’t clear and why I don’t care
A few days ago I had to book a last minute trip, and because of my schedule I had to choose a specific flight. First Class was sold out so I knew that I had almost no chance of an upgrade. When I pick my flights I usually have the option of being more selective,…
Music Video: This should be the Frequent-Flyer Anthem.
When “From a Window Seat”, the new song from Dawes, came out a couple of months ago I didn’t pay much attention to the lyrics. But recently, I heard it playing in a restaurant and actually paid attention, and realized that it perfectly captures the flying experience. With lyrics like these, if ever there was…
Video: Stephen Colbert Defends TSA Detaining Chewbacca
Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars trilogy, was delayed by TSA agents in Denver as he was trying to catch an American Airlines flight to Dallas. Here’s a video from Stephen Colbert in which he praises the TSA agents and calls for more government scrutiny of Star Wars characters. [iframe…
Ellen DeGeneres explains the new American Airlines boarding process
American recently changed their boarding process to allow passengers without overhead luggage to board a little earlier. Here’s a clip from the Ellen DeGeneres Show to help explain the new procedure.
Way Off Topic: The Robert Crandall House
So, recently I was visiting with Russell and Karen Buchanan, the talented husband and wife team behind Buchanan Architecture. They’re located here in Dallas and they just moved into office space that they created when they repurposed a small mid-century modern building in what used to be a light industrial part of town. Karen was…
Three American Airlines “Commercials” with Guillermo from Jimmy Kimmel Live
Have you seen these three American Airlines ‘commercials” featuring Guillermo the security guard from Jimmy Kimmel Live? They’re hilarious! Flagship Check In Here’s a video of Guillermo using American’s Flagship Check In at LAX The new 777-300ER In this ‘commercial’ he’s talking about American’s new 777-300ER having “a lot of great new features like universal…
An American Airlines Flight Crew Delivers a Holiday Style Safety Demonstration
I’ve been in holiday mode since the end of last week, and unless American announces a new livery, you probably won’t hear from me much this week. But, I didn’t want today to go by without offering you a holiday greeting. Wherever you are and however you celebrate the season, I wish you the best!…
For Python Fans: The History of Flight by Terry Gilliam
“Ever since Man first observed the smooth, graceful soaring of a Boeing 707, he has had an unquenchable desire to fly.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMpXUd_kesA Hope you’re having a great Thanksgiving!