Exit row test? Vote now.
My Well-Mannered Traveler column on MSNBC.com this coming Thursday will be about “Exit Row Etiquette.” So we’re running an on-line vote to see what folks think about having to take a test or maybe performing in some American Idol-like contest in order to snag the extra legroom. Go here to cast your vote.
Happy Birthday Barbie!
Yesterday, March 8th, was International Women’s Day and today, March 9th, is Barbie’s 50th birthday: the now, iconic hourglass-shaped doll was first introduced at the American Toy Fair in New York City on this day in 1959. International Women’s Day celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Some say […]
Greetings from Dubai International Airport
Bobbi Passavanti sent along this “review” of Dubai International Airport: Arrived into Dubai last night via Paris from Atlanta without incident… Landing at DXB exceeded expectations. Truly an amazing airport and retail was abundant and high end. Chandeliers and palm trees, customer-friendly and bright lighting. We arrived to Passport Control and although the lines were […]
Sea-Tac Airport: laser-loser locked-up
Someone has been pointing lasers at airplanes landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, distracting pilots and creating some really dangerous situations. Not anymore. Tonight, the Port of Seattle Police sent out a message confirming that yesterday, March 6th, a 24-year old was arrested for suspicion of Unlawful Discharge of a Laser – 1st Degree, a Class […]
Question: Would you be willing to be “certified” to sit in an exit row seat?
That’s the question of the day: Should anyone who sits in an exit row seat have to actually prove they can open that door, instead of just nodding and saying “yes?”
Love the Layover: Free museum admissions this weekend
Touching down in a city somewhere this weekend? Take a break from all the bad news about the economy and go visit a museum – for free. Your local bank may be gone, but Bank of America’s Museums on Us program is still going. For now. If you’ve got a Bank of America check, ATM, […]
In-flight Wi-Fi a swing-vote for road warriors?
Several airlines are testing in-flight Wi-Fi on a few planes and recently Southwest and Alaska airlines climbed on board with their satellite version of the service, courtesy of Row 44. I tested the service out yesterday on Alaska Airline’s “Wi-Fi One” plane, flying back and forth between Seattle and Orange County. There were two guys […]
Alaska Airline’s Wi-Fi One
Testing out in-flight Wi-Fi on Alaska Airline’s Wi-Fi One. Sign-on was easy, system is fast. (Seems faster than my connection at the airport; could that be?). Flight attendants seems excited about being on the test plane, but I’m surprised there was no announcement letting everyone know the service was available – for free. There are […]
What’s with the laser at Sea-Tac Airport?
I’m due to fly home to Seattle tonight after testing out Alaska Airline’s Wi-Fi equipped “WI FI ONE” plane and wondering if I have to worry about our plane getting lasered on the way in. According to the Seattle Times newspaper, the pilots of four planes reported seeing a bright laser light Wednesday night as […]