Choosing an airplane seat can already feel like a crapshoot. Add a baby to the mix, and the stakes are even higher. “With a young baby, there’s no one perfect spot to sit, but some seats are better than others,” Summer Hull, director of content at The Points Guy, told HuffPost. To help parents and … Read more
Travellers are being warned about a certain fruit that is strictly prohibited on planes. It is forbidden to pack the fruit in your luggage due to its potential to ‘spontaneously combust’. According to the International Air Transport Association’s Dangerous Goods Register (IATA) latest list of banned items for flights, one particular food is included. It … Read more
Airplane safety is paramount to flight attendants. They inform passengers of emergency protocols and flight rules, ensure bags are properly tucked away so no one gets hurt, and help everyone be comfortable during their journey. But while flight attendants work hard 30,000 feet in the air to keep people safe, many passengers do something detrimental … Read more
(The Hill) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max fell into a “Dutch roll” during a flight last month, The Associated Press reported Thursday. A “Dutch roll” is a dangerous oscillating motion consisting of a tail slide and roll motion at the same time. It can be … Read more
For many Brits, enjoying an alcoholic drink before catching a flight marks the official start to the holiday. No matter how early in the day it’s common to see the airport pubs buzzing with people. While there’s usually nothing wrong with having a small tipple every now and then, enjoying one before a flight could … Read more
Earlier this week, a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was thrust into chaos and forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok following severe turbulence that left a 73-year-old British man dead and injured over 104 other passengers. In just a couple of minutes, the Boeing 777-300ER dropped nearly 6,000 feet. ‘Plane’ Is … Read more
