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Arlene's Air Travel Blog April 2007 Archive

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

Airlines as a Model of Health

Sunday April 29, 2007
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

Trimming Wings to Trim Costs

Friday April 27, 2007
Airlines have been quick to complain about rising fuel costs and the effect on their bottom line. In a search to reduce fuel costs, American Airlines is trying something new ... Read More

Airfare Specials This Week

Wednesday April 25, 2007
A good selection of spring airfare specials exist this week. From upstart airlines, to low cost ones, there may be an airfare special that suits your destination and budget. This ... Read More

Superstitious Flyers

Tuesday April 24, 2007
Can superstition lead to change? When it comes to flying the answer is yes for one airline. Brussels Airlines had 13 dots in their logo to reflect the number of ... Read More

311 Is Not the Number for Airport Information

Monday April 23, 2007
from TSA.gov However, 311 is the number that the TSA is using as part of a 311 campaign to try and prepare travelers for what to expect at airport security screening ... Read More

Earth Day and Air Travel

Saturday April 21, 2007
Sunday April 22nd is Earth Day. Some parts of the world look to the vernal equinox in March as Earth Day as well. Regardless, Earth Day is a time to ... Read More

Airfare Specials This Week

Thursday April 19, 2007
Now is the time for some of the spring airfare specials. As with many airfare specials some of them end before the weekend, and the really good ones sell out ... Read More

Getting Upgraded from Coach to Business / First Class

Tuesday April 17, 2007
Having worked for an airline for over a dozen years, friends often ask about how to get free upgrades. Are there any particular strategies that can secure a bigger seat ... Read More

The Essentials for Packing Carry-On Luggage

Sunday April 15, 2007
When I travel, I try to avoid checking in luggage as much as possible. With airport security regulations growing more stringent you really do need to plan a bit more ... Read More

Airfare Specials This Week

Friday April 13, 2007
As with many airfare specials some of them end before the weekend, and the really good ones sell out quickly, so you may need to book very soon to take ... Read More

Volunteering and Travel

Saturday April 7, 2007
Volunteering and travel, or voluntourism, is on the rise. There are so many options when we travel, and the idea of working on projects that help others on the planet ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday April 5, 2007
Lots of airfare specials this week - some of them end before the weekend so you may need to book very soon to take advantage of the sales. Southwest Airlines has ... Read More

Can Flying Make You Psychotic?

Tuesday April 3, 2007
Air travel is undoubtedly not beneficial to one's overall health. However, it seems that a recent study shows that the disruptions caused by long air travels are not always a ... Read More

Looking at Airfares

Sunday April 1, 2007
What really makes an airfare besides an array of taxes? There are lots of different types of airfares from restricted excursion fares to full fare, fully refundable tickets. It is ... Read More

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