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Air Travel May 2006 Archive

From Arlene Fleming, About.com Guide

Fare deals for June, this weekend, and through the summer

Wednesday May 31, 2006
Whether it is a last minute ticket deal you are looking for, or an airfare for travel through the summer, many air travelers are constantly searching for that cheap, discounted ... Read More

Graduation gift from United...free miles

Wednesday May 31, 2006
Graduates can get themselves a gift of miles from United that will put them on track for a free ticket. Kathleen Crislip, who tracks all aspects of student travel here ... Read More

The language of travel and air travel

Monday May 29, 2006
Travel to Europe is especially popular from June until September. And it is always a handy thing to know a few words in the native language of the country you ... Read More

Affordable Asia...all mapped out

Saturday May 27, 2006
Travel within most parts of Asia can be a budget travelers dream - $20 train trips from Beijing to Xi'an, $10 guesthouses in Thailand, and $60 flights from Singapore to ... Read More

Memorial day in Las Vegas

Friday May 26, 2006
Las Vegas is always a popular destination for a long weekend. It's often a well-priced vacation that can be planned last minute. About's Las Vegas for Visitors, Zeke Quezada, has a ... Read More

Looking for a Memorial Day Getaway or Summer Play?

Thursday May 25, 2006
...a few of the specials this week may serve up your next trip. Funjet sells summer - they have a sale on until June 8th for travel through the summer with ... Read More

Southwest to assign seats?

Tuesday May 23, 2006
Southwest Airlines has been noted as not only a low cost airline, but also one that does not have assigned seating. Could they be tiring of the free-for-all that can ... Read More

Inflight Health - Economy Class Syndrome - are you at risk?

Sunday May 21, 2006
British researchers have recently released their findings on deep vein thrombosis, which has taken on the name of economy class syndrome in air travel. They say there is no link ... Read More

Watch your weight

Saturday May 20, 2006
That's what Indian Airlines message is to its employees. Any flight attendant that exceeds their "ideal weight" is subject to punishment such as being banned from duties until they shape ... Read More

Low cost special within Asia

Thursday May 18, 2006
I have traveled on Tiger Airways, a Singapore-based low cost airline. So a special that caught my attention is the one they have on from now until May 22nd. 88 ... Read More

Air Tran 48 hour sale

Tuesday May 16, 2006
This sale started this morning and runs until tomorrow night (May 17). With airfares starting at $49 one way for travel between Chicago and Atlanta, there are lots of Air ... Read More

Airport gas station?

Tuesday May 16, 2006
It's true for those of you who drive vehicles that run on compressed natural gas in the San Jose, CA area. The Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport has ... Read More

Short stint in Rome

Sunday May 14, 2006
For those who only have a few days in this prolific Italian city, our Italy for Visitors Guide Martha Bakerjian has an itinerary for you to see Rome in 3 ... Read More

Travel for Memorial Day weekend 2006

Friday May 12, 2006
Not all of these travel deals are restricted to air travel, but our Travel with Kids Guide Teresa Plowright has lots of interesting, fun ideas for a Memorial Day weekend ... Read More

A few of the airfare deals this week...

Wednesday May 10, 2006
Newark - Toronto roundtrip this weekend (depart Saturday, return Monday or Tuesday) - $126.46 taxes included with Continental Airlines. Vancouver - Honolulu roundtrip with several dates available in May and June ... Read More

The myth of opening one of the exit doors inflight

Tuesday May 9, 2006
Patrick Smith is a pilot and writer that helps demystify some of the aspects of air travel that people tend to wonder about - like can you open the exit ... Read More

Manicure leads to flight diversion

Sunday May 7, 2006
The odor of something chemical led to the diversion of a United flight traveling from Chicago to San Diego. The captain decided to make an emergency landing in Denver based ... Read More

25 days of deals

Thursday May 4, 2006
25 days of deals American Airlines is making its mark in celebrating the 25th anniversary of its frequent flyer program AAdvantage. After having its celebration flights where they effectively gave out ... Read More

Celebration flights for 25 AAdvantage years

Wednesday May 3, 2006
American Airlines AAdvantage, the grand-daddy of frequent flyer programs, has turned 25. To celebrate such a momentous event, American Airlines is rolling out several events to reward its loyal passengers. "Celebration ... Read More

Delta's Hawaii special

Tuesday May 2, 2006
For those of you looking to travel to Hawaii in the next month, then Delta's latest special may get you to the Islands. This "last minute" special means that travel ... Read More

May is the fairest month...

Monday May 1, 2006
...in Ireland. If you are planning a visit to the Emerald Isle, May is a great month to go. The busiest airport in Ireland is Dublin International Airport. Although it is ... Read More

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