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Air Booking Sites For some of the "best of the web" air travel booking sites and air travel tips, go here! Get The Best Airfare If you are purchasing your airline ticket online, try the following air travel tips to make it go more smoothly. Remember to always check with your local travel agency also! Airline Phone Numbers and Websites Find all the phone numbers and websites for your favorite airlines. If you're in a hurry go to domestic airlines, international airlines from Aer Lingus through Air Tahiti Nui, international airlines from Air Transat through Japan Airlines, international airlines from Jet Airways through Tropic Air, or international airlines from Turkish Airlines through Yugoslav Airlines.
Airport Tips To help your trip run more smoothly, look up airport information in advance. Things like airport parking and shuttles, guides to the airport you will be going to, alternate airports, etc. Baggage Fees All domestic airlines (except Southwest) have started charging fees for checked luggage. Be sure to verify weight limits and size limits. These fees change constantly, so always check your carrier’s website for the latest applicable fees. Here are the links to the airlines. Best Airplane Seat Finder Aircraft configurations differ from type of aircraft to the carrier whom purchased each one. Seat Guru shows 596 seat maps from 84 airlines, pointing out the best and worst seats on any given aircraft, along with comments about seats with limited recline, reduced legroom, and misaligned windows. Airline Consolidators This is Must Know in air travel tips. Whenever using a consolidator (a company that buys seats in bulk and sells them at a discount), please check them out carefully. This is one area of travel that has had a lot of scam artists. Fear of Flying Most people love to travel. It’s getting there that can be a pain! But for some it’s more than just a pain, it can be terrifying. Regardless of where your fear of flying comes from, there are steps you can take to lessen the pain. Flight Tracker Flight Tracker shows flights in real time so you will know exactly when a flight takes off and lands and where it is in between. Flight Delays To know when the major airports are experiencing flight delays, check with the FAA at this site. Frequent Flyer Info Airline miles can be your best friend. Rack up the miles both with flying mileage and credit card miles. Check out these sites to gather the best information. Passenger Rights You should always know your rights as a passenger. These are the restrictions you face every time you fly. How to Fly First Class If you travel a lot, you may want to subscribe to a useful newsletter that keeps you informed on First Class travel opportunities. For this service, go to FirstClassFlyer. Return to Top of Page for Air Travel Tips
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