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 […]
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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? […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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