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Every day countless numbers of individuals travel across the globe either locally or long distance on an airplane. Airplanes allow their passengers the ability to move great distances in a short amount of time. Not only do humans ride on airplanes, it is now common to see animals and pets traveling as well on the aircraft. Usually to be able to use this service the pet owner will need to have the animal placed in a travel carrier and in a separate place from the main cabin. While many individuals would love to bring their animals along, few know of Read the rest of this entry »

The only thing more frustrating than flying these days is flying into a really lousy airport. Below you’ll find a list of the top ten airports in the country. Some of these may seem a little out of the way but it’s worth the trip:

10. Southwest Florida International (RSW)
With well-kept groves just outside the airport and a picturesque atrium, this is one airport that’s easy on the eyes.

9. Indianapolis International (IND)
With a bustling civic plaza and a walkway lined with motion-detecting lights, you’ll feel like you’re in the future.

8. Tampa International (TPA)
Come for the flights and stay for the modern architecture. Regardless of the wireless internet providers you’re used to, you’ll find wireless internet service just as good, if not better.

7. Portland International (PDX)
Cozy atriums and immense terminals await you.

6. Kansas City International (MCI)
With renovations completed a couple years back, your eyes will never be bored with modern art adorning most of these walls.

5. Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)
Enjoy the ambiance and check out the progress on the sky train.

4. Orlando International (MCO)
Enjoy the lush East atrium with its indoor gardens and on-site hotel rooms.

3. Minneapolis/St. Paul International (MSP)
Relive the magic of the Dean Martin film Airport in the place where it was filmed.

2. Denver International (DEN)
Features a marvelous interior with modern art aesthetics abound.

1. Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)
Connecting Concourse A and B is a fantastic tunnel of light in the McNamara Terminal and an indoor tram. A perfect blend of creativity and convenience.

Since the Wright Brothers added a motor to their glider in 1903 at the dawn of aviation, the aircraft industry has been building one record setting airplane after another. Some aviation achievements stand out as world events.

In 1927 aviator Charles Lindbergh departed on a daring flight that several had tried before, nonstop from Floyd Bennett field in New York to Paris. Safely landing at Paris LeBourget field about 33 hours later, the pioneer was nicknamed Lucky Lindy.

In April 1924 a group of four Douglas single engine biplanes fitted with floats departed Seattle, Read the rest of this entry »