aeroplanes
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Every Airline Should Board Passengers Like This
Qantas has changed the way it boards its passengers, but there is only one correct way.
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Virgin Australia Gets Alexa Voice Check-In, Starting Next Week
There’s no doubt that voice assistants are the future… once we make sure they can’t become self-aware. Virgin Australia announced yesterday how it’s embracing the revolution — come next week, you’ll be able to check into your flights using Amazon’s Alexa.
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Why It’s Basically Impossible To Open An Aeroplane Door Mid-Flight
You’ve heard the saying: flying is the safest way to travel. But the words don’t really do much good if you don’t understand what makes it so safe. Take something as basic as the door you use to get on board — what exactly stops it from just blowing off in mid-air, sucking you and…
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A Love Letter To The F-14 Tomcat
The F-14 Tomcat was a Cold War fighter first deployed in the 1970s. For over 30 years it served the US Navy with distinction, yet its greatest legacy is perhaps found not on the battlefield, but in the hearts of kids like me who grew up with certain cartoons, movies and video games.