How 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
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Experts say they can be as valuable in a jet as they are in a car
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A chat with your pilots can be beneficial–or dangerous. make sure you don’t head up the aisle at the wrong time
... Read NowAnother kind of energy crisis
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.
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Infections can spread quickly in an aircraft cabin. Here are the risks, and some ways to protect yourself.
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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,
... Read NowFlying passengers with special medical needs
Maybe you’d like to fly a wheelchair-bound relative to a family function. Or perhaps a member of your management team has contracted a bad case of the
... Read NowClearing the air about hypoxia
When cabin decompression occurs, fast action can save lives.
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Is it safe to use cellphones and other personal electronics on airplanes?It depends on whom you ask, but researchers at Carnegie Mellon University say
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