From what we know, leaded gas has been phased out for almost three decades. But apparently, airplanes still use this form of fuel that is quite toxic. Leaded fuel is still being sold at around 13,000 airports across the United States. An estimated 170,000 small aircraft use this fuel. The residue of which has been […]
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We know the drill. Before our flight takes off, cabin crew gives us a run down of all the safety features of the plane. This covers emergency exits and safety protocol as well as an introduction about the oxygen masks. But where does the oxygen from those masks come from? The masks on the airplane
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Being late to board your flight is one thing, but getting bumped to the next flight because the airline overbooked is another. Believe it or not, there are hundreds of cases like this. But did you know you are entitled to a compensation whenever this happens? In the United States, when you get bumped off
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Farting Sheep Cause Plane To Make Emergency Landing Some gassy animals caused a minor crisis on board a Singapore Airlines plane last month. The flight from Sydney, Australia to Kuala Lumpur diverted to Bali’s capital, Denpasar, on Oct. 26 after the crew received an indication of smoke in the cargo hold, according to the Aviation
Flyers often ask to shut down engine to reduce noise: Survey It’s too noisy, could you please turn off the engines? Could you please open the window? These are some of the ‘foolish’ and ‘bizarre requests’ flyers often make to flight attendants, according to a new survey. The survey of some 3,000 Virgin Atlantic cabin
When Did the Government Start Requiring IDs to Fly.. and Why Did They Do It? Airlines long wanted to eliminate the secondary market in airline tickets, in order to enforce their revenue management strategies. If customers could buy and resell tickets, that makes it impossible for airlines to price discriminate between leisure travelers buying tickets
What’s Up with the Rollercoaster Takeoffs from Orange County? Orange County’s unique departure profile If you’ve ever had the pleasure (or perhaps the terror) of taking off in a commercial plane from Orange County’s John Wayne airport, you’ll know that it is a takeoff unlike any other. Just seconds after liftoff, you will feel your
