UK Airports Under Strike Threat

We thought the Christmas season was the peak for threats of strikes by workers in the travel industry but some of them just keep on coming. At the moment, seven large airports in the UK, including major London airports, are still feeling threatened by possible strikes by 6,000 staff, all members…

Batteries Added to the No-Fly List

From January 1, 2008, there’s one more thing to consider when packing your bags before a flight. The Department of Transport issued a directive, effective from the New Year, that loose lithium batteries will not be allowed in your checked baggage. Since lithium batteries are one of the most popular…

Virgin America takes flight and some awards too

Its taken years of revving up to finally win the approval of the US regulators, but Virgin America has finally taken to the skies to the delight of travelers seeking an upgraded travel experience for less money.

Based in San Francisco, the airline is starting off small, only flying to New…

Chicago’s O’Hare as Tourist Destination

Turn your frustration and an inconvenient travel delay into a wayside tourist destination. Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is notoriously unpopular and forces many air travelers into unplanned delays and fits of anger. But clever travelers will take a tour of O’Hare and turn their delay into a learning experience.

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Avoid Travel Complications During the Holidays

Do you remember what happened during last year’s holiday season? Huge storms struck the nation and planes were taken out of the air. Many people spent their holidays stuck in an airport. It was the same story the year before that and the one before that as well. We can’t…

Air Travel from a Wheelchair

Federal regulations protect wheelchair-bound travelers, but airline personnel so you may need to bring documentation to prove your position.

Buddy Up With Someone Who Works at an Airline

There are many different ways to save money on airfare. You can save up your frequent flier miles, try to get voucher tickets and enter contests for flight giveaways. But everything in this world is made a little bit easier by knowing the right people. If you can find a…

Window Seat or Aisle Seat?

Would you sit in the middle seat for $100?

A survey taken this past summer revealed that 25 percent of air travelers wouldn’t willingly sit there for anything. But 40 percent would be willing to sit in the center seat for just $100. This means that you could buy a window or…

Find Cheap Flights at WhichBudget.com

Wherever you’re planning to travel around the world, you can find some of the lowest fares at WhichBudget. This site started a few years back with mostly European destinations, but now covers anywhere in the world where budget airlines fly.

All you need to do is select your destination and pick…

Save Money by Splitting Up Your International Flight

If you have to travel internationally and can’t shop around for a deal, consider splitting your international ticket in two by buying a domestic ticket and a separate international air ticket. That sounds like an annoyance, but it can save you a whole lot of money.