Category: Airlines
What to Know about Holiday Travel
Travel during the holidays can be absolutely magical, but if you are not careful, it can be completely disastrous. Here are 5 things you should know before heading out your front door: The best day to fly during the holidays is on the holiday itself! Airline prices skyrocket during the holidays and when it comes […]
How to Get Comfy on the Airplane
The inside of airplanes seems to be getting smaller and smaller these days. And with that, we seem to be evolving into a never-ending pile of squished human bodies into shrinking seats. Getting comfortable on airplanes seems to have gotten lost, but there are a few tips and tricks up our sleeves that may help […]
5 Ways to Stay Fit While on Vacation
You may be surprised at how going on vacation can increase physical activity alone. From walking tours to sight-seeing the wonders of the world, you are bound to get your body moving. For many, an ideal vacation includes throwing out any routine and lying on the beach. And that’s great! Whatever vacation you choose, you […]
Cruise Planning 101
Now, more than ever before, cruises are becoming a destination rather just a way of transportation from port to port. While pretty much everything is provided for you onboard, there are some key things you should know about your pre and post cruise plans. Flight times – While flying into your port departure city the […]
What Travel Agents Will Tell That Others Won’t
Travel agents are not a dying breed. In fact, they are quite the opposite and they are saving customers an average of over $400 per trip plus hours of time it takes to plan! Travel agents are also paid on commission. This means that you don’t have to pay them for most of their services, […]
LIVE VIDEO FEEDS
We all enjoy sharing our travel photos and videos. Many of us will FaceTime our friends and family with a live video feed as we travel. It’s a wonderful way to stay in touch with folks back home. Did you know that “live video feeds” are also available from cruise ships (aka “bridge cams”), airports, […]
What If I Get Bumped?
With the recent United Airlines incident where a confirmed passenger was forcibly pulled from his seat and dragged off the plane, many may wonder why it happened. Let me tell you why. United Airlines wanted the passenger’s confirmed seat back so they could give it to a United employee! Airlines, along with hotels, cruise lines, […]
What NOT To Do While Traveling
For every traveler out there, common sense sometimes goes out the window when vacation time hits. It’s easy to “be the tourist” when in a new environment, but doing so may devoid you of immersing yourself in a new culture or may just end up putting a target on your back for thieves. Here are […]
Getting Comfortable in Coach
You probably think getting comfortable in a coach airline seat is mission impossible and in some ways it probably is. It seems like airline seats were designed for Munchkins rather than real people. Here are some helpful suggestions of what you can do to make your trip at 30,000 feet more enjoyable. Get to the […]
12 Airport and Airline Etiquette Tips
For the benefit of your flight experience and for those around you, follow these 12 etiquette tips: Step away from the baggage carousel: By stepping a foot back, you avoid getting bumped with someone else’s luggage or bumping someone with your own. Not moving? Stay to the side: Don’t you hate it when you are […]
