Book excerpt: In Amazing Airlines, Aditya Palnitkar takes you on a behind-the-scenes trip through the fascinating world of airlines, exploring the systems that are working to help you fly from one place to another. Inside, you'll find chapters on airlines, flight crew, airports, air traffic control and a brief history of commercial aviation. You'll also explore topics like baggage handling, airline food, airplane manufacturing and aerodynamics. The simple language and smooth narration makes the book suitable even for teenagers and young adults. Interesting bits of information throughout the book means that there is never a boring moment. Praise for Amazing Airlines: “I love the simplicity of Aditya's book. It covers various topics suchas passenger experience, inside the cockpit, air traffic control, airplanefood with equal ease. Very informative for both adults and kids.” - Patty Wagstaff, US Aerobatic Team "Effortlessly narrated, Amazing Airlines explains the workings of airplanes, airports and everthing that goes on behind the scenes when you fly.", - Alexander Womack, Airline Pilot "A must-add to every aviation enthusiast's bookshelf!" - Xavi Rivero, Airline Pilot "This book will answer all your questions about flying on airlines." - Jaime Pinto, Airline Pilot "Amazing Airlines explains the wonders of commercial flight in an easy to understand, comprehensive narrative." - Shubo Biswas, Airplane Engineer