Tag Archives: Basel Airport
What Is This?
When I look online I can see a plate on the base that I presume tells the name of this sculpture, but I must confess I missed it. So I have no idea what this work is called, nor do I know its significance. This colorful piece is found on the grounds of the Tinguely […]
Improving Air Travel – I
I think I mentioned a little while back that I was retiring my “Waiting For A Plane” series, which had reached 30 installments, of posts written in airport waiting areas. So I am not sure how to characterize this one, which was written yesterday in Munich while I was waiting for a plane. I have […]
Waiting For A Plane XXXI – Basel
I had thought to kill this series after the 30th installment – but continuing it saves me the effort of coming up with a new title for airport-related posts. Strictly speaking, by the time I took these pictures we were no longer waiting for a plane – the flight had already been cancelled. Which gave […]
Waiting For A Plane XXIX – Basel
There are early flights, then there’s this jaunt to Rome for Easter. My wife convinced me we didn’t need to leave the house that early. After all, we were already checked in. But I wanted to line up. I had been told that on easyJet if you aren’t among the first to board, your carry-on […]
Waiting For A Plane XXV – Basel
It can’t be the look on my face. They never look at my face. Airport security is always an ordeal for me. Especially at 4 a.m. I know the various screening procedures are for my own protection and that of the other passengers. That’s a good thing. I have no problem with being secure. But […]
Waiting For A Plane XX – Basel
In 2015 I spent a lot of time in airports. I shared my thoughts on those trips with you in a series of posts. I managed to get through 2016 with my feet firmly planted on the ground, but it looks like I’ll be collecting a few frequent flyer points this year. I think I […]
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