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12/17/02 - Surviving Peak Season Travel Some tips to help survive the chaotic airport experience that busy travel periods can bring. 12/03/02 - Giving the Gift of Travel - Airline Gift Certificates As holiday periods approach the pressures of shopping for gifts can take over. If you'd like to avoid crowded shopping malls and 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. 11/19/02 - Preferred Seating - The Exit Row When one is looking for premium seating in the often confined quarters of the economy cabin of an airplane, the exit row is usually mentioned. The emergency exit rows of an aircraft are usually more spacious, but not universally so. More space comes with more restrictions for this type of seating that should be considered before asking for a seat in the exit row. 11/07/02 - National Airlines Folds On November 6th, 2002, National Airlines ceased all operations. The sudden announcement left some of its passengers stranded as all flights were cancelled immediately. 10/23/02 - Travel Tips for Your Air Travel Trips You've packed your luggage and planned your flight itinerary. Air travel is constantly changing and there are travel tips that don't necessarily mean more items placed in a suitcase, or charged to a credit card. 10/08/02 - What Would War Mean for the Airlines? If the events of September 11th, 2001 are any indication of how events can deeply affect the stability of the airline industry, then war against Iraq could prove devastating. 09/24/02 - The Increasing Costs of Air Travel Airlines like matching each others' policies. The latest example of this involves US Airways and its if-you-don't-use-your-ticket-you-lose-your-ticket. And now, it appears that other large U.S. carriers are following suit. 09/11/02 - When terrorism took to the air on September 11th September 11th was the darkest day for air travel world wide. So where are the airlines now? And what are the airlines doing to mark the anniversary of September 11th? 09/11/02 - Airline losses and September 11th Perhaps no other industry was as immediately affected by the devestating events of September 11th as the airline industry. This feature takes a look at the fractured status of the airlines in a post-September 11th world. 09/11/02 - Air Travel attitudes after September 11th The anniversary of September 11th marks the day that air travel changed. In the days following the tragedy airspace closed, airplanes remained on the ground and people wondered if the airline industry would ever recover. Would people feel safe enough to return to the skies? 08/19/02 - When Flights Delay or Cancel and Rule 240 Your flight has been canceled. You are stranded at the airport. You are wondering if there is anything you can do about it. When it is the airline's fault that you are stuck at the airport you may have an option -- Rule 240. 08/09/02 - Air Travel Lingo Defined Your air travel guide has compiled a huge list of air travel terms and airline lingo. Take a peek and find the definition you are looking for. 08/02/02 - Access-able Travel since 9/11 Since 9/11 travel for passengers with disabilities has grown increasingly difficult. With a fluctuating air travel climate, it is important that passengers with a physical limitation be made aware of their rights when it comes to air travel. 07/26/02 - The Unaccompanied Minor - When Children Travel Alone School is soon to be in. The end of the summer is one of the peak times for children traveling solo on the airlines as unaccompanied minors. There are rules that apply to younger travelers, and travel tips to help make travel relatively stress-free. 07/17/02 - Air Travel for Passengers with Physical Challenges Air Travel is already a challenge! Passengers with a physical disability must contend with a greater challenge to comfortable travel in the air. This feature is about accessibility, and having a more comfortable flight. 07/04/02 - Deaths on the 4th of July July 4th proved to be a bloody day at Los Angeles' International Airport. A man at the El Al ticket counter killed two, and injured several others before being fatally wounded by El Al security. 07/03/02 - Tragedy in the air Two airplanes crashed into each other miles above the ground near the Swiss and German borders. 06/26/02 - Getting in touch with the airlines So you'd like to speak to an actual person that works for the airline? Here is a list of phone contacts to get you in touch with the right people. 06/19/02 - Turbulent skies in Europe Strikes by European air traffic controllers on June 19th, 2002, have already resulted in hundreds of cancelled flights, and many more stranded passengers. Will this be a summer of flight disruptions in the European skies? 06/15/02 - The Air in the Air Is the air inside the airplane intoxicating? Should you be concerned about the air up there? Read on about aspects of what the air may be like when you are traveling at 30,000 feet. 06/06/02 - My Passport was stolen The saga of a stolen passport. 05/15/02 - Making your Inflight Meal Special - All about special meals The in-s and out-s of requesting special meals for your inflight dining experience. 05/07/02 - What's the difference? - Paper vs. Electronic Tickets What works better for me...paper or electronic tickets? Compare the differences between the two types of tickets to find out. 04/30/02 - Help...My flight is OVERSOLD! The oversold flight, just another joy of air travel! What is an oversold flight? Why are flights overbooked? And what are my options if my flight has too many passengers, and not enough seats? Follow the twists and turns of the oversold flight. 04/23/02 - Have Pet, Will Travel So you'd like to bring your pet with you on your air travels? Read on Explore Air TravelMust ReadsMore from About.com
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