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6 Essential Aeroplane Etiquette Rules You Must Know
Below, we'll share six essential etiquette rules to follow on every flight to ensure a great experience for you and those around you.
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5 Reasons Why Airports Are One Of The Most Emotional Places On Earth
Airports are meant for physical travel, yet they take us on an emotional rollercoaster with every goodbye and reunion. Here are five reasons that make airports an emotionally charged place.
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Why You Must Keep Your Tray Tables Up During Take-Off And Landing
Airplane Safety Rules: Seat belts and phones on aeroplane mode are understandable, but how do tray tables factor into airline safety? Let us find out.
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Aeroplane With Foldable Wings? Airbus' Ambitious Plans For Its Next-Gen Aircraft
The company claims that the foldable wings would give the aircraft a longer wingspan during flight which would increase lift and reduce drag.
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Businessman Linked To 'The Pirate Bay' Dies In Slovenian Plane Crash
Swedish businessman Carl Lundstroem, owner of the internet provider that hosted the illegal file-sharing site The Pirate Bay, has died in an aeroplane crash in Slovenia, according to the far-right party he was linked to.
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Bird-Inspired Wing Design Could Boost Performance of Aeroplanes, Claims Study
Researchers are exploring the potential of bird-inspired wing flaps to improve airplane performance. These featherlike flaps, designed to mimic the covert feathers on bird wings, could significantly enhance lift, reducing drag and improving stability. Tests show that the new design could boost lift by up to 45% and decrease drag by 31%. The flaps a...
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"Stand Ready To...": Boeing After 179 Feared Dead Jeju Air Mishap In South Korea
The US aviation giant Boeing on Sunday extended its condolences to the families of victims killed in the Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea's Muan.
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South Korea Faces Worst Aviation Disaster Amid Political Leadership Crisis
The Jeju Air plane crash at South Korea's Muan, in which 179 of the 181 people on board are feared dead, came at a time when the Asian country's government is in the middle of a full-blown political crisis.
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Air India To Give $400 Million Makeover To Over Half Of Its Fleet
Air India on Tuesday said it expects to complete the upgradation of its 27 legacy A320 neo aircraft by mid-2025, following which all its narrow body planes will have the three-class configuration of business, premium economy and economy seats.
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Why Do You Always Board Planes From Left Side? Here's The Reason
Dougie Sharpe, a TikTok creator known for sharing interesting facts, recently revealed the historical roots of this practice.
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IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: A Thoroughly Researched Series That Points the Finger at the System
A few technical shortcomings apart, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is an outstanding, genre-bending show that has set a new bar for historical adaptations. From its impeccable set designs to remarkable recreations, the Netflix original successfully captures the essence of that time and conveys the horror beyond screens. Sinha’s thorough research is ...
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Woman Jumps From Building After Fight With 'Boyfriend', Dies: UP Cops
A 22-year-old woman died of wounds after she jumped from a coaching centre building near the Aeroplane crossing in Prayagraj allegedly after a fight with her purported boyfriend, police on Wednesday said.
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Why You Can't Board A Plane With Coconut In Your Baggage
Food Banned in Aeroplane: Ever thought a simple coconut could be dangerous? Surprisingly, it's not considered safe for flights. Read on to discover why.
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IndiGo Goes Premium, To Launch Business Class By Mid-November
IndiGo Airlines will introduce business class from mid-November on a handful of domestic flights, its CEO said on Monday, starting with the Delhi-Mumbai route, as it seeks to tap a growing crop of premium flyers.
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2024 KN1: Plane-Sized Asteroid To Zoom Past Earth Today. What NASA Said
This celestial visitor named 2024 KN1, the size of an 88-foot aeroplane, is travelling at a speed of approximately 16,500 kilometres per hour.
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6 Essential Aeroplane Etiquette Rules You Must Know
Below, we'll share six essential etiquette rules to follow on every flight to ensure a great experience for you and those around you.
-
5 Reasons Why Airports Are One Of The Most Emotional Places On Earth
Airports are meant for physical travel, yet they take us on an emotional rollercoaster with every goodbye and reunion. Here are five reasons that make airports an emotionally charged place.
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Why You Must Keep Your Tray Tables Up During Take-Off And Landing
Airplane Safety Rules: Seat belts and phones on aeroplane mode are understandable, but how do tray tables factor into airline safety? Let us find out.
-
Aeroplane With Foldable Wings? Airbus' Ambitious Plans For Its Next-Gen Aircraft
The company claims that the foldable wings would give the aircraft a longer wingspan during flight which would increase lift and reduce drag.
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Businessman Linked To 'The Pirate Bay' Dies In Slovenian Plane Crash
Swedish businessman Carl Lundstroem, owner of the internet provider that hosted the illegal file-sharing site The Pirate Bay, has died in an aeroplane crash in Slovenia, according to the far-right party he was linked to.
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Bird-Inspired Wing Design Could Boost Performance of Aeroplanes, Claims Study
Researchers are exploring the potential of bird-inspired wing flaps to improve airplane performance. These featherlike flaps, designed to mimic the covert feathers on bird wings, could significantly enhance lift, reducing drag and improving stability. Tests show that the new design could boost lift by up to 45% and decrease drag by 31%. The flaps a...
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"Stand Ready To...": Boeing After 179 Feared Dead Jeju Air Mishap In South Korea
The US aviation giant Boeing on Sunday extended its condolences to the families of victims killed in the Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea's Muan.
-
South Korea Faces Worst Aviation Disaster Amid Political Leadership Crisis
The Jeju Air plane crash at South Korea's Muan, in which 179 of the 181 people on board are feared dead, came at a time when the Asian country's government is in the middle of a full-blown political crisis.
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Air India To Give $400 Million Makeover To Over Half Of Its Fleet
Air India on Tuesday said it expects to complete the upgradation of its 27 legacy A320 neo aircraft by mid-2025, following which all its narrow body planes will have the three-class configuration of business, premium economy and economy seats.
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Why Do You Always Board Planes From Left Side? Here's The Reason
Dougie Sharpe, a TikTok creator known for sharing interesting facts, recently revealed the historical roots of this practice.
-
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: A Thoroughly Researched Series That Points the Finger at the System
A few technical shortcomings apart, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack is an outstanding, genre-bending show that has set a new bar for historical adaptations. From its impeccable set designs to remarkable recreations, the Netflix original successfully captures the essence of that time and conveys the horror beyond screens. Sinha’s thorough research is ...
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Woman Jumps From Building After Fight With 'Boyfriend', Dies: UP Cops
A 22-year-old woman died of wounds after she jumped from a coaching centre building near the Aeroplane crossing in Prayagraj allegedly after a fight with her purported boyfriend, police on Wednesday said.
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Why You Can't Board A Plane With Coconut In Your Baggage
Food Banned in Aeroplane: Ever thought a simple coconut could be dangerous? Surprisingly, it's not considered safe for flights. Read on to discover why.
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IndiGo Goes Premium, To Launch Business Class By Mid-November
IndiGo Airlines will introduce business class from mid-November on a handful of domestic flights, its CEO said on Monday, starting with the Delhi-Mumbai route, as it seeks to tap a growing crop of premium flyers.
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2024 KN1: Plane-Sized Asteroid To Zoom Past Earth Today. What NASA Said
This celestial visitor named 2024 KN1, the size of an 88-foot aeroplane, is travelling at a speed of approximately 16,500 kilometres per hour.
