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How To Sleep in an Airport

mterebessy — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:15:32 -0600

Traveling can be exhausting and the dreaded layover can leave you exhausted. Sleeping in an airport can be an easy task if you follow a few simple guidelines.

How To Cope with Increasing Travel Restrictions

triple1 — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:52:23 -0600

Unfortunately, rules and policies for public transportation evolve with every new terrorism threat. If you print out a list of restricted items six months prior to your vacation, it may be completely out of date when you are ready to pack your suitcase. Here are some important facts and tips.

Transport carriers and governments are continually adding and revising security measures. Although they have developed many safeguards over recent years, they amend the rules and guidelines with every new terrorism attempt. Post 9-11 safeguards include:

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How To Redeem Frequent Flyer Miles

go-baby — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:01:14 -0500

Scoring that frequent flyer award seat is an elusive goal for many people. If you are not a road warrior, you may have spent months or years accumulating enough miles, only to find out that your airline tells you there are no award seats available when you want to travel. Here are some tips, tricks and strategies to help you score that seat. Flying for free is attainable! Smart travelers know, though, that the preparation for getting that award seat begins long before you ever decide to travel.

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How To Avoid Germs While Flying

bronwyn — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:23:37 -0500

We all know the dreaded feeling of waking up the day after a vacation with a scratchy throat or an inability to stop sneezing. The culprit is very often not our travel destination, but our travel method: the airplane. Being shut up in a small space with many other people seems like an inevitable path to viruses. But it doesn't have to be! Here are some ideas on how to avoid getting sick from air travel.

How To Survive the Airport

flkenny — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:39:38 -0500

Airline passengers are starting to look like Hurricane Katrina survivors and that is not good. Unfortunately, both groups waited too long to get out and were willing to wait for the government to save them.

Why?

If the water is rising, find a boat. But, where are the boats? That is a question that needs to be asked before the water reaches your neck. The same is true at the airport. If delays are rising, find a way out.

You can no longer afford to go to the airport without an alternate plan in case weather, or an event, or lack of crews starts creating delays and cancellations. If your Boeing 757 gets cancelled and 250 passengers have to scramble to find new seats, you are going to quickly discover why airlines have become profitable again. They are called RJ jets or regional jets.

How To Navigate Through the Airport (and Airport Security Line)

The2 — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:18:10 -0500

If you’re not an avid traveler, the airport can be a confusing, frustrating place. People are rolling their luggage swiftly behind them, on a mission to get through security and reach their gates. There’s no time or space for you to wander around lost, trying to figure out how to get your boarding pass, check your luggage and fiddle around with your carry-on bags in the security line. Here are some tips to help you streamline your airport experience and look like an old pro at the airport:

How To Overcome Fear of Flying

Staff468 — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:13:00 -0500

Many of us are afraid of driving because we consider it too unsafe. That fear is considered legitimate because the high frequency of car accidents tells us there is a substantial risk to driving. But the ultra-low frequency of airplane accidents would indicate to us the risk involved in air travel is extremely minimal. And yet the fear persists, which is why fear of flying is considered a phobia - aviophobia, an irrational fear. But given that humans only developed this ability to fly within the last hundred years or so, should it come as a surprise that not all of us are comfortable traveling miles above solid ground in a metal tube?

Fear of flying can cause a person to suffer panic attacks, nausea and even anticipatory vomiting. The vast majority of people who fear flying successfully overcome their fear, but fear of flying doesn't just vanish one day without you doing anything. Overcoming it requires an active effort. Here are some tips.

How To Travel with Your Pet by Air

The2 — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 18:10:00 -0600

It's easy to fly with your cat, small dog, bird, or other pet in the cabin of an airplane. Most airlines will allow you to bring an animal on board as a carry-on and place it underneath the seat in front of you. Restrictions can vary, however, depending on the airline that you're hoping to fly. Make sure that you look into the requirements that each airline sets forth.

There are also many standard rules and regulations that you'll need to follow, regardless of the airline you and your pet are going to fly. If you are going to travel with your pet, you should adhere to the following steps. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a list of airlines and their specific requirements and restrictions.

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How To Plan for International Air Travel

Tonya249 — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:43:00 -0500

With all of the airline restrictions, terror alerts and travel warnings that have been issued in the last few years, even the thought of flying overseas can be a bit bewildering! The key to making your air travel as smooth as possible is to be thoroughly prepared before you step onto the plane. Here are some pointers to keep in mind as you plan for international air travel:

How To Book Air Travel

Lesa260 — Wed, 17 May 2006 11:27:00 -0500

Every method of booking airline air travel has its benefits and limitations. When you feel that travel bug biting, consider the following options for finding the right airline tickets.

Using the internet to contact the airline's web site directly will give you a comprehensive picture of travel times and cost for that specific airline.
- Using the site's date and time tools, enter your desired day and time of both departure and return, as well as the class of seating you want (first, business, or coach). Most ticket purchases are for round-trip tickets, but sometimes it can be cheaper to purchase two one-way tickets.
- The airline search tool will display itineraries from which to choose, each with its own date and time for departure and return. A price range should also be displayed for each itinerary.
  
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