Is it possible to open an aircraft door inflight?
Try to open a door and you risk being clobbered by a wine bottle.
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Michael Gebicki
Sydney-based writer and photographer, Michael Gebicki has been writing travel articles since 1982 and is Traveller's resident Tripologist.
Does Australia still spray incoming aircrafts with insecticide?
Remember those khaki-clad blokes who would meet every incoming international flight?
No such thing as business class: What flying use to be like
Once upon a time, when pilots wore sheepskin-trimmed leather jackets, there were no class divisions in passenger aircraft. Times have certainly changed.
Why do ships use port and starboard instead of left and right?
Knowing your port from your starboard is the first rule of seafaring.
Take three days leave and give yourself a 10-day Easter break
That's enough time for a decent getaway, or even a quick jaunt offshore.
What are the rules for taking e-cigarettes on planes?
Where there's vapour, there's fire.
Wave goodbye: What happens when your cruise ship leaves you behind
A couple were recently caught on camera trying to flag down their cruise ship as it departed without them.
How a warrior fortress transformed into a luxury hotel
Transforming an 18th century warrior fort into a cruisy hotel was not without its challenges.
Why are so many cruise ships registered in the Bahamas?
The regulations that apply to ships are determined by the country where they are registered.
What to do if your trip has been affected by the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft
You may be able to make a claim if a grounded flight has cost you money.
Folding seats, beds in the cargo hold: The top new plane cabin designs for 2019
Held in Hamburg each year, the Crystal Cabin Awards are described as the Oscars of the aviation interiors industry.
Why do planes need to dump fuel before an emergency landing?
It's all about weight: the lighter they are, the better.
See them before they're gone: Five endangered World Heritage sites
Sites of outstanding natural or cultural value don't always get the respect and care they deserve.
Just like airlines, hotels overbook: Here's what to do when it happens
You're at your hotel's check-in desk, it's the end of a long day and you've just been told there's no room at the inn.
Can an aircraft land in zero visibility?
Pilots may be able to land despite poor visibility, but that's when the real problems may happen.
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