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Arlene's Air Travel Blog December 2006 Archive

By Arlene Fleming, About.com Guide to Air Travel since 2002

The Airlines' Resolutions for the New Year

Sunday December 31, 2006
Just in time for the New Year, one can look back at some of the changes in air travel that have occurred, and make a list of resolutions from them. The ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Saturday December 30, 2006
One of the best things about the holiday season and air travel is airlines start sales to spur flight activity for the traditionally slow season from just after the New ... Read More

Snow in Colorado

Thursday December 28, 2006
Snow storms in Colorado means that airlines are allowing passengers to rebook flights. In general, passengers traveling between December 28-31 are affected. Rescheduling can be done fee free, and some ... Read More

Airlines and Health Care

Tuesday December 26, 2006
You may not automatically see the link between the two, but the New York Times reports that many health care providers are looking at airlines and how they prevent accidents ... Read More

Happy Holidays

Sunday December 24, 2006
For all who are celebrating Christmas - may you not be stuck in an airport, and may you be where you want to be during this holiday season. If you want ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday December 21, 2006
Slim pickings on airfare specials this week - the holiday season... Cheapflights has the details of Christmas and New Years airfares for short getaways on United Airlines. Roundtrips start at $142. Spirit ... Read More

Last Minute Shopping

Monday December 18, 2006
Hannukah may already be in full swing, but for those celebrating Christmas there is still time for some last minute shopping. Guilty as charged, I just made a lot of online ... Read More

Reducing Health Risks During Holiday Travel - DVT

Saturday December 16, 2006
There are isolated cases of deep vein thrombosis from flights, where passengers died soon after a long flight. Economy class syndrome as it is also known is a greater risk ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday December 14, 2006
Lots of airfare specials this week...not really holiday related at all. This one ends on Friday night. Island Air is offering airfare specials for Hawaiian Island hoppers. Purchase a roundtrip, and ... Read More

Gift of Travel - MP3s and Portable DVD Players

Monday December 11, 2006
Transportable, practical gifts! MP3 players are essential for longer flights to block out the stuffy, claustrophobic-inducing, close quarters of an airplane. With more airports housing stores that rent DVDs for your ... Read More

Gift of Travel - Digital SLR Cameras

Sunday December 10, 2006
If you don't just want to point and shoot when it comes to photos or know someone who is equally concerned with having control over a shot, then a digital ... Read More

Gift Items to Tote on Your Flight, or Pack for Your Longer Trip

Friday December 8, 2006
Trying to keep your liquids and gels under 3oz? There are lots of travel sized items, for purchase online, of the essentials that can help you freshen up during a ... Read More

Gift of Air Travel - Gift Cards You Can Use for Airport Shopping

Tuesday December 5, 2006
Not all airports are created equal - especially when it comes to shopping! Gift cards are created equal - you can use the gift cards from several stores to do ... Read More

Giving the Gift of Air Travel - Airport Lounges

Monday December 4, 2006
Most airlines do not allow travelers any business lounge access if they are not a preferred member of an airline's frequent flyer program, or are not traveling first class. However, a ... Read More

Giving the Gift of Travel - Airline Gift Certificates

Saturday December 2, 2006
Over the next several days, I will be posting lots of gift ideas for air travelers. First and foremost, in an air travel topic, has to be airline gift certificates ... Read More
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