Air Travel and Airlines
Early Bad Airline Passenger Behavior
I wonder what the first instance of bad behavior on a commercial flight might be? Such an incident probably happened as soon as commercial flights began. In any case, here's an early one.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Nov 13, 2023 -
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Category: Misbehavior, Rebellion, Acting-out and General Naughtiness, Air Travel and Airlines, 1960s
Combination Pillow and Crash Helmet
"The device thus formed is useful as a courtesy pillow for the comfort of airline passengers, and doubles as a crash helmet which may be put over the head of the passenger when he is forewarned of an impending crash landing."More info: Patent No. 3,538,508
Posted By: Alex - Sat Sep 23, 2023 -
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Category: Patents, Air Travel and Airlines, 1970s
Follies of the Madmen #570
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jul 12, 2023 -
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Category: Animals, Anthropomorphism, Advertising, Air Travel and Airlines, 1970s
United Airlines’ “Snowbird Flights”
It's still skiing season! Grab one of these package deals!"Our Snowbird Toddy makes him feel at home, as it warms the cockles of his heart."
Posted By: Paul - Mon Feb 27, 2023 -
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Category: Skating, Sledding, Skiing and Other Wintertime Pursuits, Advertising, Air Travel and Airlines, 1970s
Suitcase-Size Wife
If it was allowed to save money on airfare by carrying your contortionist wife on as luggage and putting her in the overhead compartment, I'm sure some people would try it.
Omaha Morning World Herald - June 6, 1951
Posted By: Alex - Fri Jan 27, 2023 -
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Category: Human Marvels, Air Travel and Airlines, 1950s
The Taylor Aerocar
Wikipedia article here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jan 27, 2023 -
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Category: Inventions, Air Travel and Airlines, Twentieth Century, Cars
American Airlines’s Luxury Fleet
Posted By: Paul - Fri Dec 02, 2022 -
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Category: Luxury, Elitism, Specialness, Indulgence and Pampering, Advertising, Air Travel and Airlines, 1970s
RIP Mehran Karimi Nasseri
Airport dweller Mehran Karimi Nasseri has passed away. His Wikipedia entry offers a good summary of his life.An obit is here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Nov 13, 2022 -
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Category: Domestic, Eccentrics, Emigrants, Immigrants and Borders, Air Travel and Airlines, Europe
1970s Flight Simulator
Posted By: Paul - Fri Nov 11, 2022 -
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Category: Toys, Simulations, Make-Believe, Cosplay and other Pretend Situations, Air Travel and Airlines, 1970s
Alternative Flight Simulator
Gadget-maker Alex Shakespeare has built an "alternative flight simulator, from a passenger's perspective." This allows him to pretend he's flying on a plane, without actually being on one.He needs to put a row of seats a few inches in front of him to create the full, no-legroom effect.
More info: Alex Shakespeare's website
Posted By: Alex - Wed Nov 02, 2022 -
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Category: Technology, Air Travel and Airlines
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