Ah, international data roaming. Remember the days when these 3 words, uttered in any sentence, would immediately send you into a panic attack? Goosebumps and shivers spreading up and down your body, you’d cringe at the thought of even turning your phone on while abroad. We’ve come a long way since those days, when international […]
Tag: Flying
Traveling across time zones to distant places and dealing with jet lag is never fun – even for experienced flight crew that deal with it nearly every week. But over time, we find ways to cope with it. After all, we have no choice. In fact, as an international airline pilot, I’ve sometimes in a […]
New COVID-19 variants, surges in cases around the world, and stricter travel and testing requirements seem to constantly work against those of us who dream of exploring the world again. Maybe you’re traveling to a country requiring an RT-PCR COVID-19 test – like almost every country does for entry. It can be hard to find […]
It’s no secret that as an airline pilot, I’m always on the move. Having the best of suitcases is not just a desire, it’s a necessity. We demand a lot out of our suitcases. Life on the road means our suitcases are constantly stuffed with everything we need to literally live out of them – […]
It was only a matter of time – the world can’t be shut down forever. Luckily, the solution to ending travel restrictions has arrived. And it’s called getting vaccinated. Now that most vaccines are revealing to be even more efficient than tested, the world can start charting its path towards the “new normal”. Slowly but […]
Many Americans and international travelers are wondering if they can transit, transfer, or connect in Europe during the COVID-19 travel restrictions. The answer is: yes, you can transit on connecting flights in Europe, even if you don’t meet the restrictions of your intermediate country. It may sound like a stressful idea, but it’s much simpler […]