Category: Airports and Flights

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What Happens If Someone Dies on a Plane?

Dies on a Plane

Air travel can be stressful for many, but few consider the possibility of a passenger dying mid-flight. While rare, this situation does occur and requires immediate, careful action from the flight crew. The crew’s primary goal is to maintain calm and ensure the safety and comfort of other passengers.

They discreetly manage the deceased, often moving the body to a less conspicuous area. Medical professionals onboard may assist, but ultimately, the crew follows established procedures. Knowing these procedures might ease your concerns about how airlines handle such delicate circumstances. Continue reading “What Happens If Someone Dies on a Plane?”

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Can you bring food on a plane?

bring food on a plane

When we travel abroad to visit friends or family, we usually take the opportunity to bring them some of those foods that they miss. Likewise, before returning from our destination, we always like to buy a typical product to give away or consume in our country. Ham, cheese, spirits, preserves … Have you ever wondered before if you can take food on the plane? In this article we review the rules that affect the transport of food in our luggage. Continue reading “Can you bring food on a plane?”

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USA, airplane seats too narrow, the Court of Appeal intervenes

usa airplane seats

usa airplane seats

Measures count. Especially when in only 40 years they drastically reduce, causing discomfort, disagreement and even screams. We are talking about the distance between the seat files on American planes, which from 1970 to today has gone from almost 90 cm to just 42 centimeters. An exaggeration, in addition to an important security problem. To the point that the US Court of Appeal, which was addressing the FAA, had to intervene, the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading “USA, airplane seats too narrow, the Court of Appeal intervenes”

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Eight Tips for Finding the Cheapest Tickets on the Internet

finding cheapest tickets

For many years tourists have bought their flights online rather than going to a travel agency. But despite the experience, there is still the fear of giving the button to buy and then find the same flight cheaper at another date or with another airline.

finding cheapest tickets

Here are eight tips to minimize that possibility in this holiday season.

Take advantage of the tools of the pages that compare prices
If you have flexibility, to get a general idea of prices and dates, you should visit pages that compare rates, such as Skyscanner, Momondo, Kayak or Farecompare. Continue reading “Eight Tips for Finding the Cheapest Tickets on the Internet”

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Making calls in an aircraft, the US closer to yes

calls in an aircraft

Call while you are flying in an aircraft? Yes, we can. The US regulators are considering whether to allow phone conversations in heaven, as long as passengers are warned in advance of possible “distractions”.

calls in an aircraft

A decision on the proposal, the US Department of Transportation, which opened the door to such a scenario, leaves the airlines to decide whether or not to allow voice calls over the Wi-Fi systems available on board, more and more sophisticated. If opt for yes, then the same companies, and agents that sell tickets must warn customers clearly to “ensure that passengers are not exposed” to phone calls other people’s against their will. Continue reading “Making calls in an aircraft, the US closer to yes”

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Travel in economy, business or first class

long plane ride

On the same flight, each user receives certain services depending on the class they travel. So we can find from narrow seats, less than a playhouse hall, and also without eating, to luxury cars leading to the airport, preferential treatment before, during and after the flight, massages, seats that become bed and private televisions in which choose between dozens of channels and movies. Continue reading “Travel in economy, business or first class”