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Airline Geek review of airBaltic and the Airbus A220

July 14, 2019 by Matthew Kessi

A view out the window of an airBaltic Airbus A220 shows a bright green engine with the airline logo prominently displayed while a green wing tip pops up. The jet is flying high above the clouds.

It excites me to experience new airlines and types of aircraft. My life in the airline industry kept me pretty geeky that way. Learn more at The Airplane Geek in Me. On my recent trip from Berlin to Riga, Latvia I had the opportunity to experience a new airplane and airline at the same time. I'll review my experience flying airBaltic as well and the fresh new Airbus A220. … [Read more...] about Airline Geek review of airBaltic and the Airbus A220

A slice of Americana on the Oregon Coast

July 4, 2019 by Matthew Kessi

A single blue mold for a sand castle sits on a sandy beach on the Oregon Coast amongst wily green beach grasses, with the jetting outline of Tillamook Head in the background.

Four of the best summer time activities to experience in Gearhart, Oregon; from a local perspective Growing up with the Oregon Coast Growing up in Scappoose, the Oregon Coast was about 90 minuets away and our family frequented Cannon Beach for a night or two on school breaks. My dad would take us exploring near Haystack Rock, where we'd search the tide pools for … [Read more...] about A slice of Americana on the Oregon Coast

Airline geek 50th Stonewall edition

June 29, 2019 by Matthew Kessi

American Airlines - effective April 27, 1969 In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots in New York City I thought I'd find a timetable that represents this time in history in aviation. American is a great example, because they were based in NYC until the 1979 switch to Dallas/Ft. Worth airport. This timetable would've been in use for several months, … [Read more...] about Airline geek 50th Stonewall edition

The Sun

June 22, 2019 by Matthew Kessi

Tarot cards and travel: Principle of collaboration, teamwork/partnership The Sun is a symbol that supports the ability to generate, motivate, and inspire others in teamwork and collaborative efforts. The Sun is an archetype that reminds you to remove yourself from depleting alliances and move toward situations that offer inspiration and productive results. One … [Read more...] about The Sun

Catch my smile – first flight

June 20, 2019 by Matthew Kessi

I'm the nostalgic type, so appreciation for the flight that lit my passion for aviation and travel is important to me. Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) timetable effective September 5, 1984 This week's timetable is the one that was active when we took our first family vacation in the winter of 1984. I was 11 and excited for months before the trip. Fog … [Read more...] about Catch my smile – first flight

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