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.
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   The basic fee for an adult U.S. passport is $110 for a regular  passport or $30 for a passport card (onl â¦ y valid for land or sea  journeys to nearby countries).As of June 2014, a United States passport can cost between $15 to  $140, depending on the age of the recipient and other factors.very country sets their own standards as â¦ to how long the passport will be valid for and how much is costs to get one. Currently, Canada passports are valid for five years for adults and children over 3, for children under 3; the passport is valid for 3 years.