Archive for February, 2009

Is travel in Southern S. America possible by train or is air travel the only option?

Was wondering if traveling from Buenes Aires to Peru only attainable via air travel? Besides buses is there a reliable train network in Southern South America?
The major international train route connects Buenos Aires (Argentina) with Asunción (Paraguay). There are also direct connections to Bolivia, Brasil, Uruguay and Chile, and between these countries.
However, at least here [...]

Air Travel: What You Need To Know About Your Checked Baggage

When it comes to air travel, many travelers are more concerned with their carryon luggage than they are with their bags that will be handed over to airport staff. These bags, commonly referred to as checked baggage, are just as important, if not more important, than your carryon luggage. For this reason, there are a [...]

Air Travel Carbon Emissions are Destroying the Environment

The UK government is aiming for a 60% cut in carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 but we will not be able to meet our goals on climate change without curbing the demand for air travel. At present the experts predicts that only 5.5% of the UK carbon emissions is due to air travel and that [...]

Will Air Travel End In Europe And Around The World?

It was just announced in the EU Observer today that the European Union has a plan to require airlines, especially foreign airlines, that use European airports to buy a permit that covers their carbon emissions. Other nations could adopt this as well. Could this mean the end of air travel in Europe and around the [...]

Can you recommend a carseat for air travel?

I'm looking for an infant carseat that we can carry onto planes with us – either strapped into the airline seat, or as carry-on baggage, or checked at the gate with the wheelchairs.
I'd really appreciate any advice from your air travels with infants, what seat works, any seats that are too big, etc.
Thanks.
I flew [...]

Where can I find the following data on the United States domestic air travel market?

I am trying to understand more on the composition of the US air travel market and want to know the following things:
How many people buy their ticket the day of travel? Within 3 days? 1 week?
How many tickets are fully-refundable vs restricted fares?
What does the distribution of number of flights per year a person takes [...]

Air Travel Rules: Traveling With Tools

Are you a handyman by trade? If so, it is likely that you have grown accustomed to carrying your tools around with you, wherever you go. In fact, there is also a chance that you may need to travel with them. Whether you are traveling for business purposes or not, it is important to know [...]

How should I pack a raw Rib Roast for Air Travel?

I will be air traveling from Omaha to San Fran with an hr layover, about 7 hrs travel time total. I want to bring a raw rib roast with me, which I plan to check in. How should I pack it?
Get a small cooler. Place it inside the cooler after wrapping it securely so it [...]

Some Tips To Help You Prepare Your Pets for Air Travel

When you have to travel and take your pet with you, driving to your destination is not very worrisome because your best friend is always in your line of vision. If it’s a dog, it may joyously ride with its nose sticking out of the window while taking in all of the new sights and [...]

Air travel within India without any identification proof?

How can a person travel by air within India in case he/she does not have any identification proof ? Any alternate option ?
In most Indian airports you won't get through the door into the airport main hall without a valid ticket and/or identication,let alone fly. The doors are guarded by police with rifles,handguns,or shotguns,and they [...]