A few minutes ago, the pilots said that the plane was broken. Now they’re saying that it’s fixed. So, are we still safe to fly? How could it be that five minutes ago the plane wasn’t allowed to depart and now it’s totally safe? As a passenger, While the maintenance issues on planes can be […]
Can your plane take the heat? Is it safe to fly when it’s really hot outside? With record or near-record temps becoming more common, there’s been a lot of media coverage about flights that are cancelled due to the extreme heat. Why do these flights get cancelled? Are the flights that don’t get cancelled less […]
Long flights over water can be a source of concern for some fliers who are accustomed to looking out the window and seeing solid ground and a suitable place to land (should the need arise). Ocean crossings to Europe, Asia, and other regions typically involve a flight path that will take the plane over water […]
Do you really need to wear the oxygen mask if it drops from the ceiling? It’s pretty safe to assume that just about everyone is familiar with flight attendant safety demonstrations at the start of every flight… “In case there is a loss in cabin pressure, yellow oxygen masks will deploy from the ceiling compartment […]
It’s understandable for a passenger to question how the plane they are flying on is being maintained since the only time most people even get close to an airplane is when they are a passenger. Fortunately, for people with a fear of flying, there are plenty of reasons to feel confident that airlines and the […]
Is it possible to have a collision with other planes up in the sky? The sky above us is a pretty enormous space. It’s large enough that there are literally thousands of airplanes flying above the continental United States during the day with plenty of room to spare. However, some people with a fear of […]
Many passengers have wondered…. “How important is it to switch your Personal Electronic Devices (PED’s) into airplane mode? The flight attendants say that these electronics can interfere with airplane communications and navigation systems, but is that really true? They seem to make such a big deal about it.” In the recent past, there have even […]