Choosing Airlines For Your Air Travel
Posted on | December 16, 2009 | 9 Comments
There are many different airlines in many different countries; some which fly internationally and there are those that do not. As far as here in the United States, there are an abundance of US airlines that fly all around the various parts of the world as well as most all points domestically.
For us here in the United States the major US airlines are all well known. Names like American, Delta, Northwest, TWA, Continental, etc are well know both here in the U.S. and abroad. And since these US airlines cover the bases of most travel plans both here and abroad you should have no trouble finding a US airline that can accomodate just about any travel plans whether they be locally (domestic) or foreign.
As you would expect with US airlines the domestic flights will be much cheaper that those that are intercontinental. So, it only stands to reason that a flight to Venice Italy is going to be more pricey than a flight to Venice, California. Most all of the US airlines will have similar pricing structures… but not the same so you’ll want to peruse each of those that seem to fit your travel plans carefully.
If you become confused by all the options or would just rather have a travel agent book your flights for you, you will find that many of the US airlines will be able to accomodate your travel plans. Some of the US airlines will even have partnership deals and arrangements in conjunction with hotels, car rentals, and even other airlines that can sometimes even sweeten the deal for you.
These types of deals can really come into play if you are one that accumulates frequent flyer miles. By taking advantage of these partnerships that some of the US airlines have with various other companies you can come up with some great deals or at the very least enhance the travel deal you’ve already come across.
This also brings up the point that you should be mindful of your frequent flyer miles when you are looking at booking your flights. You always want to be on the look out and inquire into what you can use your miles for and what travel benefits they’ll provide.
No matter if you are traveling across the country, or from one country to another the available options within the various US airlines and the packages they offer, you should be able to put together travel plans that both fit your needs and are affordable.
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December 16th, 2009 @ 10:41 am
Bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. You have the AAA job, you still have to interview with the Air Tran job. That means you only have ONE job offer.
December 16th, 2009 @ 11:52 am
These schemes may make you feel better but do nothing to affect climate change. Don't waste your money or inconvenience yourself. And certainly don't feel guilty about flying.
December 17th, 2009 @ 2:46 am
Personally, both airlines are equal in service and experience. I have flown both and cannot believe the level of service compared to US carriers. If you have an opportunity to use either airlines, I would recommend it over any other airline. Here is my breakdown of the two based upon my experience in business class.
Singapore Air:
about one flight attendent for every two passengers
will offer backrubs and footrubs for longer trips
attendents are very pleasant to the eyes, both male and female
will make custom alcoholic drinks for your enjoyment
Cathay Pacific:
about one flight attendent for every three passengers
no footrubs, but back and scalp
appearance similar to singapore air
no custom mixed drinks, but larger selection of alcohol
As for economy, the services are the same for both airlines. I do like the fact that the meals come when you want and you can always request noodles at any hour of the night or day when you are hunger. Considering that you are traveling to Bali, I would recommend Cathay for the route alone. I hope this helps.
December 18th, 2009 @ 8:45 am
Finish your engineering degree first. With that in hand, think about getting a masters degree in one of the aeronautical disciplines such as aircraft structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, etc. If you want to be a military pilot, contact the Air Force recruiting office and get information on requirements for pilots. You need to have good eyesight and be in top physical condition (start conditioning now), as well as be a good student with a clean background (no drugs or alcohol or legal trouble). If you can get into flight training and get your wings with the 4 year degree, the military may send you back to school for a Masters or PhD.
December 18th, 2009 @ 1:26 pm
Lufthansa's service is good. I would not hesitate to fly them and I would select them over many other carriers.
I have to respectfully disagree with the previous answer. Singapore Airlines does not fly to Miami, so they are not even a viable option. I suggest avoiding British Airways or any airline that connects through Heathrow. You'll probably have to change terminals and it's not always very convenient. Lufthansa will connect through Frankfurt, which is a much easier airport to change planes.
December 18th, 2009 @ 3:51 pm
Lufthansa or Air France? Their are both national air carriers known for punctuation (especially Lufthansa) and services typical for airlines of their size.
Now, it all depends upon which route you will fly, airplane serving the route (newer or older), starting point…..
On international flight Lufthansa still use Boeing 747-400's, and some A-330, 340 and 350. Till recently, entertainment consisted of listening to radio…… They are now introducing latest front seat IFE's with touchscreen on majority of international routes.
In that aspect, Air France has had more to offer, but Lufthansa is getting better lately.
If you are fan of airline cuisine, then you wont fail if you chose Air France.
Airports in Germany are not far better organized then those in France, and better option regarding connecting flights.
December 19th, 2009 @ 5:10 am
There's no single site that will do that. (You are looking for Public Transit: charter buses generally are privately hired for specific purposes.) http://www.busjunction.com aggregates buses for some companies, but it only covers a few cities, and not all options at that.
There seems to be a project on Wikipedia to add Transportation as a option to town entries. If you look up Harrisburg, PA for example, you'll see what bus, train, and air companies serve the city. Not all cities and towns have, but many do.
You can also use the links on the American Public Transit Association to see transit resources by state. http://www.apta.com/resources/links/Pages/default.aspx
December 19th, 2009 @ 6:33 am
None of the above… I think that parents should teach their kids (toddlers) to behave themselves, play quietly, respect people around them when traveling, and bring LOTS of toys/books to keep them occupied. As for babies… there's nothing you can really do about a screaming baby except hope he/she will eventually get tired and go to sleep. I have found the most disruptive children on planes are usually the ones who are old enough to know better.
December 19th, 2009 @ 9:37 pm
On international flights, some airlines only have 2 classes of service–economy and business class. The latter is usually quite luxurious, much like "first class" would be on a domestic flight.
Some airlines have 3 classes on long flights, and a few airlines have found that offering an economy class product with more legroom is what a lot of customers are looking for–thus making 4 fare classes.
Economy is cheapest, with tightest seating and fewest ameneties.
Premium economy costs more than economy, but usually comes with more legroom, sometimes increased seat width.
Business class is typically 4 to 5x more expensive than the cheapest economy class seats; they have fewer seats with much improved space, better food, wine, entertainment, and more attentive service, and tickets that can usually be changed free of charge. Some of these are "lie-flat" seats.
First Class is posh, sometimes with even more room than business class, only a few seats in the cabin, and VIP service. First class can cost 2-3x as much as business.
So lets say a typical NYC-LON flight on BA with 4 classes. Economy might go for $500; Premium economy might go for $1000; Business for $2400; First for $5000.