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Rising Cost of Air Travel

February 19th, 2008 It’s as if the airline industry has flown directly into the perfect storm. Just as air travel volumes reclaimed their pre 9-11 levels, surging oil prices began threatening airline profitability. In response to oil prices, some airlines locked in rates while others took their chances with the volatile oil market. On average fuel costs consume 24% of an airline’s operating budget and labor takes another 22%. Pilot unions have a firm grip on labor costs and negotiations with the unions have been futile. Additionally, security costs and stringent FAA regulations put additional strain on airline ....Continued

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Airline Travel and Air Line Travel

February 19th, 2008 Airline travel has always been the most expedient way to take a trip. Air line travel offers some great advantages. If you have time constraints and need to get there quickly, airline travel is the way to go. If you find that a long journey in a cramped automobile holds no appeal, consider airline travel. If you want to be ready to go when you arrive at your destination, airline travel holds the key. Air line travel will get you where you are going in the least amount of time, in the best physical shape possible and ready to set ....Continued

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Low Cost Airlines - A Flight Cheaper Than A Taxi

February 19th, 2008 It seems strange that the taxi fare to the airport can cost more than the actual flight to a foreign land. Well that is what the low cost airlines have done to the flight trade over recent times. The business model was started in the USA by South West Airlines and now has pretty much been copied over the world with Easyjet and Ryanair dominating the UK. I have been to Italy for 99p each way and Salzburg for under a tenner and even Stockholm for £15. It's quite amazing how the most expensive form of travel bar space flight ....Continued

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Air Travel Tips 101

February 19th, 2008 A few years ago I have had the experience of being a flight attendant for El-Al Israeli Airlines. It was a great experience that had taught me much about life and the human (and especially Israeli) nature, and one of the most important things I had learnt was how to manage your flight as a passenger and make it as convenient as you can. Following are some tips I believe can make a more comfortable flight: Head start - Make sure to be one of the first passengers to check into the flight, this way you can have better ....Continued

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Air Travel – Long Haul Flight Tips for the Disabled

February 19th, 2008 For those of us who are lucky enough to travel to far off places on our planet, whether it is for business or pleasure, the flight can prove a nightmare, especially if you suffer from a disability. With more planes being designed to fly further such as the 777ER (extended range), and Boeing developing an aircraft that can fly so far it will not require a hub, so no changing planes, our flight time in the same cramped seat is getting longer.Some people obviously have the money to fly Business Class or First Class, which gives you more comfort, but ....Continued

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Air Travel: Are the Labor Pains Worth It?

February 19th, 2008 Hello all you wonderful people out there. Have any of you read my previous article on how wonderful it is to fly from point A to point B? Did you think, “Is this woman out of her mind? Does anybody really enjoy going to the airport three hours before flight departure? Does anybody really think flying for eight or more hours is fun?”.Upon rereading my article I, too, actually began to wonder about my sanity. Then it came to me: flying is kind of like giving birth to a baby. We suffer excruciating pain; we scream; we ....Continued

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India Air Travel

February 19th, 2008 A lot of people shirk international travel due to expensive airfares. However nowadays, there are several discount round-trip flights to India. So, if you are planning to fly overseas, ensure that you get a good deal when you book the flight ticket. If exhaustive traveling to different cities is a part of the itinerary, it is advisable to avail yourself of an Airpass, which reduces the price down to a fraction of the actual cost.Prime Travels offers bargain airfares. Their unbeatable tariffs include Washington-Delhi/Mumbai-Washington for $799, plus taxes; Vancouver-Delhi-Vancouver for INR $38,500 plus taxes; San Francisco-Bangalore-San Francisco for $990 plus ....Continued

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Ten Tips for Air Travel in 2006-7

February 19th, 2008 (Domestic, economy class)Air travel, you may have noticed, ain't what it used to be. Therefore:1. Check your large bag. Carry your make-up and computer bags only. The airlines rarely lose luggage. Besides, you need to be free to wander airports unburdened. No clothes are worth tying you down, if you think about it. Also, no clothes are worth the effort of stuffing a suitcase into the overhead bin next to four others. The flight attendant pulls it out, turns it around and shoves it back in again with a smile. ....Continued

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The Challenges of Air Travel With Children

February 19th, 2008 Everyone loves a family vacation but traveling with children can be challenging, especially if air travel is involved in getting to your vacation destination. Lugging all the extra “stuff” that children need can be a drag and even on short flights any child is bound to get bored so you will need to think up ways to entertain and relax them. As with anything else, it’s best to be organized and prepared in order to make your flight a pleasant one.A decision to undertake air travel with children should not be made without an understanding of the challenges involved in ....Continued

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Tips to Get Airline Travel Discounts

February 19th, 2008 We all need to get away. Our vacations are the one thing that we look forward to all year. Unfortunately what happens sometimes is that we tend to feel the stress of how am I going to afford the vacation that I’ve been dreaming about? Well I hope that with a few of my tips, you will be able to get some airline travel discounts.Here are some tips to find the lowest fare air ticket: Buy tickets 3-5 months before your departure dateSome airlines offer discounts for early buyers. It’s also best to buy your tickets at ....Continued

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