flying
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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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Study Shows Climate Change Is Making Aeroplane Turbulence Worse
Most passengers that have stepped foot on a commercial airliner have had to deal with turbulence. A sudden jolt while walking down the aisle to the lavatory or getting shaken awake during a redeye flight. Turbulence is inevitable, but it has been getting more severe. The abrupt air has damaged planes and injured passengers. A…
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A Plane Losing an Engine Is Scary but Actually No Big Deal
Last month, a Qantas plane had engine trouble and was forced to shut down one of its engines. Passengers reportedly heard a bang, and then the air conditioning shut off, which was probably a scary situation for everyone involved. But the plane still made it to its destination safely because, while engine problems after takeoff…
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17-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Person to Fly Around the World
What were you doing when you were 17? I was deep in my Red Hot Chilli Peppers phase and dreaming of becoming an architect or award-winning cocktail bartender. Now, one 17-year-old has put all our teenage activities and dreams to shame by becoming the youngest person to fly solo around the world, and broke his…