Aerospace advances fairly quickly, and the day you took that flight became history…
First class flights offer a luxurious and exclusive experience that surpasses all expectations. From the moment you step foot on the plane, you are transported into a world of opulence and comfort. With spacious seats, personalized service, gourmet cuisine, and state-of-the-art amenities, first class is an elite travel option that [...]
In today’s fast-paced world, flexibility is key. Whether it’s a spontaneous weekend getaway or an unexpected business trip, sometimes we find ourselves in need of last-minute flights. While many assume that booking last minute means paying exorbitant prices, the truth is that there are incredible deals to be found if [...]
In today’s fast-paced world, where travel has become an essential part of our lives, finding the best deals on flights has never been more important. Whether you’re planning a dream vacation or traveling for business, the cost of airfare can have a significant impact on your overall budget. Fortunately, there [...]
It was the summer of 1989. I was due to turn 11 in August of the year. The Cosby Show (NBC) was the most popular TV series, but I was not watching it as much.I was into this cool show called 227, that was my jam! Also, the Discovery channel [...]
Have you ever been on a flight when it gets to the point of reaching near the runway, the pilot suddenly guns the engines and aborts the landing? That’s what we will be discussing here. I was so excited to get to fly that I was in a rush to [...]
This is a continuation of the trip from Northwest Airlines flight 1061, the DC-9-40 flight. I was quite thrilled to get to ride one my favorite types, the Boeing 757-200. It appears that this day we rode the Boeing 757-251, the 51 being Boeing’s customer identifier for the type. The [...]
During a stopover in Detroit, I was able to snap some photos of aircraft that I do not normally see everyday. I was eager to see the 747-400, Airbus 330s, Avros, and other types. Detroit was a major hub for Northwest Airlines in those days. This would be the layover [...]
In a short quick answer the “rotunda” and all has been demolished according to Google Earth. As a young child growing up in southern California, I have visited that old terminal 3 on several occasions back in the 80s. When we were allowed to meet relatives at their gate, or [...]
It was the summer of 1985, and at the time I lived in Carson, California. I can remember from a young age being fascinated with aviation. I have flown numerous times before, but I was too young to understand or recall details of those trips. In the spring of the [...]
It was Saturday 10-September-2005. Vacation time, it was the end of summer and I was headed out to Minneapolis-St. Paul to see some of my friends. I booked flights on Northwest and at Philadelphia Gate E6, sits this fabulous classic of an aircraft, McDonnell Douglas DC-9-41. What a treat this [...]