Airplanes
Forbes Lists The Most Dangerous Airlines In The World
09 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The cheap airfare isn’t worth the risk of booking a ticket on one of the airlines that made the Forbes ‘World’s Most Dangerous Airlines’ list.
A Look At British Airways’ Lush New Business Class Seats
22 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
British Airways have unveiled their new business class seats, which are set to launch in October 2019, upping the class on all their A350 flights.
Comparing SAA, Mango, Kulula, Safair And BA – Who’s The Cheapest?
25 Jan 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Booking flights in SA can be a tiresome and expensive operation, which is why it’s a good idea to do your homework.
Going Overseas For The Holidays? Do This To Avoid Jet Lag
14 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Is jet lag ruining your vibe when you visit a new country? These scientifically proven tricks will sort you out, so that you can make the best of your holiday or business trip.
Flying To Plett Soon On CemAir? You Might Need To Rethink That
13 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
If you were planning on flying CemAir, you might want to reconsider. They appear to be contravening some rules designed to keep travellers safe.
‘Most Significant Advance In Flight Since The Wright Brothers’ – Airplane Flies With No Moving Propulsion System [Video]
22 Nov 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
MIT has revealed their Star Trek-style electric plane, set to revolutionise the way we fly by breaking new ground on wind-powered electric aircrafts.
You Can Now Buy Elvis Presley’s 50-Year-Old Private Plane [Images]
20 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 1 Comment
An older plane that once belonged to The King is up for sale, although if you take a closer look it starts to look less appealing.
Pilot Sucked Halfway Out Of Broken Cockpit Window [Video]
16 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
When the windshield of a plane suddenly shattered at 32 000 feet, a pilot and his co-pilot were forced into emergency action.
Three Rather Bizarre Plane Incidents From 2018 Thus Far [Videos]
15 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
From fighting groundcrew members shirtless to a famous astronaut raging about missing his flight, these are three of 2018’s wackiest plane incidents.
Biggest Airplane In The World With 117m Wingspan Taxiing Down A Runway [Video]
01 Mar 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Stratolaunch Taxi is a beast, officially claiming the title of world’s biggest airplane. That doesn’t mean it can’t cruise down the runway.
Extreme Crosswind Aircraft Landing From Germany Is Something Else [Video]
22 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
High winds tore through the likes of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany last week, and there were plenty of videos on social media. This one is next level.
Think Airplanes Spread Germs And Make You Sick? Read This
12 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s something about being trapped in a plane that makes people a touch paranoid, but is there truth to the story that planes spread germs?
Remember That Solar Powered Plane? Don’t Try To Fly In Cloudy Weather
19 Jun 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With the price of fuel increasing, thus increasing the cost of flying, it sure is time to start looking at alternative methods to gain power – hence this amazing round the world mission.
Aircraft Lands On N2 [Image]
15 Jun 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make an emergency landing on a busy national highway? I’ll bet these guys never thought they would actually have to…
Insane: Boeing Dreamliner Makes Vertical Takeoff For Paris Air Show [Video]
15 Jun 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Flying is great and airplanes are amazing – do you think one hundred years ago people thought travel would be this easy? I highly doubt it. Here’s the latest and greatest from the Boeing fleet.
They’re Reducing Hand Luggage Size On Airplanes – Here Are The New Sizes
11 Jun 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ladies (well, mostly) we’re going to have to start packing very, very carefully soon – they want to change the hand luggage allowance size on airplanes. I know. Life as we know it is over.
If You Care: Kylie Jenner Is Into Conspiracy Theories
26 May 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Good grief, if we don’t have Courtney Love trying to find missing airplanes, then we have a baby Kardashian solving massive conspiracy theories. She is either quite bright or has way too much time…
You’re Right, It HAS Been A Particularly Deadly Year For Commercial Air Travel
25 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With eight major airplane crashes in the past year, it’s a wonder we don’t all start taking ships again. #aintnobodygottimeforthat
Air Asia Black Box Recordings: This Is What They Have Learnt So Far
20 Jan 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Indonesian authorities are doing a slow but thorough investigation of the Air Asia crash. Whilst they can’t divulge in too much info, they have given us one important piece of news.
Passengers Scream For Their Lives During Massive Turbulence [video]
18 Dec 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I am not the best of flyers (even though I have been in planes since I was a fetus), so all my flights generally start with a handful of Xanax and a glass of Chardonnay, because I don’t want to feel any turbulence.
There Was A Near-Miss At OR Tambo Last Year And No-One Was Told
20 Nov 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Unless you’re flying business class and will actually be asleep should something bad happen during your flight, flying can be traumatic. So imagine being stuck up in cattle class and you see a plane coming right at you.
Finally We Get To See The Living Quarters Of Long-Haul Flight Attendants
29 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
We don’t know about you, but we have always wondered how the flight attendants on long-haul flights stay awake and bubbly – We have their secret … check this out
Airplane Seating Wars – Now You Can Control How Far The Seat In Front Of You Reclines
09 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
If ever there was a must-have travel accessory, the Knee Defender is it. The Knee Defender safeguards precious legroom by preventing the seat in front of you from reclining any further. Sold?
This Is Everything That’s Wrong With Air Travel, And How To Fix It
02 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While airports, flying and everything in between may seem like a lost cause, there are some super-smart people thinking of ways to better the travelling experience for all involved, and that’s something worth taking note of.
Track Any Flight, From Anywhere To Anywhere, In Real Time
13 Sep 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Flightradar24 has been around for a while now yet it seems that it’s slipped under the, er, radar, of many people. The flight tracking service gives you “real-time information for thousands of aircraft around the world” – you’ll never miss a flight, or an important airport pickup, ever again.
iPads Are Replacing Traditional In-Flight Entertainment
05 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A low-cost Singaporean airline has begun offering passengers iPads as an alternative to traditional in-flight entertainment. The bold move has allowed the airline to slash costs while improving passengers’ experience while on board.
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