In-flight disturbances were a problem long before the
heightened security of the post-9/11 world. In 1997, The Air Line
Pilots Association (ALPA) hosted a conference dealing solely with
the issue of disruptive airline passengers. Among the list of
shocking happenings: the usual alcohol-assault combo, threats to
pull a Read More...
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Getting There is Half the Battle: Options for Getting to and From the Airport
Sometimes the most important details about planning a trip
can get neglected, like how youre actually going to get to and from
the airport for your flight. Depending on where you live or where
youre staying this may be a simple problem to solve or a more Read
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can get neglected, like how youre actually going to get to and from
the airport for your flight. Depending on where you live or where
youre staying this may be a simple problem to solve or a more Read
More...
Airlines With The Best Meals
Despite the stereotype of all airline food being bad, it is
sometimes possible to find a good meal set on the tray in front of
you. Unfortunately, a majority of the food you are likely to
come across while flying will be of poor quality. Sometimes it
seems that Read More...
sometimes possible to find a good meal set on the tray in front of
you. Unfortunately, a majority of the food you are likely to
come across while flying will be of poor quality. Sometimes it
seems that Read More...
Air Traffic Control Blunders
From the flight attendants and pilots, to the security
personnel and baggage transporters it takes literally almost a
village to make the air travel system run smoothly, but these
moving parts are all personnel we either personally interact with
or have contact with our personal belongings. Its easy Read
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personnel and baggage transporters it takes literally almost a
village to make the air travel system run smoothly, but these
moving parts are all personnel we either personally interact with
or have contact with our personal belongings. Its easy Read
More...
The Ins and Outs of Travel Insurance
Like any other type of insurance; you take travel insurance
for granted until you really need it. While the last thing you want
to dwell on when planning a vacation is some sort of disaster
situation ruining your trip, the fact is that, in addition to
flights, hotels, Read More...
for granted until you really need it. While the last thing you want
to dwell on when planning a vacation is some sort of disaster
situation ruining your trip, the fact is that, in addition to
flights, hotels, Read More...
7 Ways to Entertain Yourself at the Airport
Youre traveling alone. Maybe youre flying for business, maybe
youre meeting a friend half way across the country. Your flight
gets delayed significantly. Now what do you do with yourself? Youve
come to the right place because weve got the answers for you. Make
a friend. In our Read More...
youre meeting a friend half way across the country. Your flight
gets delayed significantly. Now what do you do with yourself? Youve
come to the right place because weve got the answers for you. Make
a friend. In our Read More...
The Airline Industry vs. The Environment: Let the Battle Begin
One of the biggest issues globally is no doubt the
environment. No industry gets a pass card on their contribution to
the degradation of the earth, particularly the airline industry,
and no single topic is trendier lately than saving the earth.
Lately, the nations airlines have come under Read More...
environment. No industry gets a pass card on their contribution to
the degradation of the earth, particularly the airline industry,
and no single topic is trendier lately than saving the earth.
Lately, the nations airlines have come under Read More...
The High Costs of Airline Industry Mistakes
The airline industry is a giant in the global economy and,
just like any other market, it has ups and downs, losses and gains.
In an industry full of high operating costs and plenty of outside
scrutiny, airlines are under enormous pressure. If theyre going to
encounter a Read More...
just like any other market, it has ups and downs, losses and gains.
In an industry full of high operating costs and plenty of outside
scrutiny, airlines are under enormous pressure. If theyre going to
encounter a Read More...
7 Popular Summer Destinations
Whether your kids are on summer vacation or its you whos
taking a break from classes, summer is the perfect time to travel.
The U.S. west coast will entice with its sun and sand, the U.S.
east coast will impress with its innumerable activities and events,
and for Read More...
taking a break from classes, summer is the perfect time to travel.
The U.S. west coast will entice with its sun and sand, the U.S.
east coast will impress with its innumerable activities and events,
and for Read More...
Best and Worst Airlines to Work For
Even as the airline industry is consolidating, it is still
one of the larger employers in the country. And while some airlines
have made a name for themselves as the best airlines to travel,
those airlines dont necessarily correspond with the best airlines
to work for. Southwest Airlines Homebase: Read More...
one of the larger employers in the country. And while some airlines
have made a name for themselves as the best airlines to travel,
those airlines dont necessarily correspond with the best airlines
to work for. Southwest Airlines Homebase: Read More...
Worst U.S. Airlines
Every year a few airlines stand out among the rest as utterly
dreadful in certain, or sometimes in all, categories. In all, the
airline industry has actually been on the mend over the past few
years, due largely to the recession, believe it or not. More people
out Read More...
dreadful in certain, or sometimes in all, categories. In all, the
airline industry has actually been on the mend over the past few
years, due largely to the recession, believe it or not. More people
out Read More...
Most Over-Rated Destinations in the World
Some travel destinations get more than their share of buzz
from travel writers, travel agents and travel forum
participants. These places have either just been anointed as
cool by trend-setting travelers or have always carried a certain
level of street cred amongst travelers. Either way, it is
puzzling Read More...
from travel writers, travel agents and travel forum
participants. These places have either just been anointed as
cool by trend-setting travelers or have always carried a certain
level of street cred amongst travelers. Either way, it is
puzzling Read More...
50 Blogs to Read Before Going on a Golf Vacation
Golf vacations are an amazing experience whether its your
first time or your hundredth. Golf travel allows you to see new
places while improving your game and enjoying some relaxation. All
of these things are good for your mental wellbeing, making you a
more well-rounded person with a Read More...
first time or your hundredth. Golf travel allows you to see new
places while improving your game and enjoying some relaxation. All
of these things are good for your mental wellbeing, making you a
more well-rounded person with a Read More...
Around the World Airfares
International air travel can be expensive. Prices for
traveling across the Atlantic can top $500, and trans-Pacific
flights often top $1,000. Less-visited destinations can be
even more pricy. Strategies like using frequent flier miles
or buying tickets from consolidators can sometimes lessen the
price. But not always. Multiple-city ticket Read
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traveling across the Atlantic can top $500, and trans-Pacific
flights often top $1,000. Less-visited destinations can be
even more pricy. Strategies like using frequent flier miles
or buying tickets from consolidators can sometimes lessen the
price. But not always. Multiple-city ticket Read
More...
10 Bizarre Hotels
For many vacations, its more about where youre staying, not
what hotel youre staying at. But just as a new city opens up
new experiences, a new, unique type of lodging could introduce you
to a one-of-a kind experience. Heres a list of 10 bizarre
hotels around the Read More...
what hotel youre staying at. But just as a new city opens up
new experiences, a new, unique type of lodging could introduce you
to a one-of-a kind experience. Heres a list of 10 bizarre
hotels around the Read More...
Must Have Travel Items
Travelers these days have by and large have resigned
themselves to the fact that they will have the typical nightmarish
experience in their journey. This just doesnt have to be;
there are a plethora of new gadgets and innovations out there to
make your experience as convenient, safe Read More...
themselves to the fact that they will have the typical nightmarish
experience in their journey. This just doesnt have to be;
there are a plethora of new gadgets and innovations out there to
make your experience as convenient, safe Read More...
This Years Best Halloween Events
Halloween is on the way. While this holiday is mostly
about kids and candy, there are events, from parties to parades,
that are fit for people of any age. Costumes and scares are
part of most experiences, but the different Halloween activities
actually have little in common beyond Read More...
about kids and candy, there are events, from parties to parades,
that are fit for people of any age. Costumes and scares are
part of most experiences, but the different Halloween activities
actually have little in common beyond Read More...
Weirdest Things You Can Buy In Flight
Once you get over the initial entertainment (or horror) of
takeoff, airline travel is pretty mundane: seatbelt, tray table,
peanuts. Luckily, if youre willing to throw down, there are still a
few cool and kooky things for sale at 30,000 feet to keep you
amused. Food People tend to rate Read More...
takeoff, airline travel is pretty mundane: seatbelt, tray table,
peanuts. Luckily, if youre willing to throw down, there are still a
few cool and kooky things for sale at 30,000 feet to keep you
amused. Food People tend to rate Read More...
How Safe Are Airport Body Scanners?
In the 1990 movie Total Recall the sci-fi future brings us a
security scanner machine that can see peoples skeletons, along with
any dangerous contraband they may be carrying. Well, unlike the
flying cars that were right around the corner in many other sci-fi
futures, body scanners are Read More...
security scanner machine that can see peoples skeletons, along with
any dangerous contraband they may be carrying. Well, unlike the
flying cars that were right around the corner in many other sci-fi
futures, body scanners are Read More...
Best Airlines to Earn Rewards
Pretty much all the major airlines have cooked up rewards
programs that offer incentives and kickbacks for selecting them
over their competitors. A great many of them also include
incentives for using other travel-related services from car rentals
to hotels to restaurants. Where you stay, how you get Read
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programs that offer incentives and kickbacks for selecting them
over their competitors. A great many of them also include
incentives for using other travel-related services from car rentals
to hotels to restaurants. Where you stay, how you get Read
More...
How to Save Money on Airport Parking
Youve planned your itinerary, booked your tickets, reserved
your hotel and got it all within budget. Youre ready to go. Didnt
factor in parking? Seems like a negligible cost, but to leave your
car in airport parking longer than three days can easily cost you
an extra $50 Read More...
your hotel and got it all within budget. Youre ready to go. Didnt
factor in parking? Seems like a negligible cost, but to leave your
car in airport parking longer than three days can easily cost you
an extra $50 Read More...
Seven Most Under-Rated Destinations in the US
Everyone who has ever traveled or who has ever been
interested in traveling can name the most popular destinations in
the US. Warm weather, great cultural attractions or huge
amounts of entertainment options put certain American travel
hotspots on everyones tourist map. Cities like New York, Los
Angeles, Read More...
interested in traveling can name the most popular destinations in
the US. Warm weather, great cultural attractions or huge
amounts of entertainment options put certain American travel
hotspots on everyones tourist map. Cities like New York, Los
Angeles, Read More...
How Airlines Make Money
Its no secret that airlines have been struggling to stay
profitable over the last few years layoffs, mergers, fees, after
fees, after fees. But for the average traveler who seems to be
shelling out more and more dough for an airline ticket and who
seems to be Read More...
profitable over the last few years layoffs, mergers, fees, after
fees, after fees. But for the average traveler who seems to be
shelling out more and more dough for an airline ticket and who
seems to be Read More...
Tips for Perfect Packing
Do you want to learn how to perfectly pack your suitcase and
carry-on bags? The following collection of tips can help get you on
track: Memorize the 3-1-1 rule. This is the rule that helps you to
remember how to pack toiletries for carryon. It says to put the
Read More...
carry-on bags? The following collection of tips can help get you on
track: Memorize the 3-1-1 rule. This is the rule that helps you to
remember how to pack toiletries for carryon. It says to put the
Read More...
Eco Friendly Airlines
Going green these days isnt what it used to be. Any
organization, group, or company that doesnt take active measures to
go green, is subject to scrutiny from the increasingly, aware
environmentally friendly public. Airlines are no doubt in an
industry critically assessed for how theyre taking measures Read
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organization, group, or company that doesnt take active measures to
go green, is subject to scrutiny from the increasingly, aware
environmentally friendly public. Airlines are no doubt in an
industry critically assessed for how theyre taking measures Read
More...
Get Talking: 7 Best Forums for Travelers
The excitement begins building as soon as the tickets are
purchased and the trip is booked. Now, the real work begins. What
are you going to do once your plane lands? Where exactly will your
vacation take you? Travel books can be pricey and arent always
current or Read More...
purchased and the trip is booked. Now, the real work begins. What
are you going to do once your plane lands? Where exactly will your
vacation take you? Travel books can be pricey and arent always
current or Read More...
Top 35 Travel Blogs
There are plenty of lists out there of popular travel sites
and interesting travel blogs, but our list pretty much covers it
all. Use this as a resource for all your travel needs. Almost
Fearless General Almost Fearless is a blog about a new mother who
decided to drop Read More...
and interesting travel blogs, but our list pretty much covers it
all. Use this as a resource for all your travel needs. Almost
Fearless General Almost Fearless is a blog about a new mother who
decided to drop Read More...
The Evolution of Air Travel
Commercial air travel has come a long way since the early
days when smoking on the plane was a no-brainer and flying was an
occasion calling for your Sundays best. Passengers now have endless
more destination choices and significantly improved technology and
safety, but they also have a Read More...
days when smoking on the plane was a no-brainer and flying was an
occasion calling for your Sundays best. Passengers now have endless
more destination choices and significantly improved technology and
safety, but they also have a Read More...
Celebrities: Free to Move Around the World
Whether doing the flying or paying someone to do it, private
jet or in some cases helicopter travel is usually reserved for the
ultra-rich. Private air travel represents the chariot of the modern
age: a status symbol representing the power to possess and do what
few Read More...
jet or in some cases helicopter travel is usually reserved for the
ultra-rich. Private air travel represents the chariot of the modern
age: a status symbol representing the power to possess and do what
few Read More...
The Weary Travelers Guide to Airport Amenities
Youve just rolled in to the airport; either youre on a
layover, an arrival, or a departure. Regardless, depending on the
airport (and the services it provides) your arrival can either be
something to dread OR something to remember. Many airlines have
stepped up their game when it Read More...
layover, an arrival, or a departure. Regardless, depending on the
airport (and the services it provides) your arrival can either be
something to dread OR something to remember. Many airlines have
stepped up their game when it Read More...
Winter Vacation Ideas in the Southwest
The Southwestern US is more than a dry desert with a few
cities surrounded by cactus trees. It is even more than a
wintertime golf destination, a place for retirees or a destination
for counter-culture aficionados. Some of the countrys best
cultural attractions, ski resorts and shopping venues Read
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cities surrounded by cactus trees. It is even more than a
wintertime golf destination, a place for retirees or a destination
for counter-culture aficionados. Some of the countrys best
cultural attractions, ski resorts and shopping venues Read
More...
Crazy Things People Bring on Airplanes
However arbitrary and invasive airport security measures are,
they do serve to communicate the fact that threats to airline
safety do exist. People do try (and some succeed) at bringing very
inappropriate items on board aircrafts. The following is a sampling
of some of the outrageous, funny, and Read More...
they do serve to communicate the fact that threats to airline
safety do exist. People do try (and some succeed) at bringing very
inappropriate items on board aircrafts. The following is a sampling
of some of the outrageous, funny, and Read More...
Ways to Stretch Your Travel Budget
Ah, vacation time, the treasured reward for toiling away at
ones day-to-day life. It represents the time to put work aside and
focus on you/family/friends/significant others. With all the rest
and relaxation youll be undertaking you may still need to be
considerate of your spending. Peruse these helpful Read
More...
ones day-to-day life. It represents the time to put work aside and
focus on you/family/friends/significant others. With all the rest
and relaxation youll be undertaking you may still need to be
considerate of your spending. Peruse these helpful Read
More...
Best Thanksgiving Destinations
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for people to stay at
home and mingle with friends and family. However, it is also
an attractive time for travel, with cheap fares to some highly
popular destinations and major events taking place at cities around
the country. Here are some of Read More...
home and mingle with friends and family. However, it is also
an attractive time for travel, with cheap fares to some highly
popular destinations and major events taking place at cities around
the country. Here are some of Read More...
5 Unspoken Rules of Flying
It can often be a bear to fly anymore. With constant changes
to FAA regulations, its not unlikely that the next time you fly
therell be a new rule youll have to adhere to. Baggage charges,
taxes, prohibited items and the list goes on. Many of these are
Read More...
to FAA regulations, its not unlikely that the next time you fly
therell be a new rule youll have to adhere to. Baggage charges,
taxes, prohibited items and the list goes on. Many of these are
Read More...
5 Ridiculous Airline Charges
Ever since the airline industry went on high alert for
security reasons, flying has become an increasingly less appealing
option. With the recent economic slump, a whole new set of
headaches is being added to the mix as carriers are finding more
ways to boost profits to float Read More...
security reasons, flying has become an increasingly less appealing
option. With the recent economic slump, a whole new set of
headaches is being added to the mix as carriers are finding more
ways to boost profits to float Read More...
12 Tips for Getting Through Airport Security
September 11, 2001 changed everything for the air travel
industry. Its hard to remember the days when taking off your shoes
in a public place wasnt common place or when liquids didnt need to
be housed in plastic bags. Seasoned travelers are experts at
navigating airport security relatively Read More...
industry. Its hard to remember the days when taking off your shoes
in a public place wasnt common place or when liquids didnt need to
be housed in plastic bags. Seasoned travelers are experts at
navigating airport security relatively Read More...
10 Best iPhone Travel Apps
With the exception of being able to physically fly you to
your destination, you iPhone can pretty much fill any travel need
pre, post or during flight. From memory-making, to navigation, to
language translation, iPhone apps have got you covered. In fact,
were so confident with our list Read More...
your destination, you iPhone can pretty much fill any travel need
pre, post or during flight. From memory-making, to navigation, to
language translation, iPhone apps have got you covered. In fact,
were so confident with our list Read More...
7 Tips for Flying with a Family
You have to juggle luggage, carry-ons, airplane tickets,
boarding passes, IDs, and personal items now multiply that by two,
by three, by four, by maybe even five when you factor in flying
with a whole family. Air travel can easily get out of control when
personalities clash, Read More...
boarding passes, IDs, and personal items now multiply that by two,
by three, by four, by maybe even five when you factor in flying
with a whole family. Air travel can easily get out of control when
personalities clash, Read More...
Tips For Flying Comfortably
While you may not be able to control the weather, the
aircraft maintenance schedule, or whatever other hang-ups are out
there, you can control your personal in-flight comfort level when
traveling. There are some super simple ways to maximize your
relaxation and personal wellness. Take some of Read More...
aircraft maintenance schedule, or whatever other hang-ups are out
there, you can control your personal in-flight comfort level when
traveling. There are some super simple ways to maximize your
relaxation and personal wellness. Take some of Read More...
Best U.S. Airlines
Sometimes the standard fare just wont do when you fly; lets
say you want some excitement or to be pampered like royalty. Or
maybe youre looking for some incredible savings opportunities.
Perhaps youre feeling anxious about flying and need to find a
carrier with a spotless (or near-spotless) safety Read
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say you want some excitement or to be pampered like royalty. Or
maybe youre looking for some incredible savings opportunities.
Perhaps youre feeling anxious about flying and need to find a
carrier with a spotless (or near-spotless) safety Read
More...
Everything You Need to Know About Private Jets
Take it or leave, but they say the more intricately you can
visualize something and the more often, the more likely it is that
the thing your visualizing will become a reality. So private jets
may not yet be in your future but it cant hurt to visualize Read
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visualize something and the more often, the more likely it is that
the thing your visualizing will become a reality. So private jets
may not yet be in your future but it cant hurt to visualize Read
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Oh, the Flight Attendants Youll See
Many elements play into how your air travel experience turns
out. Your traveling attitude can be directed by something such as
the intent (business vs. pleasure) or who your fellow passengers
happen to be (family vs. boys/girls weekend). And finally, at the
end of the line, as you Read More...
out. Your traveling attitude can be directed by something such as
the intent (business vs. pleasure) or who your fellow passengers
happen to be (family vs. boys/girls weekend). And finally, at the
end of the line, as you Read More...
Best Perks of Major Airlines
Which airline should you fly with? It depends on which perks
are most important to you. This article takes a look at major
airlines and lets you in on the secret of what perks theyre leading
the way in. AirAsia Perks Their biggest perk is that they offer
high-quality service Read More...
are most important to you. This article takes a look at major
airlines and lets you in on the secret of what perks theyre leading
the way in. AirAsia Perks Their biggest perk is that they offer
high-quality service Read More...
New Face of the Airline Industry: The Continuing Trend of Mergers Acquisitions
Theyre common in almost every industry, but mergers and huge
industry structure shakeups seem to be a recurring trend in the
airline industry. From 1978, the beginning of the period now known
as deregulation, up until the mid-to-late 2000s, when the airlines
experienced a resurgence in profitability, legacy Read
More...
industry structure shakeups seem to be a recurring trend in the
airline industry. From 1978, the beginning of the period now known
as deregulation, up until the mid-to-late 2000s, when the airlines
experienced a resurgence in profitability, legacy Read
More...
Best and Worst Airline Safety Videos
Anyone who has traveled in recent years knows the basic
outline of an airline safety video: here are the exits, listen to
the pilot, buckle up, and have a lovely flight. But airline safety
videos are not all created equal; some serve to terrify, some to
amuse, and Read More...
outline of an airline safety video: here are the exits, listen to
the pilot, buckle up, and have a lovely flight. But airline safety
videos are not all created equal; some serve to terrify, some to
amuse, and Read More...
Plan, Pack, and Pick Your Way to Simple Thanksgiving Travel
Thanksgiving is the most popular day for travel of the year.
And when it comes to airports, which have already cut back on
staffing and flights offerings, high traffic days mean more
congestion, longer lines, and heightened security a deadly trio
particularly when traveling with family. So Read More...
And when it comes to airports, which have already cut back on
staffing and flights offerings, high traffic days mean more
congestion, longer lines, and heightened security a deadly trio
particularly when traveling with family. So Read More...
7 Best Social Media Travel Sites
You cant go very far on the Internet without running into a
social media site. And travel lends itself better than almost any
other industry to social networking. Videos, reviews, photos,
suggestions, travel tales what better avenue for research and the
telling of your travel stories? If youre Read More...
social media site. And travel lends itself better than almost any
other industry to social networking. Videos, reviews, photos,
suggestions, travel tales what better avenue for research and the
telling of your travel stories? If youre Read More...
Most Luxurious Hotel Rooms
Its been said that getting there is half the journey, but
that still leaves the glass half full. Thats why where you stay
plays such a huge role in your experience. How much journeying can
you really do when the twin bed fills up half the hotel room? Read
More...
that still leaves the glass half full. Thats why where you stay
plays such a huge role in your experience. How much journeying can
you really do when the twin bed fills up half the hotel room? Read
More...
The Secret Lives of Air Marshals
Do you know who youre sitting next to on the plane? How do
you know that he or she is who they appear to be? Relax; sometimes
thats a good thing. Thats because that sly character sitting next
to you could very well be an air marshal, and Read More...
you know that he or she is who they appear to be? Relax; sometimes
thats a good thing. Thats because that sly character sitting next
to you could very well be an air marshal, and Read More...
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