Urban Airline Travel Myths Debunked

We came across a really interesting little story regarding Urban Airline Travel Myths. You know those little secrets claimed by well worn travellers to get them into places you never could ! Well turns out they are about as reliable as the old "crack the complete alphabet on the inside wrapper of Wrigley's chewing gum and win a life time supply" - remember that one as a kid !

Here are two airline urban travel myths that turn out to be ...er well crap actually !

The Airline Secret Code. You may have heard that when in trouble just utter the phrase Rule 240. Once said, so the myth goes, you will instantly go to the top of check in line and be placed on the next available flight with any airline. Er sorry folks there was such a rule in the US but it disappeared in 1978 when the airlines were deregulated. So next time you mumble Rule 240 don't been surprised if you get Rule 1 thrown at you - move to the back of the queue !

Dress Up And Get Upgraded. Gone are the days when you could recognise First Class passengers by their Armani suits. Now even A list celebs travel in track pants , sneakers and a 3 days growth ! With the airlines now recognizing who are the best passengers from frequent flyer profiles they are the ones likely to get any upgrade rather than your well dressed  hustler from the back of the bus. The golden rule - forget it. Just go comfortable - in coach !

Oh and while we are on the subject of well travelled travel myths here are a couple of more that are equally as dubious :

Crime Rings Stealing Kidneys. Yep we all know about that one when your in Vegas or New Orleans, drugged and wake up in the morning in the ice bath less your old kidneys....please. South of the border the myths goes that in Mexico they steal your testicles ! At least women travellers are safe there ! These myths probably are believed by people who always carry a clean hanky in their pocket !

Then there is the story of the kid that crashed the plane by playing his Game Boy. Rightoh then. Another popular one is the magnets in the tray tables on airplanes make your lap tops go crazy.

Happy travelling everyone !