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I hope you had a good week. Thank you for reading my work each week.

Taxes!

Hate them but gotta do them. All done, but what a week. I hope you got yours done as well if in the U.S.

World Cup Football 2026

O.K. I’ve almost finished the World Cup Football 2026 pages. These pages tell you all you need to know about the cities where the games are being played; some nonrev logistics as well as alternate airports which you may need, plus how to get to the airports. Take a look and let me know what you think. Even if you have zero interest in the World Cup, its presence in North America will affect you as the flight loads will more than likely be high. So this is good information for you.

And please share with your fellow passriders; I appreciate it.

If there is any incorrect information, please hit reply and let me know:

I’ll be adding the rest of the pages over the weekend, so keep checking back.

The Asia Playbook

I saw online this week that a few people were having difficulties navigating Asia. That’s exactly why I created this extensive Playbook! It’s got Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul, Guam, Tokyo, Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, and many more cities. You should never plan an Asian trip without this Guide.

Go check it out at https://www.passrider.com/hkg-non-rev-playbook/. There is nothing like this on the market!

Your Retirement Savings Need to Outlast You

Most retirement plans underestimate two things: how long your savings need to last, and how quietly inflation erodes them along the way.

The 15-Minute Retirement Plan helps you close both gaps with practical guidance on longevity risk, purchasing power, and building a financial plan that doesn't run out before you do.

If you have $1,000,000 or more saved, download your free guide to start.

Rebuild St. Elizabeth Project

Sadly, donations have slowed, so please dig deep and help me help my community.

If you have anyone willing to donate to the cause please send them over to https://gofund.me/6938f19d4.

Fried fish sold at Borders, St. Elizabeth. Near to my community. This community was also devastated after the hurricane. Thankfully they are rebuilding. So you’ll have fish when you visit Borders.

New Resources

Here are some resources I created for you. There are a few more, but I’m still working on those. There are also some new ones that I’ll be adding to the paid Passrider Premium part of the site as well.:

Flight Loads

Many new members have joined; thank you and welcome. If you’ve not done so already, remember to sign up for Flight Loads, (https://flightloads.passrider.com), my new free anonymous load-sharing service. And spread the word, please.

📊 FLIGHTLOADS — FREE BETA
Check flight loads before you list
Free load information for active and retired airline employees. Know your odds before you head to the airport.
Check Loads →

Get The Non-Rev Playbooks

If you’ve already purchased; thank you. I’m now working on the third in the series. Can you guess which region is next?

Europe Non-Rev Planning Playbook
Europe Non-Rev Planning Playbook
is a practical non-rev travel playbook designed specifically for airline employees and standby travelers navigating Europe. A practical guide for airline employees flying non-rev in Europe, cove...
$10.00 usd
The Caribbean Island Non-Rev Planning Playbook
The Caribbean Island Non-Rev Planning Playbook
Non-revving to the Caribbean can turn into “how do I get home?” real fast. I built a short, practical reference for airline employees so you can plan smarter schedule options and backups before ...
$10.00 usd
Asia Non-Rev Planning Playbook
Asia Non-Rev Planning Playbook
A practical non-rev travel playbook for airline employees and standby travelers flying Asia. 55 airports across 28 countries/territories — risk levels, visa reality, reset strategies, and fifth fre...
$10.00 usd

PS: I’ve set the introductory price very low as an introductory offer. My book proceeds go right back into keeping Passrider running and creating travel content to make your travels smoother and maximize your travel benefits. I appreciate your support.

TRAVEL EVENTS CALENDAR

  • Memorial Day - Monday, May 25, 2026

  • FIFA World Cup Football (Soccer) - June 11 - July 19, 2026

  • Farnborough Airshow (Farnborough, U.K.) - July 20-24, 2026

  • Oshkosh (Oshkosh, WI USA) - July 20-26, 2026

If you want more visibility and easier backup planning when using airline schedules, Passrider Premium adds expanded tools explicitly designed for airline employees.
Learn more: https://www.passrider.com/join.

✈️ Passrider Non-Rev Travel Tip of the Week

The "Widebody Migration" Strategy

As we hit mid-April, major carriers are shifting their 777s and 787s off domestic hub-to-hub "positioning" routes and moving them into the full-time transatlantic summer schedule.

"Don’t get stranded on a narrowbody hub-hop." With domestic widebody capacity dropping significantly this month (United alone is cutting domestic widebody flying by 26%), the days of easy 777 standby wins between hubs like IAH-DEN or EWR-ORD are fading. If you’re planning a repositioning leg to catch an international flight, check the equipment type first. If your usual "big plane" domestic route has switched to a 737 or A321, your odds of a last-minute seat just plummeted. Instead, look for "secondary hub" connections—like flying through CLE, IAD, or DTW—where narrowbody loads are often lighter than the primary "fortress" hubs.

  • The Shoulder Season "Sweet Spot": While everyone is eyeing London and Paris, look at Malta (MLA) or Sardinia (OLB). Delta and other carriers are spinning up these seasonal routes now, and they often fly with lighter loads in the first two weeks of service before the summer rush officially kicks in.

Remember you can request flights loads for other airlines at https://flightloads.passrider.com.

My Asia, Caribbean and European Playbooks also has a ton of tips you can use.

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