You see headlines about it every couple of months: “Man tries to open plane door in mid-air after suffering a panic attack” “Suicidal Delta passenger tries to open plane door…
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Why Some Planes’ Emergency Exit Doors Have Red Tape Over The Windows
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you’re on a plane and the flight is just ready to begin, you’ll see and hear a few things: the flight attendants close the doors of the plane the…
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In January 2012, the cruise ship Costa Concordia struck an underwater rock off the coast of Tuscany. With the ship sinking, over 4,200 passengers and crew had to evacuate. Incredibly,…
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Waaaaaaay back in late 2018, Congress passed a law that required the FAA to create minimum seat standards for pitch, width and length for passenger safety, since there were (and,…
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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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When you’re on a road trip, the last thing you want is for something to happen to your car. Unfortunately, that very thing happened to Joe and me while we…
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If you’ve ever flown on a plane, you’re well aware of the spiel the flight attendants give to help ensure everyone’s safety in the event of an unplanned landing. Sometimes…
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TSA agents get a lot of flack, and sometimes deservedly so. They can be rude and irritating, and besides being a thankless job, I’m sure all of this may be…
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On an average day, almost all flights happen as planned. Sure, there are delays but the planes travel between the city pairs as scheduled. However, a small number of flights…
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A reality about traveling is that things don’t always go the way you planned. People get sick when away from home. There’s also the occasional misstep causing a twisted ankle…