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STORIES Aug 10, 2024 The Story of the Death Trap DC-10 Airplane The DC-10 has an infamous history of crashing. But is it its own fault? Let's find out. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 10, 2024 What Does SSSS On My Boarding Pass Mean? SSSS is an abbreviation for "Secondary Security Screening Selection." This means that you’ve been randomly selected for an additional security screening by the TSA before your flight. SSSS is part of routine TSA security protocol, which aims to enhance air travel safety. A secondary screening is exactly what it sounds like; it’s another screening beyond what you usually experience when going through security. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 08, 2024 How to Conquer Flight and Turbulence Anxiety While this may be tough for you, knowing that turbulence is normal during a flight could help alleviate any issues you may face. Turbulence is not only common. It is generally harmless and is only caused by air currents, not a malfunction in the plane. Plus, modern airplanes are designed to deal with turbulence safely. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 08, 2024 5 Ways to Beat Jet Lag and Recover Faster Formally known as desynchronosis, jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when your body’s circadian rhythm is essentially turned upside-down by rapidly flying across time zones. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 08, 2024 How to Fly Standby: Tips To Ensure You Secure a Seat Article covering what is standby flying. Also covered is how to maximize your chance of getting a seat on a standby flight. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 08, 2024 What is Turbulence and Why is it Getting Worse? Article covering what is turbulence and the two main types of turbulence. Also described is what makes it seem turbulence is getting worse, even thought it technically is not. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 07, 2024 First NYC Flights Among Breeze Airways' 18-Route Expansion Breeze Airways announced its latest network expansion on Wednesday, covering 18 new routes and five new destinations for the carrier, including Breeze's first service in New York City. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 07, 2024 What Is a Red-Eye Flight and Why Do Airlines Operate Them? A red-eye flight is a term that has become synonymous with overnight flights that leave late in the evening and land at their destination early the next morning. They are called “red-eye” because passengers are often tired and have red eyes from lack of sleep or trying to sleep in an uncomfortable position on the plane. Read More →
ROUTES Aug 07, 2024 First-Ever Norway-Australia Nonstop Flight Operated By Norse Atlantic Airways Living up to its slogan of being “The Explorer's Airline,” Norse Atlantic Airways made history on Sunday with the completion of its first-ever nonstop charter flight from Norway to Australia. Read More →
STORIES Aug 01, 2024 Is Singapore to JFK Truly the Longest Flight in the World? Amazing advancements in aviation technology have made the world a much smaller place. The current longest flights in the world connect opposite sides of the planet in a matter of hours. You may already know what the world's longest flight is. Let's examine more regarding this unique route and what sorts of amenities are available to help passengers pass the long hours. Read More →