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Set Sail Towards Your Paradise

August 24th, 2008 It might seem to you as if practically all your friends are going away on exotic vacations which involve cruises; it might seem to you that you can go on such vacations only in your dreams. Well, dreaming about going on a cruise may in reality be your first step towards taking one!If your information about cruises is primarily from what your friends tell you, then you are most likely to think of them as extremely expensive and difficult to organize.Cruise lines do have to dock at a port for stocking up on their supplies and for refueling. ....Continued

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Caribbean Cruises - So Many Choices

August 24th, 2008 Today we find that there are over two million people who go on Caribbean cruises every year. Caribbean Cruises combine all the benefits of luxury travel along with the prospect of great destinations that are simply spectacular with natural beauty; hence it is quite understandable to see that large numbers of people are taking up this option of travel.There are literally thousands of cruises that can be found online that allow you most exciting choices. The large array of Caribbean cruises available today such as the Princess, Ocean Village, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, P&O, Celebrity and Costa Cruises provide one with ....Continued

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Your Private Jet Here?

August 24th, 2008 It is now possible to charter, rent or lease an aircraft for less than ever before and it has also become easier.Why charter an aircraft?Here are some good reasons:The increased security and hassle of commercial airline boarding.There are fewer airlines around.Fewer airlines are flying to fewer citiesBecause of economy restraints there are fewer seats for more passengers.It is now easier to charter, lease or rent a plane because there are more companies entering the aircraft leasing business.Also, a new generation of small jets is being produced as we speak, the so-called air taxis seating between 4 to 6 passengers ....Continued

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How to Get Your Own Private Jet

August 23rd, 2008 Air transportation has grown from a luxury into a necessity in our modern world. The attitude toward private jet chartering has changed. Once a lavish and expensive privilege for the few, today’s charter flights are practical and beneficial for everyone.You may have a dozen reasons for chartering your next flight: business or personal, your company is saving money, or you’re celebrating a special occasion. Whether you are concerned about time, flexibility, or safety, privacy, rest assured a private jet meets your needs.Demonstrate unsurpassed independence. Depart and arrive when it is convenient for you. You’ll ....Continued

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Jet Movements, Part 4

August 23rd, 2008 Comair Seeks to Void F/A ContractComair is seeking to void its contract with 1100 flight attendants in a bid to reduce costs in wake of its parent company’s bankruptcy filing. Comair is owned by Delta Airlines.Looking for employee concessions totaling $8.9 million from flight attendants alone, Comair is claiming they need the give backs in order to remain competitive with other regional carriers. Comair flight attendants earn between $16K for new hires to just over $40K for senior cabin crew.MiGs and Aeroflot to MergeRussia’s moribund aircraft industry is set to receive new life thanks to government and business support designed ....Continued

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Jet Movements, Part 7

August 23rd, 2008 Virgin America One Step CloserVirgin America is moving one step closer to starting operations. With management staff being hired and the first group of pilots being interviewed, the airline has also filed with the DOT its desired service area.Named in the start up airline’s report to the DOT were 40 U.S. markets the carrier “would potentially be interested in serving.” Chief markets planned include San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York. The airline listed Raleigh-Durham and Austin, TX as two of the several smaller markets of interest to the company.Virgin America is still in the vetting process with ....Continued

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Private Jets for Business Travel; Part 1

August 23rd, 2008 The use of private business jets will triple over the next decade, driven by the introduction of relatively inexpensive "microjets," the Federal Aviation Administration predicts.The arrival of these very light jets could make corporate planes affordable to more companies and air-taxi services at smaller airports more viable financially. (The jets cost as little as $1.5 million, compared with $2.4 million for the cheapest corporate jets.) All that means more options for fliers. But in the process, beleaguered commercial airlines could lose high-paying customers.The first of the new jets, the Eclipse 500, is expected to be certified by the agency after ....Continued

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Jet Movements, Part 6

August 23rd, 2008 A New Airline For Mexico...Again!The percolating Mexican airline market will be getting another player before the year ends according a report in the Irish Examiner.RyanMex will be taking flight thanks to a 49% investment by the Ryan Family, the backers of Ryanair, the huge Irish discount air carrier. IAMSA, Mexico’s largest bus transportation company, will hold the controlling 51% share of the airline.RyanMex will be joining a host of other Mexican carriers taking flight this year in the newly deregulated Mexican airline market including upstart Volaris Airlines.New Airline For NantucketAccording to a report in the Boston Herald, sun lovers will ....Continued

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Decide to Charter Private Jets

August 23rd, 2008 Private jets are known to provide the highest level of comfort and are often regarded as a luxury. You can’t compare the comforts of a chartered jet with airline operated flights. So, a lot of people do charter private jets. Of course, the assumption here is that they can afford to charter private jet and if it’s for a business purpose then they should have sufficient justification to charter private jets.Comfort is the primary objective behind chartered private jets. The quality of seats in chartered jets is just fabulous. These seats are especially designed to ensure maximum comfort for the ....Continued

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Very Light Jets and Aviation Safety

August 23rd, 2008 Very Light Jets are coming! They will be arriving soon at an airport near you. Can they be safely integrated into our US National Airspace System (NAS)? The NAS is in charge of all aircraft that are in motion at any given moment, both U.S. civilian and military craft flying over domestic airspace.Can the altitudes and airspace previously reserved for the exclusive use of our corporate jets and commercial airliners safely make space for these new planes? Can the system safely consolidate the VLJ pilots with their varying levels of experience? These questions are on ....Continued

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