January 27, 2014

The least loved airline fee is…

Of no great surprise to most I think, of all the nuisance fees airlines impose none irk passengers more than baggage fees.  Unlike cancellation fees, seat reservation fees, etc, people believe they have no choice but to pay these (they could of…

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FAA Orders Safety Fix for 767

The FAA has given Boeing and airlines 6 years to fix a possible problem with tail elevators on 767 that could jam and cause loss of control. The problem’s been known for several years; frequent safety inspections have been done to identify any…

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The Glorious Mosaics of Ravenna

Almost every city has something unique or distinctive to show off, and in Ravenna’s case it is the largest and most spectacular collection of Byzantine mosaics you can find. Together, the mosaic sites have given Ravenna, a not-especially-large…

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The least loved airline fee is…

Of no great surprise to most I think, of all the nuisance fees airlines impose none irk passengers more than baggage fees.  Unlike cancellation fees, seat reservation fees, etc, people believe they have no choice but to pay these (they could of…

Read More

FAA Orders Safety Fix for 767

The FAA has given Boeing and airlines 6 years to fix a possible problem with tail elevators on 767 that could jam and cause loss of control. The problem’s been known for several years; frequent safety inspections have been done to identify any…

Read More

The Glorious Mosaics of Ravenna

Almost every city has something unique or distinctive to show off, and in Ravenna’s case it is the largest and most spectacular collection of Byzantine mosaics you can find. Together, the mosaic sites have given Ravenna, a not-especially-large…

Read More