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Our number one airline travel tip is: Check in early!

Airlines require domestic travelers to check-in 1 hour prior to departure. International flights require a 2 hour check-in. If you do not arrive on time and if the flights are overbooked, the possibility exists that your seat will be given away. In addition, there will be a greater opportunity when you arrive early to have your name on the “top of the list” for an upgrade.

Be aware that some airlines have restricted carry on luggage policies. For example:

Northwest – Maximum check-in is two and carryon luggage is limited to one piece plus a purse/briefcase/laptop computer for all flights. First class international is allowed two carry on items.
American/TWA – Check one and carryon two or check two and carryon one.
Delta – Check one and carry-on two or check two and carry-on one.
Southwest – Check up to three and carryon two.
United – One carryon in economy and two in business/first class.
USAir – Carryon two
Continental – Carryon two

Store your carryon luggage in the compartment across from you so you can keep an eye on it.

Be sure to carry photo identification.

Be aware of Safe Harbors emergency service telephone number (International / domestic) This will help you with questions concerning your ticket or itinerary changes. The number is printed on all itineraries. Calling the airline directly can cause confusion and be costly.  Read more...

We all need to get away. Our vacations are the one thing that we look forward to all year. Unfortunately what happens sometimes is that we tend to feel the stress of how am I going to afford the vacation that I’ve been dreaming about? Well I hope that with a few of my tips, you will be able to get some airline travel discounts.

Here are some tips to find the lowest fare air ticket:

Buy tickets 3-5 months before your departure date



Some airlines offer discounts for early buyers. It’s also best to buy your tickets at least 20 days in advance to ensure the best seating possible, most discounted tickets sell out fast. You should also know that Airline Tickets are subject to price increase, especially during Christmas season, so buying early avoids further ticket increase.

Never fly on weekends



If you’re planning a trip, plan to leave on weekdays, preferable Monday to Wednesday. Weekends are high traffic times, for travelers and would probably cost you an additional $25-$40 increase.

Don’t travel During Peak season



Airlines tend to increase ticket prices during Peak travel season due to the increase in demand. Traveling during low season is also advantageous if you want to avoid airport and tourist spot crowds. If you really have to travel during peak season, consider leaving home early and going home late to avoid the rush.  Read more...

Long before, but especially since the 911 airline hijackings, people are weary of airline travel. A lot of people want to know they are riding on a safe airline. Airlines for the most part are safe, and the most dangerous factors usually include flying conditions (such as storms, or mountain terrain). Proper planning of destinations and good airline security lessens the chance of terrorists, bombs and hijackings. Of course there are always the rare occasions that something horrible will happen, but it is said to be 100s of times more dangerous to travel by car than it is by plane. That statistic should be comfort enough. The International Aviation Safety Assessment is a guide to which countries meet the airline safety checks, not the airlines themselves.

The majority of airline accidents occur on take off and landing, so you should try and book flights that don’t have a stop over destination. That’s a good preventative measure right there, not only that, but you wont have to sit and wait to change planes half way through your flight. Another good way to fly safer is to know that larger airplanes have stricter rules and the passengers have a better chance of survival if the plane should crash, so you might want to consider booking your flight with a large airplane of thirty or more passengers.  Read more...

Airline booking services plays a vital role especially for the tourists who are traveling through airlines. This is because airline travel is the fastest and the most convenient way to from one place to another. For businessperson, travel through airlines gives them the luxury of possible higher earnings because as soon as they arrive there is money at stake. Nevertheless, many people like to travel through airlines because of practicality. The faster you arrive, the longer your time to stay in that place.

However, many of you thought that airline tickets are too expensive. In some part, it is true that airline tickets are quite expensive especially if you come during the peak season. Yet, there are ways to cut these expenses and go on with your budget for amore enjoyable vacation. The most practical way of saving from airline ticket is by booking in advance. As we can see, many of the ticket booking services have special rates for those booking ahead prior to their travel. Still, this is not advisable for those who are going to a place more often or who immediately decide to travel through airlines.

If you are in a hurry, you do not have time to book in any airlines for your travel date. Do not lose hope because there are other way to get those tickets with spending that much. You may look for your ticket to those who considered being low cost airlines. With the low cost airline booking, it is much cheaper than the other airlines and when it comes to services, the satisfaction is what you should expect. Low cost airlines are available for you to travel in most of the destinations known in the world.  Read more...

There are a lot of things you can do to ensure a safe and comfortable business trip when you are traveling via commercial airlines. There are a lot of companies that take part in corporate travel savings, when a company is constantly paying for business travel for their employees they will usually try to cut costs of corporate travel by using discount airlines. This means that as an employee you will be traveling via coach and not first class, but just because you are not traveling first class does not mean you can not be comfortable. Here are the top 10 tips for staying comfortable during corporate travel.

1. Sit in bulkhead or exit row aisles. Bulkheads offer extra legroom and no one can recline his seat back into your face. Remember that you have to store your carry-on luggage in the overheads.

2. Dress for duress. Wear flat-soled, lace-up shoes so you can loosen them if your feet swell. Dress shoes don’t adjust for swelling.

3. Protect your bags. Checked bags can get lost. If you have to check, use curbside skycaps to avoid lugging heavy bags through the terminal. Always use luggage locks; some baggage handlers get over-curious about what’s in your bag.

4. Entertain yourself. Bring plenty of magazines; they’re lighter than books and disposable. Don’t forget your Mp3 Player either; it’s the perfect way to avoid unwelcome chatter from the person sitting next to you.  Read more...