Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Saving Time Checking in for Yo

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Saving Time Checking in for Yo
Jan 31st 2012, 11:03

Online check-in for your flights could save you some time from waiting in line and get you to your gate on time. Read on about some of the airlines offering check-in online from airline websites.

Bearing this in mind, here are some of the features of checking in from the comfort of your mouse and keyboard:

Advantages for the passenger

  • Check-in before you get to the airport. Usually between 12 and 24 hours before flight departure.
  • Print boarding pass ahead of time saving you time at the airport. Some airlines also offer the option of downloading your boarding pass to a PDA such as a Blackberry.
  • Ability to change/confirm your seat assignment when available, thus a better chance at getting a seat number before you are even at the airport if you didn't have one already pre-reserved.
  • Some airlines offer bonus frequent flyer miles.
What you'll need to check-in online
  • Your frequent flyer number (or other login information as outlined by the airline you are using such as a the credit card that was used to pay for the ticket).
  • An airline electronic ticket that is paid for.
  • A printer to print the boarding pass, or a PDA (only offered on a few airlines)to download the boarding pass to. Alternatively, you can have the boarding pass reprinted at check-in, or a self-serve kiosk.
In addition, there is a potential problem if you now have your boarding pass, your flight is subsequently canceled, and the airline doesn't have a way to contact you. Thus, in the booking stages it is always a good idea to have more than one contact phone number, and a contact phone number for the destination you are at in case of a delay or cancellation for your return flight.

Check-in Online Now

Some of the airlines offering online check-in are:

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: CDG - Paris

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CDG - Paris
Jan 31st 2012, 11:03

Find airfare specials from Paris Charles de Gaulle to dozens of other cities

1 Full name - Charles de Gaulle International Airport...in French - Aéroport de Roissy-Charles de Gaulle

2 The airport's website

3 Address/Phone Number - no public phone number listed

4 Location, location, location - 23 kilometers northeast of the city center (approx 14 miles)

5 Flight Information - Arrivals/Departures from Air Travel Center.com

6 Major Airline(s) that serve the airport - a hub of Air France

7 All airlines that serve the airport

8 Transportation to/from the airport

9 Unfortunate fact - In May 2004, a part of Terminal 2E's ceiling collapsed. This terminal had only been inaugurated in 2003 after construction delays.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Frequent Flyer - JetBlue

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Frequent Flyer - JetBlue
Jan 31st 2012, 11:03

Are there any caveats to this program? If you read the FAQ, there are definite restrictions. This is one of the answers to the Q and A in JetBlue's FAQ: "Do my points expire? Yes. You have 12 months to earn enough points to earn free travel."

True Blue

phone # (800)JET-BLUE

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Air Canada Check In Online

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Air Canada Check In Online
Jan 31st 2012, 11:03

Air Canada offers check-in online. Save time and snag a good seat on your flight. Air Canada online check-in includes the following procedures and requirements:
  • Air Canada - Check-in online up to 24 hours prior to departure.
  • Need a booking reference, Aeroplan number, or the credit card number used to purchase the ticket.
  • Most of Air Canada's domestic, transborder, and international destinations are eligible for check-in online.
  • Checked luggage can be dropped off at the baggage drop off counter.

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Monday, January 30, 2012

Air Travel: What's Hot Now: My Passport Was Stolen

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My Passport Was Stolen
Jan 30th 2012, 11:02

My passport was stolen a little more than five years ago. It happened at an airport in North America. When you hear stories about a stolen passport you automatically think that it happens somewhere else, somewhere less developed, and most certainly not at home. But here I was, I had just returned from a trip to Eastern Europe, and passed through customs. I don't remember the exact moment that my passport was stolen, but in an instant it went from being loosely held in my hand (having just finished speaking with a customs officer and declaring the goods I had purchased), to being gone.

At first I thought that I had passed it over to one of the friends that I had traveled with on the trip. Minutes later I realized that I was the only one missing a passport. I went numb. I chastised myself, angry that I could let this happen, that I didn't take enough care with my most important identity document. And I moved to disbelief, calling the airport's lost and found incessantly over the course of the following days. But my passport was gone. In my home country, and the airport I worked at, my passport was stolen. Here I was, a seasoned traveler and airline worker, and in the jet lag of returning home, and not paying enough attention after customs, my passport was stolen.

I was set to travel to Southeast Asia only weeks later, so I almost immediately filed a report with the police. I next went to the Passport Office to apply for a replacement passport, and to report my previous passport as lost or stolen. After presenting all of the necessary documents to prove my identity, I completed my application and soon received a new passport without incident. I worried that someone might try to use my stolen passport, but I had filed reports and assumed that I would be contacted if there were any further problems. The fact that I was able to travel on the replacement passport for the next four and a half years eased me into believing that there were no problems with the old passport. I would soon find out that I was sadly mistaken.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Frequent Flyer - British

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Frequent Flyer - British
Jan 30th 2012, 11:02

British Airways is a founding member of the oneworld Alliance. With BA's international focus, you will be able to find phone contacts for them for virtually every part of the globe.

Executive Club

phone #0870 850 4 850 (UK and Ireland)

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Coming and Going from FCO

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Coming and Going from FCO
Jan 29th 2012, 11:02

Navigating FCO (Rome, Italy) = Chaos. This is a busy airport. For many travelers FCO is the first point of arrival for an Italian adventure or a mediterranean cruise. Given a busy airport, tips on navigating through are always in order!

Breathe deeply...this is an airport that bursts with passengers. So we'll look at arriving and departing from this Italian hub.

If you are arriving from other points in Europe, you are likely to arrive and depart from Terminals A or B. From overseas? Terminal C.

Customs is a fairly rapid process. It seems a quick gaze at your passport and you are done.

On the arrivals level there are several shuttles and taxis (approx 40 euro to the city center). If you are taking the train (Tren Italia), you will need to go to the departures level, continue outside, and look for the pedestrian overpass that will take you to the train station.

You have 2 choices to take you to the city center. The non-stop Leonardo daVinci to Rome Termini is about 10 euro. The slightly slower, but frequent regular service is approximately 5 euro.

If you are taking a cruise from Civitavecchia you have an inexpensive option with the train. Where taxis charge between 130-140 euro to the port, the train is a fraction of that cost. You simply go to the ticket counter and purchase a 5 euro ticket to Trastevere and purchase a Trastevere to Civitavecchia ticket (about 4 euro) at the same time.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: ATL

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ATL
Jan 29th 2012, 11:02

Find airfare specials from ATL to dozens of other cities

Atlanta is home to the world's busiest airport. Given that so many passengers flood through its gates, here are all of the stats about ATL -
1 Full name - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

2 The airport's website

3 Address/Phone Number - 6000 North Terminal Parkway Suite 435, Atlanta, GA 30320 1-800-897-1910

4 Location, location, location - 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta

5 Flight Information - Arrivals/Departures

6 Major Airline(s) that serve the airport - hub of Delta Airlines

7 Airlines that serve the airport

8 Transportation to/from the airport - one of the fastest ways in and out of ATL is by public transit. MARTA, Atlanta's Transit Authority has an airport help page to get you in and out of the world's busiest airport.

9 Fun fact - ATL was originally the site of an auto racetrack.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Air Travel Assistance - First

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Air Travel Assistance - First
Jan 29th 2012, 11:02

Air travel is certainly not a one-type or size fits all. At the airport I get to see an incredible range of travelers - from families to sports groups, from unaccompanied minors to women in full abayas, there really isn't a cookie-cutter shaped passenger. Given this, airlines do have plans on how to assist passengers who may need it for the air travel experience.

Fear of Flying - First Time Flyer
The first thing that comes to mind regarding passengers who may require assistance are those who are afraid of flying, or first time flyers. It is okay to be afraid of flying, there is certainly a loss of control when you are sitting in a narrow seat, 30,000 feet above the earth, and the plane is shaking through an area of turbulence. There are courses for fear of flying, and many of them boast a solid success rate. I wasn't always the best flyer as i despised turbulence, and my method though unconventional, was to learn how to fly in order to overcome my fears (there certainly is nothing like bouncing around in turbulent air in a two-seater Cessna).

If you are afraid to fly, let airline staff know. At the gate, and even at check-in, I have done on the spot talks with nervous flyers to help them feel a little more at ease. You can often find a sympathetic flight attendant who will come by every so often to check in on you.

Again, there are fear of flying courses available. As another option, you can seek medical advice regarding prescribed medications to help deal with the anxiety of flying.

Do not feel afraid to ask questions. Yes, there are some surly airline employees, but the majority of those who work for airlines love to travel and do have a modicum of compassion for those who are afraid to fly. Years back, British Airways was one of the airlines that pioneered a project where employees would volunteer to fly with passengers who required assistance; dozens of airlines such as Air Canada operate flights that take underprivileged or ill children to places like Disney World, all on volunteered time. These are people who have a passion for people and travel so ask us! I often liken turbulence to hitting a pothole, or I ask a passenger to try and envision it as being rocked to sleep on a long flight (doesn't always work, but the effort is to diffuse the fear of the unknown).

Bringing along items of comfort may also help. Tranquil music on your MP3 player, or a really great pillow and fleece blanket can sometimes help take the edge off of fear. A tennis ball can be great for squeezing in your hand to relieve tension; plus it has the added bonus of keeping your carpal tunnel engaged so it can act to prevent swelling in your wrist and fingers during a long flight.

Sometimes reading up on weather conditions can help. Sources such as the FAA's Flight Delay Information - Air Traffic Control System Command Center can be really useful. Again, removing the unknown elements of flight can often alleviate a fearful flyer's anxieties.

Ultimately, when it comes to a fear of flying, know that you are not the only one who feels this way. I have had passengers faint in front of me, hyperventilate, and cry - one sees the whole range of emotions and autonomic responses working at an airport - there are those who are simply terrified of flying. However, with reassurance and preparation many do overcome the fear of flying and then can experience the world from all different time zones.

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Air Travel: What's Hot Now: My Packing List - Carry On

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My Packing List - Carry On
Jan 28th 2012, 11:03

I really hate packing more than carry on luggage when I travel. On most airlines you are allowed to bring 2 pieces of carry on luggage, and instead of checking in luggage, I make sure I pack light. That way the horror stories of lost luggage don't really apply. Now you may prefer to pack differently, but I've written up a list of what I bring with me for travel to warmer climates (and have had a similar list for travels of up to almost 2 months at one time).

This is my packing list for my most recent, 2 week, Caribbean vacation:

  • Passport, Wallet and Travel Insurance
  • Guidebook and Phrase book
  • Vitamins / Medications
  • List of Emergency Contacts
  • List of Ailments / Known Conditions / Blood Type
  • List of phone numbers for hotels / airlines
  • Clear Plastic Baggies
  • Clear Plastic Baggy for toiletries including sunblock, bug repellant, toothpaste, moisturizer, antiseptic ointment, antiseptic wipes, bandaids, deodorant, shampoo samples, hair gel, etc.
  • razors, comb/brush
  • 2 wrinkle free dresses (substitute dress pants and shirt for a man)
  • pair of sandals
  • pair of flip flops
  • pair of sneakers
  • pair of aqua shoes (this is me, I don't like touching the sand when I am swimming and can't see what may be on the sand!)
  • swimsuit
  • sunglasses / visor (or ball cap)
  • a warm cardigan or hooded sweatshirt (I wear this on flights so it doesn't take up space, could be substituted for a light jacket)
  • 3 t-shirts
  • 3 tank tops
  • 2 light, see through tops to cover arms
  • 1 pair of sweatpants and t-shirt to sleep in
  • 2 pairs of capris (could be substituted for shorts)
  • 2 light skirts (1 pair of khakis for a man)
  • 8 pairs of underwear, 3 bras
  • 4 pairs of socks
  • 2 pairs of pantyhose (more socks for a man)
  • camera
  • rechargeable batteries and charger
  • travel alarm clock
  • mp3 player

Then I still have room for a second carry-on with a few magazines and books and any other etc.s that I may need.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Fear of Flying - Aviophobia

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Fear of Flying - Aviophobia
Jan 28th 2012, 11:03

Courses and resources for air travelers who are afraid of flying. Aviophobia, or the fear of flying, is not confined to the first time flyer, but is also experienced by more seasoned air travelers. There are lots of courses, both online and offered by airlines and companies, that are geared at overcoming this fairly common phobia.

1. Takeoff Today - Questions and Answers to Help Get Rid of Flying Fears

It's not specifically a course, but this guide to everything about flying - from turbulence to what happens if landing gear malfunctions, the guide has a question and answer format. Written by Rich Pantone, a self-declared, former fearful flier, Rich interviewed airline employees with the expertise to answer many of the questions not only a person with aviophobia might have, but really any passenger who has the interest in learning more about how flying works, and what sort of contingencies are in place in case of dangerous situations. A really interesting - and FREE - read.

www.FearofFlyingPhobia.com is Pantone's site.

2. Fear of Flying Help Course

Fear of Flying Help Course is a completely free online course to deal with the fear of flying. The course was put together by a pilot for a U.S. airline and includes lots of pertinent topics and also includes things such as the sounds you might hear on a plane. I really like that the course was constructed out of a pilot's desire to help passengers feel more comfortable about the flying experience.

3. Free Fear of Flying Help from SOAR

SOAR offers a free online course geared towards conquering the fear of flying. They also offer several DVD programs for purchase. The free program offers tips, includes a weekly online newsletter, and a forum.

4. Fly Without Fear

Fly Without Fear is basically a CD that offers different breathing techniques to deal with the fear of flying.

5. Virgin Atlantic 'Flying Without Fear' - UK

Virgin Atlantic is one of the airlines that offers courses to deal with fear of flying, including a flight with support from the course instructors. Courses are offered throughout the U.K.

6. Flying Without Fear

Flying Without Fear is one of the more popular self-help books for the fearful flyer. It gives strategies on conquering one's fear of flying as well as covering topics such as airline safety.

7. Fearless Flyers - Australia

The website sums up who Fearless Flyers are - "Fearless Flyers Inc. is a Non-Profit, volunteer organisation run by women pilots since 1979 in association with Qantas Airways Ltd and Airservices Australia." The course includes tours of different ground operations and a flight. Courses are offered in Australia.

8. Fear of Flying Courses - Canada

DePlour runs programs at airports across Canada with an optional flight at the end. It isn't cheap - $795 Canadian plus tax, and the flight is extra.

9. Fear of Flying Clinic - USA

This is one of several companies in the United States that offer classes for fear of flying, with optional flights. Several airlines used to operate fear of flying programs such as American Airlines (AAirborn), and Northwest Airlines (Wings). These programs are now defunct, but many of the companies that offer these types of seminars employ airline pilots, trainers, etc.

Although Northwest Airlines' Wings program is no longer around in name, it has evolved into My Sky Program - with the same staff - 2 psychologists and 2 NW airline pilots, with sessions held in Detroit and Minneapolis.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Survival Tips for Air Travel

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Survival Tips for Air Travel
Jan 28th 2012, 11:03

Airports are not the most people-friendly places already. Add travel with an infant to the mix and you may wonder how you can get through the experience both sane and safe. Tips for air travel with an infant may not be 100% foolproof, but it is always important to have a plan ready when you are traveling with your baby. Then you are ready to embark on the airport portion of your journey.

Check-in
Check-in online if possible to secure the best seats possible. Although the bulkhead seat can have more space, I find for longer trips if there are going to be a few empty seats on the flight then the back of the airplane is best. Airplanes tend to fill front to back so you are more likely to have vacant seats. Plus, lavatories are often in the back of the plane so access is easier. Also, toting your items on and off is easier when you are in the back - more space in general!

Check in as much of your luggage as possible especially for longer flights, you'll feel less bogged down.

Airport Security Screening
You will likely have to take baby through the screening machine out of a stroller and possibly out of a carrier, so you may as well have baby ready to go in your arms. If you use a sling or a baby carrier, you may or may not ask to remove baby from the carrier so it is a good alternative to a stroller for moving around the airport. You can always ask the security screeners about this as you wait in line.

It is easiest to keep bottled breastmilk or formula in a plastic bag/cooler bag separate from your other carry on for quicker inspection.

Gate Area
If you still aren't satisfied with the seating, approach the gate agent and ask them what seats are available. Ask about seats with an extra oxygen mask if you have not purchased a seat for your baby. As a gate agent, and having traveled with a baby, I find that on most flights the back fills up last plus you have the added bonus of being closer to the toilets for changing the baby. I book aisle seats when I can so that walking up and down the aisle is possible.

Be prepared for possible delays by having extra diapers and wipes at hand. Plan for an onboard kit - diapers, wipes, blanket, plastic bag for trash and dirty diapers, fresh change of clothes. The extras can easily be packed in here in case of airport delays. As you head to the gate area mark your nearest restroom should you need to take care of a baby 'emergency'.

Get to the gate area early to take advantage of preboarding so that you and baby can get settled before the throngs of passengers get on board.

Arrival
Be aware that some checked items such as car seats may arrive at an oversize or special luggage section, separate from regular luggage. If you are missing any of your luggage check there first.

If you brought a stroller and checked it at the gate you may as well take your time getting off the aircraft as it needs to be retrieved by a baggage handler and brought up to the door of the aircraft. This takes time so rather than disturb baby even more, wait until the crowd is off the plane and your stroller may already be waiting for you.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Delta Airlines Tickets and Res

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Delta Airlines Tickets and Res
Jan 28th 2012, 11:03

Delta Airlines offers check-in online, and a few of the particulars of their web check-in services:
  • Delta Airlines - Check-in up to 24 hours prior to departure.
  • Need one of the following for checking in online - SkyMiles number and PIN, reservation number, e-ticket number on your ticket, or the credit card number used to pay for your ticket.
  • If you have luggage to check you can drop off your luggage at any curbside check-in or baggage drop location.
  • Can be used for both domestic and international travel.

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Air Travel: Most Popular Articles: The Phonetic Alphabet - ICAO

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The Phonetic Alphabet - ICAO
Jan 27th 2012, 11:13

Different names for the same spelling alphabet. The International Civil Aviation Organization's alphabet is the widely used alphabet of code words by pilots, air traffic controllers and airline customer service agents in the airline industry.

In the world of aviation, there is a different way of learning your ABC's. The ICAO Alphabet is not only used by the military, but also by airline employees. It is a great way to make sure you are understood (since a B, P, T, and V sound hauntingly similar when spoken), and an appropriate introduction to airline lingo.

  • A - Alpha
  • B - Bravo
  • C - Charlie
  • D - Delta
  • E - Echo
  • F - Foxtrot
  • G - Golf
  • H - Hotel
  • I - India
  • J - Juliet
  • K - Kilo
  • L - Lima
  • M - Mike
  • N - November
  • O - Oscar
  • P - Papa
  • Q - Quebec
  • R - Romeo
  • S - Sierra
  • T - Tango
  • U - Uniform
  • V - Victor
  • W - Whiskey
  • X - X-ray
  • Y - Yankee
  • Z - Zulu

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Food for Flights

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Food for Flights
Jan 27th 2012, 11:03

Carrots are not my favorite vegetable but I find them hard to beat in terms of neat, dip-able vegetables to bring on board.

I buy pre-peeled and washed baby carrots and have them to either dip or eat on their own. The added bonus is the crunchiness of them can help with the old popping ears problem on the rare occasion that it happens for me.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Air Travel: What's Hot Now: LAX - Los Angeles

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LAX - Los Angeles
Jan 26th 2012, 11:03

Find airfare specials from Los Angeles International Airport to dozens of other cities

1 Full name - Los Angeles International Airport

2 The airport's website

3 Address/Phone Number - 1 World Way, (310)646-5252

4 Location, location, location - several beaches are located just south of the airport within a 10 mile radius.

5 Flight Information - Arrivals/Departures

6 Major Airline(s) that serve the airport - a hub of American Airlines and United Airlines

7 All airlines that serve the airport

8 Transportation to/from the airport

9 Fun fact - And if you wondered what the X in LAX stands for it was added when a growing air travel industry required that existing airports (that had two letter codes at the time) increase their code to three letters. Hence the X...with no special significance.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: American Airlines Tickets

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American Airlines Tickets
Jan 26th 2012, 11:03

American Airlines offers check-in online, and a few of the particulars of their web check-in services:
  • American Airlines - Online check-in is available up to 24 hours prior to departure.
  • Need reservation number or AAdvantage number and an AA.com password for web check-in.
  • Available for flights within the US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
  • You can check in for connecting flights, even with another airline, as long as American Airlines has an e-ticketing agreement with them.
  • You can drop off checked luggage at Curb-side Check-in, Self Service Check-in, or with an agent.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Airport Procedures

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Airport Procedures
Jan 26th 2012, 11:03

A number of airports will have a specific area for checking in unaccompanied minors, or other passengers requiring special assistance. Look for signs that indicate this, or ask an airline representative before joining the regular check-in line.

  • Once at check-in you will be asked to provide information about the unaccompanied minor. Airlines complete forms that normally include the child's identification; flight itinerary; a parent or guardian's authorization; and the details about who will be meeting the child at the destination (may require all or any combination of phone number, address, name, and relationship to the child).
  • Airlines also have items to help keep track of unaccompanied minors. Airlines may provide a baseball cap, pin or button, or a lanyard (a hanging tag worn over the neck) in order that the child may be easily identified by all airline staff.
  • An airline representative takes the unaccompanied minor through security and brings them to the gate where the child will be escorted on board by an airline representative, normally prior to other passengers.
  • The adult who brings the unaccompanied minor to the airport is required to stay until the airplane departs. Stay within earshot of the airport representative who checked the child in so that you can be advised of when the aircraft has left. It is advisable to remain at the airport not only until the aircraft has pushed away from the gate, but until the flight is airborne. This way you'll have the peace of mind knowing that the child is truly headed for their destination.
  • During the flight, the unaccompanied minor is supervised by the inflight crew. Upon landing at the destination the child will wait until the passengers not requiring assistance have left the aircraft, and the inflight crew will hand the child over to a member of the airline's airport staff. The airline representative then escorts the child to the arrivals area to meet up with the meeting party.
  • After verifying photo identification, the unaccompanied minor is given over to the person who was designated to meet the child at the destination.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Giving the Gift of Air Travel

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Giving the Gift of Air Travel
Jan 25th 2012, 11:03

If you want to buy a unique gift for those who enjoy travel, then gift certificates from an airline may prove to be a perfect present.

Here is a large sampling of what different airlines have to offer for those who are considering giving the gift of travel:

  • American Airlines - Purchase up to 40,000 miles as a gift of travel. You must be an AAdvantage member to purchase miles (if you aren't you can sign up at American Airlines main web site). Once purchased, points are non-refundable, non-transferable and no exchanges are permitted.
  • Air Canada - Air Canada's mileage program, Aeroplan, allows you to purchase travel miles as gifts for up to three people.
  • British Airways - You can buy Executive Club miles as a gift for someone else. Members can only purchase / receive an absolute total of 24,000 purchased BA Miles in any one year.
  • Delta Airlines - Gift certificates from Delta are valid for one year from the date of purchase and may be redeemed for travel to any Delta destination. Purchase them at one of Delta's ticket offices or airport locations.
  • Delta Airlines - Delta has a fairly generous mileage gift program - up to 4 people at once and a maximum of 60,000 miles.
  • Frontier Airlines - Frontier Airlines gift cards can be purchased in amounts from $25 to $1500. They don't expire and can be sent as virtual cards via email, or as physical gift cards.
  • Southwest Airlines - Southwest gift cards can be purchased in any amount between $10 and $1,000 online or through the reservations department.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Southwest Airlines Tickets

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Southwest Airlines Tickets
Jan 25th 2012, 11:03

Southwest Airlines offers check-in online. What you need to check-in and a few of the details of their web check-in services:
  • Southwest Airlines Check-in online up to 24 hours prior to departure.
  • Need your confirmation number and name of passenger in order to use online check-in.
  • Passengers traveling with infants without a seat cannot check-in online as identification proving the child is under 2 years old must be presented to a Southwest Airlines agent.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Revised Airport Security

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Revised Airport Security
Jan 24th 2012, 11:03

Security measures at airports have been revised again. To quell the confusion, I've compiled a list of items now permitted on board flights departing from the United States and Canada.

The TSA has relaxed its list of prohibited items and now passengers are permitted to bring limited quantities of liquids and gels in carry on baggage. The following list applies to flights originating in the United States. The items will be permitted as long as the following conditions are met:

  • Individual containers must be 3oz or less
  • Containers do not need to be labeled
  • All containers must fit in a 1 quart, clear, resealable bag
  • The clear, resealable bag must be removed from the carry on and put separately in a bin to be screened
  • Existing exemptions such as medications still apply

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: TSA Secure Flight

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TSA Secure Flight
Jan 24th 2012, 11:03

The TSA has now implemented its Secure Flight program, meaning there have been changes to identification requirements for passengers.
  • What is the TSA's Secure Flight program?
    It is an initiative to streamline the process of matching / clearing passenger details with the Watch List / No Fly List. According to the TSA it not only shifts the responsibility of gathering passenger data from the airlines to the TSA, but also "...satisfies a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission, and congressional requirements from the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 and the 9/11 Commission Act signed into law in 2007."
  • What passenger information is required by the TSA and its Secure Flight program?
    The TSA requires airlines to collect and share the following information with the TSA -
    Full Name
    Itinerary
    Date of Birth
    Gender
    Redress Number (optional)
  • Why do I need to provide this information?
    To allow the TSA to perform watch list matching.
  • When do the identification requirements go into effect?
    Domestic airlines must collect the full name of passengers as of May 15, 2009.
    Domestic airlines must collect the date of birth and gender as of August 15, 2009 for domestic flights.
    Domestic airlines must collect the full name, date of birth, and gender for international flights as of October 31, 2009.
    According to the TSA, "For the near future, small differences between the passenger’s ID and the passenger’s reservation information, such as the use of a middle initial instead of a full middle name or no middle name/initial at all, should not cause a problem for the passenger."
  • What is the Secure Flight program supposed to do?
    Identify known and suspected terrorists
    Prevent passengers on the No Fly List from boarding a plane
    Ensure that passengers on the Selectee List are subjected to extra screening to determine if they should be permitted to fly
  • What is a Redress Number?
    The TSA explains the redress process in the following way: "Redress is an opportunity for passengers who believe they have been improperly or unfairly delayed or prohibited from boarding an aircraft to seek resolution and avoid future delays. The affected passengers often have the same or a similar name to someone on the watch list. The DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP) provides a one-stop shop for passengers seeking redress. Secure Flight uses the results of the redress process in its watch list matching process to help prevent future delays for misidentified passengers."

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