7 Urban Myths About Flying That Are False

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Opening an Aircraft Door Mid-Flight: It's impossible due to cabin pressure and design.

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Airplane Air Making You Sick: The air is filtered and cleaner than most public spaces.

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Seatbelt Sign Not Important: Ignoring it can be dangerous due to unexpected turbulence.

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Alcohol Affects You More at High Altitudes: While the effects can feel stronger, it's more about dehydration and jet lag.

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Pilots Have No Control Over Autopilot: Pilots are always in control, even with autopilot engaged.

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Airplane Toilets Empty in Mid-Air: Waste is stored in tanks and emptied after landing.

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Lightning Can Crash a Plane: Modern planes are designed to withstand lightning strikes.

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Mobile Phones Can Cause Crashes: There's no evidence, but they can interfere with navigation signals.

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