Becoming A Pilot
Friday, April 4th, 2008This article explains the four main methods for becoming an airline pilot from having zero hours. I will give the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Please note I am basing this on people who wish to learn to fly in the UK. Prices are probably different in other places.
Method 1 – Going to a flying school
Finding Your Way Around Edinburgh Airport
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008Edinburgh International is Scotland’s fastest growing airport having opened in 2001 and now handling over five million passengers serving 56 destinations worldwide. There are more than 30 daily flights to London’s five airports, and you can fly to most European cities from Edinburgh Airport on scheduled and charter flights. You can obtain full details on all the airlines and holiday companies operating out of Edinburgh, where they fly to and their contact details.
What Ever Happened To Air Travel?
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008If you have taken a flight recently, you probably noticed the airlines are having big problems. Sometimes it is weather delays. Sometimes there are mechanical problems. But anytime the word CANCELED pops up on the screen, there is a capacity problem and it is a big problem.
In the not to distant past, a canceled flight meant the affected passenger just had to walk down the corridor and book a seat on a different carrier. It was not a big deal.
But it is now. The planes are sold out. Why are things so different today?
Complete Guide To Nottingham East Midlands Airport
Saturday, March 1st, 2008Nottingham East Midlands Airport is located in a central position near to Castle Donington in Leicestershire. The cities of Derby, Leicester and Nottingham are all within a 30 mile radius of the airfield: from the M1 motorway take junction 23 or 24, and if you are travelling on the M42, continue on this road until it eventually turns into the A42 and then follow the airport signs. Nottingham East Midlands Airport has become a hub for the “no frills” airlines EasyJet, bmibaby and Ryanair, and operates a range of domestic and European short haul destinations. You can catch both scheduled and charter flights from East Midlands Airport and we provide details on all the airlines and holiday companies, and where they fly to.
A Bonus For Airline Employees
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008Months before September 11th, airlines were asking their employee groups to make wage and benefit cuts to help “save” the faltering companies. After September 11th, things only got worse. Thousands of airline employees have faced layoffs, job loss, or the insecurity of knowing that their jobs are not secure anymore. Airline executives, in order to avoid bankruptcy, have asked employees to take even more of a pay cut. After all: no company, no job. Some employees agreed to make concessions, others pointed out that other companies tried the same thing, and that didn’t save their employees jobs. There really was no choice.
Finding The Cheapest Air Fares
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008So, you and everyone else in the world want to get a low priced ticket to… Oh, I don’t know… you choose the destination. OK, so now that we all have the perfect location in mind, let’s start with the basics.
Yeah, yeah, website searches followed up by phone calls to the individual airlines – this is a solid way to proceed – but there is a step that most people miss that can save you even more. Sign up with Ebates.com
and begin your fare search with an automatic discount on purchases you make through any of their travel related sights (you can actually get cash or % off on literally any purchase from hundreds of stores – but we are not dealing with that right now).
Are Airliners Too Heavy?
Saturday, January 26th, 2008Next time you fly, take note of the other passengers in the boarding area. How many do you think weigh 170 lbs?
Now I am in pretty good shape. I am about 6 feet tall and weigh 190 pounds. If you run the BMI (Body Mass Indicator) calculator, you will see the government thinks I am overweight, not obese but overweight. Good grief, they think I need to lose another 30 plus pounds.
So why am I bringing my weight in an airliner story?
Travel Tips - Packing Your Gear
Saturday, January 12th, 2008Packing is an important part of your pre-trip planning. Leaving something behind may not be important if you’re heading off to a major destination where you can probably buy what you need. But travel well off the beaten-track (where the best adventures are usually found) and you could be in trouble.
Make sure you can easily identify you luggage. You can get something that has a unique colour or tie a coloured ribbon around the handle - anything that will make your stuff stand out from the crown. It will make it far easier to find in insode a mound of like coloured black backpacks or cases.
Travel Tips - Money
Saturday, January 12th, 2008By now you know where you’re going, when you’re off and where you’re going to be heading to and maybe even booked your accommodation. But you will still need access to more money while you’re away - there are souvenirs, entrance fees, local transport, meals, tips, coffee’s, tea and scones, etc., etc. that you will need to pay for as you travel to all these incredible places you’re planning to visit.
Tips For Late Summer Travel
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008We are into the latter part of summer, but that doesn’t mean many of us are not still traveling on vacations. Here are a few last minute tips to help you out.
First and foremost, figure out if you will need a passport for your trip. Recent regulation changes have been implemented that require you to have a passport to reenter the US from practically any country. This includes Mexico and Canada. The new regulation has led to a massive backlog, so make sure you have a current passport. If you need a new one, find out how long it will take and any exceptions that might apply to your destination.