Airplanes, airports, air travel: it’s all anyone can talk about these days. 

In this episode of Hold That Thought hosts Taylor and Becca chat through the rules, regulations and human idiosyncrasies that dictate flying. They discuss the history of the first air travel and consider how airplanes and travel expose fundamental elements of human behavior and social interaction. They dive into the roots of one of our most common fears and how news today has us questioning timeless protocol.

Topics: Plane etiquette, Social norms, The social contract, Boeing Whistleblower, Behavioral psychology, Travel culture 

Resources:

This Is Your Captain Speaking

Boeing 737 Max Factory Was Plagued With Problems, Whistle-Blower Says
How To Avoid The Dreaded Post-Flight Breakout

Air Travel: CDC
Portable Electronic Devices Presser
Air Rage: What Factors Influence Airline Passenger Anger?

Stuff You Should Know: A Brief History of Air Travel 

It's been 20 years since smoking was completely banned on all US flights. Here's how smoking on planes went from normal to banned.
Why do we put seatbacks up for landing? An aviation expert explains.
WKYC Channel 3 TikTok
Delta is replacing engines on Airbus aircraft to address toxic fumes issue

Why Boeing’s Problems with the 737 MAX Began More Than 25 Years Ago