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Open Skies - Europe and US
Open Skies is not just a concept anymore, but an agreement between Europe and the US to allow more competition and slots to airports for both regions. Key for several US airlines is the ability to fly to London Heathrow Airport.
Open Skies is not just a concept anymore, but an agreement between Europe and the US to allow more competition and slots to airports for both regions. Key for several US airlines is the ability to fly to London Heathrow Airport.
Rising Oil Prices = Rising Airfare Costs
As oil prices barrel towards record highs, airlines are beginning to react with jacking up your airfares. Could this be a permanent trend, or will prices decline again if the cost of oil drops?
As oil prices barrel towards record highs, airlines are beginning to react with jacking up your airfares. Could this be a permanent trend, or will prices decline again if the cost of oil drops?
WorldMate Live Can Manage Your Air Travels on Your Blackberry
WorldMate has introduced WorldMate Live to manage a traveler's full itinerary. As air travel planning is not always as simple as hopping on a plane to get from point A to point B, it is interesting to look to new technologies to perhaps make it simpler. I have used a Blackberry primarily for its email options, I couldn't help but be surprised when it worked during trips to places such as the Canary Islands.
WorldMate has introduced WorldMate Live to manage a traveler's full itinerary. As air travel planning is not always as simple as hopping on a plane to get from point A to point B, it is interesting to look to new technologies to perhaps make it simpler. I have used a Blackberry primarily for its email options, I couldn't help but be surprised when it worked during trips to places such as the Canary Islands.
Midwest Airlines Accepts Takeover Offer
After months of speculation regarding a takeover, Midwest Airlines has agreed to an offer - and it's not from Air Tran.
After months of speculation regarding a takeover, Midwest Airlines has agreed to an offer - and it's not from Air Tran.
Buh-bye Paper Tickets - IATA Sets 2008 Deadline for 100% Electronic Tickets
IATA, the International Air Transport Association, represents close to 300 airlines, and almost all international air traffic. Currently, a focus of IATA is to get airlines fully on board with electronic ticketing (ET). Their hoped-for deadline for saying buh-bye to paper tickets is May 31, 2008. 100% compliance is estimated to save the air travel industry up to $ 3 billion (U.S.) annually.
IATA, the International Air Transport Association, represents close to 300 airlines, and almost all international air traffic. Currently, a focus of IATA is to get airlines fully on board with electronic ticketing (ET). Their hoped-for deadline for saying buh-bye to paper tickets is May 31, 2008. 100% compliance is estimated to save the air travel industry up to $ 3 billion (U.S.) annually.
Screening Checked Luggage
Stricter airport measures for checked luggage became reality on January 1st, 2003. It affects all passengers traveling to, from or through U.S. airports.
Stricter airport measures for checked luggage became reality on January 1st, 2003. It affects all passengers traveling to, from or through U.S. airports.
The language of Air Travel 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.
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.
gift of travel - traveling with your pet
Traveling with your pet? Here are some of the kennels and associated items on sale on line to make your pet's travel more comfortable:
Traveling with your pet? Here are some of the kennels and associated items on sale on line to make your pet's travel more comfortable:
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.
What works better for me...paper or electronic tickets? Compare the differences between the two types of tickets to find out.
Top 100 Blogs for Business Travelers
Travel Hacker came up with this huge, helpful, informative and fun list of travel blogs that are not only good for the business traveler, but pretty much all travelers.
Travel Hacker came up with this huge, helpful, informative and fun list of travel blogs that are not only good for the business traveler, but pretty much all travelers.
Flight Arrivals - a comprehensive flight tracker
Flight Arrivals is not only a very comprehensive site that tracks flights in U.S. and Canadian airspace, it is fun and easy to use. This site also provides information about airport delays in detail!
Flight Arrivals is not only a very comprehensive site that tracks flights in U.S. and Canadian airspace, it is fun and easy to use. This site also provides information about airport delays in detail!
Great Circle Mapper
Visualize your flight path. The Great Circle Mapper is a fun way to map out your world!
Visualize your flight path. The Great Circle Mapper is a fun way to map out your world!
Currency Converter
With rates of different currencies constantly in flux, it is a good idea to check out how much your money is worth somewhere else. Oanda's Currency Converter is pretty much the best one available online.
With rates of different currencies constantly in flux, it is a good idea to check out how much your money is worth somewhere else. Oanda's Currency Converter is pretty much the best one available online.
Database of Airport City Codes
Want to know the code for Timbuktu? You can find the code for virtually every airport here. You can also look up the exact location of airports, and other airport data.
Want to know the code for Timbuktu? You can find the code for virtually every airport here. You can also look up the exact location of airports, and other airport data.
IATA - the International Air Transport Association
As stated in their mission statement, "IATA is the trade association of the world's international airline industry." This site has an incredible amount of air travel information, and is updated frequently.
As stated in their mission statement, "IATA is the trade association of the world's international airline industry." This site has an incredible amount of air travel information, and is updated frequently.
Distances between U.S. and Canadian Airports
This is an interesting tool that gives the distance between two airports along with its heading in degrees.
This is an interesting tool that gives the distance between two airports along with its heading in degrees.
Travel warnings
The U.S. State Department provides a complete list of travel warnings. A travel essential for planning a safe trip.
The U.S. State Department provides a complete list of travel warnings. A travel essential for planning a safe trip.
ATM Locator
This site makes your traveling life easier! It locates an ATM machine for you around the world.
This site makes your traveling life easier! It locates an ATM machine for you around the world.
Time Zone Converter
Find out the time without looking at your watch! If you want to know what time it is in Tokyo, or Prague, or New York, make your way to this site.
Find out the time without looking at your watch! If you want to know what time it is in Tokyo, or Prague, or New York, make your way to this site.
Business Travel News
Keep up to date on the latest in Business Travel News. The news articles contain current and pertinent information for those who travel on a regular basis.
Keep up to date on the latest in Business Travel News. The news articles contain current and pertinent information for those who travel on a regular basis.
Midwest Airlines Merger - Who is Trying to Takeover the Highly Rated Airline Now
Midwest Airlines has been the subject of takeover attempts. Midwest has been trying to stay the course alone. This smaller, domestic airline serving the continental U.S. has been cited as a standout in terms of customer service and satisfaction. Known for their cookies, will they be able to keep competitors out of their jar.
Midwest Airlines has been the subject of takeover attempts. Midwest has been trying to stay the course alone. This smaller, domestic airline serving the continental U.S. has been cited as a standout in terms of customer service and satisfaction. Known for their cookies, will they be able to keep competitors out of their jar.
Is a Merger between Continental Airlines and United Airlines Possible
There are several rumors flying of U.S. airlines being in talks, and launching takeovers of each other. Thus far, 2007 is the year of the airline merger rumors as no takeovers have occurred. However, there is a lot of talking going on.
There are several rumors flying of U.S. airlines being in talks, and launching takeovers of each other. Thus far, 2007 is the year of the airline merger rumors as no takeovers have occurred. However, there is a lot of talking going on.
Merger Rumors - Is a Merger between Midwest Airlines and Air Tran Possible?
Even the biggest airlines in the United States are not immune to takeover rumors. This time, smaller players are involved, including the low cost airline Air Tran. The flight routes of these two airlines are quite different, so could these two airlines merge?
Even the biggest airlines in the United States are not immune to takeover rumors. This time, smaller players are involved, including the low cost airline Air Tran. The flight routes of these two airlines are quite different, so could these two airlines merge?
Merger Rumors - US Airways and Delta Airlines - Is a Takeover Possible?
US Airways has made an unsolicited bid on bankrupt Delta Airlines. Its initial offer of $8 billion was quickly rejected, but US Airways has upped its offer and now other airlines may be interested in Delta.
US Airways has made an unsolicited bid on bankrupt Delta Airlines. Its initial offer of $8 billion was quickly rejected, but US Airways has upped its offer and now other airlines may be interested in Delta.
Aviation photos
Airliners has simply an incredible trove of aviation photos. Stunning images from around the world including new and vintage aircraft. Just an unbelievable amount of photos, and other air industry info. A must visit!
Airliners has simply an incredible trove of aviation photos. Stunning images from around the world including new and vintage aircraft. Just an unbelievable amount of photos, and other air industry info. A must visit!
Measurement Converter
Kilometer or mile, convert it here and know your measurements.
Kilometer or mile, convert it here and know your measurements.
Disabled travelers - travel planning
This guide for disabled travelers covers all aspects from planning your trip, to airport access and boarding flights.
This guide for disabled travelers covers all aspects from planning your trip, to airport access and boarding flights.
World factbook
Lots of interesting facts compiled about every country on earth. No travel tips here though!
Lots of interesting facts compiled about every country on earth. No travel tips here though!
Electric Power Differences
Will my hair dryer work? Can I plug in my Laptop? Find out the current status of electric power around the world.
Will my hair dryer work? Can I plug in my Laptop? Find out the current status of electric power around the world.
Directory of Cyber Cafes
Stay in touch while you are traveling. This is a directory of Internet cafes around the world.
Stay in touch while you are traveling. This is a directory of Internet cafes around the world.
Foreign Language Tips
Over 200 languages have been gathered together in one place! Arm yourself with words in a foreign language with this invaluable travel tool.
Over 200 languages have been gathered together in one place! Arm yourself with words in a foreign language with this invaluable travel tool.