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Take your pet on a plane?

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:45:54 +0000

Rather than having the fur flying, why not take the fur flying? The secret to successful flying lies in the pre-flight effort you put in.

Some pets accompany their owners everywhere. Handbag dogs are one such group. Other owners have their favorite animal snuggled on a shoulder, a rat perhaps, or other rodent-companion. The rest of us restrict ferrying our pets to vacation time. The other unavoidable pet journey takes place when there is a house move.

Road or Air?

Where distances are great, road travel is probably not best for pets. Endless hours cooped up, with only very brief stops for calls of nature, are almost as fraught with pets as they are with children. And haven’t you sometimes felt sorry for your pets having to listen at close quarters to their human ‘pack’ loudly bickering for mile after mile? Rather than having the fur flying, why not take the fur flying?

In fact, looked at one way, having your pet on board the plane you’re on might be a possible cure for flying nerves. Worrying about the possible trauma of take-off and landing for the little creature could be a great antidote, taking your mind off your own misgivings. There is a certain type of pawssenger (get it?), therefore, that really is more stressed than you.

Do The Groundwork

The secret to successful flying lies in the pre-flight effort you put in. Check out more than one airline, if at all feasible. American Airlines and KLM get good reports from the pet-friendly …

Read the rest: http://www.travelblat.com/animals-and-air-travel-what-you-need-to-think-about-plan-for-and-budget-for/

Manchester Airport Evacuated In Bomb Scare

admin — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:02:05 +0000

A simple bottle of gripe water and some leads caused a major security scare at Manchester Airport.

Air passengers have been warned to remember hand luggage rules when they go to the airport.

Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport re-opened at 11:50am on 17/09/2010 after it was evacuated at 08:50am as a precautionary measure while police investigated a suspicious bag.

At approximately 8.50am Friday 17th September, Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport was evacuated while a suspicious bag was investigated at the main security search area by Greater Manchester Police.

An evacuation is a standard precautionary measure while the investigation is completed to ensure the safety of our passengers and staff.

The bag was identified by security staff as part of the normal hand baggage security process in Terminal 1.

Although an investigation by specialists from Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the bag was not a threat, we would like to pay tribute to our highly trained security staff. They view millions of x-ray images but any suspicious items have to be taken seriously to ensure the safety of our passengers and staff as was the case today.

Around 1200 passengers and 20 flights in Terminal 1 were affected by the disruption. Operations at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 were not affected by the evacuation of Terminal 1, which was closed for approximately three hours.

Source: Manchester Airport

United Airlines International Checked Baggage Policy

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:38:46 +0000

United Airlines revised checked baggage policy with changes taking effect for tickets purchased on or after September 30, 2009.

For all United Economy® travel between the United States and Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean, a fee may apply for your first and/or second checked bags.

Baggage fees for travel from Europe to North America costs 32 Euros to 35 Euros depending if the second bag is paid at the airport or paid online. Fees for travel from North America to Europe is 50 USD/50 CAD, respectively only 45 if paid online.

Baggage fees for travel between Mexico or the Caribbean and the U.S. or Canada will cost 30 USd or 27 USD if paid online. One Bag is free.

Source: United Airlines

Ryanair Launches Skyeurope Passenger Rescue Fare

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:01:09 +0000

Ryanair, the World’s favourite airline, launched a €25 rescue fare for Skyeurope passengers left behind

Ryanair, the World’s favourite airline, today (1st Sept), launched a €25 (one way including taxes and charges) rescue fare* for SkyEurope passengers who may have been left stranded or have had their travel plans disrupted by the bankruptcy of the airline yesterday.

This fare applies to Bratislava flights to/from Alicante, Barcelona (Girona), Brussels (Charleroi), Rome (Ciampino), Liverpool and London (Stansted).

Ryanair also pledged to assist with the repatriation of passengers who may….

Read Press-Release Ryanair

ELFAA airlines rescue Sky Europe passengers

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:48:56 +0000

ELFAA airline members include: Blue Air, bmibaby, easyJet, Flybe, Jet2.com, Norwegian, Ryanair, Sverige Flyg, transavia.com, vueling and Wizz Air.

BRUSSELS – Following the news that Sky Europe has filed for bankruptcy, ELFAA, “European Low Fares Airline Association” member airlines have sprung into action to offer an emergency rescue package to those passengers who find themselves stranded as a result of the suspension of Sky Europe’s operations.

ELFAA airlines that have overlapping routes with Sky Europe will be offering specially reduced fares to enable passengers who booked with Sky Europe to return home cheaply and quickly. They will be transported back to their original point of departure or the nearest airport served by the ELFAA airline concerned.

Read the full Press-Release ELFAA.com

SkyEurope Suspends its Operations

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:40:12 +0000

SkyEurope has suspended its sales and operations immediately.

(Reuters) Bratislava/Viena, Sept. 1. After struggling to restructure debt and cope with sinking revenues in the economic slump SkyEurope Airlines has announced its bankruptcy this morning on the website of the Vienna Stock Exchange, which also means the immediate suspension of all of their flights.

Prague airport had said it would bar SkyEurope landings from Tuesday because it had failed to pay outstanding bills. Vienna airport already stopped servicing SkyEurope on Aug. 15 for not paying outstanding invoices by midnight on the previous day.

SkyEurope had a fleet of 14 aircraft with 697 employees serving 38 destinations at the end of 2008. Its flight load factor was 72.7 percent.

Read the News: Reuters.com

You will find following announcement visiting their site:

“Dear Guests

Please be advised that SkyEurope has suspended its sales and operations immediately.

Those of you who have purchased flights with a credit card, please turn to your credit card issuing bank to seek refunds for unused portions of SkyEurope’s flights.

In case you have paid directly to SkyEurope in other means than credit card (e.g. bank transfer, cash), please be advised that a refund may not be possible.

If you have ordered your flight tickets via a travel agency or organizer, you should discuss the matter with them first.

If you are already at the destination or have rented a car through SkyEurope’s business partner, you may stay at the hotel and use the vehicle during the period originally agreed. You must, however, order a return flight from some other airline at your own expense.

You may also wish to contact your insurance provider to seek further guidance and support.

We regret for the inconvenience that have been caused to you”

skyeurope.com

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