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Travel Tips for Jet Set Pet Owners

January 19, 2024

Travel Tips for Jet Set Pet Owners Dreaming of global adventures with your furry companion? These travel tips will make jet-setting with your pet a breeze. Numerous pet-friendly airlines, including Alaska, Southwest, United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, and Frontier, allow pets in the cabin for $95 to $100 each way. Different countries have varying pet travel regulations, with some requiring vaccinations or quarantine. Europe, Canada, Mexico, and most of the US typically skip quarantine. Ensure […]

What Is Overbooking and Why Do Airlines Do It?

April 6, 2022

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What Is Overbooking and Why Do Airlines Do It? Many airlines overbook their flights and end up “bumping” passengers.. Meaning they sell more tickets than there are seats on the plane. But why do they do it? What happens to passengers who arrive at the airport only to learn that their seat is already taken? Like any business, airlines want to make money. So, they try to fill as many seats on each plane as […]

How to get a flight upgrade

November 23, 2021

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How to get a flight upgrade I keep seeing headlines on social media that read.- What to wear to get a flight upgrade?. And every time I read things like this, I cringe. After working in the airline industry for over 20 years. I know I can say that this is total rubbish. The truth is that airlines have a pretty straight forward system for giving out upgrades. It has nothing to do with […]

Why Airlines Make Flights Longer On Purpose

March 19, 2021

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Why Airlines Make Flights Longer On Purpose Flights are much longer than they were a few decades ago. For example, in 1973, a flight from New York City to Houston, Texas, was only two and a half hours long. However, the same flight takes almost four hours today. Why does it take longer to fly the same distance? The simple answer is fuel efficiency. Fuel is very expensive and airlines can save millions of dollars a year by […]

Tips for Surviving a Long Haul Flight

February 23, 2021

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Tips for Surviving a Long Haul Flight In 2008 Singapore Airlines broke the record for the world’s longest commercial flight. The flight from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey, travels 16,700 kilometres in about 18.5 hours. There are no economy seats on the flight – just premium economy and business class seats. Most travel writers recommend flying business or first class for long-haul flights, but how do you survive if you can’t afford to upgrade? A common fear for […]

The reason for high altitude flights

November 4, 2020

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Why planes fly at 35,000 feet Planes fly at high altitude and actually the policy is the higher the better. One of the main reasons behind aircraft altitude is that. As the air gets thinner planes can travel more easily and therefore move faster and burn less fuel. Therefore saving money. The “sweet spot” of flying is regarded as between 35,000 and 42,000 feet .The airline industry still uses feet as its standard measurements. Too high […]

4 Tips to Never Miss a Flight

October 17, 2019

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4 Tips to Never Miss a Flight There are many reasons why travellers miss their flights. Even if you arrive at the airport early, you may not make it to your gate on time. Here are some tips to help you be on time for every flight. Don’t check any bags If possible, only bring a carry-on bag so you can avoid checking luggage.Checking bags can add hours to a trip – from standing in line at […]