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Memories of the DC-10
As I write these lines, the DC-10 is making its final commercial flight, I've had the privilege of flying onboard the DC-10 at least once, so I thought I'd share my memories with you.
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Sexist note on WestJet flight: is it still 1991 or what?
By now, you probably heard of a viral note a passenger left on a WestJet flight [...]. My first thought was pretty much what the title says. I couldn't believe that there are still people in the world...
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Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 reported missing
Malaysia Airlines reports that their flight MH370, a Boeing 777-200 flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew on board is missing.
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New satellite data about Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
There have been so many dead ends that every time I wanted to post an update, another source would deny the new findings, and I would decide to just forget about publishing an update. Not this time.
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Malaysia Airlines says flight MH370 ended in Indian Ocean
This statement is based on new satellite data which suggests that per the last known position of the flight, the plane would have been too far from any possible landing sites.
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You are one click away from going to the wrong airport
Imagine what happens when a passenger lands at the wrong airport... even though the flight plan was followed and the pilot did nothing wrong. The cause? They booked (or were booked on) the wrong flight.
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Meals on sun destination flights: an endangered species
Nowadays, the only way you can get a meal on a flight under 5 1/2 hours is either to upgrade to Club Class or Business Class, to buy on board... or to fly one of the few airlines that still offers free...
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Would you make a good ABP?
ABP means "Able-bodied person" or "Able-bodied passenger". It's airline lingo for passengers who are selected to assist an airline crew during an emergency. But what makes a good ABP, and above all,...
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Icelandair’s new safety video: unique, exotic, relaxing
Have you seen Icelandair's new safety video? If I could use only three words to describe it, it would be: unique, exotic, relaxing. Here's why.
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How well did Germanwings handle the aftermath of 4U9525?
Needless to say, the crash of Germanwings flight 4U9525 last Tuesday took us all by surprise. The crash and investigation are widely covered by everyone. But what communications with the public? How...
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