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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Travel
IATA Calls For Passenger/Crew Masks, Not Onboard Social Distancing
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced they support airline crew wearing masks and passengers wearing masks or other facial coverings while on board aircraft. However, they do not …
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Airlines
Delta Reveals Early Retirement Dates Of MD-88 & MD-90 Fleets
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn its ongoing efforts to cut costs, Delta had already announced it would retire their MD-88 and MD-90 aircraft earlier than previously planned. They will now be retired in June …
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Airlines
What Legacy Airlines Are Doing With Plane/Lounge Food While Not Flying
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere’s a 75 to 80 percent decrease in flights around the world, on top of airport lounges that are being closed left and right. That’s a whole lot of food …
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Airlines
The Better Economy Seats Some Passengers Don’t Even Know Exist
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSitting in economy class, especially when you’re stuck in a middle seat, isn’t fun. I know this from lots of firsthand experience. Joe and I will try that trick of …
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There was a time where you could get all kinds of free stuff on planes. Decks of cards! Pilots wings! Activity kits! A few decades back you even got full …
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Weekly Recap
Similar American & Alaska Planes Feel Different, How WDW/DL Fool You, Countries You Can’t Enter If You’ve Had A DUI, How Hotels Plan Room Assignments, & More!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHappy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we …
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Airlines
Flight Delays Were Increased In 2019. Here Are The Best/Worst Of All
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirlines based on the U.S. have been reporting on-time performance to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) since 1987. Each airline’s goal for each flight is to arrive within 14 …
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Weekly Recap
Why Many Hotels Are Owned By Indian-Americans, Flying on Delta’s “Worst” Long Haul Business Class, Citi’s Latest Attempt To Save The Prestige, & More!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHappy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we …
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Say you’re a pilot and you’re going to be flying today. You get to your plane and are ready to go inside it. Do you need a key to open …