In the Air - the Inflight Experience
Where am I seated? Find out by checking out seat maps. Check out the inflight entertainment, and get comfortable with inflight tips. Beat the Jet Lag Beast!
Preferred Seating - Emergency Exit Row = More Legroom, Comfort
The emergency exit rows of an aircraft are usually more spacious, but not universally so. More space comes with more restrictions for this type of seating that should be considered before asking for a seat in the exit row.
The emergency exit rows of an aircraft are usually more spacious, but not universally so. More space comes with more restrictions for this type of seating that should be considered before asking for a seat in the exit row.
Naked Skies - Air Travel in the Buff Takes Flight
It isn't the first time that passengers have been invited to fly naked, but it has been a while since the last clothes-optional flight took place a few years ago. This time around, it is a charter flight that is set to operate in July 2008.
It isn't the first time that passengers have been invited to fly naked, but it has been a while since the last clothes-optional flight took place a few years ago. This time around, it is a charter flight that is set to operate in July 2008.
JetBlue and Yahoo = Email Inflight
Bring your laptop or your Blackberry and get ready to do something that has been banned for what seems like forever - turn your send and receive on during flight.
Bring your laptop or your Blackberry and get ready to do something that has been banned for what seems like forever - turn your send and receive on during flight.
Fashion and Flight - Victoria's Secret Pajama Party on Virgin America
Give it to the Virgin brand to make flying a unique experience. The narrow aisle becomes a catwalk, and the pajama party / fashion show enjoys a unique venue at around 30,000 feet.
Give it to the Virgin brand to make flying a unique experience. The narrow aisle becomes a catwalk, and the pajama party / fashion show enjoys a unique venue at around 30,000 feet.
SEAT MAPS - THE LIST
An exhaustive list of airlines and their seat maps. Find out where you will be sitting/want to be seated before you fly. Most of the major airlines publish seat charts of their fleet, and I have compiled them for you to find the seat maps all in one place.
An exhaustive list of airlines and their seat maps. Find out where you will be sitting/want to be seated before you fly. Most of the major airlines publish seat charts of their fleet, and I have compiled them for you to find the seat maps all in one place.
Airline Magazines - Inflight Entertainment, and Something to Read During Flights
Airlines often provide more than simply a flight to get you where you need to go. Many airlines produce inflight magazines, there to give you details about their fleet, or inflight entertainment, sometimes articles about places they travel to, or other diversions. Read on about this aspect of inflight entertainment!
Airlines often provide more than simply a flight to get you where you need to go. Many airlines produce inflight magazines, there to give you details about their fleet, or inflight entertainment, sometimes articles about places they travel to, or other diversions. Read on about this aspect of inflight entertainment!
Fear of Flying - Aviophobia
Our About.com Guide to Anxiety & Panic Disorders has created a resource list for fearful flyers.
Our About.com Guide to Anxiety & Panic Disorders has created a resource list for fearful flyers.
Paying for a Premium Seat - An Aisle or an Exit Row May Cost You More
Cash-strapped, bankruptcy ridden airlines - you've heard about all of this before. So in the latest money making initiative (*cough* cash grab) there are airlines that are looking to implement new fees on board. So not only will you pay for your meal inflight, but now you may have to pay extra for your economy class seat. Premium Coach charge?
Cash-strapped, bankruptcy ridden airlines - you've heard about all of this before. So in the latest money making initiative (*cough* cash grab) there are airlines that are looking to implement new fees on board. So not only will you pay for your meal inflight, but now you may have to pay extra for your economy class seat. Premium Coach charge?
Inflight Innovations that are Taking Flight
Inflight entertainment is changing. A number of airlines are bringing in innovations from DVD players to satellite tv with 3 dozen stations.
Inflight entertainment is changing. A number of airlines are bringing in innovations from DVD players to satellite tv with 3 dozen stations.
How to Ensure You Get the Special Meal You Requested
So you are a vegetarian, lactose intolerant, or just don't like the usual airline fare. On a large number of airlines you can silence the hunger pangs by requesting a special meal. Here's how to make sure you get the meal you asked for!
So you are a vegetarian, lactose intolerant, or just don't like the usual airline fare. On a large number of airlines you can silence the hunger pangs by requesting a special meal. Here's how to make sure you get the meal you asked for!
Air Sickness Bags
An amusing site for purveyors of questionable taste! Rune's Barf Bag Collection claims over 400 different bags from throughout the world. A tasteless subject, but an unfortunately obvious source of air travel humor! Various translations for air sickness bags are also included.
An amusing site for purveyors of questionable taste! Rune's Barf Bag Collection claims over 400 different bags from throughout the world. A tasteless subject, but an unfortunately obvious source of air travel humor! Various translations for air sickness bags are also included.
Boeing kids' page
Lots of airplane related fun and activities to print and bring along.
Lots of airplane related fun and activities to print and bring along.
Making Your Inflight Meals Special
Tired of the usual airline fare? If you have specific dietary concerns, or just want to see if other types of inflight meals are more scrumptious, then read on about special meal requests.
Tired of the usual airline fare? If you have specific dietary concerns, or just want to see if other types of inflight meals are more scrumptious, then read on about special meal requests.
Travel Health
The Center for Disease Control provides an immense amount of information about risks to the health of travelers.
The Center for Disease Control provides an immense amount of information about risks to the health of travelers.
Facts About Turbulence
What is turbulence? The FAA offers up the facts.
What is turbulence? The FAA offers up the facts.
Jet Lag Clock
Bodyclock has an interesting tool that has you input the amount of time zones you are passing through, and your normal wake time. It then advises of when you need light, and other tips for beating jet lag.
Bodyclock has an interesting tool that has you input the amount of time zones you are passing through, and your normal wake time. It then advises of when you need light, and other tips for beating jet lag.