Archive - The Layover

My favorite airplane snack is back

Stroopwafel lovers rejoice!

Feb 16 •

January 2025

When the Swiss cheese model fails

Mourning a tragedy in the skies

Jan 30 •

Why airline-restaurant partnerships can be risky

Fast food and fine-ish dining on the fly.

Jan 15 •

December 2024

On Airplanes and Ambulances

Back on the news beat after a few months away: Where I've been and where I'm going.

Dec 10, 2024 •

March 2024

Three years of covering aviation at TPG (and counting)

Reflections on a not-so-quiet year of airline reporting.

Mar 29, 2024 •

February 2024

Why I asked Pete Buttigieg about his travel habits

What's the best use of a quick interview?

Feb 19, 2024 •

December 2023

Why I fly and report on inaugural flights

The professional value I find in inaugural flights, and why I find them worth covering.

Dec 31, 2023 •

November 2023

Covering the JetBlue-Spirit merger trial from federal court in Boston

A behind-the-scenes of my recent reporting — and answers to some FAQs.

Nov 10, 2023 •

September 2023

Airline frequent flyer status used to be worth it. Now...not so much.

Delta's changes convinced me to give up on worrying about status, and just take the flights that work best.

Sep 21, 2023 •

June 2023

An in-flight interview with Southwest's leadership and an on-time arrival

While flying as far southwest as Southwest flies

Jun 10, 2023 •

April 2023

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Apr 14, 2023 •

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