Regarding all types of flight capable devices other than helicopters, drones and aircraft produced by Airbus, for each of which there are separate and specific tags that should be preferred.
Questions tagged [aircraft]
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Why are airline passengers asked to lift up window shades during takeoff and landing?
I have always wondered why the windows shades have to be raised during take off and landing. I can't think of any safety issues by having a closed window.
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What Happens when Passenger Refuses to Fly Boeing 737 Max?
As most are unfortunately aware the Boeing 737 Max 8 is receiving very bad press after two fatal plane crashes in five months.
China suspends commercial operations of Boeing 737-8 planes
At the time of writing this, not all the 737 Max’s have been…
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What is the most comfortable way to sleep on a plane?
Some people have the amazing ability to doze off whenever and wherever they are. For the rest of us, sleeping on planes is a constant battle of trying to get comfortable in a cramped space. There are lots of options: special pillows, leaning against…
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Why are there ashtrays in the bathrooms on nonsmoking flights?
Airplane bathroom:
Why are there ashtrays in the bathrooms on nonsmoking flights?
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What can you do about being forced to sit next to a very large passenger?
My mum is up in arms about that fact that she sat next to a (very) obese gentleman on her flight causing sufficient discomfort for her to grab the cabin jumpseat in cruise.
The flight was a fully-booked shorthaul flight with BA from Heathrow.
Few…
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Why don't airlines have backup planes just in case of an emergency?
My flight was delayed and then canceled because there were problems with the plane.
Why don't airlines have backup planes just in case there're mechanical problems with the plane? Or they do have them, but they just don't use them in these cases for…
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Why are some airplane seats numbered "DEK"?
I'm in an Avianca Airbus A320 and the seats are numbered ABC, DEK. Any particular reason why not "DEF"?
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Can you bring an empty water bottle with you on the plane?
I know you can't bring bottled water and such with you on the plane. However, is it safe to bring an empty bottle with you to fill up later? Or do you risk losing your possibly expensive/fancy/awesome water bottle when going through security?
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On landing in Paris, from India, which side of the plane to sit to see Eiffel tower?
I am traveling to Canada via Paris (CDG) from Mumbai in December. Which side of the plane to be seated on to get a view of the Eiffel Tower from up high?
Also, on my connecting flight from Paris (CDG) to Canada, which side of the plane should I be…
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Why are there no 2,3,4,5 tier bunk beds on airplanes?
Lie-flat seats in business class, are a fact of life. Even private cabins and showers are now a fact of life on airplanes. I have traveled on bunk beds in economy style class train cabins for >22 hours trips in China. Every time I travel on cramped…
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Will the cabin crew heat your own food up?
Normally, you get a meal or two depending on the length of your flight. However, let's say that you also brought your own food with you (maybe a burger or ramen). Are you allowed to ask the crew to heat it up for you? If so, what's the best way to…
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Passenger rights during a flight
Recently I faced an extraordinary situation during my flight inside the EU. A very large group of passengers (80% of all passengers, mostly men, probably football fans) already quite drunk during boarding, was behaving against safety instructions.…
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Do wheelchair-accessible aircraft exist?
I'm disabled and am restricted to an electric wheelchair. I cannot walk at all, and cannot sit in any other chair. I use a ramp van to get around town. It's just a regular van with several seats replaced by floor tie-down points. I simply drive my…
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How safe is it to fly on a 22 year old Thai Airways Boeing 777-200?
I am travelling to Bangkok and just got to know that I will be flying on a 22 year old Thai Airways Boeing 777-200, how safe is it to fly on a plane this old?
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Can I see fireworks from a passenger airplane (at cruising altitude)?
Next year, I plan to fly from Europe to China around new year's eve. That's why I was asking myself whether it is possible to see fireworks on the ground from an passenger aircraft traveling at cruising altitude. If it's not possible at cruising…
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