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5/18/2012 10:34:11 AMSome travelers cannot part with their pets when they leave for vacation, so they find ways to bring them along on the trip. Fortunately, many airlines offer helpful policies that allow passengers to take well-behaved dogs, cats, and other small animals into the cabin. To assist the staff and ensure that the pet is safe, there are several steps travelers can take to have everything go smoothly.
5/18/2012 10:39:26 AMWhen travelers check the flight board at the airport and see multiple routes are being cancelled, it can fill them with a sense of dread. This can happen to any tourist at any time, due to airline strikes, volcanic eruptions or a number of other scenarios. While returning home will most likely be delayed, there are several things travelers can do before departing or during an emergency that can help the process go as smoothly as possible.
4/5/2012 11:13:00 AMUnfortunately, even the best laid plans can go awry when tourists are organizing their trips to far away destinations. For instance, the airline they hope to fly with may experience a labor strike, which could ground planes and make for grumpy passengers.
2/2/2011 2:21:45 PMThis winter has been wreaking havoc on the aviation industry, as heavy snowstorms have lead to a plethora of flight cancellations, inconveniencing travelers all over the world.
3/1/2011 2:59:13 PMThe global accident rate decreased during 2010, making it the safest year to fly in aviation history.
2/2/2011 2:21:49 PMTravelers may have an easier time getting through security once again, as the CLEARcard has been implemented in two American airports for the first time since the company went bankrupt in 2009, reports the Huffington Post.
3/8/2011 5:38:57 PMMany high-end hotels are known for their cool atmosphere and avant-garde decor.
3/1/2011 2:59:12 PMThe British Airports Authority reported that London Heathrow Aiport experienced a 3.8 percent increase of travelers in January when compared to the same time in 2010, according to Travel Daily News.
1/28/2011 1:40:22 PMWhen waiting for a flight at an airport, seating can become quite scarce at the gate, leaving many travelers a bit hesitant to leave their spot for a bite to eat.
1/13/2011 3:32:47 PMAir travel experiences may become a bit more positive if the new rules proposed by United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood are passed by the government.
12/30/2010 10:52:57 AMTravelers in California who are setting their sights on Hawaii for their next vacation now have more flight options, as Continental Airlines recently announced new service to Hilo.
1/10/2011 3:02:02 PMContinental Airlines is the first carrier in North America to own the brand new Boeing Sky Interior 737-800 aircraft.
12/30/2010 10:52:56 AMDue to an increased interest in premium cabin seating on Delta Airlines flights, the carrier is adding more first class seating to more than 60 percent of its domestic aircraft.
12/30/2010 10:52:57 AMAs the aviation industry evolves into a more convenient and technologically advanced system, traditional programs will have to be replaced.
3/1/2011 2:39:10 PMOctober was a record month for American airlines, as there were no tarmac delays for more than three hours throughout the month, according to the United States Department of Transportation's Air Travel Consumer Report.