{"product_id":"airplane-mode-a-passive-aggressive-history-of-travel","title":"Airplane Mode: A Passive-Aggressive History of Travel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; max-width: 900px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"background: #6A1B9A; color: #ffffff; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eAirplane Mode: A Passive-Aggressive History of Travel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirplane Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thought-provoking exploration of travel, identity and belonging through the eyes of a woman raised in the Global South. Blending memoir, cultural criticism and history, \u003cstrong\u003eShahnaz Habib\u003c\/strong\u003e challenges conventional ideas of tourism and wanderlust while examining how colonialism, capitalism and privilege continue to shape the way we move through the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #2E7D32; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e📖 About the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to travel in a world shaped by colonial histories, unequal access and climate change? In \u003cstrong\u003eAirplane Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e, Shahnaz Habib offers a fresh and deeply personal perspective on one of humanity's most cherished pursuits. Through wit, insight and honesty, she explores who gets to travel freely, who gets to tell travel stories and how privilege influences every journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterweaving personal memories of family holidays in India, life as an immigrant and experiences travelling across continents, Habib examines the hidden power structures behind passports, tourism, guidebooks, trains, airports and even the idea of wanderlust itself. Her reflections reveal how travel has often been shaped by Euro-American narratives while opening space for more diverse and inclusive voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth deeply reflective and delightfully engaging, \u003cstrong\u003eAirplane Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e reimagines travel as more than leisure or consumption. It is a compelling meditation on movement, migration, identity and connection in an increasingly interconnected yet unequal world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #1565C0; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e✨ Key Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique blend of memoir, travel writing, cultural history and social commentary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines how colonialism, capitalism and privilege continue to shape global travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenges conventional ideas of tourism, wanderlust and travel literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures thoughtful reflections on identity, migration and belonging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines personal stories with insightful analyses of everyday travel experiences and symbols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn engaging and original debut for readers interested in travel, culture and contemporary social issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #8E24AA; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e✍️ About the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShahnaz Habib\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer and translator based in Brooklyn, New York. She translates literary works from Malayalam into English and is acclaimed for bringing important South Indian literature to a global audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe translated the JCB Prize-winning novel \u003cem\u003eJasmine Days\u003c\/em\u003e as well as \u003cem\u003eAl Arabian Novel Factory\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eAirplane Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e is her debut book, showcasing her distinctive voice as both a storyteller and cultural critic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #F57C00; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e📚 Why Read This Book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirplane Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential read for anyone who loves travel but wants to understand its deeper cultural, political and historical dimensions. Intelligent, witty and refreshingly original, it encourages readers to rethink movement, privilege and belonging while celebrating the joy and complexity of discovering the world through new perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Westland Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45491508084845,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/0445\/7069\/files\/91032Ff8oYL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784913081","url":"https:\/\/the99books.in\/products\/airplane-mode-a-passive-aggressive-history-of-travel","provider":"The 99 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}