Anyone who’s ever flown is likely all too familiar and annoyed with the sensation of their ears popping at 30,000 feet. Having your ears pop mid-flight is anything but pleasant. Why does this happen, and what can you do to prevent it from happening? The short answer is that our ears pop due to changes
While flying has numerous advantages, it might also require someone to be stationary for an extended period of time. It is important to keep the feet and legs comfortable. This can be done with an inflatable footrest; however, are these allowed? Do Airlines Allow Inflatable Footrests? The short answer is that “it depends.” Most airlines do
Once upon a time, flight was experimental and every flight was full of risk. Thankfully, we have reached the point where traveling by plane really is the statistically safest way to travel. Still, no manner of travel is 100% safe, which begs the question – which flight routes are most dangerous? One of the most
Flights can already be stressful enough for passengers who have to worry about getting to their gate on time and suffering through stuffy cabins on long turbulent flights – do we really have to add radiation to our list of airborne worries? And if so, how can we protect ourselves from radiation while flying? The
Dry eyes, a parched mouth, and reptilian skin are things a person might experience while traveling by plane. This doesn’t just happen to one person; it happens to everyone, but most people just accept it without really asking why this is happening. So why does the air inside an airplane have to be so dry and
Maybe you’re someone who has to be dragged kicking and screaming onto a plane and spend the flight petrified with fear. Maybe you’re a frequent flier who practically lives in the air. Either way, turbulence is your enemy, which begs the question – which flight paths are the smoothest and safest and have the least
It’s easier than ever to take to the skies, hop across the Pond, and live the Transatlantic lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of – albeit with a few bumps along the way. The flight path between New York and London is among the world’s busiest – and most turbulent flight routes in the world. If you’ve
Types of airplane seats explained: the 8 seat types from slimline economy to enclosed suite, with real width and pitch figures, plus how to read a seat map.
If you’re getting ready to get on a plane and hope to watch some movies once you get in the air, it is natural for you to wonder if your airplane will have power outlets for you to use. After all, how boring would a flight be if all you had to do was stare
If you’re flying on a plane for business purposes, you likely expect the airline you’re flying with to offer you WiFi while you’re in the air and most airlines can accommodate you these days. But have you ever wondered where their WiFi comes from and how they are able to make it work so high
