I want this remote control A-380 for Christmas!
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,…
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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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdDhsoh1UA0 Here’s a video of Guillermo using American’s…
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…
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!
Way off topic: North Korea shows off a tablet PC
This isn’t an AAdvantage Miles or travel related post, but most of us that travel do it because we’re curious about other people and other places, so I thought I’d…
Off topic: Video reveals every road, shipping lane, and flight path on Earth
I came across this video last week from Canadian anthropologist Felix Pharand. He spent 13 years making this 3 minute animation that illustrates every road, shipping lane, and flight path…
Even an AAdvantage Geek will miss the Delta Safety Video
I don’t fly Delta very often, but when I do I always enjoy the flight: I like that they serve Coke Zero and I’m a big fan of their Biscoff…
Off topic: Watch the sky, the Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks tonight.
The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight. The best time to watch will be very early in the morning on Sunday, just an hour or two before dawn. From Earth…
Off topic: Scooter meets suitcase
The Micro Luggage suitcase from Micro Mobility Systems in Germany combines the function of a scooter with a suitcase (I guess you could call it a scootcase). It’s probably especially…
Off Topic: Vintage Pan Am Travel Films
This isn’t AAdvantage related, but I thought you might find it interesting. Colin Marshall hosts and produces the podcast Notebook on Cities and Culture, and in between his twice weekly podcast,…