by Steve Farzam | Feb 10, 2020 | Airplane, Steve Farzam, Travel
Frequent air travelers are acutely aware of how unhealthy the cabin of an aircraft can be. You are traveling with plenty of other passengers, some of whom may be sick. The interiors are not scrubbed down between flights, as they have quick turnarounds. Everything has...
by Steve Farzam | Feb 21, 2019 | Airplane, Steve Farzam, Travel
Seat space in airplanes has become increasingly cramped in the past few decades, making in-flight drowsing a tough challenge. Luckily there’s a lot that can be done to make your next airplane snooze more enjoyable. Here are 6 ways to sleep better on an airplane....
by Steve Farzam | Nov 7, 2018 | Airplane, California, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam, Travel
Getting through the security checkpoints is one of the most frustrating and stressful parts of traveling. By taking the time to prepare and adopt new practices, you’ll be better prepared for this part of flying. These tips can help you get where you’re...
by Steve Farzam | Aug 20, 2018 | Airplane, California, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam, Travel
Planning for a trip involves a variety of moving pieces, and packing your luggage is one of them. Packing just using a carry-on is one of the more convenient ways to travel – you don’t have to worry about checked bag fees, and you won’t be bogged down by a ton...
by Steve Farzam | Jul 13, 2018 | Airplane, California, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam, Travel
The world as a whole consumes an estimated 86 million barrels of crude oil per day. Given that there were only about 1.7 billion barrels remaining at the end of 2012, the chances of us running out of oil in the next 50 years or so is very likely. While it is not a...
by Steve Farzam | Jun 4, 2018 | Airplane, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam
Twenty years ago, aviation and airline travel looked very different than it does today. Prior to the year 2000, flights were very cheap, partly due to a good economy and cheap oil, and most passengers received complimentary meals on domestic flights. In the early...
