Paul Thompson
Aviation and travel journalist/photographer; 24‑year airline industry veteran; covers airline/travel operations and experiences.
For All Mankind Fizzles, Joins Walking Dead’s End
“For All Mankind” is ready for its end. It’s fizzled out the same way as “The walking Dead.”
Even a Boeing 757 Blocks the Street
When you have to wait for a Boeing 757 to cross the road before you can pass.
Seeking Scenic Spots & Local Eats in Little Rock
Any cool (scenic) places to see around Little Rock? I’ll be stopping there for the night tomorrow, hopefully arriving around 6pm. Looking at these few places (pictured). Would also take some food recommendations that aren’t fast food.
Against Airline Bailouts, yet Concerned for Workers
I don’t believe in using taxpayer money to save badly run airlines. At the same time, I hate that thousands of industry colleagues will lose their jobs.
Twitter Launched My Freelance Aviation Adventures Worldwide
On Threads, not a lot. But being on Twitter resulted in me becoming a freelance aviation writer and photographer. I got to attend a Space Shuttle Launch, ride in 2 Goodyear Blimps, a WWII bomber, an aerobatic plane with a...
Every Episode Hides Bonus Scenes in End Credits
Wait… are there extra scenes in the final credits of every episode? I’d only heard about this one, but I think I saw someone reference others.
American Airlines Denies United Merger, Praises Trump Leadership
American Airlines says they’re not discussing or interested in merging with United, and they appreciate Trump’s leadership.
Snow-Triggered Sensor Issue Disables Reverse on 2023 Forte GT
Issue with my ‘23 Forte GT. I was driving to work in the snow this afternoon but the roads were only wet. I noticed the acceleration seemed sluggish coming off of stop lights but made it to work. I got...
Resident Seeks Alerts for Boeing Trains Near I‑70
Can’t anyone get me a heads-up when these Boeing trains come through Denver? I live 10 minutes from the track that runs along I-70.
Denver Airport Swamped: Extra Laps and Diversions
Lots of extra laps in the sky if you’re flying into DEN this afternoon. The blue tracks are the ones coming here. Diversions are happening too.
Testing New Sherpa Cargo Vehicle Named Tenzing
We’re testing a new vehicle in our cargo facility, called a Sherpa. I’m naming it Tenzing.
North Aurora Gas Prices Dip to $3.61‑$3.64
Gas prices in north Aurora, CO along Tower Rd have relaxed to $3.61-3.64 after hitting $3.97 last week.
DHS Uses American Eagle Plane for Denver Flight
DHS flight at Denver. 😡 The black SUV has the DHS logo on the side. This aircraft is operated by American Eagle.
MDW Gate Chaos Amplifies Delays, Frustrating Travelers
These concourse-end gate horseshoe clusterf*cks at MDW are quite annoying, especially when everything is delayed.