Given the news that an Alaska Airlines passenger was arrested yesterday at Portland International Airport after attempting to open an emergency exit door on-board Alaska Airlines flight 132, from Anchorage, this seems like a good time to revisit the issue of aircraft doors being opened in-flight. Can a passenger open a jet airliner’s door in…
Over the past few weeks there seems to be an unusual frequency of stories regarding airline passengers attempting to open a commercial airliner’s door in flight. The thought of a door opening in flight is scary, and with good reason … people fear being sucked out of a plane and the rapid decompression causing plane…
Today’s guest post comes from the author of one of my favourite airline travel blogs … not that I want to play favourites. Gailen David, creator of Jetiquette and author of Dear Sky Steward has a knack of travel and airline etiquette. If there is an Emily Post for the travel industry, it most certainly…
Web: www.twitter.com/flyingwithfish — E-Mail: fish@flyingwithfish.com 18/11/2009 – Flying With Fish on Dear Sky Steward Talk Radio Show Today has been an interesting day for Flying With Fish. This morning started off with a 1-hour appearance on a live-broadcast show discussing converging trends in the airline industry and this evening finished up appearing as a guest…
Web: www.thetravelstrategist.com — E-Mail: fish@flyingwithfish.com 01/09/2009 – Five Flight Attendant Blogs You Should Read Ahhh, the glamourous life of a flight attendant. The joys of effortlessly travelling he world, hob knobbing with interesting passengers and flying when and where you want during your free time…no wait that’s just a really old myth. What is life…
