Archive for the ‘Airline Travel’ Category
Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
Anyone who has ever experience a fear of flying may be surprised to learn that in some cases it is secondary to an actual fear of travel! The latter is not a term that is commonly found in the textbooks speaking of phobias and disorders, and generally you may find components relating to the fear of travel in such tomes - namely Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia, Xenophobia, Aviophobia, and a host of other fears and anxiety producing disorder - but an honest to goodness definition cannot be found.Experiencing the fear of travel is normal and if in your heart of hearts you ....
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Friday, November 21st, 2008
Flying Without Fear is the title of a book penned by Duane Brown in 1996. Citing a 1978 study by Boeing Corporation that suggested a fear of flying was ingrained in more or less 25 million Americans and thus detrimental to their enjoyment of life, the author sought to offer solace but also suggestions on how to enjoy flying without fear. (1) As the mixed reviews of the book indicate, while many a reader is able to take away something useful from the book, the author is not able to actually help each and every fearful flyer and the very ....
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Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Do the prospects of holiday air travel rob you of your night's sleep? Does thinking of booking that flight online make you nauseous? On the drive to the airport, do you have to fight the temptation of stopping the car and getting out? Are you desperate for anything that might cure your fear of flying? If so, you are not alone! Former Oakland Raiders head coach and Monday Night Football color commentator John Madden is famous for his fear of flying which culminated in a 1979 panic attack on board an airplane.Mr. Madden attributes his fear of flying to claustrophobia, ....
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Are you like most travelers wondering if my "Check-In" luggage is safe from prying eyes and theft? How can you protect your belongings and keep your baggage complete? Prior to 9-11 - anyone concerned with security would often rely on the original factory lock on their luggage or buy any after-market luggage lock they can find.Since 9-11 TSA (Transportation Security Administration) requires that all locks be "Approved" by the TSA. With the rising security issues of air travel, the TSA is mandated by Federal law to screen 100% of checked luggage.Even though every bag is thoroughly screened electronically, there are ....
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Flights to Asia are no longer cheap as anyone who has priced airfares recently can attest.
Too start off we should get an idea of the differences in the prices in the last 7 years. The Asia cheap flights went from close to $500 Bangkok LA or Bangkok San Francisco to over $1000 today; at this rate it is not hard to imagine the prices doubling again in the next 7 years as things like carbon taxes and higher fuel cost combined with general inflation and more people in Asia joining the ranks of the middle class and spreading their wings, ....
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Monday, November 17th, 2008
Before You Fly:Plan ahead - Begin changing your schedule a few days before you travel in preparation for the time changes to come. If your destination is eight or more hours ahead of your usual time, try going to sleep earlier several days before, and also adjust your meal times.Get Your Sleep - Try and get a restful sleep before you fly. If the anxiety and anticipation typically keep you up, consider one of those Acetaminophen with a "PM" formulation (Generic and brand names: acetaminophen and diphenhydramine, oral; Acetaminophen PM; Excedrin PM; Legatrin PM; Tylenol Severe Allergy; Tylenol PM; Unisom ....
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Sunday, November 16th, 2008
India is truly a fantastic and magical travel destination, favored by backpackers and gap year students, honeymooners and holidaymakers. It is also one of the fastest developing destinations for business travel. The huge increase in oil prices has had an impact on the cost of air travel to India yet despite the huge hike in air fares, cheap flights can still be found. This article shows you how, by following my Top 10 Tips, you can ensure you get access to the cheapest possible prices for your India flight.Flying to India? Here are my Top 10 Tips for finding that cheap flight.The majority of my tips ....
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Saturday, November 15th, 2008
Now this isn't really a bad thing, but it is now very easy to change travel plans, especially when you have an Internet connection at home and a credit card account.This works well in your favor. You will never know when urgent family and business matters will come up at such short notice. You will never know too when your spouse would furtively suggest a weekend getaway after such a short notice.Out on the Internet, you can find many websites offering the best last minute fares deals (they never say it's a bad deal). So how do you know which ....
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Friday, November 14th, 2008
Traveling with a little baby doesn't have to be the disaster it's always painted out to be. Smart moms know that the secret to a hassle free trip with a happy smiling baby is...packing! How prepared you are for any eventuality on the flight is what determines the kind of flight you have.Apart from the usual diapers, formula and feeding bottles that are an absolute must, every parent needs to pack enough play things to keep baby entertained on flight. If you're lucky enough to have your baby drop off to sleep during a 4 hour flight, then you have ....
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Thursday, November 13th, 2008
All of us have the itch to get away from the hustle and bustle of making a living and just go out and take a flight to some exotic destination. Annie Lennox couldn't have said it any more clearly - I travel the world and the seven seas, everybody is looking for something. But traveling can be expensive, especially if you booking tickets at cost. If you want to save money, what you can do is to find the best last minute flight deals.You can find last minute flight deals from the Internet, either from the airlines themselves, or from ....
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