Spring Cleaning
Test these mandatory lifesaving home features to see if you need to replace the battery.
What are smoke alarms? Smoke alarms with sealed lithium batteries have a 10-year lifespan, so there’s no need to change batteries. If your smoke alarm uses regular batteries, it is recommended that you test them monthly. All smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years.
In 1991, Virgin Atlantic made history by becoming the first airline to put this entertainment device on the back of seats.
What is a TV? Many modern aircraft have touch screens on each seat back for entertainment like movies, TV, and even games.
Beginning in 1988, airlines began to ban this habit during short domestic flights, to keep the air inside the plane clear and clean.
What is smoking? Until then, many planes had smoking and nonsmoking sections, but in the confined space, the smoke traveled throughout.
In 1970, this aircraft maker introduced its iconic 747, a wide jet airplane with increased cabin space.
What is Boeing? The first 747 went on its maiden voyage after a champagne toast by First Lady Patricia Nixon.
This airline was the first “no frills” budget airline, with its Skytrains gaining success in the ’70s.
What is Laker Airways? Founded by Freddie Laker, it offered a lower fare with few in-flight luxuries.
This large supersonic jet first flew from London to Bahrain in 1976, despite concerns about its noise and environmental impact.
What is the Concorde? Queen Elizabeth’s first flight “across the pond” in the Concorde was in 1977, from Barbados back to London.