So a question for you. Why do some people think it is okay to flout the lawful rules or policies of a private company, even if they disagree? Even if they are objectively unreasonable? My Plane, My Rules See,...
I’m Sick, Our Country Is Sick…And I’m Sick Of It
One upside of the pandemic has been a renewed focus on personal hygiene, something the many of us–myself included–often neglected prior to COVID-19. But despite my best efforts, I’m sick…we are not invincible. Over the years, the stress of...
19 Years Later, What Have We Really Learned?
19 years after the 9/11 attacks, it is clear we still have a long way to go to reach the vision of “united we stand.” May this day be a chance for us to reflect upon our own responsibility...
A Historic Day For EL AL, Israel, UAE, And Saudi Arabia
As a traveler who loves the Middle East and prays for peace in the Holy Land, I was elated to see an EL AL 737 land in Abu Dhabi yesterday. The historic first flight marks another milestone in warming...
So Who Sent Me Soap?
We’ve heard stories lately about people randomly receiving masks and seeds in the mail from China. Well, I received soap… Hipster Soap Arrives At My Doorstep A package arrived yesterday addressed to me. It included three bars of soap…that...
The Game Of Chasing Airlines For Refunds Is Getting Old…
As I deal with business-related lawsuits, credit card disputes, refund issues, and life in general, I’m becoming increasingly disenchanted with the whole game of business, in which the only way to get anything done is to aggressively assert your...
Compassion For Others And The Mask Idiot On American Airlines
It really goes beyond the issue of masks and goes to human decency: is your life so pathetic that you have to lie about being unable to wear a mask and in doing so, create an environment of discomfort...
Independence Day 2020: Traveling Back To Look Forward
Every Independence Day in the USA I like to offer a few thoughts on my heart. This year Independence Day takes on a whole new meaning in light of all that has occurred over the last two months. Daniel...
My Thoughts On “Prayergate” At American Airlines
An American Airlines gate agent stirred controversy this week by offering a Christian prayer over the loudspeaker at a boarding gate at Washington National Airport. What should we make of this prayergate incident? The Prayer…In Full. In situations like...
A Note To Fathers On Fortitude
Happy Father’s Day to all my readers who are fathers. On this day in which we celebrate fatherhood, I want to offer a word of encouragement to all of you. As a father of two, I know that being...
American CEO Doug Parker Has Earned My Respect
It’s what we do when no one is watching that actually defines our character. For Doug Parker, that involved reading a book, trying to seek understanding, and unwittingly touching the life of another human being, in this case a...
100,000 (And I Don’t Mean Miles)
Usually when I write about 100,000 I am talking about a credit card offer or achieving top-tier status. Not so today, sadly. Over the weekend, the New York Times ran a poignant front cover simply listing the names of...
And Baby Makes Four
In the midst of death and destruction comes new life. I’m pleased to announce the arrival of my daughter, Claire Marie Annedore Klint. We live in a cruel world, particularly in this era of COVID-19. There is tremendous uncertainty,...
VE Day: 75 Years Later, We Remain Thankful And Inspired
Today was meant to be a day of widespread celebration across the United States, the Commonwealth, and Europe. For today is the day, 75 years ago, that Allied powers secured final victory over Axis powers in World War II....
Would You Infect Yourself With COVID-19 In Order To Travel Again?
This is not a far-fetched or click-bait question, though it is a theoretical one. With immunity passports being floated as a necessary condition to travel, what would you do if faced with the choice of being grounded in perpetuity?...
Passing Over Holy Week
What an odd week this has been. For two of the Abrahamic faiths, this is one of the most important weeks on the calendar. Passover and Eastertide center on God’s deliverance but are remembered in community…neither were intended to...
Critical Thinking On COVID-19 With A Nod To History
What if we are approaching this all wrong? If you have some time, listen to the interview below with Dr. John Ioannidis of Stanford University. He’s a a Greek-American physician-scientist and epidemiologist who studies scientific research itself. Ioannidis published...
My Shelter-In-Place Diet Is Worse Than My Travel Diet…
Usually I eat healthy at home and splurge when I travel, especially onboard an airplane. Lately, I’ve fallen into the junk food trap at home. How about you? My wife is a wonderful cook and very good at making...
The Future Of Live And Let’s Fly In Our New World…
Dear Readers, I’ve received an uptick in nasty email and comments this week celebrating the imminent collapse of Live and Let’s Fly. I’ve also received notes and comments from many concerned about me and my family as we adjust...
The Only Thing We Have To Fear Is Fear Itself…
It has been quite a week, hasn’t it? My week started at Frequent Traveller University in Washington, DC followed by a pair of United flights from Washington National to Cape Town via Newark. Less than a week later, the...
