Cleared for Take-off: Behind the Scenes of Air Travel
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (676 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1856261344 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"More than you ever thought about air travel" according to Pookie. This book, by noted airline industry author Stephen Barlay, is a fine introduction to the *entire* world of commercial air travel. In addition to explaining the concept and mechanics of flight, Barlay reviews the reasons why safety is not as high a concern for many airlines as convenience and economy, the phenomenon of what I call "Airportland," do's and don'ts when flying, air traffic control, and finally
Organized chronologically, the chapters cover such topics as what goes on when you book your seat, what those strange aircraft noises are, and how customs officers pick their "suspects". The author has written both fiction and non-fiction books on flying and aircraft, including "The Final Call" and "Aircrash Detective".. Containing information, behind-the-scenes insights and historical anecdotes, this is a straightforward guide to the various aspects of air travel, from buying a ticket to collecting luggage at the end of the flight. The book also looks at the future of air travel, and the plans for hypersonics and super-jumbos