Category Archives: Air Travel

Can Your E-Ticket Be Hacked

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Can your e-ticket be hacked ? Sadly, the answer is yes. Recently, a team of hackers working with a group of German media organizations demonstrated just how simple it is to hack the six digit code on most airline e-tickets. … Continue reading →

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We Remember

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Today marks the 28th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. My amazing brother Steve, along with 269 other innocent people, was murdered by Libyan terrorists in this heinous, evil act. We never forget, and we … Continue reading →

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All who wander can now stopover

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

In my experience adding an inexpensive (or free) stopover, or planning multi-city flights, is usually a time-consuming hassle, with mixed results. Now Air Wander’s just launched search engine promises to streamline the discovery and booking process. To use Air Wander, you simply input your … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam Tails

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Even though I just returned from Amsterdam a few weeks ago, this sweet little film from the Holland Marketing Board has me yearning to return. You may find “The Tale of Kat and Dog” a bit saccharine, but by the … Continue reading →

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Typewriter Art

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Inspired by the story of aviator Amy Johnson’s flight from London to Darwin, Australia in a de Havilland Gipsy Moth biplane, animator Lizzy Hobbs created this charming film using an old Underwood 315 typewriter.

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Is It Worth It ?

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

During the past month, I’ve taken six flights. Three were in Economy and three were upgrades to Business Class. I was able to upgrade on two of those flights with minimal bids on empty seats. The last upgrade was a … Continue reading →

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Up In The Air

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

After flying in and out of Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport four times during the last month, I have a newfound appreciation for the facility’s many special amenities. I especially love the museum branch, the library, and the outdoors picnic area … Continue reading →

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Off On Adventure

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Vacation Reading

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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First Flight

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

This sweet little film was shot to mark the 70th anniversary of Heathrow Airport. Titled “First Flight”, it explores the airport through the eyes of a child taking their first flight. The David Bowie sound track is icing on the … Continue reading →

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