50 Ways Air Travel Has Changed Over the Last 100 Years

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March 27, 2021 11:00 am

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2003: Reinforced cockpit doors installed on major U.S. airlines

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2005: Superjumbo jets introduced

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2006: Limits on carry-on liquids introduced

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2007: Smartphone boarding passes accepted for first time

2008: Checked baggage charges introduced

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