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Arlene's Air Travel Blog October 2007 Archive

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

Carrying On for Warmer Climes

Monday October 29, 2007
Uh-oh! I am already thinking about warmer weather travels and it is still October. But when I look out the window and see the leaves turning, and I am pulling ... Read More

Airfare Myths and Misconceptions

Saturday October 27, 2007
Let's see if these scenarios sound realistic: it's better to book at the last minute; you can change the name on your ticket anytime; and if your flight cancels you ... Read More

A380 Flies

Thursday October 25, 2007
The first commercial flight of the massive A380 has now been completed. October 25, 2007 marks the date of a new era in aviation - the massive, mega-liners that are ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday October 25, 2007
Taking a look to see if the late October air has cooled off the airfare specials, or brought fresh new ones this week...Seems like it's all about the holidays! Introductory Florida ... Read More

Helping Yourself Relax on Board - Self Massage

Monday October 22, 2007
Flights can be tiring. Flights can be long. Flights can be stressful. These are just a few of the responses I received when I ask people to fill in the ... Read More

New Zealand Airfare War

Sunday October 21, 2007
New Zealand is a country that is a bit newer to airfare wars between legacy carriers and low cost airlines. This nation did not exactly have the cheapest domestic airfares, ... Read More

The Health Risks of Flight - Staying Healthy On Board

Saturday October 20, 2007
I know that I shouldn't think of a flight as an incubator of illnesses. For the most part I rarely seem to get sick after being on a long flight, ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday October 18, 2007
Good airfare deals are a little scarce this week, so I was happy to be able to track down a few decent airfare specials. Jetblue has a sale that ends tonight ... Read More

The Health Risks of Flight - DVT

Monday October 15, 2007
Is it dangerous for your health to fly? You may have heard of the term economy class syndrome, which is also known as DVT or Deep Vein Thrombosis. It is ... Read More

The Health Risks of Flight - Airplane Ear

Saturday October 13, 2007
With a ferocious pop, sound becomes muffled, and air travel is to blame. Most air travelers have probably felt the pop before - ears clogged up and popping, causing discomfort or ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday October 11, 2007
Specials within the United States and travel to Europe are featured in this week's airfare specials. Air Tran Airways has a sale that is meant to "release you inner explorer". Must ... Read More

An Interesting Question - Doctors on Call

Tuesday October 9, 2007
I can honestly say that I never really thought about medical emergencies on board, and the doctors who offer their services. As a child of about 6 years old, I ... Read More

Fighting the Fear of Flying

Saturday October 6, 2007
The fear of flying - aviophobia - is seemingly common to those of us who see the panicked look on the faces of some travelers. The palpable anxiety, the clasped ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday October 4, 2007
Specials on air and hotel are particularly good this week. AirTran Airways is having a systemwide sale. Most destinations are for travel through January 30, 2008. Book by October 16, 2007. Sample ... Read More

The Safety of Budget Airlines Examined

Monday October 1, 2007
I have traveled on dozens of different airlines; based on several continents; budget, charter and legacy; ranging in size from props on. For the most part, I have always felt ... Read More
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