Tagged: aviation

The Oscars of Airports Were Handed Out, and the U.S. Did About as Well as You'd Expect

Those of you reading this on your phones while stuck in a seemingly endless TSA line will probably not be surprised to learn that the U.S. didn't do so hot on the latest ranking of the…

Nervous Flyers Can Dial a Pilot-Staffed Helpline to Ease Fears

If knowledge is an antidote to fear, then anybody who gets anxious about flying in a plane has a resource to help overcome that particular source of dread.Dial a Pilot, which launched…

America's Air Traffic Control Needs Fixing—Here's What to Do (and Not to Do)

About the author: William J. McGee is the Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel at American Economic Liberties Project. An FAA-licensed aircraft dispatcher, he spent seven years in…

U.S. Aviation Safety is Under Fire

About the author: William J. McGee is the Senior Fellow for Aviation & Travel at American Economic Liberties Project. An FAA-licensed aircraft dispatcher, he spent seven years in…

The Big Lie of Aviation DEI

One day after Donald Trump's second inauguration, the White House issued an executive order entitled "Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation" that rescinds all Diversity, Equity, and…

DOT’s New Airline Refund Rules are a Godsend for Travelers

Last Wednesday at Washington’s National Airport, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced sweeping new protections for airline travelers.  Considering how stressful air…

What Happens if Somebody Dies on a Plane During a Flight?

A medical emergency occurs in the skies about once every 600 flights, according to a study that appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine. The most common maladies are fainting,…

Amelia Earhart Museum Celebrates Aviation Trailblazer

A museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Amelia Earhart celebrates the pioneering aviator in her hometown.In 2023 the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum began welcoming visitors in…

Walt Disney's Private Corporate Plane, "Mickey Mouse One," Goes on Public Display in Palm Springs

This unlikely homecoming was more than a half century in the making.The private corporate plane purchased by Walt Disney in 1963, has gone on public display at the Palm Springs Air…

What Aviation Pros Are Doing to Make the Future of Flying More Sustainable

As climate change continues to wreak havoc across the globe, the pressure is on for the aviation industry to reduce the greenhouse gases resulting from air travel. Fortunately, there…

At New Airplane-Themed Speakeasy, Raise a Cocktail to the Frisky Skies

In 2022, dealing with the airlines is enough to drive you to the bottle. But at a new Southern California bar, you can celebrate air travel vicariously with an even better reason to…

Spock’s Ears and Other Major Changes Coming to the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum

Two of the most iconic appendages in sci-fi are going on permanent display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The institution…

See the "Air Liners" of the 1930s on These Rare Vintage Trading Cards

In the 1920s and '30s, all eyes turned skyward. Aviators were the heroes of the day, courageously testing the elements and wobbly technology alike as they pushed newfangled aircraft to…

The Aviation Industry is Asked to Do Something About Emissions, Writes Arthur Frommer

If humankind is to survive into the next century, something will have to be done about the drastic climate change currently experienced on earth. Though narrow-minded politicians…

Arthur Frommer: Recent Tax Cuts Will Force Reductions in Travel Services

Some commentators have rejoiced over the recent reduction in federal taxes enjoyed by American corporations and the wealthy. Fewer of those pundits have pointed out that those…

In the Works: Robot Airplane Pilots

We all know that self-driving cars are well on their way to moving into the mainstream. Now there's an equivalent in aviation.The Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System,…

Bill to Tighten Airport Security and Speed Up Lines Gets the Go-Ahead

A bipartisan aviation bill designed to heighten airport security measures while shortening security lines was approved by the transportation committees in both houses of Congress on…

New York City Copter Tours Chopped

New York authorities just took a blade to the city's tourist helicopter industry: In an agreement that was jointly announced by the New York City Economic Development…

Unless We Make Immediate Investments in our Airport Infrastructure, We Are Bound to Face Horrendous Conditions in 5 to 10 Years

If you were at your local airport on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, you probably recall the visit as one of discomfort and dread.Crowds pushing and shoving, lines…

Soon You Can Use Electronic Devices During Most of the Flight, the FAA Declares

The FAA has decided it's safe to operate most electronics for the duration of a commercial flight.In a press release issued on Halloween, it said that although mobile phone use…

Keep That Kindle On! The FAA Likely Will Relax Rules for On-Board Electronics

It's not a done deal. But both the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times are reporting that a group working for the FAA on a study of airline safety issues is currently drafting…

Boo at the Zoo: 10 Halloween Festivals

When your kids love dressing up and trick-or-treating but are still too young for zombies, consider planning a trip to the zoo this fall. At scores of zoos across the country, the…

Learn Travel Writing in Sunny Key West

With our own Bob Fisher as guide, discover how to shape and market your writing, whether it be for a travel memoir or a book, short articles or material for an app, in the Key West…

How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation in India

The town of McLeod Ganj, just northwest of Dharamsala in the Indian Himalayas, is the home of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile. For tourists, McLeod Ganj provides…

Walk This Way: Five Great Sunday Strolls in Paris

There are many great Paris Walks, but you really need to pay attention along the way. Strolling through the city's streets lets you soak up the Parisian ambiance like a native. What:…