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Airlines

By Arlene Fleming, About.com Guide to Air Travel

The core of air travel is as a mode of transport - how to get there. Airlines have one thing in common in that they share the skies and get you there by plane. Outside of that, airlines vary widely. Even check-in and airport amenities are not the same. From offering pre-booked seating to meals and rebooking policies, airlines certainly do not fit into a one-size-fits-all description. Low cost and charter airlines compete with more traditional ones - making more choices available to passengers.

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Airlines

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Low cost or legacy...prop or jet - airlines are in some ways the same, yet can also have rather marked differences. If you want to check out airlines that fly from different parts of the globe, or simply want an airline's phone number, click and find out.

Airports

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The "home" of airlines, namely airports, can range from a single gate area to multi-terminal mazes, and airports can sometimes make air travel seem that much more complicated. Thus, some tips and advice regarding airports can lead to easier air travels.

Inflight - The Experience in the Air

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Sit back and enjoy the ride...is it really that simple? Seat maps, meals and air quality are just a few of the elements that make for an inflight experience.

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