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Flying smarter: 10 money-saving tips for budget travelers

  Airfares in 2024 have been a something of a mixed bag - generally down to/from/within Europe and the United States, but pricier when it comes to Africa and parts of Asia, as well as the Middle East and South America. Regardless, to make the most of your travel budget and leave you more for enjoying destinations once you get there, here are a handful of proven strategies read post  

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Avgeek alert: the various stages of flight

You get on the plane and, while you listen to music, read a book or rest, there are messages that are heard through the loudspeaker. Often these messages have to do with each phase of the flight of the plane that takes you from your holiday or work destination to home (or vice versa). Today we are going to learn about each of these phases a little more in depth and also about which professionals contribute to each one.Read post   

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The top 10 of the world´s most expensive/luxurious airlines

  Daniel Gillaspia Luxury abounds in the arena of commercial aviation, luxury abounds, from comfortable, stylish cabins to gourmet dining to private accommodations, all complemented with superlative service. These airlines are the standouts which routinely appear on the annual surveys of the world´s best, and which make the journey itself a big part of the pleasure of travel. read post  

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  • Anil April 17, 2010 at 9:30pm
    http://www.eurocontrol.int/corporate/public/subsite_homepage/index....
  • Anil April 17, 2010 at 9:29pm
    Actually I have been following EuroControl for up-to-date situation of air traffic.

  • Paul Chibeba April 17, 2010 at 6:59pm
    If you're following the volcanic ash cloud disruption like I am (as the government tourist office, we have journalists and tour operators heading to/back from Wales), the BBC's regularly updated live feed page is providing to be the most up-to-the-minute resource.

    For example, they just announced that: "Both its long and short haul flights in and out of the UK will be suspended on Sunday, British Airways has confirmed." Taking the cancelations into a fourth day.
    BBC News - Iceland volcano as it happened: 17 April
    Live coverage as ash from the Iceland volcano continues to cause massive disruption to air travel across Europe.
  • Anil April 17, 2010 at 6:03pm
    Thanks for sharing Darryl. I am still reading the narrative.
  • Darryl Musick April 17, 2010 at 5:48pm
    The final chapter of Tim's Trip Planning 101 series is now online at The World on Wheels. He's been planning a baseball trip to Ohio and Missouri. Take a look at just what it takes to plan a trip with a wheelchair: http://tinyurl.com/y2zgny2
    Trip Planning 101 – The Final Chapter
    See the previous installments: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Our Midwest baseball trip is coming together at a fast and furious pace...
  • John Kipper April 16, 2010 at 12:00am
    The latest, from Travel Weekly: Six U.S. Democratic senators say they will push for a law to designate carry-on bags as essential air travel items, making it possible for the federal government to tax any revenue carriers collect from fees charged to bring bags aboard.

    This will hopefully stop other airlines from following in Spirit's ill-conceived footsteps!!
  • Anil April 14, 2010 at 11:57pm
    I wonder what % of Spirit's pax base is business traveler ? As a FF, I have never checked my luggage for the past decade plus. I have regulation size carry on, and a laptop+electronic bag. One of the advantage of exiting as fast as possible from the airport on arrival. I am not the only one doing this, majority of frequent flyers do. If other airlines follow they will have a mass shifting of allegiances.
  • Gailen David April 14, 2010 at 2:09am
    A little more creativity and I think there would have been a way to do this differently. Possibly....how about something like making a reservation for your carry on bag at no charge at time of booking--until the inventory has been exhausted...from then on customers would be told that carry on space was no longer available and they would have to check their bags. Might take some studies but in the end, those paying higher fares, with elite status, and those booking early would receive the space. Isn't that something the revenue management people could figure out?
  • José Balido April 14, 2010 at 1:48am
    Hey Mr Kipper, here's the video of Spirit Airlines' CEO explaining the new carry-on fee. Enjoy!

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  • John Kipper April 13, 2010 at 7:40am
    Who wants to pay spirit air to carry on their luggage??? check out my discussion I just started on the bulletin board, http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/boycott-spirit-airlines
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