Free Tips for Passengers
BY DIANA FAIRECHILD, AIRLINE CABIN ENVIRONMENTALIST

AIRLINE AIR. Diseases spread. You don't need to catch one. Here's how to protect yourself from contagious diseases in flight.

CREW REST. Who's snoozing behind the cockpit door? For airline crew, it's chronic sleep deprivation. Can they BE THERE in an emergency?

AIR RAGE . What causes air rage (when passengers act "unruly" and airlines make "unscheduled landings.")? How to defuse air rage?

PESTICIDES ON BOARD. Why and where do airlines ignore the warning label on pesticide cans and spray the poison mist ON passengers.

SMOKING FLIGHTS. Yes, Really. Today on many planes smoking is permitted. Here's what can you do if you don't like smoke