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Arlene's Air Travel Blog September 2008 Archive

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

Michael Phelps Sings on Private Jet

Monday September 29, 2008
The multi-Olympic champion might not want to quit swimming anytime soon, based on his rendition of Journey's "Don't Stop Believing". It is however, an entertaining 45 seconds or so of ... Read More

Seat Maps from Airlines around the World

Saturday September 27, 2008
I am constantly on the hunt for airline seat maps, as they are often not easy to find. Which is a strange thing to say when you think about one ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday September 25, 2008
Last week was a great one for airfare specials, whereas this week is a bit lackluster in terms of deals. These are a few of the specials I did find ... Read More

Looking for Travel Ideas - New 7 Wonders of the World

Monday September 22, 2008
If you are thinking of planning a wondrous trip and looking for inspiration, then checking out some of the new 7 Wonders of the World that were decided last summer ... Read More

DayJet Stops Flying, Ceases Operations

Sunday September 21, 2008
Dayjet, a small airline based in Florida, has ceased operations. I've linked to a lengthy press release detailing the airline's shutdown. On the website - "Unfortunately, DayJet is unable to honor ... Read More

Travis Barker and DJ AM Injured in Plane Crash

Saturday September 20, 2008
Travis Barker, formerly of Blink 182, and DJ AM, ex-fiance of Nicole Richie were critically injured in a plane crash that killed four - including both pilots on board. Apparently, the ... Read More

Airlines in Canada Drop Fees

Saturday September 20, 2008
As several airlines in the United States continue to increase fees, despite the recent drop in fuel prices (United Airlines jacked up their fee on a second piece of checked ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday September 18, 2008
Not a great week for air travel - again, as Ike hits hard, Alitalia slows down operations, and Excel Airways (UK) goes under. So, time to find something good - ... Read More

Alitalia's Operations Up in the Air

Monday September 15, 2008
It isn't clear on their website, but Alitalia, long maligned with labor issues, spiraling costs, and failed mergers, seems to be having difficulties with maintaining its flight schedule. As ... Read More

Air Travel Disruptions in the Wake of Hurricane Ike

Sunday September 14, 2008
Hurricane Ike has blasted through Texas, and the flight cancellations continue. It's been a rough hurricane season, and it's only just begun! Many airlines have adopted pretty flexible policies for ... Read More

Why Flying May Make You Feel Like You're Going Crazy

Saturday September 13, 2008
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

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday September 11, 2008
I've highlighted a few of the airfare specials this week, but there are so many more listed in the Air Travel Forum as well - some end on Friday night! ... Read More

Passenger Power Rules as United Repeals New Charge

Monday September 8, 2008
I'm not going to pinch you, it's true - United Airlines had announced that they were no longer going to provide free meals in coach on select routes to Europe ... Read More

When You Are Adopting and Must Fly - Adoption Airfares

Saturday September 6, 2008
In the world of air travel there are lots of special airfares out there. They aren't always easy to find, and they won't always guarantee you the best price, ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday September 4, 2008
Mix of airfare sales and lots listed in the forum as well... I didn't come up with the tag line, but Cheapflights mentions the fares Kayak has found for Florida. No ... Read More

Back to School - Student Air Travel 101

Tuesday September 2, 2008
It's the season for thinking back to school, and there are often air travel deals to be had for the student passenger. If you happen to be under 26, or are ... Read More

Gustav Disrupts Air Travel

Monday September 1, 2008
What may become a category 3 hurricane is ready to disrupt thousands of air travelers. I have linked to several airlines' policies for changing tickets you may have to hurricane-affected ... Read More
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