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Arlene's Air Travel Blog June 2008 Archive

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

Some Air Travel Top 10 Lists

Monday June 30, 2008
Top 10 Lists can be useful in getting a fair bit of information in a short span of time. The top 10 lists for air travel that are included here ... Read More

Pregnant and Flying

Saturday June 28, 2008
It wasn't always comfortable, but I traveled a lot by air during my own pregnancy. Airlines really vary in terms of rules. Factors that influence an airline's policies and can ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday June 26, 2008
If you are looking at a stay-cation, or not traveling too far afield these deals may be right for you. If you are interested in other sales, live outside of ... Read More

Airport Activities and Diversions for Traveling with the Kids

Monday June 23, 2008
Airports - often over or under air-conditioned, laden with security lineups, hard floors, and other unpleasantries - not exactly the most family friendly of places. Couple that with the high ... Read More

Fuel Alternatives

Saturday June 21, 2008
Airlines are now even more vigorously on the hunt for more fuel efficient aircraft, fuel saving opportunities, and potential alternative fuel sources. In 2009, Continental Airlines will be hosting a biofuels ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday June 19, 2008
This week's run of airfare specials include travel to Africa and getaways for the 4th of July weekend. Travelzoo knows millions will travel over the July 4th weekend, and has ... Read More

Getting Naked with the TSA - or Scanned

Wednesday June 18, 2008
Our Student Travel Guide gives the naked view on the newest, revealing scanners. Machines that will be able to scan a lot more than just the surface. Want to know more ... Read More

ExpertFlyer - Options for the Frequent Flyer

Monday June 16, 2008
ExpertFlyer is well named - it is a site that caters to the frequent flyer. It is a service that you pay for - prices range from $4.99 a month ... Read More

Jet Lag - Strategies to Feel Better and Adjust After Flights

Saturday June 14, 2008
I have succumb to jet lag on countless occasions, but it doesn't mean that I don't keep searching for ways to minimize its effects. When I travel through several different time ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday June 12, 2008
Intro airfare for the fall and savings for the summer - the mix of specials for this week... Virgin America has an intro airfare deal for New York - Las Vegas. ... Read More

A Bit of Humor in Tough Air Travel Times

Wednesday June 11, 2008
Much attention has been drawn to the increasing cost of fuel that has led to lots of fees for passengers. Well, a news publication in Philadelphia took a creative, humorous ... Read More

Breastmilk Confiscated at Vancouver International Airport

Monday June 9, 2008
Be warned, mothers who are pumping breastmilk and not traveling with your child - your breastmilk may be confiscated at airports in Canada at security checkpoints. In the United States, ... Read More

Weddings and Air Travel - What the Airlines Have to Offer

Saturday June 7, 2008
Weddings and honeymoons can mean big money. Airlines have not always catered to weddings. But now several airlines have gotten into the act. From online registries, to discounts for guests ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday June 5, 2008
Hope June warms up with some decent airfare specials. Here are a few of the ones on sale this week... Kayak often finds package deals that are definitely not run of ... Read More

Money Flight

Monday June 2, 2008
Found a little gem of a story. A bit of a publicity stunt, an Indonesian businessman drops thousands of dollars worth of rupiahs from an airplane to promote his book. Quite ... Read More

Silverjet's Wings Get Clipped

Sunday June 1, 2008
If it were any other year, the story of an airline ceasing operations might be big news. But 2008 has been an extraordinary year for airline bankruptcies and demises. The latest ... Read More
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