Travel articles More on Ditching Planes and the A320's Water-Friendly Design
Most flight crews get at least one day of training in a pool in swimsuits for that rarest of airline disasters, a ditching. If you think that sounds fun, you're wrong. Among other things, you have to demonstrate that you're a strong swimmer and that you're capable of climbing into and out of one of those inflatable evacuation chutes, which become life rafts in the water.
Hotel Maps: New Orleans French Quarter Map
New Orleans French Quarter map of hotels and landmarks. World Savers Contest: Last Call
The entry period for Condé Nast Traveler's second World Savers Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. today! Ever participate in charity work during your travels? Tell us your experience and you could win a trip for two.
"Miracle on the Hudson"
Conde Nast Traveler aviation correspondent Barbara Peterson learned how to ditch an aircraft as part of a flight attendant training course she underwent a few years ago. She shares her take on yesterday's incredible events--a USAirways flight landing in the...
Obama's Oahu: The new President's tour
Find out where the 44th President eats, stays, surfs, and plays--and how you can follow in his footsteps.
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