Mzingaye Ndubiwa
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Just a writer and a poet, documenting life.
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Hidden Travel Secrets Most People Don’t Know: Part 2
Airplane doors If someone were able to open the door mid-flight, they would be immediately pulled out of the plane by a sudden change in air pressure. It could also do serious harm to the aircraft. Fortunately, that's almost impossible. The doors on an airliner open inward while the cabin pressure pushes them out from the inside. The difference between internal and external pressure makes it impossible for the door to open.
By Mzingaye Ndubiwa9 months ago in Lifehack
Hidden Travel Secrets Most People Don’t Know: Part 1
Carpets Airports often have carpets at their gates. This nicety usually comes with a few other perks: lower ceilings, comfortable seats, and pleasant natural lighting. All this costs more for airports, but carpets aren't as easy to clean as hard floors are and they create a cozy feeling for passengers waiting for their flight. Still, it isn't a gesture of Goodwill on the part of airports. According to social research, calm passengers are about seven to ten percent more likely to go window shopping and actually buy something in the lounge area or duty-free zone, so by investing in passengers' comfort, airports actually increase their own income.
By Mzingaye Ndubiwa9 months ago in Lifehack