πŸš„✈️ Fun Transportation Facts You Probably Didn’t Know | Travel Trivia Blog

Traveling isn’t just about getting from point A to B — sometimes, the ride itself is where the fun is! Whether you’re a curious traveler, a trivia lover, or simply bored at the airport gate, here are some fascinating transportation facts from around the world that might surprise you:


πŸ‘¨‍✈️ Pilots Eat Separately — for Safety!

On many airlines, each pilot eats a different in-flight meal to reduce the risk of food poisoning affecting them both. Imagine if both got sick midair — yikes! (Though obviously, this doesn’t apply when there’s only one pilot.)


πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ One-Third of Airports Are in the U.S.

Out of over 40,000 airports worldwide, more than 13,000 are located in the United States — making it the country with the most airports on Earth.


✈️ The Shortest Commercial Flight: Just 2 Minutes!

The world’s shortest scheduled airline flight is between Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland. It covers just 2.7 km (1.7 miles) and lasts about 2 minutes — barely enough time to buckle up!


πŸ«’ The Olive That Saved $40,000

In 1987, American Airlines saved $40,000 a year just by removing one olive from every first-class salad. Small bites, big savings!


πŸš‚ The Longest Train Ride in the World

Hop on the Trans-Siberian Railway if you’ve got 7 days to spare! This epic journey from Moscow to Vladivostok covers 9,302 km (5,780 miles) across Russia’s icy taiga forests. It’s budget-friendly… but maybe bring a few books. πŸ“š


πŸš„ Fastest Train on Earth? Try the Shanghai Maglev!

If you love speed, head to China! The Maglev train in Shanghai zips passengers from the city to Pudong Airport in just 8 minutes, reaching 501 km/h (311 mph). It’s the world’s fastest commercial train — and it feels like flying on tracks!


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