Mario’s World

Well, the simple answer is “in the middle of nowhere”.
I’m sure anyone who has traveled on Wataniya Airways for the first time would have asked that question. There are sign boards pointing in the direction of this terminal all along the 55 and 50 but not a single sign on the 51. It took me 30 mins [...]

Landed in Dubai yesterday morning and was puzzled to see the aircraft taxi to a remote area of the airport for disembarking. I would understand if all the ramps were occupied but from where I was sitting, all the Terminal 3 ramps were empty!!!
And ours wasn’t the only flight to disembark a few hundred miles [...]

I’d have to say that on an average I get a complementary business class upgrade on every 4th journey. Its just one of those things that puts a big smile on your face at the check-in counter and an even bigger smile when you get into the aircraft. I noticed that this is more prominent [...]

I think its fair to say that most of us travel pretty often by air nowdays. The main reason would be cheaper prices and the next would be better availability of seats than maybe 10 years ago.
With these frequent visits to the airport, do we take our flights for granted? Most flights require you to [...]

Most people would not expect to see this in an airport! Its a swimming pool at the Dubai Airport – Terminal 3.
Was returning back to Kuwait last night and the flight was delayed by 45 mins. So decided to roam around the terminal (in search of Microsoft Surface tables) and landed on the 5th floor. [...]

Breaking news!!!
It seems that most flights from Kuwait to Kerala have been cancelled. All the airlines operating on that route have complained of a high percentage of no-shows at the airport. They have attributed this to the recent economic crisis.
However, I found out the real reason. The Malloos all saw this sign board on the [...]

This is Prague’s Kafka International. Pay attention to the details on the airport signage. Very nice!

Just last month it was a busy week and I was off to Dubai for a few days. I was to leave for the airport from the office directly so I packed in advance. On my way to work I picked up “a passport” from the usual drawer and headed out. At check-in, just before [...]

Took this pic while driving down to the airport in Dec. Looks a bit like the YSL logo.

Goa is getting a new airport. Found this video on YouTube.
Mopa airport, planned in the northermost border of Goa, had met stringent opposition by the South Goa politicians including then Member of Parliament and current state minister Churchill Alemao.
Anti-MOPA lobby feared that the new airport will benefit neighbouring Maharashtra more than Goa. The concerns were [...]