John Parker
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Is Flying at Night Safe? Is It Safer to Fly at Night or Day
The serene beauty of a city’s lights from thousands of feet above, the calmness of the night sky, and the allure of a quieter airport – flying at night offers a unique experience. But with this nocturnal journey comes a question that has crossed the minds of many travelers: “Is it safe to fly at
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Best Inflatable Foot Rest for Travel that Actually Work
There have been many products that have come onto the market designed to make flying, particularly in economy class, more comfortable. One of the newest of these is the inflatable leg rest for flights. Between my wife and I, we have tried a few of these over the last few years. This includes inflatable, and
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How to Sleep on a Plane in Economy Class – My Top Tips
These are my top tips for how to sleep on a plane in economy class that I have used successfully over many years of flying. Even if you aren’t particularly tall, working out how to sleep on a plane in economy class can be very difficult. That is unless you are someone who can fall asleep
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How Safe Is Flying in Turbulence? The Complete Guide
How safe is flying in turbulence? The quick and simple answer to this is that it is absolutely safe. In most cases, the turbulence you might experience is likely to be no worse than driving in a car down a bumpy road. Actually, that is a pretty good analogy because the aircraft is flying through
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How Air Travel Has Changed in the Last 40+ Years – for The Worst!
As much as I hate to admit it, and believe me, I really do hate to admit it, I am getting on a bit. During my life I have traveled to many places around the world both on business and for pleasure. Unfortunately, sometimes it is hard to see the pleasure in the actual traveling
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My 7 Most Memorable Flights – Good and Bad Flight Experiences
Perhaps I have just been lucky as I have never had any really bad flight experiences in all the years I have been traveling. I have never been in an emergency, fortunately, and I have never been stranded anywhere due to delays and cancelled flights. But a few experiences I have had do stick out
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What Happens When Someone Calls You on Airplane Mode?
Airplane mode, often referred to as flight mode, is a setting available on most smartphones and tablets. This feature disables the device’s cellular radio, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth—communication functions that could interfere with an aircraft’s communication and navigation systems according to aviation regulations. This precaution stems from guidance by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure
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Swiss Airlines Review
Swiss Airlines is known for its amazing service, region-inspired cuisine, and beautiful cabin design. As a member of the Star Alliance, travelers also have the opportunity to earn and redeem miles when flying with Swiss. With a good reputation, Swiss Airlines is a first choice for many flying internationally. To help you decide whether Swiss
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Best Travel Accessories For Women
You might think that there’s nothing worse than being en route to your vacation, when you suddenly start panicking, thinking that you’ve forgotten something – even when you planned ahead, made a list, and took your time packing everything. But there is something worse. When you are en route to your vacation, and you see
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Best Airlines To Fly To Europe
Europe is full of famous places packed to the brim with culture and history, so it’s no surprise why you would want to book a getaway there. It is also quite different from what we’re used to in America, so it’s good to want to explore new places with different social norms and values to