The Complete Guide to Airplane Window Shade Etiquette
Picture this. You are sitting in the most undesired seat on the airplane, the middle seat, stretched between two strangers and trying hard not to elbow them as the lack of space encloses you on…
Why Do Airlines and Airports Use 24-Hour Time?
The culprit of many missed flight connections: distinguishing between 12-hour and 24-hour clocks. While most airlines and airports operate on 24-hour time, they may print passenger tickets differently depending where they are based. Did you…
Why Are Airports Named After U.S. presidents?
Donald Trump has been in the news for wanting to rename Palm Beach International Airport after him. But why do airports often name themselves after presidents and how do they decide which president to choose?…
Why Do Laptops Get Special Attention at Airport Security?
?Shoes off, laptops out, liquids in zip lock bags, all in separate trays!? Frequent flyers know this drill by heart as they hear it every time they pass through an airport security check. However, if…
Why Do Pilots Always Talk About Weather?
Everytime you fly somewhere, the pilots will give you weather updates for the route and your destination. You might wonder why they do that, as in the era of smartphones everybody knows the weather forecast…