Winston Aldworth flies aboard United Airlines flight 3846, going from Houston to Memphis. The sleek, Brazilian-made twin-jets work regional services throughout the US for the three main carriers. The sun blazes off the water's surface making the river look like vast swathes of dappled tinfoil. Though we were handed something called a stroopwafel - a delicious Dutch treat with a rich smear of caramel banged between two waffles. The service: The solo crew member does a tidy job of packing us in and waving us out.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 09, 2017 21:00 UTC