Travel Tips - Finding the Best Fare
Jan. 13, 2005 — If budget concerns have been preventing you from seeking out palm trees, ski slopes or out-of-town relatives, this may be a good time to revisit your travel wish list. read more
General Booking Advice
If you book your tickets online, make sure that you receive all the correct documentation. You may need written confirmation from the airline, in order for your tickets to be collected. read more
How To Beat Jetlag
Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure the further your trip the more chance you stand of being caught out by jet lag. Some are lucky and never seem to be affected, however for others jet lag can be quite severe and something that we really would prefer to avoid. read more
How to Avoid Jet Lag
1. Start three days before you leave for
travel.
2. On the first day, eat a high-protein breakfast and lunch and a
high-carbohydrate dinner.
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Combating Jetlag
Unfortunately there is no tablet or single remedy that will prevent or cure all the symptoms of jetlag - fortunately there are a number of actions that can be taken to greatly reduce their effects! read more
New & Old Tricks for the Shrewd Traveler
Flight Tactics
Frequent Flyer Tactics...That Are Just Plane Devious (new)
Handling Hotels
What the Airlines Don't Tell You
If You Don't Want to Be Bumped from a flight To Save the Airfare
The Most Dangerous Airlines in the World.
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Travel Tips for Everyone
Airport Travel and Luggage
Regarding luggage identification, I strongly suggest you completely
identify your luggage. It is really important to have identification
tags on all your bags and carry-ons. When a piece of luggage has a bag
tag missing an agent doesn't always have the time to completely research
a city listing. If you want your luggage back quickly, leave your phone
number for airline personel to call and if you are not at home someone
else may be able to advise them where to forward the bag.
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Lost or Damaged Baggage
What to Do if Your Luggage is Lost or
Damaged?
Always examine your luggage carefully for damage or missing items as
soon as it comes off the baggage carousel. Report damaged or missing
bags immediately to the airline before you leave the airport.
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Damaged Luggage
When pick-up your luggage, check it over for damage before you leave the claim area. Ensure that it hasn't been trifled with and that nothing has been removed. read more
Lost Luggage
As you make your packing list and tick off the items you actually put in your suitcase, bear in mind that this makes a perfect inventory for if your luggage becomes lost and you have to make a claim. read more
Fear of Flying
Fear of flying is a common psychological problem among travellers; recent estimates suggest that between 10-40% of all travellers experience some kind of phobia. Many factors can be associated with this condition, all of which need careful consideration and help. While factors associated with a fear of flying can be psychological in nature, travellers can also experience further pre-travel stress due to poor pre-travel preparation. read more
Children and Airline Travel
Traveling by air with children can be challenging, but planning ahead can reduce parental stress. Young children may find the confinement difficult to handle, especially during long flights, and the change of cabin pressure during take off and landing can hurt their ears. On the other hand, traveling by plane can be an exciting adventure for children. read more
Air Travel Health Tips
How can I improve plane travel?
Most people don't have any problems when they fly, but it's possible to
make airplane travel safer and more comfortable. Here are some tips:
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Top 10 Airline Safety Tips
Due to the events of 11 September 2001, there have been a variety of changes in the air travel in the U.S. and elsewhere in the world. In addition to advice on this page, AirSafe.com also provides other information related to the current air travel situation. read more
Problems
Below are some tips about how to deal with flight delays and cancellations, being bumped from a flight, having your luggage lost, and other traumas. At the end are some Web sites that offer information about various problems related to airlines and flying. read more
Special Concerns
If you have any special concerns -- for example, if you are disabled or making plans for someone who is disabled, if you are making plans for a child traveling alone, or if you are traveling with your pet-- discuss them at the time of booking to assure safety and less hassle. read more
Air Travel Made Simple
10 Tips for an Easy Flight
Air travel has changed in many ways in recent years, as much for the
better (seat-back video screens, self-check-in) as for the worse (long
security lines, poor meal quality). But it remains as true as ever that
your in-flight experience begins the moment you reserve a seat. The
questions you ask before you book and the preparations you make before
you board will influence how easy -- and pleasant -- your flight will
be.
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Prepare For Takeoff
There are preparations you can make before you arrive at the airport to help you move more quickly and efficiently through the new security processes. Here you will find suggestions on what to wear to the airport and how to pack for your trip. We've also included a pre-flight checklist to help you Prepare for Takeoff. read more
Air Travel - Key Travel Tips
Following these tips will help you reduce
your wait time at the security checkpoint.
Before the Airport, Do NOT pack or bring prohibited items to the
airport. Read the Permitted and Prohibited Items list (PDF 319KB).
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Delayed / Canceled Flights
All airlines should have a written set of conditions, that determine what legal obligations the airline has to you if your flight is delayed, canceled or causes you to miss a connection. read more
Late For Check In?
Airlines have minimum recommended and required check-in times - find out what they are, as such times not only vary from airline to airline but also from airport to airport! read more
Getting Bumped
Airlines regularly overbook planes on the assumption that not everyone who purchases a ticket will turn up at all, or in time for the flight. This does not normally cause any problems as the overbooking percentage is normally accurately determined. read more
Ear Pain On Take Off And Landing
Pressure changes within the cabin of an airplane during take-off and landing can cause some passengers discomfort in their ears but can cause excutiating pain for others. read more