The Pilot Who ExploresFrom sea to shining sea, make the most of your U.S. layovers with real insights from a pilot who’s been there. From New York to Los Angeles, find the best airport lounges, quick sightseeing routes, and nearby hotels to turn long connections into mini adventures.
Los Angeles International Airport, better known as LAX, is at the epicenter of America’s massive and booming aviation industry. As a global mega-hub connecting Europe, Asia, and Latin America with the United States and beyond, LAX serves over 60 million passengers per year. Many of these travelers find themselves with layovers at this bustling airport, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
As a New York City based airline pilot, I’m frequently asked which NYC-area airport is the best. The answer is complicated, I’m afraid. If you’re looking to escape stress, cost, and confusion, you should know that some airports are easier than others – depending on where you’re coming from and headed to. But all of […]
Seattle: a picturesque town harbored by the serene Puget sound, surrounded by dozens of deep blue lakes, dotted with quaint villages and lake homes, and protected by tall glacier mountains all around. In other words, the ultimate layover city. As an airline pilot, I’ve found myself there on many layovers but haven’t found an excuse […]