Welcome: Meet the Travel Foxx

Welcome to a blog on just about anything that has to do with travel and transportation.

Growing-up as I did in Kansas, travel came naturally, if for no other purpose than simply getting around in the place. At roughly 400 miles West to East; and 200 miles North to South, the place is huge! When I came of age, a young driver could obtain a learner's permit at age 14; a restricted license at age 15; and a full-up license at age 16. Safe to say, I've been operating motor vehicles of all types for most of my life.

Over the past five years, I've spent a fair amount of my work week on commercial airlines and in airports in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Despite the growing list of greedy or mindless indignities the airlines and the government insist on burdening the traveling public, I still enjoy air travel -- although I've become more particular about which airlines get my business.

My perspective on travel and transportation is also influenced by my near-lifelong affection for aircraft, which was fueled -- no doubt -- by growing-up in Wichita, Kansas, which still calls itself "the Air Capital of the World" because it is home to Cessna, Boeing, Beech, and Lear-Jet aircraft companies (although those corporations are now owned by Textron, Spirit, Raytheon, and Bombardier, respectively).

I have been an airplane pilot and flight instructor for nearly 30 years, and continue to give both primary and advanced flight instruction when my "day job" allows.

All of this has given me a peculiar -- perhaps, even unconventional -- point of view on travel and transportation. For example, I think that aviation reporting by the electronic and print media is more about sensation than substance. I think that because most U. S. Airlines put profit ahead of their passengers, they will continue to see an erosion in profits and passengers despite at least one glowing example of profitability and customer service (Southwest Airlines). I think that travel need not be expensive or emotionally onerous. Travel can be fun again -- with a bit of clever help and guidance!

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