Air Travel Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Caleb Anderson @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 9:44 PM

Man's wish to fly is old as man itself. Old myths and legends describe man's wish to fly and rule the air space. The most famous antique legend is one about Icarus and his father Dedale. This is the reason why Icarus stands as a symbol for flying. The oldest testimonies about man's efforts to learn how to fly dates from the time of antient civilizations such as the Sumer, Asir, Babylonian, Egyptian and Greek. Chineese and Mongol army in the old days used to put dragons into the sk... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Roger Munns @ Saturday, 5th July 2008 @ 8:56 AM

Malta's airline was once a virtual monopoly - and being an island in the Mediterranean it was guaranteed passengers. But after years of having little competition, Air Malta has had to contend with a host of rivals entering Malta's airspace in the lst two years and competing for the same passengers. The number of people visiting Malta has risen well as a result, and fares to the holiday island have come down in the island's main UK customer base, but new routes have a... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Patrick Omari @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 6:19 AM

I'm one of these people who are disproportionally unsettled by circumstances I'm not familiar with. I'm comforted by routines and knowing what's going to happen next, so when I find myself confronted with something a bit different, I tend to buzz with irritation. Something as small as driving somewhere unknown has been known to fluster me and propel my mood downwards. My occupation means I am regularly in contact with customer complaints about airport parking and,... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Patrick Omari @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 2:34 AM

There are many reasons to pre-book an airport hotel. If you are flying out very early in the morning and can't face a long drive at that time of day, you can book a hotel stay for the night before and make your departure day easier and less-stressful. Alternatively, when you return from your holiday or business trip and you want to just grab a shower and a good night's sleep then book into a nearby hotel for a relaxing evening. These are just two of the reasons to indulge yourse... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Roger Munns @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 11:28 AM

Malta has experienced an uncommon boon this year in their tourist trade. It appears that their popularity is on the rise as a popular, affordable destination for more travelers on holiday. And much of this success can be attributed to the increase in affordable flights to and from the exotic destination. Airlines, especially low-cost airlines, are accustomed to record sales during the peak travel months of summer, but not so much in the winter months. Malta's home based airlines are ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By seomul Evans @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 10:02 AM

If you want to experience customer service like you've never experienced before, then rent a private jet. You will be overwhelmed by the high quality and premium customer service that you experience. The staff on a charter airplane is trained to provide incredibly strong customer service, and you will notice this the moment you step on a plane. First of all, the staff works around your timetable. You decide when to eat, when to sleep, and even better, you decide the exact it... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By seomul Evans @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 5:46 AM

Charter airlines and private jets provide business professionals with the greatest flying experience imaginable. I write this article from direct experience with private jets, so my aim is to transmit this information directly to you, the reader. Private jet companies beat their commercial rivals at their own game, and they beat them soundly. People are starting to catch onto the charter flight phenomenon, as commercial air tickets go up and the prices of renting a private jet go down. Th... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By seomul Evans @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 5:43 AM

The cost of commercial air travel is skyrocketing, and the quality of commercial airlines is rapidly declining. Business professionals are setting a new trend: they are chartering private jets. These private jets offer a variety of wonderful benefits to passengers. First of all, companies that rent private jets for their employees automatically prove that they have business stability and financial strength. Secondly, charter airlines and private jets offer a wealth of benefits that... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By seomul Evans @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 5:37 AM

Charter flights will give you everything you ask for and more. Charter flights will cater to your every desire, and these private jets are built to ensure your comfort and happiness. You will love flying on a private jet. In fact, there is no better way to fly. It is simply the most pleasurable and carefree way of flying. Once you have tried it, you will never want to fly commercially again. This manner of traveling is so popular that the private jet business is skyrocketing every day. Fi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Sal Farzin @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 2:15 AM

If you are a frequent traveler, you should start learning how to repair your own luggage. Doing so is very important because it would spare you the inconvenience of potentially unpacking and repacking in the middle of your trip. It would also give you peace of mind knowing that you can repair the handle or the pockets of your luggage, should the unfortunate happen. So pack on those luggage repair parts and skills whenever you have to go out on a trip. To help you further, here are more luggage r... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Natalia Ippolito @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 5:08 AM

I am a former TSA officer and passenger advocate. My goal is to arm you with valuable and usable information to make your next trip through airport security an effortless one. According to Homeland Security, you surrender your 4th amendment rights when either of these two situations occur: * When you hand your bag over to an airline or TSA employee. * When you walk through the metal detector at checkpoint. You are now in the hands of the federal government. They may conduc... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Jamie Jefferson @ Monday, 16th June 2008 @ 5:27 AM

Jet lag is an unavoidable part of flying long distances. It's the feeling you experience when your internal clock doesn't match up with the clock in the area that you are visiting. Jet lag can be more intense if you are traveling to a time zone that is more than eight hours away, but it can also affect you if your internal clock is just a few hours off. By following these tips, you'll be able get your clock back on schedule and enjoy your trip as soon as possible. T... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Stephen Campbell @ Monday, 16th June 2008 @ 4:16 AM

Sources of cheap airfare are not restricted to airlines alone. While you can call up airlines and ask them if they have cheap airfare, you can also source for the same information through sources such as the Internet. Airfare sources are varied and vast and it's up to you to find the source that is valid. Multiple stops are an excellent way to save costs on air tickets.It involves you stopping at several places along the way before you get to your destination. Multiple stop flights g... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Stephen Campbell @ Friday, 13th June 2008 @ 2:25 AM

One sure way of getting cheap airfare is by taking a plane from an airport close to your destination. If your destination by air is to Montreal, then taking a plane to New York John F. Kennedy airport can help to cut back drastically on airfare. It's really worth it to drive a couple of hours from where you stay to an airport close to your destination so that you can save on airfare. The recent years has seen a slight drop in the rate of air passengers because of the 9/11 incident. I... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Ahmad Abdullah @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 7:11 PM

Cheap airline tickets are not something that is so uncommon these days. They are without a doubt the best solution to travel for those who are having a very tight budget or can't afford to spend too much on travelling itself. It is a good thing to note that cheap airline tickets are not that hard to find and it's worth all the time it takes to find them. Offers for cheap airline tickets can be found either by directly going to the airline company office or from the internet itse... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Ahmad Abdullah @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 7:02 PM

Air travel has become a norm nowadays especially for those involved in business and international trading. The needs to meet people from other parts of the world makes air travel a must. For a frequent flyer, there is nothing more satisfactory than getting a cheap airline ticket for their entire journey. Unfortunately for us, the rising trend of people travelling by air gives an opportunity for airline companies to mark up the airline ticket price since they know people will buy it anyway... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Gerald Greene @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 10:02 AM

The Airbus A380 is the largest jet airliner ever built and is the world's first double-deck passenger aircraft. The first flight took place from Toulouse, France on 27 April 2005 and led to a flight test program involving five Airbus A380s. The Airbus A380, launched in October of 2007, is a sleek, energy-efficient aircraft, designed to accommodate up to 850 passengers in a 2-deck configuration. The plane is ideal for long-haul routes, with a range of over 8000 miles, roughly the dist... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Ahmad Abdullah @ Friday, 6th June 2008 @ 6:35 AM

The festive season is the time to celebrate, the time to get together with family and friends. It is also the time to enjoy the day without having to drive to work or sitting in front of the computer. The festive season is the time to cherish love by spending the time with your loved ones wherever they are. Thus, for many of us who might live faraway from home sweet home or have a tight schedule, getting a cheap airline ticket to go home and celebrate such moments would be relieving. Gene... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Ahmad Abdullah @ Friday, 6th June 2008 @ 6:17 AM

Humans have been travelling for all sorts of needs and since the beginning of time. Even before technology was developed; people have been travelling using animals like horses, camels and donkeys. Later came great inventions; from carts to car, boats to ships, bikes to motorcycle and then came aeroplanes and helicopters. And the recent times witnessed the greatest travelling machine bringing men to space; testing the very limits of minds. In today's world where efficiency means time ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Natalia Ippolito @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 8:53 AM

Summer is almost here and millions of air travelers will be hitting the airports for vacation. The one question passengers are most concerned about is how can I breeze though airport security screening. My first tip is know ahead of time if you are one of the lucky ones selected for secondary screening, even before you arrive at the airport. You do this by printing out your boarding pass from home the night before. If you are successful in printing one out, then you are not selected b... more...