Tag Archives: Air Travel

How To Beat Jet Lag

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Over the years, I’ve tried just about every reasonable suggestion (plus some farfetched ideas) on how to beat jet lag with little success. Maybe the tips on this infographic from the British travel experts Thomas Cook could help?

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North Atlantic Skies

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

There is something soothing about this very neat short 3D visualization of planes crossing the North Atlantic during a 24 hour period. The video was produced by NATS—a provider of air traffic control services in Europe.

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Thank You For Flying…

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Warning: NSFW, language and violence (really) H/T to reader K.Singh This way over the top video is a sharp parody of flying today. It’s a biting spoof on the bitter realities of air travel, with a mix of universal truths … Continue reading →

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Somebody Listened

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Boarding passes may not make anyone’s top ten list of air travel complaints, but they are really annoying. They don’t fit in pockets, passports or wallets, and by the time that you have to check-in they’re bent, torn or crumpled. … Continue reading →

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