Archive for the 'Air Travel' Category

Biggest cause of airline crashes - the hidden truth

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Flying on a regular commercial airline is not as safe as you may believe. Every year several thousand people die or get injured in airline accidents. On average 1,000 to 2,000 people die, and roughly 2,000 to 5,000 are injured every year since records began in the 1930’s.

Air Travel mishaps and how to avoid them

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Here is a list of tips to help you plan and execute your air trip without mishaps. These tips are a useful checklist for anybody traveling by air.

How Can You Get Discount Air Tickets

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

You will probably feel a bit exhausted after working for the whole year. As a result, you may want to plan for a vacation. However, one thing you may consider is that vacations can be very expensive.

A Look At Aviator Watches

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Aviator watches or Pilot Watches are very similar to dive watches in that they are often worn by people who have no connection whatsoever to flying or being a pilot. Most of these watches are sold to people who simply like the way they look. While I have no problem with this, actually I love [...]

How to Get the Most Out of Your Frequent Flyer Miles When Traveling

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Frequent flier miles sound great in principle-travel with a certain airline and earn points that you can cash in later, or use a certain credit card to earn points without even traveling. What could be better than free airline ticket? Airlines, unfortunately, aren’t so keen on your sudden desire to fly for free. Their goal [...]

It’s Better Up Here Than Ever Before

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

In an age where both airplanes and luxury ships are consistently boasting, ‘bigger and better,’ it’s refreshing to see things that aren’t so concentrated on massive commercial growth and impersonal service. Regional airports are perhaps the greatest method of travel left for those desiring peace and a more efficient solution for their travel needs.
Many people [...]

Birmingham Airport Passenger Numbers Soar

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Although airports around the UK have received much criticism over recent years because they continue to expand and increase flight numbers, they constantly experience more and more passengers passing through their doors every year.
This is very much the case for Birmingham International Airport after they dealt with over one million passengers this summer. The [...]

Gatwick Angers Motorcyclists

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

New Gatwick parking changes that came into effect on the 1st August angered many motorcyclists around the country. For many years the airport has offered free parking to cyclists in the short stay car park but following the number of bikes that had been parked in car bays they made the decision to start charging [...]

Travel Company Joins Facebook

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

World - wide travel company Uniglobe Gemini travel have signed up to the increasingly popular social networking site Facebook. On the travel company’s website people can share their holiday photos with the world, tell people where they’ve been and recommend places for other people to visit.
The account has been set up in a bid [...]

Reasons For Hiring A Helicopter

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Helicopter hire is still an unusual gift to give someone which is all the more reason to do it. There are plenty of different types of helicopter hire you can purchase to suit any occasion.
You may want to give someone an unusual present for their birthday in which case a helicopter tour is perfect. This [...]