air travel
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What It’s Like To Fly During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Last Wednesday I travelled from San Francisco to the Maldives with a connection in Switzerland, a journey I returned home from this morning with a connection last night through Singapore. It was a trip I wasn’t entirely sure was going to happen. A few days before my flight my original departure was cancelled because it…
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Why Dressing Nicely For A Flight Is Worth The Effort
When you’re suffering through a long flight in cramped seats the last thing you probably want is to be dressed to the nines, but skipping out on those pyjama pants does have its advantages. You might even get a better seat.
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How To Buy Carbon Offsets That Actually Help The Environment
Carbon offsets can seem too good to be true. In theory, the offsets work like a big sponge sopping up all the emissions you put into the environment when travelling by plane or riding in a car. It all comes at a relatively low cost, as well: you can offset emissions for a 12-hour flight…
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When To Use The Aeroplane Bathroom
Doing your business 35,000ft up in the air is not just a cramped, uncomfortable experience. The whole process — when can I go and how do I physically reach my destination — is fraught with rules, regulations and etiquette principles to consider.