This is the third and final post of "Southwest Airlines 101", covering everything you need to know about Southwest. First, I covered the basics of flying Southwest. Next, I looked at the ins and … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines 101: All About Elite Status
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Southwest Airlines 101: Earning and Burning Rapid Rewards
This is the second post in my three-part series discussing everything you need to know about Southwest Airlines. In last week's post, I covered the basics of flying on Southwest. This week, I'll … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines 101: Earning and Burning Rapid Rewards
Southwest Airlines 101: The Basics of Flying Southwest
This is the first of a three-part series detailing the basics of flying Southwest, America's largest domestic carrier. In this installment, I'll begin with a discussion of the basics of the Southwest … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines 101: The Basics of Flying Southwest
The Biggest Aviation News Stories of 2017
It was another profitable, yet drama-filled year for airlines in 2017. While passenger demand soared in virtually every region of the world, and industry average load factors rose year-over-year, … [Read more...] about The Biggest Aviation News Stories of 2017
Review: Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 Launch Experience
Since the airline's inception, the humble 737 has made up the backbone of Southwest's fleet. As the airline grew, the 737 evolved, too, stretching out and becoming more efficient. That evolution … [Read more...] about Review: Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 Launch Experience
This Sunday, Taking It to the MAX on Southwest
After a slow summer of travel, my full fall schedule continues. Fresh off my day trip to Portland, I've got another short but exciting day trip on Sunday. Southwest officially launches the Boeing … [Read more...] about This Sunday, Taking It to the MAX on Southwest
Lessons Learned from Self-Connecting to an International Flight
My recent trip to Bali started off on a bit of an anxious note since I took on the risk of "self-connecting" from a domestic to an international flight on separate itineraries.I tend to book … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned from Self-Connecting to an International Flight
Norwegian Air’s New Austin Service Not as Weird as It Sounds
Yesterday, Norwegian Air Shuttle announced two new nonstops to the US from London Gatwick. One route, to Chicago O'Hare, probably surprises no one. But the other might raise some eyebrows. … [Read more...] about Norwegian Air’s New Austin Service Not as Weird as It Sounds
The Ultimate Texas BBQ Trip: My Latest Travel Obsession
Last month, Texas Monthly released the holy grail of Texas BBQ guides. That's right, it's time for the once-every-four-years Top 50 Barbecue Joints list. Long-time readers of this blog know I'll go … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Texas BBQ Trip: My Latest Travel Obsession
Southwest Announces Launch Routes for 737 MAX
No, it's not as sexy as, say, a new Dreamliner or A350 launch, but still big news for Dallas' other hometown airline. Southwest Airlines announced yesterday the first routes of its brand new 737-8 … [Read more...] about Southwest Announces Launch Routes for 737 MAX
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