Archive for April, 2009

If you think that the major airlines are the only job possibilities for flight attendants, then you’re missing out on one of the fastest growing areas in the aviation industry. In the wake of 9/11, many of the ma…

New Service Helps U.S. Flyers Contend with Delays

HOUSTON — 1-800-Flights, a new media company providing toll-free phone access to flight status for nearly every commercial passenger flight arriving and departing the U.S. daily, has officially launched. With U.S. flight delays reaching 13-year highs in recent months, 1-800-Flights offers tr…

Flight attendants’ jobs are one of the most sought after careers in the aviation industry. A flight attendant, alternatively known by different names such as air host / air hostess or steward / stewardesses, is simply a member of a flight crew whose prime ro…

AIR FORCE OFFERS INCENTIVE TO RENEW

FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS ONLINE

Air Force football season ticket renewals are being mailed out this week by the Air Force ticket office. Fans will be able to renew their season tickets online for the first time this year by …

Any card-carrying member of the Mile High Club knows that sex is the tastiest in-flight meal served aboard any aircraft, says one Mile High Club member. Travelling by plane can soon get tedious when youre following the same procedure flight after flight check in, find your seat, watch the movie, eat your peanuts, take a nap, arrive at your destination, thank the air hostess on the way out its all rather boring when you think about it. Howeve…

FareCompare's Travel Guru and Airline passenger advocate, Rick Seaney, appears on Good Morning America Sunday, June 24 at La Guardia Airport to show air travelers how to save money on summer air travel. In response to recent customer service glitches, FareCompare launches a survey on their homepage encouraging travelers everywhere to go to http://www.far…

A Reunion Dinner and Dance with entertainment will reunite WWII veterans on October 17th and commemorate cooperation between US and British Allied Forces. Dinner tickets $30. On Saturday, October 18th vintage planes, antique cars and militar…

Finally you have decided to visit Rome after all the planning and travel management. Its a great place to be in and the ambience is nothing less than mesmerizing to steal your heart away in a jiffy! …

There are people in the world who have a knack for finding great deals when it comes to purchasing cheap airline tickets. But how do they do it? The vast majority of us just pay whatever the airlines or travel sites charge, but if you’re tired of wasting money on air fare here are some tips to help you save money on your next trip. Most people get their tickets through a travel agent or online travel website. While these can be a good place to find good deals the hidden secret of the airline industry is to contact the airlines themselves. They don’t always advertise their discount flights but if you call them and ask they will tell you where and how you can save money. You can also take advantage of booking your flight early enough if you know your travel plans well in advance. If your travel plans are open then flying standby can be another way to get cheap airline tickets, but this won’t work if you are tied to a tight schedule.One place many people don’t think to look are online auction sites. These can be a good place to find low cost plane tickets with one word of warning. Make sure these tickets are transferable otherwise you will have bought tickets that you cannot use. Also check the minimum price of the tickets being offered against what they would actually cost if you were to purchase them directly from the airline or at an online travel site. If the cost difference in negligible then it may be better to pass on the auction price because many airlines will charge a transfer fee that wipes out any savings you might have thought you would get.The many travel related web sites on the internet today are another good place to find cheap air fare deals. Some of the bigger sites are able to directly negotiate with the airlines and purchase blocks of seats at a considerable discount. They can then pass these saving onto their customers, but you normally have to act fast when these types of deals become available because savvy travelers jump on them fast.One thing to remember is to compare prices from various sources. What may seem like a good deal may not be once you compare it to other avenues. Also stay on the lookout for hidden fees that will raise the price to the point where it makes just as much sense to buy the ticket directly from the airline anyway.Cheap airline tickets can be found with a little research, perseverance, and patience. Those who are good at finding good deals know where to look and what questions to ask. By using some of the suggestions here you can learn the ins and outs of saving money the next time you travel.