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How nervous flyers can increase their sense of control whilst flying

FG TradeOne of the key causes of anxiety and stress for fearful flyers is their perceived lack of control. This in turn can make them avoid air travel – limiting their lives considerably – and if they do get on a plane, cause them suffering.While it’s true that as passengers we have no control over the flight itself (fortunately), this doesn’t mean that there’s nothing anxious flyers can do to feel that they do have some control over the situation. And here are five simple ways you can do…

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Airline pilots and their extremely rigorous training

Rathke A few of you may have had the privilege of visiting the flight deck of a commercial airliner, and found yourself fascinated by the myriad levers, buttons, and other mechanisms surrounding the captain and co-pilot. After seeing that instrument panel, have you ever wondered what kind of training a pilot has? Of course, they must have a flight license, but how do you study for it? How long does it take? Are there other requirements along with flight training itself? Here's a quick…

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6 tips for finding cheap airline tickets

Travelers who are passionate about wandering to new destinations often put a hold on their exploration owing to expenses. In order to fulfill all their travel wishes, and to save money for their next trips, they need to cut down flight expenses. If your someone who wants to save on travels, cutting down on flight booking cost is one of the ways to reduce your expenses. Flight tickets costs vary depending on the day of the week, time of the week, and holidays. Follow these simple tricks to…

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Epic EFIS: the modern cockpit's Electronic Flight Information System

ASMR The cockpits of old – with a bewildering multiplicity of levers, buttons and analogue displays – are long gone, phased out beginning in the 1980s in favour of digitised systems known as EFIS, comprising a bewildering multiplicity of liquid-crystal displays along with and joysticks and soft keys to manipulate them. read post

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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
Cessy Meacham March 9, 2010 at 7:00am

Low airfares that vanish in a click!!! the story of my Life, I received calls from frustrated travelers trying to book fares that vanished or never existed all day long, buying a ticket in the first 5 minutes of search, perhaps is not the smartest thing to do unless you are buying a ticket under $150.00 , round trip with all taxes and fees included,
9 out of 10 requests , we (travel agents) can find the same or better options for our clients in our systems , we can see all options in one screeen and can hold the seats for our clients at least until the end of the day (midnight) to help them plan and continue with hotel or car rentals. Use a travel professional and travel confident that you paid the best available. Then enjoy your "Voyage".
José Balido March 6, 2010 at 3:39pm

Ever try to buy a low airfare online, and before you know it, the airfare shot up? It's happened to me.... and apparently more than a few others. Check out Christopher Elliott's Low airfares that vanish in a click on CNN.com.
José Balido March 3, 2010 at 6:49pm

United Airlines begins its first-ever nonstop service to Africa with service to Accra on June 20, 2010.
David Lawrence February 21, 2010 at 9:20pm

Did anyone see this article on nytimes.com?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/business/21service.html?emc=eta1
At one point have you decided you'll no longer fly: 400-mile trips? 800-mile trips?
And if we can have peace and harmony between consumers and manufacturers of electronics, why can't airlines and passengers? Also, how do you think this will all end?