Get There by Air - Roman Colosseum
Monday July 30, 2007
The Roman Colosseum in Rome is on the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World, announced on July 7, 2007. Unlike some of the other Wonders, this one ... Read More
Get There by Air - Taj Mahal, India
Friday July 27, 2007
Created and built for love, the Taj Mahal made the list of the New 7 Wonders of the World. It's location in Agra may not make it the easiest place ... Read More
Airfare Specials this Week
Thursday July 26, 2007
A break in the New Seven Wonders of the World for some airfare specials that are on sale this week. And the airfare specials are GREAT this week!
Jetblue has a ... Read More
Get There by Air - Machu Picchu
Wednesday July 25, 2007
Out of the wilderness, up amongst the clouds lies Machu Picchu. Often called "the Lost City of the Incas", this stunning place can often be masked by cloud formations, and ... Read More
Get There by Air - Christ the Redeemer Statue
Tuesday July 24, 2007
Hmm, wonder if everyone in Brazil voted for this one? The outstretched arms of the impactful Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro is oddly enough an icon of ... Read More
Get There by Air - Petra
Sunday July 22, 2007
Many artifacts from Petra, located in modern day Jordan, have been making the rounds around the world so it may not be a surprise that this ancient place made the ... Read More
Airfare Specials this Week
Thursday July 19, 2007
A break in the New Seven Wonders of the World for some airfare specials that are on sale this week.
Cheapflights is usually pretty good at citing the most recent airfare ... Read More
Crash in Brazil Kills Nearly 200
Wednesday July 18, 2007
An accident at the end of the runway at a Sao Paolo airport has left 176 people on board dead, with possible casualties on the ground as well.
The TAM aircraft ... Read More
Get There by Air - Great Wall of China
Wednesday July 18, 2007
The new 7 wonders of the world includes the Great Wall of China, which is the world's longest human-made structure. Built between the 5th century B.C. and the 16th century ... Read More
A Week of Wonders - New 7 Wonders of the World
Tuesday July 17, 2007
The New 7 Wonders of the World were announced in Portugal on July 7, 2007. Hmmm, 7 wonders announced on 07/07/07, coincidence? I think not. More than 100 million votes ... Read More
Now Even a Baby Can Get Kicked Off a Plane
Sunday July 15, 2007
Just when you thought that air travel horror stories couldn't get more nightmarish, it seems a crew member may have sunk to a new low. I was shocked enough that ... Read More
Stars in the Sky - Celebrities, not Celestial
Saturday July 14, 2007
It isn't the first time that a celebrity has made the news for his behavior in the skies. But with this latest incident the FBI were involved! Former American Idol ... Read More
Airfare Specials this Week
Thursday July 12, 2007
This week, Cheapflights is on top of the better airfare specials out there.
Cheapflights noted that a lot of airlines have decided to match Southwest Airlines discounted ticket prices. They show ... Read More
Click it to Paradise
Wednesday July 11, 2007
You don't have to buy anything to enter this sweepstakes from American Airlines vacations which is awarding a trip a day until the end of August. It's open to U.S. ... Read More
The Safety of Airlines - Find Out if it is Safe to Fly
Tuesday July 10, 2007
The European Union has added more airlines to its blacklist. Essentially, airlines on this list are not permitted to fly in or out of any EU countries. Because Angola's flagship ... Read More
Airfare Specials this Week
Sunday July 8, 2007
Now that another set of holidays are over, time to look for some airfare specials. Looks like American Airlines has a lot on offer this week.
American Airlines is having a ... Read More
Popping Ears - Possible Side-effects of Flights
Saturday July 7, 2007
Most air travelers have probably had it at least once - ears clogged up and popping, causing discomfort or pain. My worst experience was flying back from Hong Kong at ... Read More
Fourth of July Fireworks
Wednesday July 4, 2007
The only kind of air travel that bursts into the sky in brilliant colors - fireworks! For this Fourth of July, About.com's Guide to Travel with Kids has compiled an ... Read More
How to Try for an Upgrade
Tuesday July 3, 2007
I have worked for an airline for over a dozen years now and friends often ask about how to get free upgrades. Are there any particular strategies that can secure ... Read More
Bomb Detonates at a Scottish Airport
Monday July 2, 2007
Just hours after the installation of a new prime minister in the United Kingdom, a bomb went off at a Glasgow Airport. The possible suicide-bombing did not take any lives ... Read More
Relaxing at Vancouver International Airport
Sunday July 1, 2007
It's Canada Day in Canada, so why not talk about some relaxation at a Canadian Airport?
Some airports are trying to get it right by offering services that can de-stress the ... Read More