Tag: safety
What are the best destinations for solo travel?
A recent study by Places to Travel ranks the most pleasant countries in which to travel alone.
At Travelguys, we're more than used to the idea of solo travel, and we have to admit that we've never really questioned our...
Singapore Airlines SQ321 accident: what if media stopped talking nonsense?
The incident on Singpore Airlines flight 321 last week has been making the headlines for the past week, and at TravelGuys we're not too keen on surfing on such dramatic events to gain traffic.
Not surprisingly, a number of...
GPS Jamming and Spoofing: GPS vulnerabilities that put flights at risk
GPS is not as simple and safe a technology as you might think, and there are two ways in which malevolent minds can disrupt its operation to such an extent that flight safety can be put at risk.
A...
Why do planes need de-icing and how is it done?
In winter, ice formation can have negative effects on aircraft operation, and is a risk factor that is taken very seriously.
And since we're at the start of winter, let's take a look at the subject so that you...
What happens when an aircraft is struck by lightning?
Aircraft are struck by lightning far more often than you might think. Fortunately, while one might expect a fatal outcome, they are designed so that this poses no risk.
Every day, several aircraft are struck by lightning. If most of...
Olympics 2024 in Paris: what to expect as a tourist?
The venues for the 2024 Paris Olympics are partly located in the city's historic center. A unique setting that will give television channels the opportunity to produce exceptional images, but will also impose heavy constraints on the city's inhabitants...and...
What does SSSS mean on your boarding pass?
If you see SSSS on your boarding pass, it means that you will be subject to a thorough security inspection.
Passengers flying in or to the USA sometimes notice the words "SSSS" on their boarding pass. Those who know its...
How airplanes avoid mid-air collisions ?
Airliners are equipped with a device called TCAS to help them avoid mid-air collisions. But as is often the case, even when the technology works, human failure can still occur.
Following on from our article on aircraft tracking and air...
How are planes tracked in flight?
Air traffic control has various means of tracking aircraft in flight, so as to be able to deal with any eventuality, even if it can still happen that an aircraft accidentally disappears from radar.
Long gone are the days when...