Air Travel

News

Airbus’ Concept Corporate Cabin Will Be Costly

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11:00AM September 19, 2011 | Alex Kidman

Having flown to Shanghai and Tokyo (and back again) in the past two weeks, my back and legs are in a state that could only be described as shattered. I’d give serious money for this concept cabin Airbus has up its design sleeves — but I probably don’t have enough serious money to even get near the escape hatch. More »


Entertainment

TSA Status Site Tells Whether Your Airport Actually Uses Their Body Scanners

3:08AM December 28, 2010 | Kevin Purdy

The Transportation Security Administration has installed the new “backscatter” screening machines in many airports, but a good number of them aren’t actually used yet. One helpful site is compiling reports on which airports are still using X-ray/metal detector combinations. More »


Geek Out

How To Open An Aeroplane Lavatory Door From The Outside

12:40PM October 27, 2010 | Adam Dachis

Next time your kid locks him/herself in the aeroplane bathroom, or you just feel like being particularly creepy with a stranger, here’s how you can easily unlock an aeroplane lavatory with nothing but your finger. More »


Cars

US Airways Getting In-Flight WiFi In 2010

11:40PM July 23, 2009 | Adam Frucci

US Airways is the latest airline to hop on the in-flight WiFi train, signing up Gogo inflight internet service to its domestic A321 fleet for next year. More »