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5 Tips For Easy Air Travel

Thursday, 19 August 2010 11:49

There's no denying that it has become more and more difficult to fly without running into snags or problems with the airport or the airlines. Enduring the line at the security check point in some airports is enough to put some passengers in a bad mood. However, despite all of the inconveniences that come with flying, it is a necessity. There are several things that can be done to make flying easier and more hassle free, and all that is involved is a little bit of common sense and planning.

1. Get to the Airport Early
Arriving at the airport early is a no-brainer, especially when the airlines tell passengers to arrive at least two hours prior to a flight's departure time. However, there are many people who refuse to heed this request, and arrive at the airport just several minutes before a flight is scheduled to leave. If there is a line at the check-in counter or at security, this can create a very stressful situation. Not only may the flight be missed, but a new flight must be booked, and the passengers will probably have to travel stand-by on a later flight with no guarantee of a seat until the very last minute.

2. Take a Morning Flight.
Leaving on an early flight does not necessarily mean a 4 a.m. flight must be chosen. However, flights that leave first thing in the morning are less likely to be running late, and they are less likely to be affected by weather problems across the country and/or other planes that may be delayed at other airports. Also, if for some reason the first flight of the day is canceled or delayed, there will probably be several other flights throughout the day that, if necessary, can be taken instead.

3. Try Not to Fly During "Rush Hour"
Airports, like highways, have rush hours. Typically, rush hour in the morning is from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and in the afternoon from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. These are the hours when airports are the most crowded with people waiting for flights. Crowds mean longer lines at the security check points, more people in the restrooms, more people waiting in restaurant lines, and more people taking up seats in the waiting areas. Flying at a NON-rush hour time of day can alleviate the need to stand in lines and sit with crowds.

4. Try to Take Non-Stop Flights
Obviously, when a non-stop flight is taken, there is less risk of being delayed. Taking off and landing both take quite a bit of time, so avoiding having to do this twice is recommended. There will always be destinations when a non-stop flight is not available, but there are plenty of cities where non-stop flights are just as common as those that stop. It may even be worth a few extra dollars to book a non-stop flight to avoid an unneeded hassle and the possibility of being delayed.

5. Book Connections with Enough Time
If a non-stop flight is not available to a desired destination, make sure to schedule enough time in between flights. When airlines book flights, they often have a layover requirement of 30 or 45 minutes between connections. However, this is often not enough time if the original flight arrives late. In order to avoid this stress, try to schedule connecting flights with at least an hour to spare between the arrival time of the first flight and the departure time of the connecting flight.

Tips to Get You Upgraded on Flights

Tuesday, 07 April 2009 14:38

For many travelers, paying up to £5000 for a first class business ticket in order to fly in comfort simply isn't an option. However, what people don't realize is that most airlines will upgrade passengers for free, but only if they meet certain guidelines. These five top tips come direct from the check in staff of some of the best-known airlines.

Tip Number 1:

Look the part. Make sure you are wearing a smart dress code when you travel. There is no possibility of you getting a free upgrade if you are wearing something like a pair of shorts and a scruffy t-shirt. There is no need to go overboard though and wear a suit. You just need to look smart, but don't make it look like your trying to get upgraded.

Tip Number 2:

Turn up early. The check-in staff will know exactly how many passengers are going to be travelling on each flight well in advance, so if there are seats to spare in business class they will know right away.

Tip Number 3:

Be well-mannered. Would you reward a person who starts shouting at you and being unpleasant, or someone who is well-mannered? There may be 1000 more people in the queue behind you, so make you are remember-able. Flirt, smile, use their name, be polite, and you may well get a satisfying result.

Tip Number 4:

ASK. You will never get anything if you don't ask for it, but be sure to ask at the right time. If the check-in staff is looking worse for ware or just not responding to your attempts you make them smile, then you will have to wait till you get to the gate before asking. If the check-in staff has responded well, when they ask you if you have any specific seat request, be mischievously and declare 'First Class' to them. It might just work.

Is Flying Safe?

This is a big question, Is Flying Safe? Well if you go on statistics then yes it is safe, and it is also one of the safest ways to travel.

Here are a few facts on flying:

Pilots are not taught by the airline – All pilots qualify for there commercial flying license before the airlines hires them. They normally have perfect 20/20 vision, a good health and already have over 3000 hours of flight time under their belts.

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