If you look out the window at the airport, you may notice something: almost all airplanes are white. Logos, stripes, and designs—yes. But the fuselage itself? Mostly bright white. Coincidence? Design trend? No. White is a pretty smart choice. The short answer White airplanes are cheaper, safer, and more practical to operate. Protection from heat Airplanes often sit in the sun for hours on end—on runways in Dubai, Singapore, or Los Angeles. White reflects sunlight much better than dark colors. This contains specific advantages: Dark paintwork would heat up the outer skin much more—and that costs energy in terms of cooling. Cracks are easier to see. Safety is everything in…

You may be familiar with this: your favorite dish tastes wonderful on the ground. On the plane, it suddenly seems bland. Spicy tomato juice becomes a revelation. And the dessert is somehow… less sweet. Coincidence? Poor in-flight cuisine?No. The explanation lies much higher. At an altitude of around 10,000 meters. The short answer At high altitudes, air pressure and humidity change your sense of taste—and thus your entire taste experience. Your senses work differently The air pressure in the cabin is lower than on the ground. At the same time, the air is extremely dry—comparable to a desert climate. Both influence your sensory perception more than you might think. Studies…

Have you ever noticed that as soon as you step onto an airplane, your gaze automatically falls on the perfectly fitting uniforms—and almost always, they include a neckerchief. Sometimes bright red, sometimes elegant blue, sometimes patterned, sometimes minimalist. Coincidence? Pure fashion? Not at all. The short answer The neckerchief is part of an airline’s corporate identity—and at the same time fulfills very practical functions. More than just decoration Airlines invest heavily in their image. The uniform is part of the brand world, similar to the logo on the tail or the paintwork of the aircraft. The neckerchief acts as a visual identifier: it adds a splash of color, conveys elegance,…