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Is there anything worse than the sound of a baby screaming and wailing away on an airplane? How about being attached to them as their overwhelmed parent? Babies cry on airplanes mostly due to cabin pressure pressing down on their fragile ears. Babies’ ears are more sensitive than adults ears, and they are mostly unable […]
Flying on a plane is not inexpensive, which leads many travelers to shop around for the best deal on flight tickets. Instead of booking early, some travelers wait until closer to the departure date in the hopes of getting a lower price closer to the departure date. Unfortunately, booking late may cost more. TLDR – […]
When a flight is completely booked ahead of the departure date, travelers may hope for additional flights to get added. Instead of anticipating the airline to add extra flights closer to departure date, travelers may want to consider booking a flight on an alternative date or with another airline. TLDR – Airlines may add flights […]
When a plane starts to shake and rattle mid-flight, most passengers become understandably scared. During those stressful moments you will likely wonder if turbulence could make the plane crash. However, turbulence is a common occurrence and rarely poses a threat. The chance of bad weather or turbulence causing a plane to crash is equal to […]
A ticket for a domestic flight in the United States costs an average of $359. The average international flight costs $1,368 per ticket. Due to the high costs of air travel, passengers typically want to get the best deal. However, the prices appear to change frequently. TLDR – The prices of flights may change several […]
Anyone that has been on a commercial flight has likely noticed that flight attendants often ask passengers to open the window shades during takeoff and landing. Do they just want passengers to enjoy the scenery or is there an important reason behind opening the windows? TLDR – The shades or blinds need to be open […]
As a mother, you always want to make sure you do whatever’s best for your baby. But what can or should you do when forced to choose between your baby’s health and an airline flight? How soon is it before your baby can safely fly? This is a difficult question to answer given how unpredictable […]
Once upon a time, long flights were rare and were relegated to the realm of the rich and famous or matters of international importance. Long flight routes were limited, and the prices higher. Now long flight routes are common and affordable, but why don’t planes fly over Antarctica? Why Don’t Planes Fly over Antarctica? There […]
What’s the deal with airplane food? It’s more than a Seinfeldian crack, it’s the eternal question of all passengers on long flights – why is airline food so awful? So, why is airplane food so bad? It’s a combination of factors. Due to the changes in air pressure at altitude, your sense of smell and […]
We like to think that air travel has opened up the world to the extent that everywhere is accessible. Simply board a flight, and you can be there in hours. But that simply is not true, with one of the most famous limitations being the North and South Poles. Much has been made of these […]