RSSJul|19|2008
Traveling With Your Pet
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Tips
For those of you who have pets, what do you do when you travel? I know some friends who leave their pets with friends or neighbors. There are people who cannot bear even the thought of leaving their beloved pets at home, though. If you are one of them, you might want to read the following tips that can help you enjoy your trip better together with your pet – or pets for that matter.
Don’t sedate your pet without express permission from your vet.
Some pets do not like flying and I don’t blame them! What some pet owners do is to sedate them so that …
Jul|06|2008
How To Stay Happy While Traveling
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Tips, Transport
Vacations are supposed to be stress relievers. We are supposed to be relaxed and to be happy while on vacation. And what better place to start than when you leave home? Unfortunately, this might not be as easy as we want it to be. What with all the change in air travel and the ever increasing prices, we just might be in for more stress than we bargained for! Then again, I am a firm believer in happiness and contentment being largely a state of mind. So here are some tips on how to be a happier traveler this summer.
Prepare yourself and create a positive …
Jun|14|2008
Fearless Forecast: What To Expect From Airlines This Summer (Part 2)
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Tips, Transport
We took a look at two of the “fearless forecasts” that MSNBC has for this summer regarding airlines. Here is the continuation of that post.
Delays
Oops – so what’s new? I do not fly as frequently as other people but most every time I fly, I encounter delays. The worst I had was with a budget airline in Asia – 4 hours of waiting at a crappy budget airport! So anyway, MSNBC predicts MORE delays. I suggest that you make sure that you have ample time in between connecting flights if you are going to have to do it.
The weak dollar
Well it doesn’t really take a rocket …
Jun|11|2008
Fearless Forecast: What To Expect From Airlines This Summer
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Tips, Transport
I bet that you are already counting the days till you get break loose from your office and head off to some remote island for your summer break! I don’t want to burst your bubble but I thought I’d share this article I read on MSNBC about how airlines are going to change this summer. It’s not really negative thinking. Let’s put it this way – it’s better to know and be prepared rather than live in blissful ignorance UNTIL the stark facts scream at you in the face. So here goes.
That’s not my carrier. With airline alliances becoming more common, you might show up to your …
Jun|04|2008
Airline Luggage No Longer A Free Thing
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Announcements, Transport
You’ve probably heard all about it by now. American Airlines is the first major American carrier that is charging their clients for the first piece of checked luggage. It does not come as a surprise for some people. They have actually seen this coming. Why haven’t I?
It is understandable that airline carriers would charge for the second, third, even fourth, piece of luggage. But a charge for the first one? This is utterly ridiculous! Every traveler feels – and knows – that it is his right to have one piece of luggage free when he flies. It has always been this way and I believe that …
May|27|2008
Take A Closer Look At Travel Costs
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Tips, Transport
Summer time is almost here and I bet that you are planning to go on a vacation sometime soon, that is, if you have not made your plans yet. Have you taken a closer look at how much your vacation will cost you? You probably know in the back of your mind that there could be hidden costs to everything but you might not have taken the time to plan on how to deal with them as of yet. If so, I suggest doing so. With prices going up all over the place, it is but prudent to look for ways on how to slash a bit of your travel …
Feb|16|2008
American Airlines’ Offers: Guatemala City
Posted by Noemi as Air Travel, Americas, Around The World
I know it may seem a bit too early for you to start planning your summer vacation at this point but it does pay to plan way ahead of time. Many times, you can get cheaper deals at better terms when you book early. American Airlines has the same idea in mind and are offering great deals for those who book their vacation early. Mind you, they are not just offering good deals on flights but on whole travel packages as well.
The American Airlines Vacations web site is currently offering several travel packages. The one that caught my interest the most is the offer for Guatemala …
Dec|14|2007 Posted by Camica as Air Travel, Around The World, Tips, Transport, Travelogger Ever since 9-11, aviation security have alerted to the threat liquid explosives can present. All of a sudden, drinks, food and toiletries were being banned from the airports worldwide. Nowadays, security has eased up a little, but the rules to keep all liquids, aerosols and gels in check are still being enforced. If you have plans to fly in the near future, it pays to be in the know about 3-1-1. 3-1-1 is the aviation industry’s catchphrase to help you remember easier how to pack liquids. If you’re going to keep your liquids in your checked bag, there’s should be no problem, but if you’re planning to take the liquids through the checkpoint and …
Dec|13|2007 Posted by Camica as Air Travel, Around The World, Tips, Transport So you’re all ready for your trip. You’ve got your tickets, all your necessary travel documents and your proofs of identification (at least two). You’ve packed your bags, the ones for check-in and carry-on, and made sure they’re correctly and visibly tagged with your name and address. With everyone heading home for the holidays, you want to make sure get on your flight in time. Here’s some tips to help you breeze through the checkpoint: Arrive on time – the general rule is to get to the airport at least 3 hours before your flight if it’s international, and 1 ½ hours if your flight’s domestic. Also be sure to give yourself enough time to check …
Dec|12|2007 Posted by Camica as Air Travel, Around The World, Tips, Transport It’s the season to be merry, but with the onslaught of the holiday travelers, keeping your temper can be a little tricky. With the airports getting more crowded, the traffic getting worse and the check-in lines getting longer everyday, keeping your flight schedule may need a little more effort on your part. To avoid inconvenience, and ensure a hassle-free, express check-in, here are some tried and tested tips: Before your trip: Pack light – this may be challenging, especially for the ladies. But it’s basic common sense: the less baggage you have, the less time and effort you’ll need during check-in. Packing light will also ensure you won’t go over your baggage limit, otherwise, it’ll cost …
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