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Pilot says try this next time your ears pop on a plane
2025-05-06 22:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Certain places are worse than others for causing itNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor02:22, 19 Apr 2025Feeling comfortable when flying is a priority for passengers, yet blocked ears and ear popping are common pains for jetsetters. Aeroplane ear, also known as ear barotrauma, is discomfort caused by a change in air pressure, which typically occurs during takeoff and landing.While for many it is no more than a simple curiosity, it can cause discomfort for some. And, in unfortunate cases, it can lead to debilitating pain if people are unable to make their ears 'pop'.In the last 12 months, Google searches for does aeroplane ear go away have increased by 50%, and Google searches for how to stop my ears from popping have increased by 22%.Off the back of this, eSIM travel company Airalo has spoken exclusively with pilot William Hosie to understand why our ears pop when flying and the secret hack to avoid blocked ears.Pilot reveals why your ears pop when flyingMany passengers can...
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