Air pasengers 'need 2 in more legroom' to cut thrombosis risk

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a thick almost solid mass formed when blood or milk dries
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Blood clot
the risk of developing deadly blood clots
a ... room, building etc does not have enough space for the people in it
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cramped
the risk of developing deadly blood clots in cramped seats,
a member of the British nobility
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peer
Pol. członek Izby Lordów
British peers have warned.
to make your body or part of your body stiff in order to prepare to do sth difficult
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brace
there is not enough room for taller passengers to adopt the "brace position" in an emergency.
not moving at all [motionless]
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immobile
they have to sit immobile in cramped seats.
to strongly suggest that someone does something
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urge
The committee urged the Government to scrap the higher rate
to decide not to use a plan or system because it is not practical
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scrap
The committee urged the Government to scrap the higher rate of Air Passenger Duty levied on passengers using "premium economy" cabins where the gap between seats is slightly greater.
Pol. cło, podatek
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duty
the Duty levied on passengers
Pol. nałoży, ściągać, pobierać podatek (od kogoś)
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to levy a tax on sb
the higher rate of Air Passenger Duty was levied on passengers using "premium economy" cabins where the gap between seats is slightly greater.
of very high quality
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premium
premium economy cabins
... seats are better than economy seats
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premium economy
premium economy" cabins where the gap between seats is slightly greater.
... are higher than usual ones
a high price for something that is of high quality, unusual, or hard to get:
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premium prices
A shrewd blend of marketing, technology, and service has enabled the company to charge premium prices.
Pol. stanowić zagrożenie
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to pose a threat
long-term health threat posed by jet lag, on both crew and passengers
the tired and confused feeling that you can get after flying a very long distance, especially because of the difference in time between the places
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jet lag
long-term health threat posed by jet lag, on both crew and passengers
a plane service that flies at the same time every day or every week
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scheduled flight
Scheduled airlines in general would exceed the new recommended minimum levels,
very low in price - often used in advertisements (cheap)
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budget
some aircraft operated by budget carriers would not exceed teh new recommended minimum levels.
a cheap flight
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budget flight
They offer everything from luxury hotels to budget accommodation. (budget travel/ flights)

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