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Arlene's Air Travel Blog May 2009 Archive

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

New Identification Requirements by the TSA

Saturday May 30, 2009
You've probably heard of the No-Fly or Watch List in terms of travel. The TSA has just begun to implement its Secure Flight program in order to take more of ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday May 28, 2009
So far this week the low cost airlines have it - huge deals, some advertised, some not. Really cheap airfares out there for bargain hunters, these are just a sampling ... Read More

A Spa Getaway at the Airport

Tuesday May 26, 2009
There are airports around the world that have services and areas aimed to de-stress the weary traveler. If you are looking at a way to pamper yourself or someone special, ... Read More

Pilot Fatigue and the Crash of Colgan Air

Sunday May 24, 2009
One of the deadliest crashes on US soil occurred this past winter when a Continental Express flight, operated by Colgan Air, crashed close to Buffalo-Niagara International Airport this past winter. ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Friday May 22, 2009
Right before Memorial Day weekend there aren't often a lot of new airfare deals. Several of the airfare specials from last week are ongoing, so just adding a few more ... Read More

Ryanair and its "Non-Optional" Fees

Wednesday May 20, 2009
Ryanair, Europe's busiest low cost airline has been the king of no frills flying for years. The CEO even joked (some think only half-joked) about charging to use the toilets ... Read More

Changes in Identification Requirements by the TSA

Monday May 18, 2009
You've probably heard of the No-Fly or Watch List in terms of travel. The TSA has just begun to implement its Secure Flight program in order to take more of ... Read More

New York City Area Airports - Getting there and away

Saturday May 16, 2009
Big cities can be intimidating places for an air traveler. How do you get to and from the airport? What is the fastest route out of the city? Which mode ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday May 14, 2009
Some of the sales from last week are still running this week, so adding a few more airfare specials that started in the past few days... Virgin America has a pretty ... Read More

The Future of Flight - No Window Seats Allowed

Monday May 11, 2009
What would you think of a window-less airplane as your mode of transport? Airbus is accepting proposals, and giving the one it sees as best a planeful of money - ... Read More

Your Worst Flying Experiences

Saturday May 9, 2009
Every air traveler has their horror story about flying. Some may involve delays, cancellations or poor customer service, and others terror in the sky like wretched turbulence. I've recounted two of ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Thursday May 7, 2009
Airfare Watchdog found a steal of a deal for travel to Berlin from New York. Seats were very limited when I just checked availability, but the price was $381 roundtrip ... Read More

Airfare Specials this Week

Monday May 4, 2009
A break from swine flu and airlines for some airfare specials. Several that aren't listed here are in the Air Travel Forum. Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air sale. This one ends ... Read More

Airlines and Flu - Flying to Mexico and Swine Flu

Sunday May 3, 2009
As the numbers infected with swine flu increase, several airlines are offering flexibility in tickets booked for travel to Mexico. Some airlines have suspended flights to Mexico completely until ... Read More

Mexico Travel and Swine Flu

Saturday May 2, 2009
About.com's guide to Mexico Travel has done an excellent job tracking the development of swine flu (H1N1). Her Timeline of Mexico's 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak, summarizes the daily changes in ... Read More

Travel Advisories for Mexico - Swine Flu and Influenza

Saturday May 2, 2009
Several countries have issued travel advisories or warnings for travel to Mexico. In general, the warnings cover non-essential air travel to Mexico. Travel Warnings / Advisories for Air Travel to Mexico ... Read More
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