Why good flight attendants matter
How would you respond to an in-flight emergency? If your answer involves seeking help from flight attendants, that’s not surprising. Passengers t
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So you're taking the family on vacation in your jet. You’ll belt the two-year-old into his own seat and Mom will hold the newborn in her lap. They’ll
... Read NowHow training pays off
Since the Wright brothers’ first flight, major improvements in safety have resulted primarily from technological advances. The reduction in accidents
... Read NowHow flight safety has evolved
To appreciate how safe air travel has become, it’s helpful to realize how risky it once was and to understand how rules and regulations have evolved t
... Read NowShould your airplane have airbags?
Experts say they can be as valuable in a jet as they are in a car
... Read NowPassengers in the cockpit
A chat with your pilots can be beneficial–or dangerous. make sure you don’t head up the aisle at the wrong time
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While no one will stop you from stowing batteries on your own aircraft, the U.S. Department of Transportation has banned all loose batteries from chec
... Read NowCrash and walk away
It might be possible, especially if you’re prepared for emergencies and travel with trained flight attendants.
... Read NowCatch your flight–not a disease
Infections can spread quickly in an aircraft cabin. Here are the risks, and some ways to protect yourself.
... Read Now‘Black box’–or Pandora’s?
If your car is less than 10 years old, there might be a little computer buried somewhere inside that records events. If you’re in a crash, the police,
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