1. Airlines dump waste off the plane According to Smarter Travel, so many people believe that airlines dump waste (human and trash) off the plane that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a fact sheet to dispute the rumour. The fact sheet explained that the flight crew are unable to even dump any unwanted trash or waste due to the mechanics of the plane. The myth that people have been hit by blue fluids, similar to to frozen airplane toilet water, is probably just an on-going circulating rumour.
2. Using gadgets on the plane can cause crashes Being asked to turn off phones and tablets before a flight is not uncommon. However, is it really true that electronics pose safety hazard? Smarter Travel said this is untrue. If electronics are so dangerous, passengers would probably be asked to pack them in their luggage instead of their hand-carry. In a Smarter Travel report, FAA even announced that they are re-considering the ban of electronic devices on the plane. Smarter Travel also revealed that pilots are even allowed to bring their iPads into the cockpit. If so, why not a Kindle?
3. Recirculated air on the plane can make you ill Do you fall sick after travelling? It is most likely not due to the air that you breathed in on the plane. Smarter Travel said the air in the cabin is filtered air which has more than 99 per cent of bacteria and viruses removed.If you fall ill after a trip, it is probably due to germs and bacteria on other items you have touched or encountered.
4. The food served on the plane tastes bad Airplane food is known across the different companies to be generally bad. But is the food itself really the culprit? A study by the University of Manchester revealed that the loud noise from the plane's engines could be to blame. The constant background noise is said to cause a distraction to the passenger and cause their perception on airline food to tilt to the negative side, said the study. Above: A meal served on a business class flight on Singapore Airlines According to online reports, in-flight meals are revamped regularly and are made under strict quality control.The unsavoury meals could be due to some items that are served are microwaved beforehand.
5. It is possible to open the aircraft doors during mid-flight It has been seen in movies that passengers can easily pry open the airplane doors during a flight, but is this really do-able Other than in movies, there are also stories circulating online of people opening the airplane doors in mid-air, said Smarter Travel. However, this is just another myth, reported Smarter Travel. The air pressure in the cabin is so high compared to the exterior, that it is 'physically impossible' for anybody to open an airplane door.
6. Brace positions are actually not safer for the passenger According to Smart Travel, some people believe that the brace positions are put in place to help preserve the passengers' teeth - to make the body identification process easier in case of a crash. Another rumour that people believe is that the position is designed to 'break' the passengers' neck and let them have a quicker death - as a death settlement is cheaper than an injury compensation, said Smart Travel. Smart Travel said those rumours are false and that the brace position can actually save lives. By placing your head on the seat in front of you, it can reduce the risk of head trauma in a plane crash.
7. Pilots are not flying the planes these days Even though the auto-pilot mode exists, pilots are still needed to control the planes for take-offs and landing. Auto-pilot mode is mainly used when the plane is cruising, and even so, the pilot is still needed to monitor the plane closely and make adjustments accordingly.
8. The airplane toilet can 'suck' you in In 2002, a report online claimed that a woman got suck into a toilet onboard a plane after pressing the 'Flush' button while she was still seated.The article reportedly said the flush had 'sucked' her buttocks and she was unable to extract herself from the seat.She was only freed the plane landed and ground technicians came to her rescue. This story, which was even ran by the BBC, turned out to be fabricated. Even if the person was temporary stuck, the passenger will be able to free himself/herself when the flushing motion stopped.The story can be found in a forum on Airlines.net.
9. People get drunk faster on the plane Do people get drunk quicker while flying? Smart Travel does not think so. According to Smart Travel, studies have been done to prove that drinking on the plane does not make one more intoxicated than drinking on the ground. However, as alcohol and air travel can dehydrate a person more, the hangover could be more severe. It might even give the impression that the alcohol had a greater effect on the body.
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