Why Is There An Ashtray In Airplane Lavatories?

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It has been decades since smoking has been allowed on airplanes, so why are there ashtrays in any airplane lavatory I visit?  The reason isn't because the airplane is old and the ashtrays a product of a bye gon...

How To Open A Locked Airplane Lavatory

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Many years ago I was flying from my home airport of Pittsburgh to Houston, Texas on board an ExpressJet Embraer 145.  I had a bit too much coffee and water while waiting for the flight, and figured I would use ...

What Does “SSSS” Mean On My Boarding Pass?

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If you have trouble checking in for your next flight online, that mean that you were tagged with the four letters that no traveler wants to see. The dreaded “SSSS” on your boarding pass. The “SSSS” label stand...

Step By Step Guide To Flying On A Plane

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If you have never flown before, or it's been a long time since your last trip, this step by step guide will walk you through the entire process of air travel.  From the moment you leave your home, until the mom...