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    Airlines Switch to ‘Summer Weights’ – Because Apparently You Weigh Less in Crocs

    by joeheg May 10, 2025
    by joeheg May 10, 2025

    If you’re flying anytime after May 1, congratulations: the airlines have decided you weigh less. No, you didn’t suddenly drop 10 pounds, and no one snuck a scale under the …

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    Delta Pax Hold Up Plane Ceiling After It Collapses Mid-Flight

    by SharonKurheg May 8, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 8, 2025

    There are some things you expect to potentially happen on a plane. If there’s an emergency, the crew might talk in a secret code – here’s what they may be …

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    Lavatory Glitch Could End Up Costing Boeing $3.4 million

    by SharonKurheg April 30, 2025
    by SharonKurheg April 30, 2025

    The past few years have not been good for Boeing. Not that they can blame anyone but themselves. But the list of issues with their planes in recent years is …

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    Why Do Passengers Board and Disembark on the Left Side of Airplanes?

    by SharonKurheg March 15, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 15, 2025

    Have you ever noticed that if you have a reservation on a commercial airline, you almost always board and disembark on the plane’s left side? Have you ever wondered why …

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    JetBlue Pax Anoints Plane With Holy Oil Before Boarding: “In Jesus’ Name, We Pray”

    by SharonKurheg February 26, 2025
    by SharonKurheg February 26, 2025

    When you think about all the plane accidents that’ve happened in the past couple of months, it’s, well, kind of scary. I mean, as of late last week, there have …

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    Why Some Planes’ Emergency Exit Doors Have Red Tape Over The Windows

    by SharonKurheg February 16, 2025
    by SharonKurheg February 16, 2025

    When you’re on a plane and the flight is just ready to begin, you’ll see and hear a few things: the flight attendants close the doors of the plane the …

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    Why Airlines Seats Must Be Upright During Takeoff & Landing

    by SharonKurheg November 27, 2024
    by SharonKurheg November 27, 2024

    You’ve boarded your plane and gotten yourself settled. Your carry-on bag is in the overhead. Your handbag is under the seat in front of you. You’ve sanitized EVERYTHING. You’re ready …

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    The Websites & Apps to Help You Avoid Flying in a Boeing Plane

    by SharonKurheg March 20, 2024
    by SharonKurheg March 20, 2024

    It seems that 2024 has not been a good year for Boeing as every passing day brings more bad news. Recently, there have been several incidents involving Boeing aircraft. These …

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