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As an airline pilot, I frequently transit Detroit Metropolitan International Airport. As one of the best rated airports in the United States, I’ve found DTW to offer a vastly superior layover experience than many other airports I’ve written guides about. As a bustling and growing hub, Detroit International Airport (DTW) offers many activities and amenities […]
You may be wondering: what is there to do if I have 4 or more hours transiting JFK? Can I leave New York’s JFK Airport on a 7 hour layover? A 4-7 hour layover at JFK may seem to be that awkward amount of time where you’re not really sure if it’s worth leaving the […]
When you hear Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), what do you think of? Dutch pancakes, windmills, lost suitcases, and tall locals may come to mind. But Schiphol is so much more than that. Beside being the world’s third busiest airport, made recently famous for staffing issues and nightmarish delays, Schiphol is actually a phenomenal airport to […]
Named the world’s busiest in 2023 for international passengers, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a beautiful mega-hub uniting all corners of the world. And that probably means you’re going to have a 4 hour or longer layover here at some point. But fret not. You won’t get bored at DXB Airport. Not on my watch. […]
Best things to do on a connection in DCA? Lucky for you, you’re in the nation’s capital! As an airline pilot, DCA is by far my favorite airport in the Washington DC region, and a huge part of that is because it’s the most accessible. So if you’re lucky enough to have a layover in […]
Looking at one of those layovers at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) that seems too short to do anything substantial, but long enough to get bored at the airport? As a commuting airline pilot, I’ve felt your pain many, many times – especially in Atlanta. Fortunately, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is one of the most accessible out […]
As a SkyTeam pilot, Paris CDG is my second home. And it might be the BEST layover airport. Here’s what to do – and why.
For those of us who call the Washington DC area home, or for those looking to visit the Nation’s Capital or its gorgeous surrounding areas, there’s a lot of choice when it comes to air travel. But if you thought picking an airline was tough, wait until you have to pick between 3 major airports! […]
As an airline pilot, I frequently find myself with short layovers in all sorts of cool places. Recently, I was able to make the most out of a short day in the fascinating city of Las Vegas. To me, there’s so much more to Vegas than casinos and gambling. There might be money to lose, […]