The Pilot Who ExploresTime-saving tips, packing strategies, layover hacks, and airline secrets straight from a commercial pilot. Travel smarter, faster, and more efficiently, no matter where you go.
There’s nothing better than getting some real rest while in transit on a long trip abroad. That’s where the Ibis Styles Ambassador Incheon Airport T2 comes to the rescue. Between time zones, tight connections, and unfamiliar beds, quality sleep and comfort on the road are non-negotiable. And if you’re anything like me, you’re always on the […]
As an Airline Pilot, I’ve made a career in having fun, restorative, and adventurous layovers at airports around the world. After countless airport layovers every month, I’ve learned how to embrace the hours transiting between flights and make the most of them. Whether you’re stuck because of an unforeseen delay or cancelation, or your itinerary […]
As an international airline pilot, I’ve had the opportunity to sling dozens of different brands of suitcases all over the world. Though I’ve loved certain brands (namely Briggs & Riley and Rimowa), a new competitor has risen to compete with the best and stake its claim: Sterling Pacific. Sterling Pacific has boldly entered the market […]
As a now lifetime Briggs & Riley subscriber, I’ve always been a massive fan of their products. When they announced the less-conventional ZDX series of suitcases, my curiosity was piqued. I needed a smaller carryon suitcase to travel on European carriers, but I wasn’t willing to give up on space or convenience. That’s where the […]
As one of the early converts to Sterling Pacific, I was elated when I found out Sterling Pacific released a slight larger, spinner version of their elite Cabin Travel Case. Apart from improvements in ergonomics, black aluminum is now an available color, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Sterling Pacific’s new finish. […]
As a pilot, you’re always on the move. Having a reliable suitcase is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. I would know – as an international airline pilot having traveled to over 150 countries, I’ve seen which suitcases work – and which ones fail tragically when you least want them to. Because of the extensive traveling […]
Looking for ways to minimize what you pack and maximize your next trip? Leave it to an airline crew member; living over 300 days a year out of a carryon suitcase, sometimes for months in a row, these mysterious creatures know exactly how to extract the most usability out of the least space. How is […]
Imagine this: you buy the last carry-on suitcase you’ll ever need. It may seem hard to believe, but that’s the promise Briggs & Riley makes; pay a bit more, but only pay once. And as an airline pilot traveling 300 days a year and to over 100 countries, that’s a promise I fully put to […]
As an airline pilot, I feel your middle seat pain – trust me. I’m a frequent passenger, especially on my almost weekly Washington DC to New York commute. Over the years and thousands of flights I’ve taken as a passenger, I’ve discovered the tricks and loopholes it takes to avoid middle seats – well, most […]