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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 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 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: