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    Why They Dim Planes’ Lights (Or Not) For Takeoff & Landing

    by SharonKurheg March 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 23, 2025

    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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    9 Bizarre Reasons Why Planes Had To Make Emergency Landings

    by SharonKurheg March 3, 2024
    by SharonKurheg March 3, 2024

    If you’ve ever flown on a plane, you’re well aware of the spiel the flight attendants give to help ensure everyone’s safety in the event of an unplanned landing. When …

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    Why You Have To Close Your Tray Table During Takeoff & Landing

    by SharonKurheg December 18, 2022
    by SharonKurheg December 18, 2022

    If you’ve ever been on a plane, you’ve heard the spiel: “Ladies and gentlemen, the Captain has turned on the Fasten Seat Belt sign. If you haven’t already done so, …

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    Passenger Video: Plane Engine Stops, Lands In Ocean + What To Do During A Water Landing

    by SharonKurheg September 15, 2020
    by SharonKurheg September 15, 2020

    Imagine being on a plane small enough where there are just 2 rows of passengers with an aisle between them. I mean, “there isn’t even a door separating the passengers …

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    Passport/Global Entry/PreCheck Update, Marriott’s New Cancellation Policy, Spirit’s New Extra Charge, Why Do Airlines Copy bad Ideas?

    by SharonKurheg July 4, 2020
    by SharonKurheg July 4, 2020

    Hello, travel friends, happy Saturday and happy Independence Day for those of us in the U.S., as well! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From …

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    New Safety Guide For Vegas, Disappointing Tourist Attractions, Dumb Questions TAs Get, Aftermath Of Guy Arrested At Disney

    by SharonKurheg May 16, 2020
    by SharonKurheg May 16, 2020

    Hello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …

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    Why Are Aircraft Landing Gear Tilted?

    by SharonKurheg May 11, 2020
    by SharonKurheg May 11, 2020

    The landing gear on the bottom of the plane allows the plane to taxi, take-off and land without damage. Just like a car, the wheels allow the vehicle to move, …

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    Spirit Airlines Flight Grounded Due To Stinky Feet Smell

    by SharonKurheg October 12, 2018
    by SharonKurheg October 12, 2018

    If there’s one thing that can really gross people out, it’s when passengers take their shoes off – or worse, their shoes AND SOCKS off – while on an airplane. …

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