Air Travel Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Steven Walters @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 11:40 PM

With the price of air travel rising so fast it's even more important now than ever to be able to search for and find dirt cheap airline tickets. By doing some easy homework you can save yourself hundreds of dollars each and every time you fly. There's little difference between experienced world travelers and occasional holiday seekers when it comes to saving money. Both groups want to travel as cheaply as possible and honestly your vacation or holiday will be much more enjoyable... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Steven Walters @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 1:49 AM

Airfares are rising almost daily and finding a cheap or discounted airline ticket can be next to impossible. While this is true it IS still possible to find cheap airline tickets even for international and overseas travel. These are five discount travel companies you can check out for some really dirt cheap airline tickets. Aer Lingus - This airline is Irish and based out of Dublin. If you're looking for cheap fares to Ireland and even some other major European cities you... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Allen Wright @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 12:33 AM

Going on an east coast hunting trip and live in California? Chances are you'll be taking an airplane instead of the three day drive. You need to know how to legally travel with all of your tactical gear, and arrive in one piece. Getting caught at the airport with your gear, knowing that you can't take it along, and if you bring it home you'll miss your flight is not a situation you want to be in. In this article we'll take a look at the TSA rules, guidelines and suggestion... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Don Nadeau @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 3:51 PM

This article gives you the pros and cons of the airports closest to Mendocino and the Redwood Park area, so you can decide which airport is best for you. Airports Serving Mendocino The immediate Mendocino area has no airports except the Little River Airport for small private planes. You will need to fly into another city and then drive or take a series of buses to reach the Mendocino coast. Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport The nearest airport to Mendocino with ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Dawn Hall @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 2:30 AM

The person who first coined the phrase "flying the friendly skies" was obviously not traveling with young children. If at some point in the future you will be finding yourself on a cramped airplane with a rambunctious toddler (or two), first of all let me offer my condolences. As the mother of two boys and a veteran of the so-called friendly skies, I have been in your shoes more than once. Yes, I know - you don't need my sympathy, or my empathy, or my condolences. You nee... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Jack Smith @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 8:05 PM

Traveling can be a pleasurable experience especially if you are traveling for a holiday or a vacation. There are some people who travel constantly for the purpose of business alone. Whether you are traveling for business or for pleasure, the fact remains that airfare can be extremely exorbitant and in the face of rising standards of living, getting cheap airfare is an obsession for many travelers. You may think that cheap airfare is an impossibility. In actual fact, cheap airfare is obta... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Travel » Air Travel | By Thomas Pretty @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 3:30 PM

The site of Dalcross is where Inverness International Airport is situated. It is seven miles from the city and also lies close to the majestic highlands. Due to this position in Scotland it is the primary airport used by those visiting the north of Scotland; as such the services offered at the terminal include coach tours of the highlands and car hire provisions. As well as acting as the perfect gateway to the northern region of Scotland, flying into the airport also gives the visitor the chance... more...

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...