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What to Take in Aircraft Carry on Baggage
All airlines have an allowance for hand luggage, and certain items are forbidden in carry on baggage. But beyond the rules, what is it good to take with you on a flight? more...
Why is Liquid Forbidden in Airline Hand Baggage?
For the last 2 - 3 years, most airlines have had strict limits on the amount of liquids which can be carried on airline hand luggage. A UK court case explains why. more...
Which is the Safest Seat on a Plane?
A comprehensive study of air accidents and plane crash reports has come up with the statistics of the best seats to choose if you want to survive. more...
Pet Airways - New Airline for Cats and Dogs
A new pets-only airline has taken to the skies, carrying much-loved cats and dogs in comfort between New York and Los Angeles, via Washington DC, Chicago and Denver. more...
BMIbaby - The Airline With Tiny Fares
Along with Ryanair, EasyJet, and Flybe, BMI baby is one of the best known of the so-called low cost or budget airlines. Here is a brief outline of the organisation. more...
EasyJet - Well Known and Popular Budget Airline
Easy Jet is one of the best known of the so-called budget or low price airlines, which offer cheap flights to an increasing number of destinations around the world. more...
Which Budget Airline Should I Fly With?
In recent years many low price airlines have developed, offering airline flights more cheaply than the old-style scheduled airlines. Here are some hints on using them. more...
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By: James Jackson
In the past twelve months, there have been numerous airline disasters around the world, which may have frightened travelers. How safe is it to fly? more...
Pink Panties, Boxer Shorts and Underwire Bras
By:
Frank W. Hardy
Right out of the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie Total Recall, the TSA's new screening machines disrobe passengers faster than a Mars bound tourist. more...
Air Arabia, the World's Most Profitable Airline
By:
Frank W. Hardy
Defying the economic downturn and unpredictable fuel prices, the Sharjah based airline has staged a performance unrivaled since Herb Kelleher launched Southwest Airlines. more...
By: Mia Carter
What a passenger wears on a flight, where a person sits and what a apassenger does in the event of an emergency affects the chances of surviving a plane crash. more...
Aviation Adopts Alternative Fuel
By: Rebecca Hersh
With global warming an increasing threat, the desire to convert airplanes to alternative fuel has spurred new developments. more...
SAM Countermeasure Protects Commercial Flights
By: Nicolas McGregor
Since the 1980s, MANPADS have been used to target civilian aircraft in a number of terrorism attacks. The Guardian System provides a countermeasure against this threat. more...
Fatal Crash of Spanair Flight 5022
By:
Frank W. Hardy
A critical examination of the facts surrounding the Spanair JK5022 accident will eliminate most wild speculation that does not aid the investigation or family comfort. more...
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