Designed to express how so many Americans feel about Homeland Security in the age of Obama the new “N SECURITY” t-shirt is a must for airline travelers as well as pilots, flight attendants and others who work in the airline industry. Order one now from The Bob McCarty Shop. Click on the image at right [...]
Show How You Feel With an ‘N SECURITY’ T-Shirt
December 29th, 2009 · No Comments
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‘New’ Weight-Based Airline Surfaces in Philly
June 9th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Last week, I opined about the possibility of airlines charging passengers by the pound in a post, Airlines Might Impose Weight-Based Fares. Today, I came across news about three Philadelphia media outlets that ran spoof newspaper ads for a fictitious carbon-neutral airline, Derrie-Air. Take a look at it as it’s well worth your time and, [...]
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American Airlines Pilots Walk Picket Lines
April 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment
As the spouse of a flight attendant employed by a profitable air carrier, I like to keep a watchful eye on the airline industry. Today, one of my twice-weekly trips to St. Louis’ Lambert International Airport afforded me the opportunity to get a firsthand look at some airline employees making news without leaving the ground. [...]
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Answers About Pies, Planes, Postings Offered
April 7th, 2008 · No Comments
In the paragraphs below, I answer several questions that must be weighing heavily on your mind today: IS EATING CHERRY PIE GOOD FOR YOU? The answer appears to be “Yes,” according to a new University of Michigan study. It shows tart cherries, one of today’s hottest “Super Fruits,” may help reduce inflammation, potentially lowering the [...]
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Article Explains Why Three Ounces is Enough
April 4th, 2008 · No Comments
If you’re one of those air travelers who, due to your own ignorance, steams about the fact that you can’t carry liquids (i.e., shampoo, soda, water, etc.) in excess of 3 oz. aboard commercial aircraft, it’s time for you to read an article from Jihad Watch which explains how one group of would-be terrorists planned [...]
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Flight Attendant Hillary Wouldn’t Save a Soul
January 17th, 2008 · No Comments
Married to a flight attendant, I’m familiar with the unofficial motto of those in her profession: “I’m not here to kiss your ass, I’m here to save it!” When I discovered Hillary Clinton had made news for her impersonation of a flight attendant, I began to think about the former first lady and how she [...]
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