An Emirates 777-300ER bound for Newark, New Jersey returned to Athens after the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) or other U.S. officials purportedly refused entry to at least one of the passengers onboard. Earlier reports falsely suggested a hijacking...
United Airlines CEO Banking On Future Government Bailouts, But Only For The Strong

In a message to employees thanking them for a resilient third quarter and charting the long-term vision of the company, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby offered an interesting insight into how he views the future of government bailouts in...
How To Obtain A Visa To Algeria

Timing is everything, but after Algeria finally re-opened to foreign visitors after the pandemic I had little trouble obtaining a visa, though it took an in-person trip to New York City to complete. Guide: How I Obtained A Visa...
The Ups And Downs Of Being A Commercial Pilot

This is the first in a three-part series that talks about flying airliners and some of the challenges this pilot sees for the profession. In Part 1 we’ll discuss ups and downs of being a commercial pilot. In part...