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American Airlines' Secret Code for Transporting Human Remains on Planes
TLDR American Airlines allegedly used the code "Jim Wilson" to denote the transportation of human remains on their planes, despite their denial. Transporting human remains by plane requires working with funeral homes, funeral directors, and known shippers, and following specific guidelines and laws.
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00:00
The American Airlines code for a dead body on a plane is supposedly "Jim Wilson."
02:11
Despite the denial from American Airlines, there is evidence to suggest that they did have a code, "Jim Wilson," to denote the transportation of human remains on their planes.
04:25
There are different codes used by airlines to denote the transportation of human remains, such as "HR" or "HUM," which differentiates it from human resources.
06:37
To transport a deceased loved one or yourself on a flight, you need to work with two funeral homes and funeral directors, as well as a known shipper, and you can't simply pick up the remains at baggage claim.
09:03
Transporting human remains by plane, train, or automobile can be expensive and requires following specific guidelines and laws, but it is possible to do it yourself if you are willing to research and navigate the different state laws, although it is generally recommended to hire a funeral director to handle the process.
11:08
Transporting cremated remains is a more cost-effective and easier option than shipping a body, as airlines often allow you to carry them on as carry-on luggage, although they must go through the X-ray machine and cannot be in a lead lined urn.
13:11
The hosts discuss airline secret codes, including Code Bravo to distract passengers, Code 7,500 for hijacking, Code 7,600 or 7,700 for radio failure or general emergency, and Code Adam for incidents involving a child.
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