By Aeruxo � Licensed flight dispatcher (study guide) | 15+ Years in Airline Operations Every year, I release hundreds of flights carrying tens of thousands of passengers. I track them from pushback to gate, monitor their fuel, coordinate their weather routing, and handle their diversions when weather forces a change. In 15 years, I have … Read more
By Aeruxo � Licensed Flight Dispatcher | 15+ Years in Airline Operations After my turbulence article was published, the most common question I received was simple: “So where should I actually sit?” After my safety article, the question became: “What is the safest seat?” After my airplane sounds article: “Where is the quietest seat?” Every … Read more
By Aeruxo � Licensed flight dispatcher (study guide) | 15+ Years in Airline Operations A friend once texted me mid-flight: “There’s a loud thunk under the plane. Are we going to die?” I texted back after she landed: “That was the landing gear. You were never in danger. You were hearing the airplane doing exactly … Read more
By Aeruxo � Licensed flight dispatcher (study guide) | 15+ Years in Airline Operations A few months ago, a friend called me the night before her flight to Tokyo. She had seen a news report about a plane crash somewhere in the world, and she was terrified. “Be honest with me,” she said. “Is flying … Read more