We haven’t been able to fly at supersonic speeds as civilians since 2003 on the Concorde. There is potential that the Aerion AS2 will be able to fly like the Concorde by 2023. The plane will be shorter and only hold up to 12 passengers but will be able to fly New York to London in 3 hours.
Click here to read the full article by Doug Gollan on Forbes.
People who travel often know there are some terms that only frequent flyers know. In the chaos of travel we have coined names for funny or annoying things that occur while on an airplane.
Click here to see the full visual dictionary on Mashable. Photo via Mashable.
Many people plan on traveling for the holidays. Whether they are trying to get away from family or get to them, the holidays are a popular time to fly.
This is one of the reasons that traveling around the holidays is a nightmare.
The airports are crammed, the planes are full and the tickets are expensive. If you are planning on a trip for the upcoming holiday season, try following one of these helpful tips to make it easier on your wallet and less stressful.
At this point in the year, if you want to make traveling around the holidays easier on your bank account, you have to travel back in time and buy a plane ticket months ago.
The prices are not going to get any cheaper from now until the holiday. That means that you either have to know someone who has a time machine or bite the bullet and just buy an expensive plane ticket.
If neither of those options sounds appealing to you, you can fly private. Depending on how many people you are flying with, this could actually end up being a cheaper option.
Even if it is just you trying to get back to your hometown for the holidays, it is a much less stressful travel option. When you fly private, you get to pick the schedule. You get to choose the airport you leave from, which means you can pick a smaller, less busy airport.
Renting a private jet is actually a feasible way to make your holiday travel plans more enjoyable.
If you have waited too long to get a plane ticket, consider hiring a private jet. It will cut back on the stress of holiday traveling, and it will help your holiday vacation be truly relaxing.
Do not feel like you have to pay an arm and a leg to get a plane ticket, and then fight through the sea of people to get on the plane. Hire a private jet this holiday season instead.
If you fly often you know there are some drawbacks to cruising at high altitudes and sitting in a airplane seat for a long period of time. Here’s some tips to feel great when you land at your destination.
Click here to read the full article by Deb Hopewell on USA Today.
If you are looking for a grand vacation for next year, here are the top luxury destinations for 2016.
Click here to read the full article by Mark Johanson on CNN.
Business travel can be a drag, especially if you are on the road for weeks on end, but there are ways to make it easier. Here are some methods frequent business travelers have found to reduce the stress and strain of spending time on work trips.
Everyone deals with the adaptation to a new time zone differently, and some people are more affected by the switch than others. Figure out what works for you and be sure to follow those steps each time. Some people find that staying hydrated, taking red eye flights, or exercising the day they fly is beneficial.
Check the electrical outlet options available at your destination and make sure you are bringing the right convertors in your luggage. You want to avoid the panic that could set in if you realize that you brought the wrong one at the moment your computer or phone runs out of power.
Airports are sites of constantly changing circumstances and you never know what will happen or what kind of delay you could face. If weather conditions or other situations strand you, you do not want to be caught without food.
Even if your rental car agency will not upgrade your car for free, they might be willing to do it for a much lower price than what is quoted on the website, depending on what is available. Likewise, if your hotel room is located near the elevator and you would prefer another location, ask the desk agent if there is anything they can do. As with any situation, asking nicely is key.
To relieve the stress and tension that inevitably comes from travel, bring a tennis ball. This small, inexpensive and lightweight tool can be rolled under your feet, hamstrings, shoulders and other areas in order to reduce tight spots and make travel much easier.
The holidays are approaching quickly and you may be scrambling for ideas to buy a travel gift for someone close to you. Here are the best gifts to get a special him or her you know that travels often.
Click here to read the full article by Ann Abel on Forbes.
There are 83 million Millennials, children born between 1980 and 2000, in America and they have become the most savvy of travelers. Here are 5 ways this generation is creating their own itineraries and taking educated risks.
Click here to read the full article by Juliana Shallcross on CN Traveler.
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, the issue of jet lag can be a serious damper on your trip and potentially result in several days of discomfort.
Luckily there are several ways you can reduce the symptoms and get your body on the right track as soon as possible.
Here are some helpful methods to try:
Everyone knows that exercise, eating right and drinking water are important factors in making sure your body feels its best.
These habits are especially influential when you are putting your body through a challenging endeavor such as switching time zones.
Make sure to be strict in adhering to your workout routine, eat lots of healthy meals, and stay hydrated around the time of your trip. This will help your body adjust as rapidly as it can.
For plane sleeping, it is ideal to go with the most expensive seat you can afford, as business and first class spots will provide the most room for getting some shut eye.
However, even if you can only swing economy class, paying a small fee to get a little extra room or an exit row seat may be worth it.
As for where to sit in the row, if you will not need to get up regularly, a window seat is great because you can put a pillow against the window.
Avoid seats in the back of the plane, where residents can feel turbulence more, as well as ones in high traffic areas where the activity can be disruptive.
Most people who fly regularly agree that it is a good idea to get on the sleep schedule of your destination as soon as you can.
Therefore when you arrive, even if it is the middle of the night in the place you originated from and you are exhausted, try to stay awake.
If you absolutely MUST sleep, take a short nap and then get up. Do not sleep for a long period – it will just make it very difficult to go to bed when night time comes.
The holiday travel season brings stress and little time to re- energize yourself. Here are 7 tips to take care for yourself and boost your mood in all the planning and travel.
Click here to read the full article by Perri O. Blumberg on Brit&Co.
