Fun Facts
AOPA
AOPA (Aircraft Owners Pilot Association) now has 412,000 members.
Alberto Santos-Dumont
Was the first to sustain manned powered flight in Europe, he was a Brazilian living in France. His flight took place November 12, 1906.
Air sickness bags
Some airsickness bags (not used) from aircraft have sold for over $200 on Ebay.
Airline Alliances of the World
There are three major worldwide alliances in the world. These three allow near seemless travel between several different airlines within the alliance. One ticket, bags checked through allow passengers to get where they want to go without have to add many more options to customers and airlines.
Oneworld Alliance
oneworld® is a global alliance that brings together 10 of the worlds largest airlines, with more than 675 destinations worldwide, more than 500 airport departure lounges, exclusive frequent flyer benefits, innovative fare products, and corporate solutions.
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Skyteam Alliance
Skyteam brings 11 of the worlds largest airlines plus 3 associate members together under one roof, serving more than 841 destinations in 162 countries, and more than 400 airport lounges, skyteam offers more than 427 million passengers the comfort of one ticket travel around the world.
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