Most of it is just engine exhaust, which has a lot of water vapor, mixing into the very cold air.

What you’re talking about happens as well, but that’s not what you’re seeing in the sky for the most part.

Woah! What an awesome website!

Booo you’re no fun

I see what you are saying but I don’t think it’s a misdirect. I think it’s the nature of fast reading. And I’m right there with you.

Or how about this - what should the headline have been?

I think it’s pretty straightforward