Archive for the ‘Travel Preparation’ Category

Bay Area Flights Allow Travel with Medical Marijuana

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

From random (to not-so-random) searches to people with prosthetic limbs being asked to prove they’re there to babies in blankets being checked before boarding, it’s never a surprise to discover what the latest thing being banned from the friendly skies might be. Continue reading

Environmentalists Call for Greener Skies

Monday, September 28th, 2009

To some people, the idea of recycling at 32,000 feet might sound ridiculous. It’s a flight, after all–it’s on a tight schedule with plenty of stress and variables. Between passenger issues, delays, weather fluctuation and other toss-ups, who has time to sort plastic from paper? Continue reading

U.S. Airlines Try to Make a Buck on Holiday Fares

Friday, September 25th, 2009

As if passengers weren’t already lining up to fork over extra money for luggage, meals and other items they’re used to receiving in their ticket price, airlines are adding on more fees during holiday travel. Continue reading

The Prime Date for Booking Holiday Travel is… Today

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

The good news is that ticket prices are down 15% to 20% lower than they have been in the last year. The bad news is that it may not last. Continue reading

The Cheapest Ways to Fly

Monday, September 7th, 2009

In times like these, people are trying to save every penny possible. How can a family of four plan a trip to go see grandma across the country on a budget of, say, only a couple hundred dollars? Continue reading

Would You Sit Sideways to Save Money on a Flight?

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

In the future of flying coach, you just might have to. Continue reading

5 Good Reasons to Fly

Friday, August 28th, 2009

While it’s true that there are often more cost-effective ways to travel, depending on your destination, there are still many good reasons to book that flight. Here are ten of them. Continue reading

Air Travel on the Cheap

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

With the cost of flying as high as it is, many people are avoiding it altogether if they can these days. But sometimes you just have to fly–and for many people, it’s a frequent part of life no matter the cost. So how can you do it without breaking the bank? Continue reading

Tips for Flying with Kids

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Traveling alone can be stressful enough. When you add a child–or multiple children–to the equation, chaos can certainly result! From seat-kicking to screaming to air sickness, a child can definitely make your journey an interesting one. Continue reading

How to Be an Eco-Friendly Air Traveler

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Green air travel is not actually a possible activity to participate in. Flying itself is considered one of the most environmentally-taxing methods of transportation in the world. Continue reading