Why You Have To Put Your Shades Up for Takeoff, and Other Answers To Your Burning Airline Questions
Back in the ’80s and ’90s, it seemed like every stand-up comedian in the world had a bit where they asked, “What’s the deal with airline food?” Then, they went on a five-minute tirade about bland mystery-meat sandwiches and wilted lettuce. Of course, airline food isn’t really a thing anymore, so nobody wonders what the “deal” with it is. But there’s still plenty of other mysteries of flying we can ponder. Like why do we have to turn off our phones? And how do the toilets work? Those and other burning questions are all answered below as we tackle 20 questions you’ve always had about flying.