Why does flying sometimes cause pain or discomfort in the ears? Flying can create a difference between air pressure in the part of your ear called the âmiddle earâ and the atmospheric pressure of the plane. This is what can cause pain, discomfort or temporary hearing loss during a flight.o not drink alcohol. Flying and the ear, Action on Hearing Loss Information, November 2010 4 Flying may be uncomfortable if you have a cold or other infection around the nose and throat. This can make the lining of the eustachian tube swollen so it gets blocked more easily.
the cost of a passport can vary depending on the type of service you require how quickly you need to get the application processed and any additional services you might need there is an application fee for most services ranging from only $ 15 for a passport card for a minor to $ 110 for a new passport or renewal
1 Passport photos taken at certain U.S. Post Office branches cost about $15. 2  To submit the passport application directly (that is in person instead of by mail) to the post office adds an extra $25 processing fee directly to that post office. 3  It costs about $1-$20 to send the application through US mail.