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The narrator welcomes passengers aboard a flight and promises to share some "mind-blowing facts about all things aeronautical". The narrator then shares a few interesting facts about the airline industry, such as how airlines pre-assign specific seats to passengers, and how the boarding process can be minimized by boarding towards the end. The narrator also explains that the six-digit alphanumerical code on boarding passes is used to identify individual passengers and can reveal a lot about you, including your date of birth and contact details.
The narrator discusses the dangers that airplanes face, such as collisions with birds and extreme weather conditions like hail storms. The narrator also mentions that airplane toilets are not emptied into the sky, but instead, the waste is transported to a holding tank at the airport.
The narrator then talks about the quality of food served on airplanes, explaining that the food is typically prepared on the ground by industrial catering facilities and then transported to the aircraft. The narrator also mentions that airplane cabins have humidity levels as low as 10 percent, which affects our ability to taste and smell.
The narrator then discusses the rules for pilots and co-pilots regarding their meals, stating that they are warned against eating the same meals to prevent mutual food poisoning. The narrator also mentions that some airlines have their own in-flight chefs and kitchens.
The narrator then discusses the safety features of airplane windows, explaining that they are made up of three strong panels of acrylic to maintain cabin pressure and prevent them from breaking at high altitudes. The narrator also mentions that airplane interiors have small red or black triangles that let cabin crew know which window will give the best vantage point to view the wings of the aircraft.
The narrator then talks about the luxurious service offered in first-class cabins, stating that many of these services are also available in business class sections. The narrator also mentions that the price of a first-class ticket is significantly higher than a business class ticket, but the service offered is minimal.
The narrator then discusses the rest compartments in long-haul aircraft, stating that these compartments are specially reserved for the cabin crew to get some well-earned shut-eye. The narrator also mentions that some airlines provide luxury private cabins for their crew members.
Finally, the narrator discusses the importance of rest for pilots, stating that 84 percent of pilots surveyed by the British Airline Pilots Association said that their ability to fly a plane had been compromised due to tiredness. The narrator also mentions that 56 percent of pilots admitted that they'd fallen asleep while in charge of a plane.
1. The speaker discusses the stressful aspects of airplane travel, particularly boarding.
2. The speaker explains that airlines often pre-assign seats to passengers, and advises boarding last to minimize time spent on the plane.
3. The speaker mentions that the six-digit alphanumerical code on a boarding pass is a passenger name record used to identify individual passengers.
4. The speaker reveals that this code can reveal a lot about you, including your date of birth and contact details.
5. The speaker discusses the potential for additional security checks for passengers who find a four 's' code on their boarding pass.
6. The speaker talks about the size and weight of commercial aircraft, mentioning that an average-sized commercial aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of about 175,000 pounds.
7. The speaker discusses the dangers of collisions between planes and birds, mentioning that there are over 13,000 airplane bird strikes annually in the U.S.
8. The speaker explains that extreme weather conditions, such as hailstorms, can cause significant damage to an airplane.
9. The speaker discusses the possibility of lightning striking an airplane, stating that each airplane in the U.S.'s commercial fleet is estimated to be struck lightly by lightning at least once per year.
10. The speaker talks about the process of flushing an airplane toilet, explaining that a strong suction pulls the waste away using only a very small amount of water.
11. The speaker reveals that there is a secret way to unlock an airplane toilet from the outside, using just one finger.
12. The speaker discusses the issue of airplane food tasting bad, explaining that airplane cabins have humidity levels as low as 10 percent, which affects our ability to taste and smell.
13. The speaker talks about the rules for what pilots can and can't eat while on the job, stating that pilots are warned against eating the same meals to prevent mutual food poisoning.
14. The speaker discusses the issue of avoiding pilots working with someone they don't like, stating that this is considered a matter of life and death in the industry.
15. The speaker reveals that the safest seat in the event of a crash is in the middle of the plane, giving a 72 percent chance of survival.
16. The speaker talks about the design of airplane windows, explaining that they are made up of three strong panels of acrylic to maintain air pressure and prevent them from breaking at high altitudes.
17. The speaker discusses the use of small red or black triangles in cabin interiors, stating that they are used to let cabin crew know which window will give the best vantage point to view the wings of the aircraft.
18. The speaker talks about the use of chimes in-flight, explaining that different chimes can indicate various situations, from turbulence warnings to requests for coffee.
19. The speaker discusses the luxurious service offered in first class, stating that it includes high-quality meals, private suites, and extra items on the menu.
20. The speaker talks about the rest compartments in long-haul aircraft, stating that they are specially reserved for the cabin crew to get some well-earned shut-eye.
21. The speaker discusses the importance of rest for pilots, stating that 84 percent of pilots surveyed by the British Airline Pilots Association said that their ability to fly a plane had been compromised due to tiredness.