Did you know there are airline codes for pilots and flight attendants? And some of them have to do with dead bodies on board? Learn all about it today!
AI Summary
This episode dives into the mysterious "Jim Wilson" airline code that allegedly American Airlines used to refer to transporting dead bodies on planes. The hosts explore whether this urban legend is actually true, uncovering conflicting evidence from the Wall Street Journal and the National Funeral Directors Association, while also explaining the surprisingly complex and expensive process of actually shipping human remains by air, train, or car. Along the way, they reveal other airline codes and travel insurance quirks that you probably never knew you needed to know about.
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