I have some sad news to report--Netflix is planning on removing Airplane! from its list of avaliabile movies as of May 1st. Â Leaving Netflix? What is it?! It’s a movie rental system that’s half-digital half-by-mail but that’s not important. Fear not though! Â We at Le Chic Geek have some options …
Read More »Geek Priest’s Analysis of the Star Wars Trailer
Earlier, I posted a video of a priest reacting to seeing the Star Wars trailer for the first time. He also posted a video (after he watched the trailer “a hundred times) dissecting the trailer, the meaning, and hidden messages. He actually did a pretty darn good job. Â (I feel …
Read More »Touch that! Don’t touch that! The TSA’s inconsistencies
As a frequent traveler, I frequently get yelled at by the TSA. Â And I’m frequently doing whatever they yelled at me to do the last time. I used to opt out when I had to go through the scanning machines. Â Now that I have pre-check, I’m not constantly going through …
Read More »Mysterious Illness that Grounded Flight Somewhat Explained
I wrote yesterday about a flight that landed after many passengers got ill. The strange part was that it dropped suddenly when it landed. CNN reports that some passengers were losing consciousness on the flight. Some passengers reported seeing spots and feeling pressure. According to ABC: Despite the company’s statement, …
Read More »How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love American Airlines
I’ve only been a US Airways elite in the past, and I was really nervous with the merger. Although the US Airways’ first class product is not quite as nice as… other airlines, it was what I was used to, and I was frequently upgraded. I even wrote a post …
Read More »TSA’s Notification Card Means Nothing
TSA has a notification card for people with disabilities so they can “discreetly communicate information about their needs to an officer’. This does not exempt you from any extra screening. Â It’s more or a “hey FYI guys, I can’t stand on my own / I will set off the metal …
Read More »Will Flights Eventually Travel at Star Trek Speeds?
It appears NASA may have accidentally created a Warp Field. NASA was working on a high-tech thruster and when they sent some beams through, some traveled faster than the speed of light. This specific type of device uses a magnetic field to create the thrust. According to Mysterious Universe, the results of …
Read More »This Priest’s Reaction to the Star Wars Trailer Made My Day
I honestly wished I had this guy with me the first time I saw the Star Wars Trailer. And for the record, YES, I did tear up when I saw it. And YES, I did tear up when watching his reaction. Star Wars is a beautiful things, okay guys?! Anyway, …
Read More »Great Read for in the Air: The Elegance of the Hedgehog
In addition to playing video games on airplanes, I also read a lot. Â And I sometimes come across books that really strike me. This is one of them. I just finished up The Elegance of the Hedgehog and it was a beautiful story–especially if you grew up being on the …
Read More »United Website Glitching on Same Day Change
United has a policy where you can same day change for a fee within 24 hours of your flight. Â This fee is waived if you are an elite of gold status or higher. My friend is a Gold member and gets his same day changes for free. Â But lately, …
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