flying
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6 Ways to Get Comfy on a Long-Haul Flight, According to an Airline Staff Member
We asked Air New Zealand’s 787 Inflight Service Manager for tips on getting comfy when taking a long-haul flight. Here’s what she shared.
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How to Bid Your Way to Discounted Airline Upgrades
With airline prices predicted to remain high for the rest of 2023, even the most basic economy tickets will feel like a (financial) splurge. But many airlines now have programs in place that allow passengers to bid on upgraded tickets in premium economy, business, or first class. Here’s what to know.
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Here’s the Real Reason You Need to Turn On Aeroplane Mode When You Fly
We all know the routine by heart: “Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode”. Now, the first four are reasonable, right? Window shades need to be up so we can see…
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A Plane Engineer Just Invented A ‘Middle Seat’ Hack – And It’s Ingenious
There will always be something to complain about when travelling by aeroplane — but we may just be able to take “uncomfortable middle seats” off that list in the near future.