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Fall From Grace: Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

George Nicon Andritsakis

Nov 184 min read

Fall From Grace: Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The news today out of Wall Street and Ft. Lauderdale is that Ultra Low-Cost Carrier Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...

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Brain Drain: The Travel Industry Post-Covid

George Nicon Andritsakis

Nov 38 min read

Brain Drain: The Travel Industry Post-Covid

It's been said that one should never work for a company they admire. I'm not sure I believe that, as I have worked for companies I've...

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If You've Got LUV In Your Sights: Southwest Airlines' Planned Transformation

George Nicon Andritsakis

Jul 263 min read

If You've Got LUV In Your Sights: Southwest Airlines' Planned Transformation

For the first time in its 53-year history, Southwest is drastically changing the way it operates. We're not talking about watering down...

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Whale Watching: San Diego to Anchorage on Alaska Airlines

George Nicon Andritsakis

Jun 283 min read

Whale Watching: San Diego to Anchorage on Alaska Airlines

There are some routes you just expect certain airlines to fly, and some you don't. Those that do, and take their sweet time getting...

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From Peachtree to North Island: Alaska Airlines from Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA.

George Nicon Andritsakis

Jun 124 min read

From Peachtree to North Island: Alaska Airlines from Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA.

Cue Whitesnake! Here I go again...on my inaugural flight kick. This one is good, finally connecting Atlanta to San Diego with Alaska...

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A Bumpy Climb: Frontier Airlines Return to Viability

George Nicon Andritsakis

May 264 min read

A Bumpy Climb: Frontier Airlines Return to Viability

Frontier Airlines has been on a bumpy roller coaster ride for the last few years post-pandemic, its strategy of flying to leisure...

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George Nicon Andritsakis

May 24, 20236 min read

Steerage Class

**--WARNING: THIS POST WILL BE CRASS. RUDE, SIZEIST, AND UNFORGIVING. NO APOLOGIES GIVEN--** “I used to say that there were Five Levels...

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George Nicon Andritsakis

Feb 9, 20235 min read

Mileage Runs

Any of y'all who have been following me for any span of time know that I fly. I fly a LOT. If you take a look at my routings, sometimes...

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Root Strengthening: Alaska Airlines from Everett-Paine Field, WA to Anchorage, AK.

George Nicon Andritsakis

Dec 9, 20225 min read

Root Strengthening: Alaska Airlines from Everett-Paine Field, WA to Anchorage, AK.

I have to admit, I love inaugural flights. I'm a sucker for them, especially on city-pairs that really get me salivating to fly. ...

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Making Better Memories in Tinseltown: Cayman Airways to Los Angeles

George Nicon Andritsakis

Nov 13, 20227 min read

Making Better Memories in Tinseltown: Cayman Airways to Los Angeles

Your friendly Travel Genius has just returned from a very memorable trip I never thought I'd ever have a chance to take, nor did I ever...

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George Nicon Andritsakis

Jul 27, 20221 min read

The Travel Genius is BACK!

Whew! It's been a while, hasn't it? Well my friends, I do apologize. I had been un der a pair of NDA's that kept me from maintaining my...

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Who’s operating your flight? The differences between codeshare and regional operators.

William Hronas

Aug 7, 20202 min read

Who’s operating your flight? The differences between codeshare and regional operators.

As a travel agent, I’m always looking for the best flight options for my clients. Sometimes that includes flights operated by one airline...

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George Nicon Andritsakis

Apr 19, 20203 min read

Ridin' with 'Rona

I'm going to come right out and say it. The Travel Genius was wrong and completely befuddled by the severity and strength of the...

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Coronavirus: Cutting Through The Media's Fearmongering and Hype

George Nicon Andritsakis

Mar 10, 20204 min read

Coronavirus: Cutting Through The Media's Fearmongering and Hype

Cutting through the media hype and fear regarding traveling during the Coronavirus scare.

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George Nicon Andritsakis

Feb 14, 20203 min read

A Match Made in Airline Heaven

Alaska Airlines to join Oneworld Alliance

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Off The Beaten Path in Greece IV: Central/Western Greece

George Nicon Andritsakis

Jan 5, 20205 min read

Off The Beaten Path in Greece IV: Central/Western Greece

It's been a fun ride through Greece so far, but we're not done yet, and now we're getting into the more diverse parts of the country as...

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Out and Back: A quick round trip on Allegiant Airlines

George Nicon Andritsakis

Dec 4, 20195 min read

Out and Back: A quick round trip on Allegiant Airlines

Let me just preface this post by saying I am an airline snob. An avgeek elitist if you will. I've lived and breathed the airline world...

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Long Live the Queen! An Unforgettable Voyage on the Queen Mary 2

George Nicon Andritsakis

Oct 27, 20196 min read

Long Live the Queen! An Unforgettable Voyage on the Queen Mary 2

**This article originally appeared on my FL310 Travel Blog on December 3, 2016. It's been updated for this website.** I have been...

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Off The Beaten Path in Greece III: Attica

George Nicon Andritsakis

Oct 17, 20197 min read

Off The Beaten Path in Greece III: Attica

The Cradle of Civilization. Home of the Great Thinkers. Home of Democracy. More Mercedes Benz taxicabs per square meter than all of...

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George Nicon Andritsakis

Aug 26, 20197 min read

Off The Beaten Path in Greece Part II

Welcome back! I hope you've enjoyed the first part of this series, covering all of the Peloponessian Peninsula. It is a fantastic,...

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