Tag Archives: Flying

Being Flighty Can Be Good

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

For travelers it’s sometimes a hassle to keep family, friends and other interested parties informed about flights. Flighty is a helpful flight tracking app that’s been around for years and now it has released  their 3.0 version that addresses the … Continue reading →

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Random Airports

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

Random Airports: I was recently reminiscing with two of my closest cousins about trips to the airport when we were children. Back in the olden days it was actually possible to enjoy a visit to an airport to pick-up or … Continue reading →

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Rules for Flyers

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

Although I haven’t been in a plane for nearly two years, I still ruminate about proper travel etiquette, such as armrest access. This article from the website Jalopnik settles the ongoing arguement regarding equitable sharing of airliner armrests. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Is it wrong to fly ?

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

Due to the constant horrific news about climate change, and the dramatic Extinction Rebellion movement, I have been reflecting more and more about my personal environmental impact and responsibilities. As an aging Boomer, I have to accept my role in … Continue reading →

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I Want A Flybrary Too

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

Dubbed  “flybraries” ,small libraries filled with books for children, is a new project from EasyJet on its European flights. Over 60,000 books in 7 different languages ​​are available free on board their aircraft. EasyJet has partnered with publisher HarperCollins for the initiative which … Continue reading →

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The Only Way To Fly

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Brian D. Butler
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Sleep Is For The Weak

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Over the years I’ve tried ever possible gimmick to manage to get some sleep while flying. As a life-long insomniac, air travel usually means a sleep-less night, or at best fitful tossing, turning and squirming in an uncomfortable seat. Even … Continue reading →

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Just Plane Etiquette

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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The Middle Seat Is The Worst

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

h/t Wendy MacNaughton

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Just Plane Revolting

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

What type of airplane passenger are you? I’d like to think that I’m considerate and patient, but that’s becoming more and more difficult with the crowded conditions and appalling behavior of other travelers. A recently released study commissioned by the … Continue reading →

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