Finnair Flight 666 flew 21 times on Friday the 13th without incident, including its last flight on October 13, 2017. The flight number was later changed to 954, with the airline denying any connection to the satanic associations of 666. Friday the 13th has long been feared due to its ominous origins in the New […]
Pet airlines allow pets to travel in the main cabin, ensuring their safety and comfort during air travel. They control cabin climate, provide fresh air circulation, and have trained pet attendants to attend to pets’ needs. Reservations are required, and policies and documentation requirements vary. A pet airline is specifically for pets and allows pets […]
Airlines assign flight numbers based on internal methodology and agreed-upon parameters to avoid confusion at flight control towers. They also assign numbers based on the direction of the flight and the type of passengers it will carry. Airlines can also choose significant or extravagant numbers, as long as they don’t violate IATA regulations. Flight numbers […]
Budget airlines offer low-cost flight services, often undercutting traditional airlines by over 50%. They justify their low fares by cutting costs, such as adopting all-economy seating, providing payable meal options, and using first-come, first-served seating. They also operate regionally, fly short flights, and use secondary airports. Budget airlines are popular with young tourists and backpackers, […]
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by removing one black olive from inflight salads. CEO Bob Crandall noticed passengers didn’t eat them and saw it as a cost-cutting opportunity. Eliminating a single black salad olive from inflight meals was the method American Airlines used to save thousands of dollars in 1987. This cost-cutting measure is […]
