airport transportation

train stations in Florida

Florida Train Rides Can Get You to Multiple Airports

While the state of Florida has gotten more and more conservative in its politics, it’s a surprisingly progressive state in one transportation aspect: its train system. Florida train rides can get you to a surprisingly high number of destinations in the Sunshine State, including several airports and downtown Tampa.  This comes as a surprise…

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Flying on Delta Airlines During a Pandemic is About as Safe as You Can Expect

Flying on Delta Airlines this week gave me some faith that you can actually get somewhere far in relative safety during this crisis.  When I got on a plane for the first time since the current pandemic swept the world, it was a disaster. It was almost a pleasant surprise that we didn’t come…

Flying with American Airlines

I Flew on American Airlines During a Pandemic (and Won’t Be Doing It Again)

Editor’s Note: This post went up when the covid pandemic was at its worst and widespread vaccination hadn’t happened yet. Then it was updated with more info after a government mask mandate went into effect, so this is now a look back at history. American Airlines is still more likely to disappoint you than…

alternate airports of London

Budget Airlines and Alternate Airports – My Flight Is Landing Where?

  If it’s your first time visiting a foreign city, you may want to pay close attention to where that flight is actually landing, especially if your flight is on one of the budget airlines. If you’re not on one of the big international carriers, there’s a good chance you’re not landing at the…