Ninja Flight Attendants – A Good Idea?

It was bound to happen sooner or later…  

Flight attendants appear to be functioning robotically, on auto-pilot, as they coolly and politely (if teeth-grittingly) go through the motions of their job. 

They are expected to smile, keep their cool, and deal professionally with…

Mexicana Airline Bankruptcy

Mexicana airline has been around since the 1920s and is one of the world’s oldest airlines, as well as Mexico’s largest airline. 

Mexicana flies dozens of national and international routes including Europe, the Caribbean, South America, the United States and…

Eurostar Ski Train Bookings

With the sun shining and the summer holidays only just upon us it seems way too early to think about snow and skiing.  However, die-hard skiers and boarders will know from experience that the early bird catches the best deals –…

Cyprus Turkish Airlines (CTA) Update

The Foreign Office (FCO) has published an update regarding the suspension yesterday of Cyprus Turkish Airlines (CTA) flights. 

CTA and Atlas Jet have agreed to operate in partnership and are putting together a new flight schedule.  In the meantime, cancelled CTA…

Always Confirm Flights!

A word of advice:  Make a habit of always confirming your flight before heading to the airport. 

It is important to keep your airline updated of any changes to your contact information – especially your email address.  This is very important…

BA Strikes March 2010 and Travel Insurance Claims

The first wave of British Airways strikes is almost over (March 20-22).  According to the BA website, if you have flights booked between March 23-26 you should check the status before going to the airport. 

At the time of writing, BA also…

Fear of Flying – Should You Be Afraid?

Having a fear of anything, whether it is due to spiders, heights, open spaces, confined spaces, dentists, hospitals - or even flying – is nothing to joke about.  

Don’t worry, this classic Python clip of bored airline pilots getting up to mischief would not happen in real…

Overweight Passengers – Air France-KLM Cracks Down

Have you measured your derriere lately?  The way things are going, it may become necessary before booking a flight! 

The news is full of the latest skinny on charging extra for overweight passengers. It is obviously a very delicate and sensitive…

Flight Seat Companions that Send You Barking Mad!

Gone, it seems, are the days when people dressed up and behaved well on flights.  There was a time when the worst problems you faced were screaming babies and smokers in the back.  Whatever happened to manners and etiquette? 

These days when you’re…

U.S. – Enhanced Airport Screening for Many Visitors

Just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse, it looks certain that flying to the U.S. will never be the same again. 

All airlines flying routes to the U.S. are under stricter security since the Christmas Day failed bomb…