It seems that 2011 rolled in with American Airlines and Expedia announcing they were breaking up over one of the oldest topics that plagues couples money. Apparently the two were quibbling over commissions and fees for services, and couldn’t come to a resolution (kind of like a working budget in a marital household, one could say).American claimed they could “do better” outside of the relationship (as a lot of estranged partners profess) by offering more personalized packages (I’m not sure we should continue the “estranged partner seeking outside diversions” analogy on this one).Experts cautioned that while American may be saving money on commission fees, its sales would most like suffer if flights were not as easily accessible or the price of its fares not be easily compared to others on sites such as Expedia or Orbitz. Again, kind of like the tempted partner not seeing the full picture before leaping outside the boundaries of the relationship.Then, a few days later, it was reported that Read more…
Scared of flying? You’re definitely not the only one. When it comes to flying long distances, that fear can be paralyzing. In order to make your flight more bareable, we’ve comprised a few tips to help you push your fears aside. . . for the flight at least.
- Distraction is the key
Whether you are a reader or a gamer, take something with you to keep you distracted. Purchase a new book and get engrossed in the story. You could also take your iPod and listen to your favorite songs. On a long flight, pick an in-flight movie. Whatever the distraction is, keeping your mind occupied will keep you from thinking about the flight. Read more…
Sure, parrots, canaries and cockatiels may be able to flap their own wings through the air, but when it comes to the most common of domestic pets, they will need some assistance when taking to air travel. That’s not to say there’s no way to bring your beloved dog or cat on cross-country vacations without having to endure a long car trip. Most airlines allow animals on board many flights, a plot twist that could’ve shortened Homeward Bound to a drama-free half hour short film, still leaving time to further explore Sassy’s doggie-trust issues. Of course, there are a few rules and guidelines that must be followed before your pet can become an authorized travel companion, not to mention some tips to help make the pet air travel process as pain-free as possible.
- Plan Ahead You can’t decide there might be some great dog parks in California the night before you fly out of New York and still expect Sparky to tag along. Book your pet’s reservation when you book your own reservation, and book both earlier than you normally would for solo trip. Also, be knowledgeable of your selected airlines individual pet policy as to avoid last minute surprises.
- Prepare Paperwork Just like you need a driver license or passport, your pet will need a health certificate and rabies vaccination certificate at the very least to board a plane. In most cases, these documents will need to be issued no more than ten days prior to departure. Read more…
Heightened security, a growing number of fees, and the ever-present possibility of flight delays or cancellations can make air travel a nightmare. Being prepared for whatever comes and keeping up to date with the latest policy changes of your airline and in security measures can prevent most travel mishaps. Read more…