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Through Flights: America’s Last True “Direct” Flights (and What Passriders Should Know About Them)

Kerwin McKenzieTravel Tips, Airlines, Non-rev Tips Leave a Comment

Nonstop and direct are not the same thing. Meet the through flights still flying in 2026 — UA 643, the Alaska Milk Run, Southwest’s five-stop marathons — and why they can be a non-rev’s secret weapon.

Collage of U.S. airport signs named after presidents, civil rights leaders, and cultural icons

U.S. Airports Named After People: Presidents, Heroes & Icons

Kerwin McKenzieAirport, Aviation History & Trivia 4 Comments

U.S. Airports Named After People: The Complete Guide to the Stories Behind the Names Ever wondered who your airport is named after — and why? Across the United States and its territories, dozens of commercial airports honor presidents, military heroes, civil-rights leaders, local governors, astronauts, pioneering aviators, and cultural icons. This guide dives into the real stories behind those names, …