How to find airfare deals
Finding cheap flights can take some effort but it can be well worth it. Who doesn’t want to have more to spend at their destination?
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Flight mode, why do we need to use this when we fly?
At this time, make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position and that your seat belt is correctly fastened. Also, your portable electronic devices must be set to ‘airplane’ mode until an announcement is made upon arrival. Thank you.”
Aircraft Noise
Aircraft noise can be a very emotional subject for those who are affected by it in their day-to-day lives. Yes, like other aircraft enthusiasts, I love being next to an airport taking in the sights and thrilling at the gut-shaking sounds of powerful jets.
Boeing 797 a Middle of Market Solution.
Why do we need a Boeing 797 and what is Middle of the Market?
Why are airplane windows rounded?
You may have wondered, why are airplane windows rounded? The design of aircraft windows is born from bitter experience and lives lost.
Where is MH370 two years on?
Here we are, 2 years down the taxi way from one of aviation’s biggest mysteries. Two years ago 239 passengers and crew settled in for a routine flight.
Plane Spotting and Plane Spotters.
Very few of us can resist watching and taking in the sound of raw power as a jetliner makes its take-off run and claws its way into the sky. Plane spotting or plane watching is a pass time enjoyed by many.
How Safe is Flying?
How safe is flying? My favourite response always is: “Well, the most dangerous part is the drive to the airport.”
Long Haul Flights
Today we are seeing records tumble every few weeks as airlines propose and begin ever longer long-haul flights. These are made possible by the latest long-range airliners, such as the Airbus A350, the Boeing 787, Airbus A380, and the Boeing 777.
What is the average plane speed of a modern airliner?
Average Plane Speed. How often have you sat aboard a jet airliner and wondered about the average plane speed and how it is arrived at? Why is it that different speeds are used at different stages of the flight?