Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Airline Lounge Passes

Air Travel: What's Hot Now
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Airline Lounge Passes
May 2nd 2012, 11:06

Want to spend your wait time in one of the business lounges but don't have a membership? There are a few airlines that allow you to purchase a day pass for a more relaxed, quieter airport experience.
  • Delta Airlines - for $50 you can buy a one day pass for Delta's Crown Lounge. Must be traveling on Delta or one of its connectors.
  • American Airlines - $50 for a one day Admirals Clubpass.
  • US Airways - A US Airways Club Day Pass can be purchased for $50.
  • Continental Airlines - $50 is the rate for a day pass to the President's Club. The day pass is valid for one year, so you can choose the day you want to use it, and are not locked into choosing one specific date.
  • Alaska Airlines - A one day Board Room pass is $40.

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

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Southwest Airlines Tickets
May 2nd 2012, 11:06

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, May 1, 2012

Air Travel: Most Popular Articles: Big airlines, lots of passenge

Air Travel: Most Popular Articles
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Big airlines, lots of passenge
May 1st 2012, 11:39

Ever wondered about which airlines are the biggest? The following list names the largest airlines by the amount of passengers they flew. Some of the airlines in this list would rank differently if other factors such as revenue and distances flown were also considered.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Pets Travel - United Airlines

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Pets Travel - United Airlines
May 1st 2012, 11:06

Information about flying with your dog, cat, or other pets on United Airlines.

A summary of tips, rules, restrictions and fees for flying with your pet on United Airlines :

  • Dogs, cats and household birds may be accepted for in cabin or the cargo hold. Rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs may be accepted for the cargo hold only. Advance reservations are required for both options.
  • For pets in cabin the carrier must fit under the seat and the pet must stay in the carrier at all times while on board.
  • Ensure that you have a valid health certificate issued by a veterinarian.
  • From United Airlines: "For the safety of your animal, United Airlines does not accept the following short-nosed dog breeds, or mixed-breed dogs exhibiting the short-nosed characteristics of these breeds, as either checked baggage or cargo from June 1st through September 30th of each year. This restriction does not apply to animals traveling with you in the cabin.
    Boston Terrier, Boxer, English or French Bulldog, King Charles Spaniel, Lhasa Apso, Pug, Shar-Pei, Shih Tzu"

    "Due to extreme heat, United Airlines will not accept any pets as checked baggage for travel to/from Kuwait (KWI) from June 1st through September 30th. Pets can be carried in the cabin only if departing Kuwait. If the pet is in the cabin, the embargo time frame does not apply."

  • "United Airlines may not be able to accommodate pets on some aircraft or routes, or in many United First and United Business cabins."
  • If you are traveling on another airline, you are subject to their fees and your pet will need to be claimed and re-checked with the connecting airline.
  • Fee - Travel within the US, Canada and US territories in cabin - $125 one way. Checked baggage (cargo hold) - $250 one way. For international travel in cabin - $250 one way. Checked baggage (cargo hold) - $250 to $500 one way depending on the combined size of the pet and kennel.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Seat maps - United Airlines

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Seat maps - United Airlines
May 1st 2012, 11:06

United Airlines flies many types of aircraft, thus all seat numbers are not the same depending on the plane.

The following is a list of the aircraft in United's fleet, and the map that will show you to your seat:
A319
A320
737-300
737-500
747-400
757-200
767-200
767-300
777-200
BAE 146
Dash 8
CRJ 200
CRJ 700
EMB 120
ERJ 145
EMB 170
Saab 340

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Alaska Airlines Baggage

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Alaska Airlines Baggage
May 1st 2012, 11:06

The following policies are for passengers traveling in economy class, and are not top tier frequent flyer members for flights on the airline:

Alaska Airlines
Free Baggage Allowance - Your first checked in bag is $20, your second is $20, with a weight allowance of 50lbs (23kg) per bag, and an additional 40lbs maximum of carry on luggage.

If flying to or from Guadalajara or Mexico City you may check two pieces of luggage for free.

Excess baggage fees for extra/oversized/overweight luggage start at $25 to $150. If it weighs over 100lbs it will not be accepted and you will need to contact cargo for freight charges.

Alaska Airlines policies regarding checking strollers, car seats, mobility devices and sports equipment.

Baggage Policy

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Monday, April 30, 2012

Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Top 10 Airlines in Latin Ameri

Air Travel: What's Hot Now
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Top 10 Airlines in Latin Ameri
Apr 30th 2012, 11:06

Airlines in Latin America may not carry as many passengers as airlines in Europe, and North America, but there are plenty of airlines serving all parts of Latin America. This is the top 10 based on how many passengers chose to fly on them.

1. TAM Brazil

The default for their website is in Portuguese, and sometimes it just won't let you switch over to English.

2. Varig

Brazil's former flagship carrier, which has faced stiff competition from low cost Brazilian airlines, is leaving Star Alliance and joining oneworld.

3. Aeromexico

Aeromexico is a member of the Sky Team Alliance.

4. Mexicana

From their website - "Mexicana de Aviación began operations more than 85 years ago, and it is therefore the fourth airline with the most aerospace tradition in the world."

5. GOL

This Brazilian low cost carrier is booming, cracking the top 5 airlines in Latin America based on passenger traffic

6. LAN Airlines

LAN has grown into an airline that is now not only the flagship carrier for Chile, but also for several other South American countries.

7. Avianca

This Colombian airline is one of the oldest in the world and has outlasted several other Colombian upstarts such as ACES.

8. Aerolineas Argentinas

This Argentinian airline is also a mainstay of South American airlines.

9. Aviacsa

This airline primarily serves domestic destinations within Mexico.

10. TACA

This Latin American airline has hubs in both Central and South America and often is able to offer great deals to countries such as Honduras, Peru, and Guatemala.

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