Located in the E concourse of the O’hare airport in Chicago, Illinois, is a small shop names Argo Tea Cafe. They claim “healthy tea”, which is very true for those who know teas benefits. I have looked forward to having time to order a beverage although I never knew that food was also offered. [...]
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Chicago’s ORD Argo Tea
April 20th, 2012 
NearlyBionic 
Posted in Airport News and Reviews, Restaurant Reviews 
Tags: Airports, Chicago, Healthy Food, Tea 
1 Comment »Facebook and Airline Travel Combined?
February 28th, 2012 NearlyBionic With all of today’s social media sites, it’s apparent that consumers like to reach out to others to find friendship that they may not have time for in there everyday lives. Perhaps it’s a way for long distance friends to keep in touch or stay at home Mom’s to find other Mom’s to share with. [...]
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: SLC Wifi
December 27th, 2011 NearlyBionic I have tweeted many times just how ridiculous the internet is in the Salt Lake City airport. One seat, usually by the window in certain areas of certain concourses, such as gate C5 and D8. so, I wrote to the airport to ask what is going on with it and here’s the response that I [...]
Posted in Airline Travel Tips, Airport News and Reviews Tags: Beer and Pub, Boingo, Internet, Salt Lake City, Squatters No Comments »The Airbus 320 Lacks Legroom
December 27th, 2011 NearlyBionic I remember the days when I actually worked flights to Las Vegas from Cincinnati, OH. At just over 3 hours and possibly closer to 4, it was a bit of a stretch on that Regional Jet with narrow seats and only 1 bathroom for 50 passengers. The only good thing, for the passengers at least, [...]
Posted in Airport News and Reviews, Work Life Tags: Airbus, Airbus A320 family, Boeing, Cincinnati, Flight attendant, Las Vegas, Regional jet, United States No Comments »Lights of Manhattan Dulled By LGA
December 20th, 2011 NearlyBionic I walked through Times Square in awe as the bright lights shined casting a glimmer of hope to everyone walking through. The people just seemed happier and more alive. Offers to take your picture, a friendly smile, the hello from a stranger. There’s Elmo standing on the corner and squeals from a young child knowing [...]
Merry Christmas from GOGO Inflight WiFi
December 2nd, 2011 NearlyBionic Now through the New Year, passengers traveling onboard a Gogo-equipped aircraft will have 30 minutes of free access to the Gogo Fly & Buy Holiday Store. In the store, passengers will find special discounts and in-air only exclusives at more than a dozen top online retailers including Macy’s, BestBuy.com, and Barnes & Noble.
Posted in Airline Travel Tips, Airport News and Reviews Tags: airline travel, GOGO Wireless, Inflight WIFI, WIFI 1 Comment »Delta and CVG: Do they finally get it?
December 1st, 2011 NearlyBionic Delta flights ‘terrific news’ This is what I read when I picked up the Cincinnati Enquirer yesterday. Really? The ironic part is that the ‘news’ comes the same day that Chiquita Brands International reported that they will be leaving Cincinnati for Charlotte, N.C., “in part due to the decline in flights at CVG as [...]
November 26th, 2011 NearlyBionic “Are you ready to board?” “Well, perhaps we should let the other passengers actually get off of the plane first. Good idea, yeah?” I am not kidding even slightly when I say that I have had gate agents asking me if I am ready to board before the arriving passengers have even picked up their [...]
Denver Flies A Mile High
October 19th, 2011 NearlyBionic Hello there travelers! Right now, I am sitting in the middle of the Denver airport watching the bustling crowds stir around me. Perfectly audible names are being called out from above and shops are everywhere. Unlike Cincinnati, sigh, the departures board is absolutely filled with name of cities around the country and world! NINE screens [...]
More Delta Flights At LGA, Better Drinks Too.
October 18th, 2011 NearlyBionic After two years of waiting, it appears that a trade of gate space will have me spending a lot more time in New York City’s LGA airport. Yes, plans were announced as to the agreement as far back as March, however, we don’t get too excited until everything is finalized, especially since this isn’t the [...]
Posted in Airport News and Reviews Tags: american airlines, cocktails, Comair, delta, Delta Sky Club, food and eating, New York City, passengers, usair No Comments »
