The first stage in taking a flight, particularly for the first time, is to get to the right airport and the correct terminal. Many airports are so large these days that even being at the right airport but the wrong…
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Fear of flying – turbulence!
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Turbulence is experienced to varying degrees on just about all flights. Below is an example of what to expect and an explanation of what is actually happening and how pilots react. I was once on a flight over Africa where…
First Time Flyer – what to expect during take-off
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Take-off is an exhilarating experience which can give you a small adrenaline rush. It is like zooming along a very wide road in a sports-car. If you are unfamiliar with it you may initially be apprehensive.
Missed connection – what to do
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The last thing anyone of us wants to hear is that boarding has closed for our connecting flight. Or, as in my own case, that the flight was already taxiing for take-off as we landed, resulting in an unplanned six…
Bypass the queue – check-in online
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We are glad to announce that our promised check-in page is now available. It has details for many of the worlds major airlines and can be accessed from the main menu above. These days there are three ways to check-in…