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The plane is about to land, when all of a sudden the engines roar and it's climbing again. What's going on?
By Patrick Smith
October 3, 2008
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Around the world in 41 hours and 17,000 miles. Plus: I want to live in Emirates first-class.
By Patrick Smith
September 26, 2008
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Was Obama in danger when his plane made an emergency landing? What's an "unforgiving" aircraft? The pilot answers readers' burning questions.
By Patrick Smith
September 19, 2008
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It's becoming downright commonplace to share the cockpit with a female pilot.
By Patrick Smith
September 12, 2008
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The gut-churning trials and tribulations of making the grade with an airline.
By Patrick Smith
September 5, 2008
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Who cares what planes look like? I do! Why do they have to look so ugly and boring?
By Patrick Smith
August 29, 2008
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Avoiding speculation, the pilot weighs in on the Madrid plane crash.
By Patrick Smith
August 21, 2008
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What do U.S. carriers need to do to regain their status as world-class players? Wi-Fi would help.
By Patrick Smith
August 15, 2008
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The safe landing of the damaged Qantas 747 was no miracle. Plus: If a plane loses pressure, will your eyes pop out?
By Patrick Smith
August 1, 2008
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Seat ploppers, tray slammers, lousy airport terminal design and other pet peeves. Plus: Will U.S. airlines hit Cuban tarmac thanks to Obama?
By Patrick Smith
July 25, 2008
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Propped up by a culture of fear, TSA has become a bureaucracy with too much power and little accountability. Where will the lunacy stop?
By Patrick Smith
July 11, 2008
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Flying isn't much fun, but for now people keep doing it anyway. What can the airlines do to keep their customers happy?
By Patrick Smith
June 27, 2008
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The smell of smoke in the cockpit, and it's back to Boston for a planeload of fixated Japanese tourists.
By Patrick Smith
June 13, 2008
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When a routine flight is plunged into weirdness after the crew smells smoke, how to deal with a possible emergency -- and a plane full of foreign tourists.
By Patrick Smith
June 6, 2008
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Has American stepped over the line with its baggage fee? Plus: What customers seem to value above all in choosing an airline.
By Patrick Smith
May 30, 2008
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Once again, the same airline comes out on top in a survey of passenger satisfaction. What's Southwest's secret?
By Patrick Smith
May 23, 2008
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With oil prices soaring, airlines are struggling as never before. What's in store for fliers?
By Patrick Smith
May 16, 2008
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What's behind the recent rise in runway near misses?
By Patrick Smith
May 9, 2008
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Dangerous airlines, deadly airports, foggy landings and other hazards of flying: Sorting out facts from fancy.
By Patrick Smith
May 2, 2008
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Here's one way to exploit people's fear of flying: Tell them airlines are saving money by skimping on fuel.
By Patrick Smith
April 25, 2008
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The bone-bending, ergonomic hell of economy class. Six easy ideas for making flying more comfortable.
By Patrick Smith
April 18, 2008
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As hundreds of planes are grounded, the FAA faces an identity crisis. Plus: What does a rash of airline bankruptcies mean for the future?
By Patrick Smith
April 11, 2008
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From cockpit check to walkaround to stocking the galley: The Zen of preparing the "Monster" to fly.
By Patrick Smith
April 4, 2008
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When pilots carry guns. Plus: Airport security and yet more TSA brainteasers.
By Patrick Smith
March 28, 2008
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Did Southwest put its passengers in danger when it recently ran afoul of the FAA?
By Patrick Smith
March 21, 2008
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