Scott Laird

Dallas

Travel Journalist at Freelance

Travel Writer @TravelPulse @TravelAgeWest @TripSavvy @CNTraveler @fodorstravel Gin-forward. #Avgeek. @EmbryRiddle MS. Own Opinions. Yes, I’m really 6’9”

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Articles

What It’s Like to Fly Cathay Pacific’s Longest Flight

5 days ago | travelpulse.com | Scott Laird

On April 24, Cathay Pacificlaunchednonstop service from its global hub at Hong Kong’s Chek Lap KokInternational Airport (HKG) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The route is Cathay Pacific’s longest by distance, at some 8,123 miles nonstop. It’s also something of a roundabout homecoming for theairline, which was founded in 1946 by Australian Sydney de Kantzow and TexanRoy Farrell.
Amtrak Returns to Gulf Coast with New Mardi Gras Service Between New Orleans and Mobile

5 days ago | fodors.com | Scott Laird

“This is a big step forward in the restoration process of Gulf Coast Rail." Amtrak will return intercity passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, after a nearly 20-year absence this summer with the introduction of the new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service.
One of the Most Luxurious Airlines Is About to Get Even Better

6 days ago | fodors.com | Scott Laird

Etihad also has plans to expand its existing first class to more routes. Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced it will introduce first-class seating onboard its new Airbus A321LR aircraft, which are slated to join the fleet on August 1.
One of the Most Luxurious Airlines Is About to Get Even Better

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Scott Laird

“Buttigieg … drives to work on his bicycle with his ... husband on the back”: Trump attacks Buttigieg and Crockett. I'm glad you asked me about it because I'm just going to be talking to now with the heads of the airlines and everything else. So I was all set …
California Has a Warning About Tourism

1 week ago | fodors.com | Scott Laird

California welcomes millions of visitors annually. “California dominates as a premier destination for travelers throughout the nation and around the globe. With diverse landscapes, top-rate attractions, and welcoming communities, California welcomes millions of visitors every year.
Hawaii Increases Hotel Tax to Fund Climate Change Efforts Starting January 2026

1 week ago | fodors.com | Scott Laird

The fee will also apply to cruise ships. The bill is the first of its kind in the nation because the additional 0.75% will be earmarked specifically to help the state combat the effects of climate change.
You’re Better off Sitting in the Terminal Than Spending Time in the Airport Lounges

1 week ago | fodors.com | Scott Laird

If we're being honest, half the appeal of airport lounges is the cachet of stepping into an "exclusive" area away from the terminal. In this month's hot take, we catch up with a travel company CEO, who makes the case for skipping the airport lounge entirely. Hot Takes is a new monthly series inviting experts to share their hottest takes about travel, hospitality, and more. Have a hot take you’d like to share with us?
Airline Lounges Are a Crowded Waste of Time

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Scott Laird

Now2352 GMT – Auckland International Airport bull Macquarie is surprised by a recently announced government review of New Zealand airport regulation, and says it was “unexpected and without a purpose statement” and gives rise to questions over purpose and motivation. At best, the review is a light …
Can Someone Please Explain How *Exactly* an Oasis Works

2 weeks ago | fodors.com | Scott Laird

Behind the magic and mystery of the fabled desert paradise. In the opening scenes of the CBS television series Northern Exposure, set in the fictional town of Cicely, Alaska, a moose wanders through the seemingly abandoned town, before finally happening upon a mural proclaiming “Roslyn Café: An Oasis.” The mural depicts a camel with the town’s mountainous backdrop, and the moose wanders in front, almost as if to take the place of the camel in the oasis scene.
Can Someone Please Explain How *Exactly* an Oasis Works

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Scott Laird

Can Someone Please Explain How *Exactly* an Oasis WorksBehind the magic and mystery of the fabled desert paradise. In the opening scenes of the CBS television series Northern Exposure, set in the fictional …