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  • Fly The Unfriendly Skies Of United
    United Airlines has found a way to offset rising fuel costs – make the customer pay more.
  • How To Cope With Flight Delays (Part 2)
    A delayed flight can ruin the start of your holiday. Here is what to do.
  • How To Cope With Flight Delays (Part 1)
    Most airline trips are uneventful; however, airlines don't guarantee their schedules, and you should realize this when planning your trip.
  • What Is A Contract Of Carriage?
    If you use airline travel, you need to know what the contract of carriage is.
  • Duty-Free Liquids, Gels, and Aerosols
    If you travel overseas you have the advantage of shopping at the airport duty free shop. But, you need to check the latest rules for carrying liquids on board.
  • Safe Air Travel With Batteries
    Let me check and see if I have everything in my carry-on. Laptop, soundproof headphones, music player, DVD player, and camera – yep – all my electronics are in my backpack. I also have all my batteries and chargers.
  • What to Carry in Your Carry-on Bag on an Overseas Flight
    Preparing for an overseas flight is a little bit different than your standard domestic flight. About the only type of flight that compares is a U.S. coast to coast. If you properly plan it will make your long flight better.
  • What Do You Do During an Overseas Layover?
    Unless you are only traveling a few hundred miles, the days of the non-stop are virtually non-existent. There are a few non-stop flights from point A to overseas point B but they are usually too expensive or the country you want to visit is that airline’s hub.
  • Arriving at an Airport You Can’t Even Pronounce
    If you have recently traveled to Thailand you arrived at the newest Southeast Asian airport. Bangkok’s new airport replaces an old friend of mine.
  • Arrival and Claiming Your Bags
    Many bags look alike. After you pull what you think is your bag off the carousel, check the name tag or the bag tag number. If your bag arrives open, unlocked or visibly damaged, check right away to see if any of the contents are missing or damaged.
  • Checking-in For Your Flight-It’s in the Bag
    Arriving at the airport is the start of your vacation. You can make it painful or painless. It is all up to you.
  • Pack Your Bags Like a Pro
    Between the time you check your luggage in and the time you claim it at your destination, it may have passed through a maze of conveyor belts and baggage carts; once airborne, baggage may tumble around the cargo compartment if the plane hits rough air. In all fairness to the airlines, however, relatively few bags are damaged or lost. With some common-sense packing and other precautions, your bags will probably be among the ones that arrive safely.
  • Overbooking and the Airline Bump
    Overbooking is not illegal, and most airlines overbook their scheduled flights to a certain extent in order to compensate for "no-shows." Passengers are sometimes left behind or "bumped" as a result. When an over sale occurs, the Department of Transportation (DOT) requires airlines to ask people who aren't in a hurry to give up their seats voluntarily, in exchange for compensation. Those passengers bumped against their will are, with a few exceptions, entitled to compensation.
  • Planning Your Flight – Timing is Everything
    Your vacation is scheduled and it is time to book your flight. Most people make the mistake of booking their flight based on departure time – but this can be a big mistake.
  • What Do You Do If You Lose Your Airline Ticket?
    Airline tickets are similar to negotiable documents. Because of this, refunds can be difficult to obtain if tickets are lost or stolen.
  • Frequent Flyer Programs – Get the Most Out of Your Miles
    Virtually all major U.S. airlines have a frequent-flyer plan, and many foreign carriers are starting them. These programs allow you to earn free trips, upgrades (e.g., from Coach to First Class) or other awards based on how often you fly on that airline. In some programs you can earn credit by using specified hotels, rental car companies, credit cards, etc. It doesn't cost anything to join a program, and you can enroll in the programs of any number of different airlines.
  • Air Passengers with Disabilities – Know Your Rights
    Over 40 million Americans have disabilities. The Air Carrier Access Act and the Department of Transportation rule that implements it, set out procedures designed to ensure that these individuals have the same opportunity as anyone else to enjoy a pleasant flight. Here are some of the major provisions of the rule:
  • What to do if your flight is cancelled or delayed.
    A mechanical problem or a typhoon can put a damper on your business or leisure trip. What are your options if you can’t get to your destination on time? Sometimes it is the squeaky wheel that gets the oil.
  • How to Get a Cheap Flight
    With fuel prices closing in on $100 per barrel, air fares keep going up and up. Here are some tips in getting the biggest air fare bang for your buck.
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