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    Why Are Airplane Seats Blue?

    by SharonKurheg October 20, 2024
    by SharonKurheg October 20, 2024

    Have you ever noticed that, regardless of what airline you use, the seats are usually some shade of blue? Granted, they may have a little splurt of color, like red …

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    Why So Few Pilots Land at This Airport

    by SharonKurheg October 9, 2024
    by SharonKurheg October 9, 2024

    Some airports are more difficult for pilots to land at, than others. Here are some of the more difficult ones, and why: Barra Airport, Scotland It’s said that you won’t …

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    World’s 5th Oldest Airline is Closing Up Shop

    by SharonKurheg October 3, 2024
    by SharonKurheg October 3, 2024

    A while back we went over what were some of the oldest airports in the world. Of course, these airports wouldn’t have been in existence, or perhaps wouldn’t have lasted …

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    The Places Where Plane Geeks Can Fly Real Planes (Even if They’re Not Pilots!)

    by SharonKurheg September 25, 2024
    by SharonKurheg September 25, 2024

    Some aviation geeks are happy just to know everything there is to know about airports, airlines, frequent flier miles, and everything that goes with that. Others go further and make …

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    Airline Overbooks Flight, Tells 14y/o Boy to Stay Alone in Rome For a Week

    by SharonKurheg September 10, 2024
    by SharonKurheg September 10, 2024

    Every day, there are groups of young people, along with their coach(es) and perhaps some chaperones, flying from one place to another to attend, watch or learn more about a …

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    Analyzing Delta Air Lines’ Pivot to Airbus Fleet Dominance

    by joeheg August 15, 2024
    by joeheg August 15, 2024

    Have you ever considered the aircraft type you’ll be flying on when selecting an airline? Choosing between a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and an Airbus A350 for long-haul flights could significantly …

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    The Real Reason Why It’s So Cold On Planes Nowadays

    by SharonKurheg August 4, 2024
    by SharonKurheg August 4, 2024

    We’ve all been there…you board your plane and are going somewhere nice and warm, so you’re dressed for where you’re landing. Probably shorts and a T-shirt. As you get all …

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    Bookings Open for Historic Pan Am Flight in 2025

    by SharonKurheg July 1, 2024
    by SharonKurheg July 1, 2024

    Pan American World Airways was originally founded as Pan American Airways and wasmore commonly known as simply Pan Am. It was an airline that was the principal and largest international …

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    Why Are Pilots Almost Always Clean Shaven?

    by SharonKurheg June 25, 2024
    by SharonKurheg June 25, 2024

    Most of us don’t get the opportunity to see the cockpit of a plane anymore. Many of us don’t ever really see the pilot of their plane (although they usually …

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    12 Secret Code Words & Phrases Flight Crews Use

    by SharonKurheg June 23, 2024
    by SharonKurheg June 23, 2024

    If you’re on a plane, you may hear the pilot, flight attendants or other personnel use words or terms that you may or may not have heard before. Or at …

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