Ah, the mysterious and alluring Mile High Club. For those not in the know, the Mile High Club is a euphemism referring to individuals who have engaged in sexual activity while on a flight that’s at least a mile (5,280 feet) above the ground. This unofficial club has been whispered about and made the subject…
Introduction to the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, also known as the Oshkosh Air Show, transforms Wittman Regional Airport into a global aviation hub, annually attracting over 500,000 attendees. Organized by the Experimental Aircraft Association, which was founded in 1953, this Wisconsin-based event has witnessed steady growth over the years. This year’s event…
Yes, it’s possible for planes to fly during a winter storm warning. However, the safety of passengers and crew is always the top priority, so airlines may delay or cancel flights if the weather conditions make it unsafe to take off or land. If you have a flight scheduled during a winter storm, you should…
Traveling back home for the holidays can be stressful. Especially when flights are scarce, airports are busy and prices are high. The latest air travel data from the TSA shows just how busy the airports are during the lead-up to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. There’s only a limited number of flights available for these…
Are the president and vice president allowed to fly together? This is a question that many Americans want an honest answer to instead of half-truths or myths. The President and Vice President are generally not allowed to fly together. Although the President and Vice President often appear at the same events, they will take different…
Door closure impacts the boarding process, and frequent flyers would do well to be aware of when this occurs for better overall planning. When do doors close on an airplane before flight? In most cases, the doors will close 10 to 15 minutes before a flight. Once the doors have closed, you won’t be able…
Airplane mode is a setting on the devices we use most often these days, but we might not know its significance. For example, are the stories about cell phones crashing planes rooted in truth? If you don’t turn on airplane mode, at the very least, your device will be a major annoyance for the flight…
If you’ve ever flown before, you’ll be aware from going through airport security that there is a limit as to how many ounces of liquid passengers can take on board a plane. In the US, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was founded in 2001 to make transport by air safer. The TSA allows passengers to…