RSSJun|19|2008
Weirdest Causes Of Plane Delays
Posted by Noemi as Transport, Trivia
With all that talk about problems to expect when it comes to air travel, it’s about time that we talked about something on the lighter side, don’t you think? James Wysong recently wrote about 12 bizarre reasons for flight delays and I got a real kick out of it. Here are some of the funniest ones.
Lawnchair Larry
In 1982, a man attached helium filled balloons to a lawn chair and accidentally floated over LAX airspace at 16,000 feet. A Pan Am pilot preparing to land was the first to call about the spectacle. All flights and traffic ground to a halt while authorities dealt with the …
Nov|28|2007
Want to See Santa?
Posted by Hannah Grace as Around The World, Trivia, Website
If you want to see this Christmas you don’t really have to visit the North Pole. All you need is to track Santa’s actual location with the help of NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command). I’m serious!
Every year NORAD tracks down Santa’s flight plan from the moment he leaves the North Pole and starts delivering presents all over the world. In fact NORAD claims to have been doing this for 50 years now! So if you want to catch Santa red-handed you definitely should visit the NORAD Tracks Santa website and download Google Earth.
Anyway, looking at Santa’s stops during the previous years it seems that he has …
Oct|17|2007
To Each His or Her Own Halloween
Posted by Jen as Around The World, Arts & Culture, Events, Festivals, Trivia
While Halloween may have originated from the Celts in Ireland, it has spread quite quickly all over the world, reaching continents as far as Asia. It’s also remarkable how different cultures manage to incorporate this old tradition with their own. In this entry, let me take you to some of those places and see how Halloween manifests itself there.
In China, Halloween is called by another name: Teng Chieh. During this day, the Chinese would offer food and drink to their departed ancestors by setting them before old photographs. They also light bonfires or lanterns in order to serve as a guide for the spirits who walk the Earth. In Buddhist temples, many people make “Boats of …
Jan|16|2007
Air Travel Ban Adjustments: Part Two
Posted by Zahir as Health, People, Trends, Trivia
Continuing the second part of the new air travel ban adjustments, this bit focuses on passengers who NEED certain items for their health and well being, like babies or the elderly for example.
To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint:
* Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling;
* All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
* Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
* Life-support and life-sustaining …
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Oct|25|2006
Everything You Wanted To Know About Airline Meals
Posted by Zahir as Air Travel, Food and Drink, Tips, Trivia, Website
I was actually told to visit this site some time ago by my sister (who has a knack for sniffing out extraordinary sites), but never got around to doing so until today.
Airline Meals is a site entirely dedicated to (surprise, surprise), Airline Meals. It has 8,484 images of airline meals from 534 airlines, gives you the latest news and trends on airline meals and even has a forum for those who want to discuss the meal from the skies which people (more often than not) love to hate.
Quirkiness aside, the site actually has a lot of interesting and relevant information, especially if you find yourself on airplanes a lot, or planning your next trip (which …
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Sep|26|2006
Most Amusing Travel Quotes
Posted by Zahir as Reading Room, Trivia
Still hot on my quote trail, here are the most amusing ones that I’m sure you’ll enjoy as much as I have. Funny how the truth can tickle.
Robert Benchley
“In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children.”
Terry Hanson
“Now I know why they tell you to put your head between your knees on crash landings. You think you’re going to kiss your ass good-bye.”
Mignon McLaughlin
“Whenever we safely land in a plane, we promise God a little something.”
Carl Burns
“A child on a farm sees a plane fly by overhead and
dreams of a faraway place. A traveler on the plane sees the farmhouse and dreams of home”
James Michener
“If you …
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Sep|24|2006
Travel Quotes
Posted by Zahir as Reading Room, Trivia
Some of the world’s most famous minds have spoken of the attributes of travel, so I’ve taken it upon myself to assemble some of my favourites here below. I couldn’t agree with them more.
Robert Benchley
“In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children.”
Terry Hanson
“Now I know why they tell you to put your head between your knees on crash landings. You think you’re going to kiss your ass good-bye.”Mignon McLaughlin
“Whenever we safely land in a plane, we promise God a little something.”
Carl Burns
“A child on a farm sees a plane fly by overhead and dreams of a faraway place A traveler on the plane sees the farmhouse and dreams of home.”
James …
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