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by Oddball on September 8th, 2008
This has been tested. Two long range planes flew around the earth non-stop with nuclear clocks calibrated to the one in Colorado. One plane going in each direction and refueled in midair.
There was a time gain on one and a loss in the other, but the gain and loss was only in the nano-seconds.
What did you eat while you're on the airline?
by XT on May 24th, 2010
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Have you flown lately, and how is it getting through security? Full body scans and a long time?
Did your baggage arrive with you?
by Baba on May 16th, 2010
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What is the longest time you've ever spent waiting in an airport departure lounge?
by PrivateGomerSpooner on January 31st, 2011
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What is your favorite international airport? If you have several favorite ones, make a list of them. They can be anywhere in the world.
by Astro17 on April 17th, 2010
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I'm getting on my 1st flight in 5 days. Does anyone have any travel tips to make this easy and me not so stressed??
by starrygirl on April 30th, 2010
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