May 8th, 2013 at 10:00AM: The adage goes something like this:
The worst day of fishing beats the best day of work.
Years ago, I knew I found the right job when I was a co-pilot on a charter flight in a 15-seat Twin Otter for a day of fishing on an Alaskan beach. I remember thinking of that adage, and telling everyone that it was the best day of work and the best day of fishing.
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Cockpit Chronicles - Paragliding In Rio: Best Layover Ever! (Video)
May 8th, 2013 at 10:00AM: The adage goes something like this:
The worst day of fishing beats the best day of work.
Years ago, I knew I found the right job when I was a co-pilot on a charter flight in a 15-seat Twin Otter for a day of fishing on an Alaskan beach. I remember thinking of that adage, and telling everyone that it was the best day of work and the best day of fishing.
How could it ever be possible to top ...A Chicago O'Hare Layover Option: Rivers Casino
Dec 6th, 2012 at 1:00PM: If you have more than a couple of hours to spare on a layover in Chicago, a great way to soak up some time is at the nearby gambling hall. Rivers Casino is only a few miles from the airport and is an excellent diversion away from the humdrum terminal newsstands and blaring overhead announcements.
To get there, exit security then head downstairs and take the CTA blue line one stop ($2.25 one way ...Cockpit Chronicles: Getting More Out Of Layovers
Apr 19th, 2012 at 9:00AM: For some, life couldn't be any more perfect than if they were paid to travel. I've run across three airline crew members who have discovered ways to keep their jobs fresh and exciting by embracing what is for them the biggest benefit that comes with working for an airline: travel.
You hear about the turbulence in the airline industry nearly every week – layoffs, pay cuts, pensions lost ...Cheap flights allow for prostitution at Amsterdam airport
Aug 2nd, 2011 at 10:30AM: A large number of budget flights from Eastern Europe and other parts of the world to the Netherlands has created a ring of prostitution at Amsterdam airport, giving a new meaning to the word layover. Prostitutes are flying into
Schiphol Airport and using the hotels in the international transit area to meet with clients without going through customs, often making a hefty profit even after ...Ask Gadling - What can I do on a layover for free?
Jul 14th, 2010 at 12:00PM:
Today's Ask Gadling question comes from Linda in Indianapolis.
"What can you do in airports for free? I have a five-hour layover in Seattle next month, and a shorter one in Detroit on the way back. It seems like every time I have a layover, especially when I'm by myself, I end up spending about $50 on food and beverages because there's nothing else to do. Is there anything that's ...How do you pass the time in airports during delays?
Feb 25th, 2010 at 9:30AM: With nasty weather once again enveloping the Northeastern United States and winter showing no signs of ending anytime soon, thousands of travelers find themselves killing a lot of time at airports. Flight delays are a fact of life and there's not a whole lot you can do about it unless you want to pay the fees necessary to change your flights. That leaves us all spending much of our holiday or ...Pittsburgh International Airport after hours
Feb 23rd, 2010 at 10:30AM: Missing your connecting flight can be frustrating. Having an overnight layover can be annoying. But we all have two choices when airlines throw us a curveball: Mope or make the best of it. Ashley Klinger chose the latter when she was stuck in Pittsburgh International Airport overnight recently. With the help of a video camera, solitude and an epic amount of imagination, she turned an abandoned ...
Gadlinks for Tuesday, 1.19.2010
Jan 19th, 2010 at 7:00PM:
Yesterday, January 18th was supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Congrats, you made it through. Now here are some more travel tidbits to cheer you up!
Eric Weiner rhapsodizes about the joys of the long airport layover. I personally hate spending any more time in an airport than is absolutely necessary, but Eric makes a good case for why he finds the experience to be a pleasant ...Plan your airport layover with T+L's Airport Navigator
Nov 4th, 2009 at 4:00PM: I hate airports. I hate sitting around and waiting, and I hate being unable to escape the thought that soon my plane will be the one zooming down the runway and lifting off into the sky. So rather than arrive early to the airport and allow myself time to get anxious about flying, I prefer to arrive at the last possible second, so that as I run through security and down the terminal, I don't have ...South by Southeast: Welcome to Seoul
Oct 20th, 2009 at 9:00AM:
Seoul is not in Southeast Asia. But for a budget traveler like myself headed on to Southeast Asia, this South Korean capital has provided a perfect introduction to my trip. First-time Asian visitors "headed Southeast" often start in Tokyo, the neon Asian mega-capital of food, shopping and nightlife. Yet Seoul matches the urban amenities of Japan's uber-city pound-for-pound, all at a fraction of ...24 Hours in Rio De Janeiro: The City Maravilhosa
Oct 5th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
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It's hard turning your back on a city as amazing as Rio de Janeiro, but circumstances, schedules and work sometimes can't be avoided and you have to make the best with what little you have. A layover, wedding or funeral might leave one with only a free day in the ...Galley Gossip: Seattle - it's all about kids, trains and food!
Sep 8th, 2009 at 9:30AM:
THE TRIP:
DAY 1: New York - Seattle
DAY 2: /
DAY 3: Seattle - New York
As soon as I saw that long Seattle layover on the bid sheet, I knew I had to have it. I can't even remember the last time I had a whole day anywhere, let alone a layover with enough time to eat, sleep AND shower! This layover, I knew, would be like the good old days when flying was fun, which is why, I'm sure, several of my ...Michigan travel: Great destinations for a good cause
Aug 5th, 2009 at 11:30AM: With Michigan's economic news sounding about as grim as economic news can sound, Sarah Aldrich has written an ode to seven of Michigan's small towns. Her recent post at Intelligent Travel captures the essence of each of the towns she adores. Reading Adrich's missive reminded me of various friends of mine who have vacationed on Michigan's shores. Everyone of them came back with stories about a ...Layover: Seattle
Aug 1st, 2009 at 10:30AM:
Despite being the largest airport in the Pacific Northwest and serving as the hub for Alaska Airlines,(and its subsidiary, Horizon Air) Seattle's Sea-Tac Airport is surprisingly easy to navigate. Airport Revenue News honored it with the Best Overall Concessions award, and it does offer some great restaurants and shopping to keep you busy on a short layover.
If your plane isn't delayed on arrival ...Layover: Los Angeles, CA (Hermosa Beach)
Jul 6th, 2009 at 10:30AM:
I live in Los Angeles and yesterday my 15 year-old cousin flew into town from New York with a group of fourteen 15 year-olds who had, oh....about 10 hours before their Qantas flight to Australia departed. Believe it or not, It isn't all that unusual for travelers heading overseas to have that much time in-between flights. Constantly I meet people aboard the airplane flying into LAX with hours and ...Layover: Boston
Jul 2nd, 2009 at 11:30AM: Beantown! As one of the most historic cities in the U.S., there's plenty to look forward to should you have some time during a layover at the Boston Logan International airport or close by. Boston's public transportation system, the "T" for short, reaches Logan on the Blue (Wonderland) line, and is also just 20 minutes from downtown (via the Sumner Tunnel) by car. Try some of these layover ...Layover: London Heathrow
Jun 26th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Of all the airports in the world, Heathrow is probably my favorite to be stranded. The airport itself is nothing special, but thanks to some very efficient public transport, you can be in the heart of London in about 30 minutes if you find yourself on a layover. Shorter (2 hour) layovers As I mentioned - the airport complex is not too impressive, and with the possible exception of some decent ...Layover: Paris
Jun 24th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Oft voted among the worst airports in the world, Charles De Gaulle outside of Paris doesn't have a great reputation among travelers. The terminals are disjointed, sprawling and confusing, public transportation is mind boggling and security is amazingly frustrating. With enough practice and preparation, however, the beast can be tamed. Connected to the heart of Paris by regional RER trains, it ...Layover: Honolulu
Jun 23rd, 2009 at 10:30AM: So, you've landed in the middle of the Pacific ocean on a tiny paradise island called Oahu. You've got a few hours to kill before catching the next plane across the other half of the Pacific (too bad you can't stay longer!). What do you do? Well, if you're smart, you'll head to the ticket counter and find a way to stay longer -- maybe even forever. If you don't have that luxury, and you really ...Layover: New York
Jun 22nd, 2009 at 9:30AM: If you ever find yourself at La Guardia or John F. Kennedy International airport with a little sit time on your hands between flights, sit tight. Traffic in New York is terrible and you don't want to miss your flight. But if you've got four hours or more to kill, how about doing what flight attendants do. Grab a cab and head on over to Forest Hills, New York, which is located right next to Kew ...
