http://airtravel.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2011-05-19T00:28:13Z Thu, 19 May 2011 00:28:13 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/21/kid-friendly-airports-family-friendly-flying-really.htm <p>Airports - often over or under air-conditioned, laden with security lineups, hard floors, and other less than fun attributes - not exactly the most family friendly of places. Couple that with the high travel season and you may have a stressful experience ahead of you if you are traveling with your children. This is why I can't recommend the Kids Airport Diversion Guide by Cheapflights enough.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/21/kid-friendly-airports-family-friendly-flying-really.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/21/kid-friendly-airports-family-friendly-flying-really.htm Sat, 21 May 2011 00:30:08 +0000 2011-05-21T00:30:08Z http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/19/tips-for-busy-air-travel-times.htm <p>The end of May brings more than spring flowers - busier airports...</p> <p>There are tactics, strategies, tips - call them what you will - to deal with the inevitable airport congestion. The following list of articles is aimed at facing the challenges of traveling during holiday periods:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/19/tips-for-busy-air-travel-times.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/19/tips-for-busy-air-travel-times.htm Thu, 19 May 2011 00:28:13 +0000 2011-05-19T00:28:13Z http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/17/airfare-specials-vision-airlines-from-39.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.visionairlines.com/index.html">Vision Airlines is kicking off a $39 one-way fare sale on VisionAirlines.com</a> ... ending on June 20, 2011. Flights to and from Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) are included in this sale for travel before June 30, 2011 - so had to check it out. I was able to find the $39 airfare on the very first dates I tried for Destin, FL (VPS) to St. Louis in June.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/17/airfare-specials-vision-airlines-from-39.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/17/airfare-specials-vision-airlines-from-39.htm Tue, 17 May 2011 00:27:05 +0000 2011-05-17T00:27:05Z http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/15/jet-lag-ideas-for-beating-jet-lag.htm <p>The sleeplessness of long air travels - I've had jet lag on countless occasions, and continue to search for ways to minimize its effects.</p> <p>When I travel through several different time zones I am usually absolutely useless at sleeping on flights. I've used medications, tried homeopathic options and other tricks to combat jet lag. Nothing works 100% of the time for me.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/15/jet-lag-ideas-for-beating-jet-lag.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/15/jet-lag-ideas-for-beating-jet-lag.htm Sun, 15 May 2011 21:21:48 +0000 2011-05-15T21:21:48Z http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/15/pregnant-passengers-air-travel-during-pregnancy.htm <p>It wasn't always comfortable, but I traveled a lot by air during my own pregnancy. Airlines really vary in terms of rules. Factors that influence an airline's policies and can make it more restrictive for pregnant women to travel include: how far along one is in one's pregnancy; whether one is expecting a singleton or multiples; and overall health and risks during one's pregnancy.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/15/pregnant-passengers-air-travel-during-pregnancy.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/15/pregnant-passengers-air-travel-during-pregnancy.htm Sun, 15 May 2011 11:20:09 +0000 2011-05-15T11:20:09Z http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/12/vision-airlines-airfare-deals-by-june-20.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.visionairlines.com/index.html">Vision Airlines is kicking off a $39 one-way fare sale on VisionAirlines.com</a> ... ending on June 20, 2011. Flights to and from Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) are included in this sale for travel before June 30, 2011 - so had to check it out. I was able to find the $39 airfare on the very first dates I tried for Destin, FL (VPS) to St. Louis in June.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/12/vision-airlines-airfare-deals-by-june-20.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/12/vision-airlines-airfare-deals-by-june-20.htm Thu, 12 May 2011 00:38:49 +0000 2011-05-12T00:38:49Z http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/08/travel-with-a-purpose-volunteering-and-travel.htm <p>Volunteering and travel, or voluntourism, is on the rise. There are so many options when we travel, and the idea of working on projects that help others on the planet is growing, especially among baby boomers. Sometimes, in terms of air travel, getting to the volunteer sites can be the biggest challenge.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/08/travel-with-a-purpose-volunteering-and-travel.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/08/travel-with-a-purpose-volunteering-and-travel.htm Sun, 08 May 2011 21:11:03 +0000 2011-05-08T21:11:03Z http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/08/to-and-from-new-york-city-area-airports.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/airtravel/1/0/L/7/lib.jpg" border="0" alt="liberty" align="right" /><br /> 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 of transportation is the cheapest or most convenient?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/08/to-and-from-new-york-city-area-airports.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/08/to-and-from-new-york-city-area-airports.htm Sun, 08 May 2011 11:06:47 +0000 2011-05-08T11:06:47Z http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/04/airfare-deals-us-to-spain.htm <p>Some sweet deals to Spain...</p> <p>Great deals for summer travel to Barcelona, Spain - <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.vayama.com/travel-deals/new-york-to-barcelona/?ref=vayamanl&#038;pdt=042611_NYC_BCN">roundtrip airfares starting just under $600 including taxes/fees</a>. Vayama found an airfare deal that extends over the traditionally expensive summer period. Book by May 31, 2011 and travel must be completed by September 8. Sample roundtrip airfare - New York / Barcelona from $588.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/04/airfare-deals-us-to-spain.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/04/airfare-deals-us-to-spain.htm Wed, 04 May 2011 01:20:08 +0000 2011-05-04T01:20:08Z http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/04/flight-deals-travel-within-canada.htm http://airtravel.about.com/b/2011/05/04/flight-deals-travel-within-canada.htm Wed, 04 May 2011 01:17:32 +0000 2011-05-04T01:17:32Z