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Airlines
Watch Desert Winds Pick Up And Move This Boeing 747
It's interesting seeing the fluid dynamics of modern flight turned backwards on a stationary aircraft. Normally during takeoff, an airplane flies into the wind to create as much air movement as possible over the wings. It's a mixture of the Bernoulli effect and a variety ...
Losing My Ryanair Virginity
Ryanair, Easy Jet, German Wings and other discount airlines have changed how Europeans travel, but until last week, I'd yet to fly on a budget European airline and had no idea what to expect. After booking a ticket from Bari, Italy, to Kos in Greece several weeks ago on ...Location-Based Smartphone App Makes Travel More Social
There are many smartphone apps that exist to make travel more social. These apps allow you to find travel buddies, see who will be at your accommodations and even stay in people's homes for free. However, there is a new app on the market called Zamp that is helping travelers ...Air Canada Passengers Get A Free Concert On Their Delayed Flight
Sometimes, having a delayed flight isn't such a bad thing, at least not for passengers aboard a recent Air Canada flight from Toronto to Frankfurt. Luckily for them, the Canada-based Lemon Bucket Orkestra were on the flight, and able to provide some free, ...
Have Klout, Will Travel: Cathay Pacific Offers Klout Perk at SFO
Last week, Klout announced "Klout for iPhone," and this week, the influx of app-based perks begins. Their first partnership is one we'd actually enjoy – if we were traveling internationally from SFO. The company that pioneered social media influence measurement ...
Virgin America; United To Begin San Francisco To Washington, DC, Nonstop Service
Virgin America has been awarded permission to fly into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport beginning sometime this summer. United Airlines began their service today.
While the well-known carriers already fly direct to San Francisco, its US hub, out of Washington ...In-Flight Cellphone Calls To Be Allowed On Virgin Atlantic Flights
Passengers on Virgin Atlantic will soon be able to make in-flight cellphone calls, send texts and browse the web on their way home from Europe, it was just announced. The new service is part of the airline's upgrade to the Airbus A330, which will also provide expanded ...Bid To Fly The Friendly Skies, Today
The idea of flying the friendly skies in a commercial airplane apparently still has its allure for many. A common dream is to be behind the controls of a jumbo jet, responsible for not just the $100 million aircraft, but also the lives of passengers and crew. Today, one ...Announcing Gadling's Facebook + Delta SkyMiles + Unicef Challenge
There are too many "like our Facebook feeds and win a prize" challenges out there, so today I'd like to try to change tack: instead of rewarding ourselves let's empower others. Today, let's raise Facebook likes for UNICEF.
Instead of asking AOL (our bosses) to step up to ...Traveling With Camera Gear Made Easy With New Backpacks
Traveling with camera gear can be difficult. Delicate, sensitive lenses and other equipment need to be packed securely but in a way that allows it to be checked at security checkpoints. That makes maneuvering through airports take extra time. Now, a new series of luggage ...Galley Gossip: In Defense Of Old And Weary Flight Attendants
"Wouldn't it be nice to be served by flight attendants that are actually excited to come to work? Yes, safety training is important. But there is no reason to believe that a fit and alert 29-year-old should perform less safely in an emergency than a weary, overweight ...The Discovery Channel Crashes A 727 Intentionally (Video)
After building a plastic model airplane I used to fantasize about what it would look like crashing. This urge became overwhelming when my best friend was over at my house trying to annoy me to death. So I sent a B-52 across my bedroom for a bombing run.
The end result was ...No Frills Airline: 1970s Sitcom Predicts The Future Of Air Travel
Do you think economy class passengers deserve better treatment? Apparently, they also did in the 1970s. This 10 minute clip from the Carol Burnett Show pokes fun at the differences between the ambiance of business class/first class and economy, also known as the ...
Galley Gossip: 5 Of The Best 'Worst Flight Attendant' Comedy Skits Of All Time
1. Saturday Night Live: Flight Announcement (staring Kristen Wiig and Megan Fox)
2. Pam Ann: Cabin Service (staring Pam Ann)
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Traveling With Pets Made Easy With Online Expert
Traveling with pets can be a complicated and time-consuming task. Carry-on pets must be small enough to fit comfortably in a small kennel under the seat. Larger pets must meet minimum standards that may vary between airlines. To fly, pets need a wellness exam, food ...In-Flight Connectivity To Improve, Be Just Like At Home
Today, in-flight connectivity has its share of challenges. Technology companies are keenly aware that in the not too distant future, demand for in-flight connectivity will grow considerably. Travelers have become more reliant on a good connection than a good in-person ...US Airports Spend Billions On International Expansion
The American airports of tomorrow are being built today as ongoing projects take shape to handle an increasing number of fliers. Around the country, projects are being considered, underway or nearing completion as travelers from around the world make their way to the United ...Party On A Private Plane With AirAsiaX's New Facebook Campaign
One lucky fan of AirAsiaX's Facebook page will win the trip of a lifetime – a private plane ride from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur on an Airbus A330 for themselves and 302 of their Facebook friends, plus three nights of free accommodations.
The contest is being held in ...Better Search, Blazing Fast, Tested
Travel search engines commonly claim to produce the lowest prices or best selection. Some say they have the most accurate reviews or are quick at what they do. When we received a press release from hotel-finder Room 77 claiming "blazing fast" results, we put them to the ...Pimp My Airport Lounge
As a travel writer you might expect I spend a healthy amount of time in swanky airport lounges eating lobster tail and getting foot massages.
Well, I don't – far from it.
The reality is closer to trying to find a spare outlet to charge my chronically low computer ...
