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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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  • I saw that story too, David! And you may be right, special airplane masturbation sections may not be far off. I just read on perezhilton.com about a woman in Brazil who won in court the right to masturbate at work due to a presumed medical condition. So if you get a doctor's note before your next flight..........
  • Funny idea, childrens/family section in earlier comments and now a masturbation section. Hey this is funny, it's called People Go Bonkers at 35000 feet.  http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/people-who-go-bonkers-at-35000
  • There was an era (before the deregulation) you dressed well to catch a flight. The prices were fixed and the service was impeccable. No frequent flyer miles, no upgrades for free and no-rif-rafs.

     

    Why would airlines, which need more paying passengers make restrictions. They could have a special section or row for these types of people :-)

     

  • Guy got arrested for masturbating on a Spokane-Denver flight. A schmuck, of course, but more to the point, can the airlines control the increasing number of fools in the sky without adding a "security fee?"
  • David: Hilarious - Yes I had seen not as a calendar, but something similar
  • Have you seen this? It's the Miss Airport Calendar for 2011:

     

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  • Last week Australia's Virgin Blue was re-branded into Virgin Australia, with a new aircraft, livery, and interior also with the airlines first domestic Business Class cabin, Our coverage of the event can be read here:

     

    Virgin Australia Business Class Cabin & Seats

    Virgin Australia is Officially Launched Qantas Watch Out

    Virgin Australia Launch Day Photographs

     

    Most Australian Business Travellers are hoping for increased competition in Business Class, which Qantas has dominated ever since Ansett collapsed 10 years ago

  • There were three security incidents on domestic flights yesterday. My favorite: the guy who wanted to use the exit door during the flight. 

    More to the point, are we in for a spate of freelance terrorism?

  • What are the best air travel booking sites out there at the moment? A post in this week's Tripatini blog looks at the question.
  • A Tripatini just asked a good question about fares that absolutely baffled me, but I think some of you can answer it. SeeAsk a Travel Pro.
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