We’ve all heard about air rage. There were lots of cases of it when the rules about wearing masks on planes were in place. However, air rage isn’t new to …
flight safety
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One of our readers wrote to us the other day and asked if it was true that pilots and co-pilots are required to eat different meals. The answer to this …
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When photos and video began circulating on April 21st showing thick black smoke billowing from a Delta plane at Orlando International Airport (MCO), it was easy to assume the worst. …
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We all know the drill…before the plane takes off, the flight attendants have to tell us what we need to do regarding cabin safety in the event of an emergency. …
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If you’ve ever been on a plane, you’ve experienced this. As the plane takes off or lands, they dim the lights. But you may have also noticed that sometimes they …
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Travel
Why Some Planes’ Emergency Exit Doors Have Red Tape Over The Windows
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen 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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Airlines
FAFO: Another Airline is Suing Unruly Passengers, This Time for $90K
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere’s a term in the English language called FAFO. It’s an acronym for “F**k Around & Find Out.” Although it’s been used more and more in the past couple of …
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If you fly with any sort of regularity, chances are you’ve flown through some turbulence. Typically, the pilot will come on the PA system and announce they’re about to experience …
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Have you ever seen the flight patterns of flights from Japan to the United States? They never go directly across the Pacific Ocean to get to, say, San Francisco. They …
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Airlines
Less Familiar Reasons Why You May Be Ineligible For An Exit Row
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor most people, if you’re not sitting in first or business class, seats in the exit rows can be some of the most desirable ones on the plane. You don’t …