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[Kerwin at Passrider.com] Planespotting in St. Maarten and Spirit Files For Bankruptcy, Now What?
In this week's newsletter, I talk about my visits to St. Maarten with photos and videos as well as Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy filings
Kerwin
November 22, 2024
Hi Fellow Traveler,
If you’re new to the newsletter, welcome. If you’re a regular reader, thank you so much for reading my words each week :-).
Here’s hoping your week went well and if in the U.S. preparing for the Thanksgiving Holidays.
If you’re flying space available, it will be tough as usual, so ensure you have backup plans and you may have to drive if possible. The TSA has said the following, so be cognizant of that:
we expect to process 18.3 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2
Also, some airports have heavy construction, so give yourself extra time.
Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy and I had some thoughts about what they need to do to get customers back on the plane. What are your thoughts? Leave a comment on the video:
Many travel brands are having early Black Friday travel deals. You can see a list of them here. I’ll keep updating this page over next two weeks or so. Please check back.
This week I’ve got:
Planespotting in St. Maarten
Two new aviation-related news headlines just for you
Walking around the Houston-Intercontinental Airport
And I have a simple Passrider Tip for you
Passrider Travel Tip of the Week
Be Ready to Split Your Group When Flying Non-Rev
If traveling with family or friends, be prepared to split up when flights are tight. Larger groups are harder to accommodate, especially on full flights.
Being flexible and willing to travel separately will increase your chances of everyone getting to the destination, even on different flights.
Communicate a meeting plan at the destination beforehand, and make sure everyone has what they need in case they’re traveling solo.
This could be especially useful for non-rev families and small groups!
How are things in your neck of the woods?
Read on…
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St. Maarten is one of the places I love to visit. Just to see the planes. Take a look at this post, where I’ve captured some scenes from multiple visits.
A Norman Islander
TOURING HOUSTON-INTERCONTINENAL AIRPORT (IAH)
I was bored and waiting for a flight so I walked around the Houston-Intercontinental Airport one morning.
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Maho Beach in St. Maarten
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TRAVEL EVENTS CALENDAR
U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday - Thursday, November 28, 2024
Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25, 2024
New Year’s Eve - Tuesday, December 31, 2024
New Year’s Day - Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Martin Luther King’s Day - January 20, 2025
Lunar New Year - January 29, 2024
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AVIATION NEWS
In this week’s Aviation News…
18.3 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2
US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems?
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Kerwin
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