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Do You Really Need Your Middle Name on a Plane Ticket?
Airports are stressful enough with long queues, last-minute gate changes, and frequent flight and frequent flight delays and last‑minute cancellations, but sometimes it’s the small details that trip you up, like whether your middle name is on your booking. Is it really a big deal if...
Joanna Teljeur, 28.08.2026
9 minutes read
How Fast do Planes Fly
Most commercial planes fly at about 515 to 565 mph (830 to 910 km/h) once they reach cruising altitude, which pilots express as Mach 0.78 to 0.85, or 78% to 85% of the speed of sound. Private jets run slightly faster at up to Mach 0.90, and military fighters leave both behind, with top speeds beyond...
Nicolle Harwood-Nash, 09.09.2026
7 minutes read
Is Turbulence Dangerous: Why Your Flight is Rough & Ways to Cope
Turbulence happens more than you think. The National Science Foundation found that in the U.S., pilots report moderate or greater turbulence on average about 65,000 per year. But even though it happens frequently, very few injuries result. Between 2009 and 2023, only 37 passengers and 146 crew...
Joanna Teljeur, 04.09.2026
7 minutes read
Flying With Kids: Everything You Need to Know for a Stress-Free Trip
Flying with children isn’t always the most relaxing way to spend your holiday, but it doesn’ t have to be an ordeal either. Armed with the knowledge of what to expect and with some useful tips on how to lessen the stress (plus a little planning), families can make flying with kids seem...
Amy Lancelotte, 29.05.2026
11 minutes read
Which Items Are Not Allowed In A Hand Luggage
Flying can be stressful enough without the added worry of getting stopped at security. By 2025, the TSA has been keeping our skies safe for 24 years, and yet, so many passengers are still caught off guard at the checkpoint. Just last year, TSA officers discovered over 5,000 firearms at airport...
Joanna Teljeur, 13.11.2025
4 minutes read
