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Myths and urban legends of air travel

Some say that the door of commercial aircraft can open in mid-flight or even that electronic devices interfere with the aircraft's navigation systems, however, they are false myths that surround the aeronautical sector. We uncover some of them.

As explained from the travel specialist company TravelZoo, "the aeronautical industry and the air sector play a main role in the media agency", which is why they have advanced and launched the report " Myths and legends of the aeronautical sector " . It explains whether or not some of the most famous legends in the population are real, such as that alcohol affects more when we fly or if electronic devices really affect navigation systems.

Discover the truth about aeronautical myths

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