Benet Wilson

7409 Stanmore Court Baltimore, MD 21212 USA
Website: http://www.aviationqueen.com/?page_id=4643
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Professional Experience

Wilson is the owner of Aviation Queen LLC, an aviation/travel writing freelance business. She is a veteran journalist and blogger who writes for B2B, B2C and branded content/content marketing audiences.

Expertise

Copy Editor
20 Years
Reporter
20 Years
Writer
20 Years

Specialty

Transportation
20 Years
Travel
20 Years
Other, Specify
20 Years

Industries


Online/new media
10 Years
Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
10 Years
Newsletter - Trade
20 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

30 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Naylor Publishing (10+), AirwaysNews.com (10+), USA Today (6-10)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

About.com (10+), Arizona State University’s Donald W. Reynolds Nati (10+), Runway Girl Network (6-10)

Other Work History

AOPA Pilot magazine, The Weekly of Business Aviation, Aviation Daily, Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine, World Airline News, Air Cargo News, World Airport Week and Commuter/Regional Airline News.

Work Permits & Visas

10-year Brazilian work visa

Associations

Online News Association (board member); National Association of Black Journalists (board member); National Association of Hispanic Journalists; and Journalism and Women Symposium.

Showcase

General

Air Travel’s Golden Age Was Fine If You Had Enough Gold
(New York Times 5/28/2016)
Does the Airline Industry Need to Be Regulated Again? Competition has shrunk, along with seating. Fees have risen, fares stay high and service is a problem. Should the government take action?
If tapas and fine wine are your thing, then you should start flying American Airlines
(Business Insider 6/26/2015)
I was among a group of journalists and bloggers who went to American Airlines' headquarters to taste the new food and wine offerings to be served in its premium cabins and in its Admirals Club.
United, American Unveil Major Food Upgrades at Houston, Philadelphia Airports
(AirwaysNews.com 5/20/2016)
United Airlines and American Airlines are upping the passenger experience game at their Houston and Philadelphia hubs by inking major deals with OTG Management to upgrade food and retail options in select terminals.
The economic toll on former airline hubs
(ASU's Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism 11/14/2014)
I look at how airports that were hubs for the major airlines adapted after losing their hub status.
Obama signs bill reinstating Arlington burial for women WWII pilots
(Runway Girl Network 5/20/2016)
President Barack Obama has signed the Women Airforce Service Pilot Arlington Inurnment Restoration Act after it passed unanimously in the US House of Representatives and was sent to him on 13 May. WASPs including Elaine Harmon, who died in April 2015 at the age of 95, will be allowed to have their ashes interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
Transportation and Money: The Latest On Airports As Economic Engines
(ASU's Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism 7/28/2015)
This story is the strong effect that civil aviation-related activity has on the economy.
[Influencers] Airline Head Sizakele Mzimela Makes Her Dreams Soar Read more at EBONY http://www.ebony.com/career-finance/sizakele-mzimela-influencers#ixzz4AzRlpE00 Follow us: @EbonyMag on Twitter | EbonyMag on Facebook
(Ebony.com 5/16/2016)
As the first Black woman to start her own airline, the South African made history in a field where people like her are rare.
8 Bad Air Travel Habits You Should Break in 2016
(About.com 12/30/2015)
I compile a list of bad habits that travelers should break, along with the resources needed to help in this effort.
Airline software company Travelaer thinks it can work around siloed IT
(Tnooz 5/2/2016)
Airlines are strapped down with massive IT systems that don’t always allow them to be flexible enough to offer a more customer-centric experience while booking travel. Travelaer, a software company located in the same complex in Nice, France, as travel technology giant Amadeus, thinks it has a solution.
10 Actions That Will Get You Kicked Off a Plane
(About.com 8/29/2015)
I look a inflight behaviors that will get passengers kicked off a plane.
A tale of two tech cities: Connecting San Francisco and Tel Aviv
(United Airlines Hub 4/6/2016)
Silicon Valley and Silicon Wadi have a lot in common. Both cities have nurtured entrepreneurs and innovation, and both are also popular tourist destinations. In 2015, San Francisco ranked number two — edged out by Austin, Texas — in Savills' tech city rankings, while Tel Aviv was number three. Israel's capital city was also ranked one of the two most innovative cities in the world by The Wall Street Journal.
United Reveals New Domestic First Product
(AirwaysNews.com 9/10/2015)
I was among an exclusive group of journalists and bloggers given a sneak peek at United's new first/business class seat and product.
A whole new ball game
(Naylor Publishing 9/1/2015)
I look at what airports are doing to bring in new air service.
WOW Air CEO bullish on U.S. market
(USA Today 5/19/2015)
I interviewed the CEO of Wow Air as he launched new service out of Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
My Must-have Items for Every Flight
(SkyTeam blog 7/1/2015)
This post was written to help the SkyTeam airline alliance celebrate its 15th anniversary.
Show me the money
(Naylor Publishing 3/1/2015)
I take a look at how airports are planning in advance to fund their large capital projects.
Why Air Travelers Will Be Happy in 2016
(About.com 1/1/2016)
An interview with a CheapOAir executive on travel trends in 2016, including lower air fares and bundled airline fees.
The second life of commercial aircraft
(Naylor Publishing 9/1/2015)
I interview industry experts on the prospects for used commercial aviation jets in the open market.
Benét’s Annual Holiday Gift Guide for AvGeeks
(AirwaysNews.com 12/16/2015)
I offer 10 gift ideas for aviation enthusiasts.
AirwaysNews High Flyer Interview: Norwegian’s Bjørn Kjos
(AirwaysNews.com 8/14/2015)
This is my one-on-one interview with the CEO of international low-cost carrier Norwegian.
Fly Blue Crane CEO on breaking the aviation glass ceiling
(Runway Girl Network 1/2/2016)
This is an interview with Sizakele Mzimela, co-founder, CEO and shareholder of South African-based regional airline Fly Blue Crane. She is a veteran aviation and business leader who served as CEO of the flag carrier South African Airways.
Opportunity knocking: Doors to aviation are open for African-Americans
(AOPA Pilot magazine 6/4/2014)
This is a story about efforts to train more African-American private pilots.