A New Year begins and it’s time to return to Chicago. A gorgeous sunset as we were approaching O’Hare over Lake Michigan, and seeing the City of Chicago light up! #lakemichigan #downtownchicago #viewfromthetop #wing

Happy New Year Everyone! If you had a rough 2025, I hope 2026 becomes better for you. May 2026 bring good health and good things to you and your loved ones.

Facebook Memory reminded me 8 years ago today that I flew on American Airlines MD80 from STL to ORD. Yes this was an ex TWA Bird, N962TW God I miss the MD80’s! ❤️ #americanairlines #md80 #stlouis #chicago #avgeek #avnerd #aviation #twa

Merry Christmas! 🎄 I recently lost my grandmother last month. She was a painter. Here is a photo of one of her paintings, Santa 🎅hanging in our living room reflecting the Christmas Tree Lights! She was with us today in Christmas Spirit. ❤️

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Sharing my headshot that was taken while in the office last month with United Airlines! Approaching 10 years with the company in 2026! #headshot #corporatelife

There is an RFP for EAS Cities of MWA (Marion), IRK (Kirksville) and OWB (Owensboro). All are currently served by Contour with contract ending July 2026. Proposals due Feb 4th!

Taking off from Chicago O’Hare on our Contour CRJ200 jet down to MWA! It was a gorgeous evening taking off and seeing downtown Chicago lit up like a Christmas Tree passing under our wing. Those aren’t stars in the night sky…those are all airplanes lined up approaching the Airport! 😮 Stunning!

🎵 Meet me in Chicago down by the water line Step across the gold coast step into this heart of mine 🎵 Fantastic day with my United Team at Willis! Heading home on the Metra, and enjoying this view. God I love living in Chicago! 🥰

Come stay at the French Creole Cabin with Rocky Comfort Cabins in Southern Illinois! Enjoy Nature’s finest with fireflies and sunsets! Book a stay here: www.rockycomfortcabins.com Located: Makanda, Illinois #southernillinois #rockycomfortcabins #cabins #southernillinoisnature

Proposals for Johnstown, PA (JST) are in! SkyWest/United to IAD/ORD American to CLT or PHL or Both (E145) Southern Airways Express to IAD or PIT/IAD Air Wisconsin to PHL or ORD or both Curiously missing so far is Denver Air Connection and Contour.

Sun Country Boeing 737-800 is hanging out at the MWA Airport (Marion, Illinois) It will be doing a Veterans Honors Flight flying Veterans to Washington DC to check out the sights! What a great way to honor our Veterans! #airplane #aviation #suncountry

Hopping down to MWA-Marion, Illinois on Contour Airlines ERJ145 from Chicago!

Flying down to Southern Illinois on ContourAirlines! Love seeing my hometown represented with a sign here at Chicago Airport-ORD. Go Salukis! #veteransairportofsouthernillinois #marionairport #siu #salukis #contourairlines #timetofly  #illinoisaviation

It’s been over a month since I’ve flown but back into the skies! ✈️ Airplane Saturday Selfie for the win! #travel #weekendtrip #airplaneselfie #timetofly #avgeek #avnerd

A year ago today, I got to witness the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse in Carbondale, Illinois! It was magical! ❤️ #solareclipse2024 #oneyearago #anniversary #carbondaleillinois #southernillinois

Only in Illinois and the Midwest can we go from 🌪️ & ⛈️ on Friday to ❄️ on Sunday in a WEEKEND!!! I’m getting whiplash from the Weather! Stick around for 2 hours, the Illinois weather will change! #illinoisweather #chicagoweather #irvingpark #snowfall #videoclip

It’s been 4 years since I survived my 12+ hour Abdominal Wall Reconstruction surgery. So thankful I am still alive and here with you guys ❤️ #northwesternmedicine #northwesternhospital #abdominalwallreconstruction #surgery #hospital #deaf #oomphalacele #medical #surviver

Beautiful approach on our United 757-300 into Denver! Love the start of a Sunset, Mountain View’s and Storm Build Up! ❤️ #avgeek #united #airplane #wing #sunset #boeing757

Smiling because I’m back on a United plane! Window Seat with view of our 757 wing! 👍🏻 #united #timetofly  #worktrip #workselfie

Finally, I am hitting the Friendly Skies again for work for the first time in 2025! Flying out to Denver Airport for less than 24 hours for a work assignment. Taking every opportunity to fly our United 757-300’s when I can! Time to hit the skies! ✈️ #united #boeing757 #worktrip

Making an appearance at ORD Airport! If you see me around the Terminals say Hi! 👋🏻 #work #intheoffice #chicagoairport

Starting this book this week and it is laugh out loud funny! It’s got some heartwarming scenes too in the novel. Continuing my 1-2 books a week challenge!

Sunday Morning Coffee and watching LAX Live! 😌 I so badly need another weekend in Los Angeles, and In N Out! Time to plan my next non rev adventure to the West Coast! 😎 #sundaymorning #icedlatte #losangeles #laxlive #youtube

My Saturday Evening Plans! I’m an enthusiastic reader so anytime I have downtime, I read the next book! “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros is a hot list to read! #book #novels #relaxation #saturdayevening

Contour seems to be adding Washington DC-IAD beginning May 1st with routes to Macon (MCN) & Plattsburgh (PBG). Will this mean the closure of PHL and BWI? www.mynbc5.com/article/cont... #contourairlines #washingtondc #iad

Got some books to cozy with on the Couch this week as I await rounds of snow and winter weather! 🥶 ❄️ #books #reading #chicago #home #relaxation

It was a fantastic birthday week with my family and friends in Southern Illinois! Jetting back home to Chicago on Contour Airlines just in time for some snowy weather! ❄️ 🥶 #aviation #airplane #contour #contourairlines #marionillinojs #southernillinois #chicago

An Iced Vanilla Coke from Sonic just hits different! 😎 #sonic #fridaynight #vanillacoke #cocoacola #drinks

Thank you to President Biden and Vice President Harris for serving our country the last 4 years. While Trump was not my choice, he’s our president again for the next 4 years, I wish him the best. As a gay man and a person with a disability I have my concerns…

Out running errands and grabbed a Starbucks for the afternoon! Have a great Saturday! 😊 #weekend #saturday #starbucks #starbucksselfie

Worst thing about winter in Chicago & it’s below freezing…When you have to leave your place for a while & you have to ensure the faucets drip & cabinets are open! Don’t need a burst pipe when I return to Chicago! 😩

These are photos from my Mom’s Backyard in Carbondale, Illinois in Southern Illinois. Southern Illinois got hit hard so keep them in your thoughts today. Lots without power and heat. My Family is ok for now, keeping an eye on the trees and power lines. #weather #icestorm

Heading back home to Chicago on another @ContourAirlines flight! Flying up on the E135, N16510. It’s been a great Christmas Visit with the family in Southern Illinois! Marion, Illinois (MWA) is my departure airport. #contour #contouraviation #illinoisaviation #holidaytravel

Visiting with my 95 Year Old Grandma here in Southern Illinois! We’re sharing some wine I brought her from Germany and talking about our Germany trips. She went herself in 1987! #grandma #grandparent #holiday #visiting #christmas2024

Ok Ya’ll… I have every category covered and all I keep getting is sweepstake entries… Can’t even let me win one category of like 100 stars which isn’t even worth a free drink?! Too many Delta Free Ticket Entries! I already fly for free! 🤣 #starbucks #holidaygame

@SkyWestAirlines has been selected again by DOT to continue @united Express service from DEC-Decatur, Illinois to Chicago-ORD www.decaturtribune.com/2024/12/20/s... #skywestairlines #decaturillinois #easservice #aviation #illinoisaviation

“If you care to find me, look to the western sky….” You can always find me at a Starbucks! Picking up a Peppermint Mocha and w for the morning! Back in my hometown of Southern Illinois for Christmas! #hometown #starbucks #travel #southernillinois

Time to go run the airline again today or something… 😜 Back at UA HDQ for meetings today and tomorrow! It’s cold here! 🥶 #united #unitedairlines #downtownchicago

Another great week of auditing in Frankfurt, Germany! Time to head back home to Chicago and the states on our gorgeous United 787-10 Dreamliner again! See ya soon in a few hours 🇺🇸 #united #unitedairlines #worktrip #worktravels

Off on another work trip with United! We’re heading to Frankfurt, Germany on the gorgeous Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner! So excited to return to Germany and hopefully check out the Christmas Market if we have time! Passport ✅ Starbucks ✅ Time to Fly! #worktrip #travel

Relaxing back home at my apartment in Chicago! It’s good to be home but I sure miss my family already. It was a nice Thanksgiving. I should see them soon for Christmas! Now where’s that glass of wine…settled in my pajamas and got my space heater going! 🥰

Flying back home to Chicago on Contour Airlines’s CRJ200 from MWA-Marion, Illinois! #crj200#avgeek #avnerd #contourairlines #southernillinois

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m in my hometown of Southern Illinois with Family celebrating today. I have so much to be thankful for ❤️ For those working today, thank you and I appreciate it. Enjoy your Turkey Folks! 🦃 #happythanksgiving

Good Morning All! For those traveling for Thanksgiving, be safe and thank those working through the holiday! Grabbing a Starbucks Peppermint Mocha to start my Wednesday off! #starbucks #peppermintmocha #selfie #travels #workfromhome

Time for Sushi! Grabbing Sushi with friends in Southern Illinois! #phillyroll #tornadoroll

It was a snowy Chicago day as I attempted to fly down to Southern Illinois on Contour Airlines! First Fall of Snow at ORD for the Season! #crj200 #contourairlines #wintee #chicagoairport

Back on another work trip, heading back to Canada and visiting Toronto for the first time! Flying up on our @united Boeing 737-800! Time To Fly! ✈️ #united #unitedairlines #canada #toronto #worktrip

Hi Folks! I came over from Twitter. My name is Alex. I work for United Airlines, as a Training Auditor. Work and Live in Chicago! SIU-Carbondale Alum! I love traveling, Starbucks and listening to Shania Twain! Come follow me as I travel the world! ❤️🌎✈️