Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
There are some people reading this who have probably been on planes hundreds of times. Who knows, maybe even thousands of times. Hopefully within those hundreds or thousands, or even tens of flights, none of you have ever experienced an in-flight emerg…
Category: Airplane
The Travel Emergency Codes You’re Not Supposed To Know About
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Lots of businesses have their own special codes for their staff to be aware of emergencies. When I worked in a hospital, “Code Blue,” followed by whatever floor, wing, etc.…
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Read MoreHow To Save On Flights By Driving To A Different Airport
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Nothing about booking airfare is straightforward. The way airlines figure out how much to charge to get from city A to city B drives me crazy. Idiosyrancies in the pricing…
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Read MoreCan A Flight Attendant Force You To Keep Your Window Shade Open/Closed?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The Flight Detective recently wrote a post about wanting to keep the window shade open while on a flight, even though the flight attendant said to close it. And it got me to thinking…it’s one thing for them ask you to lower (or raise) your window…
I Just Don’t See The Appeal Of Bulkhead Seats
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Airlines know what seats people will pay the most for. Therefore, they’ve separated the cabin into seat categories and charge a fee according to the demand for each type of…
What’s That White Vapor On Planes That Blows Into The Cabin?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I remember the first time I ever saw that white vapor coming down from the vents above me – you know the one I’m talking about, right? – I had…
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Read MoreHow To Get A Free Flight and/or Save 50% Off Your Room, I’d Avoid That Country Right Now, & More!
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. The Flight Detective writes on Travel Update about…
What To Do When Your Tray Table Is So Broken & Tilted That Stuff Slides Off It
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
This is what happened to me on my way home from meeting friends for a get-together in Rhode Island. We were all loaded onto the plane, I was settled into my seat and was up to the point where I could bring down the tray table in front of me so I could …
Caution Using WiFi in Airbnbs, Don’t Be THAT GUY On The Plane, Airline’s Social Media Mistake, & More
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Wednesday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. This Friday, August, 9th, Disneyland’s Ha…
Want To Bet These Plane Seats Will Become More Expensive?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The FAA just approved a new seat design for planes and I could be wrong, but it looks like it could almost make the middle seat…could it actually be….desirable? Molon Labe Seating has been working on its landmark airplane seat, called the S…
They Fixed A Plane With Duct Tape? Why Is This OK???
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
This photo popped up on social media a while back and was so shocking at first glance that I just knew I needed to find an explanation: As it turned…
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Read MoreWhy Do People Fart More When They’re On A Plane? And What Can They Do To Prevent It?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Flying can potentially affect our health and well being in a bunch of ways: The pressure changes in the cabin can wreak havoc on your ears, causing extreme ear pain, especially if you’re sick or have allergies or sinus issues (here’s a way …
What Not To Watch On A Plane, China’s Doing WHAT?, An Odd/Important Thing To Do When You Board, & More!
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. The first post I’m sharing this week isnR…
This New Way To Search For Awards Found Me A Ticket For 8,000 Miles
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
A fact you learn when you get started with miles and points is that the earning part is relatively easy. There’s a steep learning curve, which means you don’t have to learn a lot to get going and jumpstart those balances. Here’s a lis…
What Medications Should You Bring With You When Flying?
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Preparing for an airplane trip can be stressful. There are so many rules to follow when packing and now you’ve waited until the last minute and are scrambling around gathering…
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Read MoreWhat Are Water Salutes & Why Do Planes Get Them?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
A water salute occurs for ceremonial purposes when a vehicle travels under plumes of water expelled by one or more fire fighting vehicles. At an airport, an even number of vehicles (usually fire trucks supplied with water cannons) will line up and as t…
About That 4th Night Free From Citi, Bad News About WiFi on American, Update on Kids Fly Free, & More!
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. Frontier has extended its “Kids Fly FreeR…
Could Child Free Zones On Planes Be In Our Future?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Here’s a familiar scenario for some people: you’re in your seat on the plane and every time a young child goes by, you cross your fingers and maybe say a little prayer. “Not in front of me, not next to me, not behind me, not near me, …
How To Stop A Manspreader On A Plane In Three Easy Steps
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Ladies, this is mainly for you, but guys, this actually could potentially help you, too, if you have a manspreader next to you while on a plane. Manspreading. It’s been happening for eons, but only in the past couple of years did it get a name an…
16 Of The Most Ridiculous Requests Passengers Have Made On Planes
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Some people on planes just don’t get it. Others just have really, REALLY unrealistic expectations. Here are some of the craziest requests made by some of each of those types…
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