The Pilot Who Explores
There’s a moment just before takeoff when even the most seasoned travelers feel a twinge of anticipation. The engines spool up, the aircraft shudders slightly, and in mere seconds, you’re hurtling down the runway at hundreds of miles an hour, defying gravity itself. It’s exhilarating, and for some, just a little nerve-wracking. I get it. […]
Ah, the joys of international travel – endless airport security lines, cramped flights, and then, after all that, the final boss: a painfully long customs and immigration line before you’re officially allowed to enter the country. As an airline pilot, I’ve gone through customs more times than I can count — and every minute wasted there is time away […]
Times change. Travel has changed. It’s now safer and cleaner than ever. New CDC testing measures requiring a COVID test within 72 hours of arriving in the US add yet another layer of safety. Now, the chance of sitting next to someone sick on an airplane is close to zero. Even as someone who works […]
Thanksgiving is coming. Christmas is coming. Some of us have travel plans, and we need to travel as safely and responsibly as possible. Those of us trying to minimize risk want to know: what are the best face masks we can buy before flying? I’ll start by saying, there is no one face mask that […]