Why Airlines Impose Luggage Weight Limits
Some might wonder why we need to transfer overweight hand luggage to the cargo hold, even though it ends up on the same aircraft. This has to do with the…
What to Do During an Emergency Onboard a Plane
The Japan Airlines JL516 incident indeed taught us a lot of lessons, but the most important lesson we can learn from here is that accidents can still happen, no matter…
Items that Should Never Be Taken Out of the Aircraft
Just today, I stumbled across a post that's been making the rounds among Filipino netizens. In it, someone was innocently asking if aircraft headsets and blankets could be taken home.…
Our Sense of Taste Changes When Flying in an Airplane
Picture yourself cruising above the clouds at a towering altitude of 30,000 feet. A flight attendant gracefully places a food tray in front of you. You eagerly unmask your in-flight…
Airline Terminologies Which Passengers Should Understand
Air travel has become more accessible with the rise of low-cost airlines and promo fares offered by more airlines. However, many passengers still approach flying with a land-vehicle mindset, not…
When the Plane Goes Around in Circles in the Sky
Have you ever been on a plane that was supposed to land, but then suddenly started going around in circles in the sky? You might have wondered what was going…
How Pilots Navigate through the many Taxiways in an Airport
In the past, I used to wonder how pilots navigate through the numerous taxiways at airports, particularly in larger airports outside of the Philippines. However, this is not much of…
The Reasons Why the Wings of the 787 and A350 Flex Upward
One amazing thing about new-generation passenger planes, such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, is how their wings flex upward during flight. This often leads me to wonder why…
The different kinds of jet engines used in today’s aircraft
I used to believe that there were only two types of jet engines. I used to assume that the engines used in commercial aircraft were likewise present in combat fighters.…
The reality of traffic in the air
Air traffic is real, despite popular belief to the contrary. Seeing no other aircraft in the immediate vicinity when looking out the plane's window, a typical passenger might think this…