Weirdest Things You Can Buy In Flight

Once you get over the initial entertainment (or horror) of takeoff, airline travel is pretty mundane: seatbelt, tray table, peanuts. Luckily, if you’re willing to throw down, there are still a few cool and kooky things for sale at 30,000 feet to keep you amused.
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Lindsey Andrews on Friday, August 27th, 2010 | 1

5 Unspoken Rules of Flying

It can often be a bear to fly anymore. With constant changes to FAA regulations, it’s not unlikely that the next time you fly there’ll be a new rule you’ll have to adhere to. Baggage charges, taxes, prohibited items and the list goes on. Many of these are Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 | 1

How to Keep Yourself Entertained on Long Flights

Trans-ocean flights can be uncomfortable.  Spending all that time in re-circulated air, trapped in an upright position, is tough on even the most hardened air traveler.  There is no shortage of products that try to help people endure long-haul flights.  These range from inflatable pillows that fit around Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Friday, August 20th, 2010 | 1

How to Get Over a Fear of Flying

Aviophobia: fear of flying; often a combination of claustrophobia and acrophobia. It’s probably a lot more common than you think. For a lot of people, there’s just something off about the idea of a very large, very heavy metal object safely propelling itself through air and space tens Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 | 6 comments

5 Shortest and Longest Airplane Flights

For anyone who’s taken a transcontinental flight, you know the agony that can go along with hours upon hours of stifling claustrophobia, stiffening limbs, and insomnia. But what’s worse, a 19-hour flight from the other side of the world or all the hassle that goes into just a Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, August 5th, 2010 | 26 comments

7 Amazing Sights from Airplanes

With almost every phone equipped with a camera and digital cameras sometimes even smaller than phones, snapping skyline views from the window seat has become even more popular than ever. Not that we’re recommending you shell out the cash for a plane ticket just for the aerial view, Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, July 29th, 2010 | 25 comments

Tips For Flying Comfortably

While you may not be able to control the weather, the aircraft maintenance schedule, or whatever other hang-ups are out there, you can control your personal in-flight comfort level when traveling. There are some super simple ways to maximize your relaxation and personal wellness. Take some of Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 | 6 comments