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International Trip Day 1

October 16, 2009 by Jason Leave A Comment

So, last Sunday I headed out for my International trip. It’s been some time since I’ve been in Europe. Europe is a great destination because it’s such a great experience with each different country. I started off heading to Moscow, Russia. We went direct to JFK and then to Moscow. The passport line is alway…

Smoking coming back on some European flights?

September 29, 2009 by Jason Leave A Comment

Wired had an article about smoking coming back on some European flights. Ryanair, of course, is at the forefront of the movement to provide passengers with smokeless cigarettes. The best quote is: spokesman Stephen McNamara believes when smokers can get their nicotine, everybody wins

A new economy plane design

September 22, 2009 by Jason Leave A Comment

The Daily Mail has an article on a proposed new configuration for airplanes that would allow people to be packed in a lot more than they are now. While it seems highly unlikely that the bigger airlines could get away with this, it wouldn’t surprise me if someone like Ryanair or EasyJet tried this.

BYU versus Oklahoma at Texas Stadium

September 11, 2009 by Jason 1 Comment

I had the pleasure and privilege to attend the BYU versus Oklahoma game at Texas Stadium. We were staying at the Gaylord Texan hotel, about 6 minutes from DFW airport. We left for the game at 3:30 thinking that it would be plenty of time to reach the stadium and participate in some of the…

Headed to big D

September 5, 2009 by Jason Leave A Comment

So I’m headed down to Dallas to see BYU play Oklahoma Sooners. Las Vegas has Oklahoma as a 3 touchdown favorite. That sounds about right, though I think BYU can keep it competitive. I reserved a car through National Rental Car, and with my Executive status there (that I received through a Mastercard promotion), I…

Upcoming Europe trip

August 27, 2009 by Jason Leave A Comment

Europe is one of my favorite destinations when it comes to travel. Perhaps it’s because you can get such a different experience because the countries are in such a close proximity. The trip I will be hitting Russia, Kazakhstan, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, and Norway in the span of about a week and a half.…