Travel

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 […]

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 […]