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    What Does It Mean When A Plane Is ETOPS Certified

    by joeheg January 20, 2026
    by joeheg January 20, 2026

    Sitting in my window seat on a Southwest 737 MAX8, preparing for the short flight from Atlanta to Orlando, I snapped a quick picture of the plane at the gate …

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    If Exit Row Seats Are Empty, Who Opens the Door?

    by joeheg August 27, 2025
    by joeheg August 27, 2025

    Exit row seats are some of the most coveted real estate on a plane. Airlines figured out long ago that passengers would pay extra for the chance to stretch their …

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    What Really Happens If You Smoke on a Plane or Destroy the Lavatory Smoke Detector

    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2025

    Commercial planes with a passenger capacity of 20 or more are equipped with a smoke detector system that monitors the lavatories for smoke. Smoke indicators provide a warning light in …

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    U.S. Airlines Are Tightening Power Bank Rules—Here’s What Changed

    by joeheg July 4, 2025
    by joeheg July 4, 2025

    If you’re flying with a power bank, you may have noticed more rules than before, and some airlines are tightening restrictions even further. In the U.S., the FAA sets the …

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    Man Learns the Hard Way Why Flight Crew Get to Go to the Front of Hotel Check-In Line

    by SharonKurheg August 16, 2024
    by SharonKurheg August 16, 2024

    If you stay at enough hotels – especially ones that are near or even relatively near an airport, this may be a familiar scene. Or maybe it’s even happened to …

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    Is There A Maximum Age to Sit in the Exit Row?

    by SharonKurheg December 4, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 4, 2023

    For those who sit in economy, sitting in the exit row is often the #1 choice. The width of the seats are typically the same as any other. But since …

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