Archive for June, 2008
Why Travel Insurance is a Must
Many travel agents offer insurance, as part of their travel packages but it will be worth for you if you arrange it on your own through an online source. You can search for a good insurance policy and choose between single and multi trip insurances. If you plan to travel once in a year, then travel insurance of single trip policy will be suitable. But if you have plans to travel frequently then you can consider taking multi trip insurance policy. Continuous insurance can be bought from travel agents, travel suppliers like tour operators, cruise lines and companies offering travel insurance.
A multi trip insurance policy is commonly referred as annual insurance travel policy and can save big money in the long run. While arranging for insurance policies for travel, be clear with what the insurance coverage is provided along with the inclusions and exclusions. Always remember to look at other things also if you look for a compromise between your travel insurance coverage and the premium to be paid. Never assume that a policy with cheap premium will not offer good insurance coverage. This may work in reverse also. A policy taken at a higher price need not cover all aspects of insurance coverage required by you.
As a traveler you face lot of problems and risks while traveling like loss of property and money, trip cancellation, natural calamities, accidents, occasionally death and terrorist attacks. You cannot prevent these risks or stop your travel plan but you can reduce the risk involved by taking travel insurance policies.
The concept of travel insurance is very simple. You pay a travel insurance premium to the company and they in turn covers for your loss of valuables, accidents and unforeseen things.
The premium you pay for travel insurance covers risks faced on travel like:
There are lots of possibilities for trip cancellation due to unavoidable circumstances and last minute cancellation will fetch you very less amount as refund. Your travel insurance covers such losses and provides the cancellation cost but the reason for cancellation must be part of the agreement you have signed with the company.
If you lose your baggage then the insurance company pays for the baggage cost but again based on the rules of your insurance contract. A travel insurance policy sometimes covers your medical expenses if incurred while traveling. But if you have got health insurance separately then you don’t have to spend again for health insurance during travel.
Generally travel insurance covers other things like accidental death, medical evacuation etc.
An important golden rule of all insurance policies is to go through the agreement carefully because most of the time you apply for insurance policies during emergencies.
Travel insurance is offered with various options for different types of travelers like student, business, adventure, international and leisure travelers. Travel insurance is also offered for participating in sports involving high risk and traveling to certain countries which have a high risk.
By: Lesley Lyon
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Lesley Lyon is an expert writer in tourism related topics. He regularly contributes articles to http://www.mytoursguide.com that carries very useful info on travel, holidays and vacation packages, the web guide on cheap air tickets - http://www.bestdealsononline.com and http://www.holidayassistance.com/ that deals with cruises.
Flights to Sydney - Journeying to the Far Side of the World Part One
Firstly I, like many others, have family in Australia and they live on the outskirts of Sydney, which is a bit of a bonus since I won’t need to arrange accommodation due to me getting the spare room, also Sydney is one of the greatest cities to visit in Australia mainly due to the world famous Opera House and Bridge.
So that’s one less thing to worry about, now it’s just a matter of getting the flight out the way, I’ve travelled to America in the past spending over nine hours in a tin can and it wasn’t exactly comfortable (I’m quite tall and so leg room was a problem) so you can understand my apprehension at the prospect of the flight to Sydney. This is when I started looking up some tips and helpful information on how to ease the stress of the long flight.
First of all with flights to sydney you aren’t going to be flying straight there, the majority of flights need to have a stopover in either Singapore or Taiwan, which is no bad thing as it gives me a chance to see some Far Eastern countries on the trip, when arranging the flight it is normally a predetermined location and not something I can change, although by comparing different flight companies I could easily choose my pit-stop country. Most flight companies insist my flight goes from home in Manchester down to London’s Heathrow then onwards and eastwards!
In order to make sure I’m not going to be spending the flight contorted in their cramped seats I’m planning on enquiring about seat locations, some airlines allow you to select your seat yourself; especially since people are now booking their own flights without the travel agent who used to make sure families were seated together. I am going to see firstly how much leg room there is on these flights, since I’ve heard in the news and TV adverts that legroom has been improved recently, failing that maybe I’ll look into getting one of the seats at the front near the door, despite my concerns a la Fight Club I think I’ll be able to handle the responsibility of opening the door if we land in the sea if only just to get a chance to stretch my legs out!
Once I’ve chosen that then there’s the date of the flight, the main point to remember if all the TV shows have taught me is get there early, I don’t want to be one of those fools that turn up ten minutes before the flight’s due to take off and end up being told you’re too late. So I plan to get there around 2 hours before the time given on the ticket, mainly due to the fact I live not far from Manchester airport but know full well that there’s always traffic and the possibility of the car breaking down. So getting to the airport early is no bad thing, I’ve got a book and an iPod to keep me company anyway.
In the second part of my guide I’ll be covering the other things to consider when taking a long haul flight specifically flights to sydney in Australia, such as keeping yourself hydrated but not needing to go to the toilet every five minutes as well as how to deal with jetlag.
By: Andy Adams
About the Author:
Andy Adams is an IT worker and experienced travel writer
How To Find A Cheap Holiday Flight
Cheap holiday flights
Are you searching for cheap holiday flights? It is indeed possible to grab a cheap holiday flight. The key to find a cheap holiday flight even to exotic locations like Canary Islands, Egypt or Turkey is to stay flexible and to compare many different cheap holiday offers from many different travel agencies before you settle on anything. One thing people seldom consider is that if they find a cheap holiday flight that seems really really good, they should pick it up before the price goes up, otherwise they risk that the cheap holiday flight becomes completely booked.
Stay Flexible
If you are flexible about arrival times as well as departure place and dates, a lot of flight companies offer special cheap holiday deals. You will also be able to find special cheap holiday packages through specialized tour groups and travel companies that are dedicated to a niche. You should compare the prices and figure out which departure places and arrival times that works for you, and furthermore you should be able to find a cheap holiday deal that suits your needs. Then all that is left for you is to go and enjoy your cheap holiday deal.
Finding cheap accommodations
When it comes to accommodations on your cheap holiday deal you can be sure that there are a lot of different options available to you. In exotic holiday destinations there are often resort hotels, beach houses and condominium rentals just to pick a few of the accommodation options available. The way to pick the best deal on a holiday accommodation is to figure out what it is that you want and what you do not want and then to compare as many different cheap holiday deals on accommodations that you can find.
A lot of online travel agencies and cheap holiday comparison sites do their best to make it easy for you to grab a really cheap holiday deal. As long as you are willing to put some effort into the search for the best cheap holiday deal, there are no reasons why you should not be able to find an amazing cheap holiday deal on the holiday of your dreams. No matter where you decide to spend your cheap holiday vacation and what can kind of vacation you decide it to be, then finding a great cheap holiday deal for a really amazing low price is a completely attainable goal.
By: Michael Peterson
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Flight Planning Software
For many new pilots, mastering the E6B flight calculator is one of the most complicated tasks to learn. And although becoming a pilot requires learning how to use such a great tool, online flight planning software including an E6B can help speed up the learning process. Any calculation that can be made on a manual E6B can usually be made on an online version of such flight planning software. Temperature conversions from Fahrenheit to Celsius and wind chill calculations are possible, as well as density altitude, pressure conversion, heat index, dew point, and relative humidity percentages that help determine whether or not a flight is viable that day. Magnetic variation calculations for flight planning also help determine course corrections by entering the latitude and longitude needed for different parts of the Continental US, Europe, and even Alaska. In the past these figures needed to be calculated either manually or through a hand-held E6B calculator, but with new flight planning software this information is available with just a few short keystrokes.
Aside from the online E6B computer, pilots can take advantage of other pieces of flight planning software available to them as well. Airport Distance calculators are a great tool for determining the distance and heading between two distinct airports. Some of these distance calculators go through great lengths to maintain a large database of airports - not only those larger ones in class C and D airspace but also the smaller, non-tower controlled airports. This helps student pilots in flight planning by allowing them to plot several different courses from their own home airport, regardless of how small it may be. Learning to fly while based at a larger airport can be daunting, and most pilots get their private license flying out of smaller home airfields.
Online flight planning also includes takeoff and landing distance calculators, as well as complicated weight and balance charts. These online flight planning tools take most of the manual mathematics out of the picture, allowing for less margin of error. Aviation flight planning of course may also include the filing of an actual flight plan with local airport towers or FSS (flight service stations), and such a flight plan is required for IFR routes. While there’s currently no direct online way to file a flight plan, some flight planning software offers helpful printable forms that can be filled out from your keyboard and then printed on paper. Required fields and form checking help maintain that such forms are properly filled out before being submitted to the proper authorities and filed as flight plans.
Finally, one of the most important aspects of planning a flight is the observance of up-to-date current weather conditions. Flight planning software comes in extremely handy here, where most every website or application can now be easily linked to the NOAA’s National Weather Service. Forecasting is still never an exact science, flight planning tools and applications can usually come pretty close to determining near-future weather conditions. Immediate airport condition reports from across the US and even the world can be instantly collated into a central location and displayed for pilots right before a flight so they can make a go or no-go decision right before scheduled takeoff. And as satellite-driven GPS technology becomes sharper and smaller, such GPS units become more readily available to today’s pilot. He or she can fly their aircraft and get up-to-the-second weather information simply by looking at their externally mounted GPS units or even their glass cockpit displays.
Flight planning software has come a long way in a very short period of time, and there seems to be no limit to the amount of good it can do. Technology has made today’s pilot a safer, more educated airman. Planning a flight has been made easier and more error-free, and keeping track of flight plans has become a lot more manageable. In the end, as long as technology continues to advance, piloting an aircraft will continue to be made safer.
By: Jonathan Money
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Be sure to visit Student Flying Club for FREE flight planning software including a fully functional online E6B calculator! Browse their aviation articles, flight training tools, airman journals, and even pages of fun pilot humor.
Cyprus Car Rental - Car Hire in Cyprus
24 hour car hire service available at airport such as Protaras, AyiaNapa, Limassol,Nicosia, Polis, Troodos & Episkopi. With over a car hire fleet of over 900 cars available they can offer the widest range of quality cars to rent and hire in Cyprus as well as offer the best car hire and rental prices. Petsas & Sons fleet of hire cars range from Daewoo Matiz, Toyota Yaris and Toyota Starlet to Opel Corsa, Opel Astra, Citroen Xsara and Toyota Rav4 right up to Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD, Toyota MR2 cabriolet and Nissan Patrol 4WD.
We can offer both manual and automatic rental cars. After many years in the car rental and hire business in Cyprus you can feel confident that Petsas & Sons will make your car hire experience and enjoyable one during your holiday in Cyprus. Cyprus car rental to give you a complete list of the vehicles they offer and let them know what your plans are for travelling during your stay.Many times, they will be able to advise the best vehicle to fit your needs.The contrasts on Cyprus are also evident between the thoroughly modern major cities and the remote and small villages found a short distance from the coast.In the major cities such a Paphos and Limassol the effects of contemporary economic development are pervasive. Andreas Petsas & Sons Ltd, a pioneer in the rental business and the largest car rental company in Cyprus with a fleet of over 900 cars on the road, offers a wide choice of quality cars ranging from economy to luxury. We also provide rent a car that offers a huge selection of new cars ranging from economy to luxury. Discounted, all inclusive rates are available for our online customers and book online today. We can also arrange delivery and collection anywhere in Cyprus, including Larnaca airport. Cyprus Car Hire is your route to low-cost car hire in Cyprus. You can get an instantcar hire quote for all types of rental cars in Cyprus and make an online reservation for the car hire of your choice. Cyprus Car Hire Portal provides you with a quality rental car in Cyprus. Car hire in Cyprus is an absolute must if you want to see the real beauty of our island. We also offer wide range of low-cost rental cars, so you can pick just the right hire car for your Cyprus holiday.
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A Different Approach to Instrument Flight Training
To separate life from flight training, Morey takes two students at a time on what he calls “West Coast Adventure Flights” spanning six days flying throughout the American West. He has used this technique to teach instrument flying for over 40 years, with over 600 pilots building hours towards their IFR rating while seeing the Western United States from inside Morey’s 2008 Cessna T182T Skylane aircraft.
Morey offers three different IFR adventure flights:
The Alaska Adventure is an incredible area to spend a week of flight training while enjoying the majestic scenery and grandeur of the great America wilderness. On this once-in-a-lifetime trip, is as important as the six days of IFR flight training you’ll receive, much if it in the kind of real-world IMC that is found in Alaska.
After departure from Medford, IFR flight students cross over into Canada and clear Canadian customs using CANPASS. The flight then travels north along the British Columbia coastline, and after clearing U.S. Customs at Ketchikan, the trip has planned stops at Anchorage, Sitka,Yakutat, Cordova, Juneau, and other points of interest. If weather allows, students may also see Mt. McKinley (Denali).
For pilots seeking to learn backcountry flying and operations, Morey offers the Wilderness Adventure Flight, a six-day flight designed as an instrument refresher as well as a chance to learn the skills for operating in the Idaho backcountry.
The course begins in Medford with two flight students and Morey traveling north into Washington, Idaho and Montana to learn the “ins and outs” of operations from mountain strips as well as canyon techniques. On this adventure, pilots get time to hike, fish or just relax and enjoy the solitude of the Idaho Wilderness.
Pilot and flight student Blake Picquet of Fort Worth, TX was one of Morey’s students on this adventure a few years ago. “Never will you find another opportunity to combine a legendary instructor with the panoramic views and intensity of the Idaho backcountry. The result is a trip that will put all your skills to the test…commercial, instrument, and of course, fly fishing,” Picquet said.
Morey also offers the Rockies Adventure Flight, a six-day training session that combines IFR mountain techniques with beautiful scenery from the Rockies and American Southwest. After stops in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Arizona, the training continues in the busy Class Bravo airspace of the Los Angeles and San Francisco regions before arriving back in Medford, Oregon.
One aspect of Morey’s Adventure Flights is the a brand new Cessna 182 Skylane with glass cockpit. The turbocharged Skylane provides the additional performance needed in the mountainous areas along with additional power to climb above the icing conditions during the winter months. The aircraft has a full Garmin G1000 instrument panel and is soon to be equipped with Garmin “Synthetic Vision Technology” plus TAWS-B Terrain and Obstruction Data, GDL-69 Datalink with XM Weather and Radio, and Garmin GFC700 Autopilot, Morey has even outfitted his Skylane with Bose noise canceling headsets to create a quiet training environment.
The training program has proven to be such a success, all trips during Morey’s 2008 training season easily sold out. He has launched a new website that is sure to continue making his West Coast Adventure Flights one of the most popular IFR training programs in the country.
By: Dan Pimentel
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Senior Citizen Travel Insurance Ensures Sufficient Protection!
Unlike many travel insurance policies, all medical conditions are considered by Worldwide Travel Plan. Pre-existing medical conditions do not preclude cover being available for the medical condition. A simple additional medical premium can often be paid to cover the condition, and the standard travel insurance policy conditions will be maintained for all other aspects of your trip. The stereotypical view that older holidaymakers have an increased risk of falling ill or having an accident whilst on holiday makes it difficult for the older traveller to find an affordable travel insurance deal.
Travel insurance for senior citizens covers you up to the age of 79 if you opt for annual cover – and any age for a single trip. Many people worry about getting the right cover the older they get – especially if they’re looking for annual travel insurance in the UK. Such travel insurance for UK customers protects against accidents, delays, cancellations and loss of baggage.
Senior citizens are one of the most likely groups to holiday abroad, but it is also this group that can have the most difficulty in getting an affordable deal on travel insurance.
Online insurance companies specialise in providing cover for seniors above 65. cheapest travel insurance options available. There are now a range of providers that offer cheap travel insurance for the older holiday maker, however some customers still find themselves having to pay much higher premiums for the chance to go abroad due to the increased risks associated with their age group.
Flexible senior citizens’ travel insurance cover with affordable quotes for any person up to the age of 85 years. Just ensure that you are covered for International travel on both single and multi-trips. And if you’re adventurous and a sports lover, you can also be covered for any sporting activities. Such travel insurances are designed for mature and retired people in UK looking for good all round holiday cover at a competitive price. You can take out an extra insurance cover, for extreme sports such as winter sports, scuba diving or mountain climbing; don’t forget to mention this at the time of purchase.
By: Kirthy Shetty
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Content Developer for Travel domains. For more information visit on: Backpacker Travel Insurance
Staying Healthy on Long-haul Flights
Remembering passports, travel money and tickets, travelling to the airport, queuing for check in and then security - not to mention any delays to flight – can all leave us feeling exhausted and under strain.
The additional stresses that come with taking a long-haul flight, mean one’s mental and physical state can be much the worse for wear by the time we land and begin our supposedly relaxing holiday.
This article suggests some ways you can help stay feeling healthy on long-haul flights.
A long-haul flight is generally considered to be any flight lasting longer than seven hours. This is a long time to be sat immobile and this immobility can cause circulation problems such as blood clots and DVT (deep vein thrombosis) which can be fatal.
Here are some tips that can help:
Stay active: To combat these circulatory problems it is important to keep your legs moving throughout your flight.
In their in-flight magazine or videos, the majority of airlines will suggest various exercises that you can do in your seat during the flight to keep your legs active. You should also try to keep mobile by getting out of your seat and walking along the cabin for 5 or 10 minutes each hour during the flight.
Also, avoid crossing your ankles, drinking alcohol or caffeine and consider wearing compression socks, which are medically proven to help combat flight related DVT.
Drink lots of water: Another point to remember is that it is important to stay hydrated during the flight. The air inside a planes cabin in-flight is very dry (the humidity level in a plane is 20% which is 5% lower than the humidity level in the Sahara desert).
So drink plenty of water or non-alcoholic drinks before boarding and regularly during the flight. By the way, alcohol itself makes people feel more dehydrated, so try to avoid drinking too much as you will feel a lot worse.
One point to remember is that restrictions on taking liquids onto a plane mean you will have to buy any water you take on board after passing through security into the departure lounge.
Reduce jet lag: Long-haul flights can leave you jet-lagged as your body clock struggles to adjust to a new time zone. Jet lag can leave you feeling fatigued and exhausted or unable to sleep. There are a few ways you can attempt to prevent jet lag.
As previously mentioned avoid alcohol before and during your flight and also drink plenty of water. Try setting your watch to the local time of your destination as soon as your flight begins and then try to sleep on the plane when your watch says it is bedtime.
If it is still daytime when your flight lands, try to stay awake until night time no matter how tired you are. Try and get out into the sunshine as this will help to alter your body clock and adjust quicker.
Some people find that taking melatonin, a type of hormone, can help reduce jet lag. You should speak to your doctor about this and to obtain a prescription.
Hopefully by using these suggestions you will arrive feeling fit and healthy and able to fully enjoy your holiday.
By: Harry Lawrance
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Harry Lawrance is an experienced writer based in the UK.
Corporate Flight Attendant Jobs - An Alternative To Commercial Airlines
Salaries vary for corporate flight attendant jobs, but are generally better than commercial flight attendant jobs.
First, the nitty-gritty. Expect that those hiring for corporate flight attendant jobs will be looking for experienced flight attendants - two or more years in flight experience is the norm. You may need to relocate to be where the corporate flight attendant jobs are - the big jobs in corporate flying are in Los Angeles and New York. That said, the salaries for corporate flight attendants tend to run between $33,000 and $100,000 depending on the type of company for which you fly. There are several types of players in the corporate flight arena:
Fractional Operators are airlines that service several corporations, giving each business partial ownership of the airline. They’ll generally pay the least of all the corporate operators, though there are exceptions. Starting salaries are in the $30,000 range, depending on flight miles logged. Many fractional operators don’t require any previous corporate flight attendant training, and will train you to their own specifications. Each company has its own requirements, to which you’ll have to adapt. One other advantage to working for a fractional operator is that where you live may not be as important, as they’ll often allow you to airline to meet up with a plane.
Charter Operators pay a bit more as a general rule. Corporate flight attendant jobs with charter operators often offer a starting salary of $40,000. Charters let their aircrafts and crews for individual runs rather than having them on standby for part owners or full owners, therefore you’re likely to log more in air hours than with either other model. The actual salary that you’re offered will depend on your experience and the location of the hiring company, but the average salary for corporate flight attendants working for charter operators is $53,000.
Owner Operators are companies that own their own aircraft and staff them with their own employees. The salaries vary widely from company to company, as do the expected duties. Corporate flight attendants working for an owner operated corporate airline may make as little as $25,000 - and be expected to do everything from take dictation to serve coffee - or as much as $100,000 if they supervise other flight attendants.
One other thing that deserves mention is the possibly of flying ‘contract’. Much like working long-term temp nursing or other assignments, a contract corporate flight attendant is available to work on a contract basis through an assignment agency. Pay is often $350 and up per diem when you’re on assignment, and may include transportation to and from the flight’s originating city and a meals allowance.
Corporate flight attendant jobs are often considered to be the elite jobs in the flight crew world. If you’re interested in corporate flight attendant jobs, you’ll find more information by joining a discussion forum devoted to flight attendants and crew.
By: Rita Henry
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Rita Henry is a contributing editor for Flight Attendant Jobs, the leading job site for the Avaition Industry. Interested in receiving only the hottest Flight Attendant jobs weekly for free? To learn more visit Flight Attendant Jobs.
Cheap Air Flights - The Best Way Of Traveling
When searching for the best cheap air flights, the first thing that you should keep in mind that the results of your search will not render themselves easily. With the recent rise in gas prices, the recent loss on the stock market, and many other economical issues, you will certainly find that searching for cheap airline rates will be a challenge.
It is critical to understand that the search for low prices is not as simple as entering in a price on a major search engine. The proper key to finding the best cheap air flights lies in the components of your search. The number one component is that of adequate planning and preparation.
If you know that you will be required to travel six months down the road, it is imperative to begin your planning for the trip. The sooner that you make your preparations with an airline, the better prices you will get. Those individuals that wait until the last minute must often purchase the flights and seats that are available. It is almost always inevitable that the remaining flights and seats are among the most expensive items.
Travel peak times are another important consideration to be examined when attempting to find the best cheap air flights. It is a known fact that, each year, there are certain months that many individuals select to travel at the same time. This is most common around major holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Spring Break and the summer months are also quite popular among travelers. During these times, you are not likely to find discounted air flights. As a matter of fact, you may actually pay higher rates than are normally charged. Choosing to travel in the months that are considered to be “off season” will allow you a better opportunity to find the best cheap air flights.
Just as traveling at peak times throughout the year will result in your paying more for air flights, there are also peak times during the different days of the week, and various times throughout the day. It is essential that you do a little research on these particular trends and choose your flight accordingly. We all know that the weekends are usually quite busy at most airlines, so, this means these tickets will generally be priced a bit higher. However, Mondays and Fridays are often quite busy as well. Many people who travel with their companies fly out on Mondays and return home on Fridays. This means that airfare on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays will normally cost less.
When selecting to travel, if you are trying to find the best cheap air flights, it is important that you understand that business hours are normally quite busy. If you wish to pay less for your airline tickets, it is best to select a late afternoon air flight, or an air flight that is scheduled late at night. Many people do not select to travel at these hours for one reason or another. However, airlines still need to make money at these times. In order to do so, they will lower the air flight rates.
In addition to the above-listed methods, many individuals are able to obtain the best cheap air flights by searching through the internet. There are many online websites that have been established that promote discounted air flights. Furthermore, many have been able to successfully uncover the best cheap air flights by implementing the use of a travel agent. Many times, these agents can issue you a travel package that includes discounted air flights, as well as discounted hotel accommodations.
As you have learned by the content in this article, there are many ways to uncover the best cheap air flights. It usually takes a little patience and some dedication to the task, but it is highly possible to find the best match for your travel budget.
By: Alex Olson
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Alex Olson is an experienced journalist. Being fond of traveling, in her articles she shares her oppinion and gives some advice on where to go, how to get a cheap air flight and much more.
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