Posts Tagged ‘air travel’
Hypersonic Travel, is it Realistic?
More than a decade ago the Concorde flew its last supersonic flight. Too many regulations limited faster than sound flight to smaller and smaller portions of its journey, and the costs became too much for continued operation. Since then supersonic flight has been exclusive to fighter pilots and astronauts, and hypersonic flight past Mach 5…
Read MoreFamily Friendly Jamaica
Canoe Cove Villa The seven bedroom beachfront villa has a basketball court, clay tennis court, kayaks, paddle boards, and even more for the active family. Lime Acre Villa This villa is a little more off the beaten path. South Jamaica is less traveled than the rest, and presents a more authentic Jamaican country living. Calypso…
Read MoreIf You Have a Jet Card, Jet Hedging Could Save You a Fortune in Flight Costs
In the financial world, jet hedging is about airlines controlling fuel costs. It is like buying insurance so you can reliably budget your expenses and protect against rising fuel costs that could cost you many millions of dollars unexpectedly. For you, it is about controlling your flight costs for chartered air services. If you already…
Read MoreTSA Lines Continue Expanding
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security lines in airports are continuing to grow despite new measures. The TSA has implemented more agents and other options for the security lines, but may say these are a delayed reaction. At its root, the problem stems from the simple issue of not enough security agents and too many passengers. Earlier this year in The…
Read MoreTravel is Better in Your 30's
In your 20’s travel can be spontaneous. You can drop everything for a month and explore, but in your 30’s you can have more fun. Here are just some of the reasons travel is better after 29. You can splurge on the hotel and dinner. Financial stability built in your 20’s gives you that buffer to enjoy…
Read MoreAirlines Bringing Back Discount Fares
In review of declining revenue, American Airlines is bringing back deeply discounted Advantage Fares. These were first implemented to compete with competitors’ nonstop routes. These flights are usually connecting itineraries, but sometimes up to $0% off the price. The company has stated that “these fares have become a staple across the U.S. airline industry in…
Read MoreUnrest Abroad Affects Travel Plans
In a survey from the week after the recent Paris attacks, travelers with international plans have been affected. The survey categorized travelers based on annual income and the results show that popular opinion of international travel is sinking. Middle income earners were the most likely to make changes to their travel plans, but those travelers…
Read MoreBook a Private Jet Rental to Wine Country
Delectable cheese and fine wine are never too far away when travelers have access to a private jet rental. After booking a flight with a private jet charter, these three renowned wine regions are easily within reach. Napa Valley, California Home to over 400 wineries that are family-owned and operated, Napa Valley, California, is one…
Read MoreLuxury Travels are Hot for Summer
Travelers are pining for Italy, the UK, and France as upcoming bookings are reporting. Fully 8 of the top 10 foreign travel destinations are European. From these same reports we see that Tanzania, Portugal, Ireland, and Brazil are showing the most improvement in travel growth this year. Diverse African wildlife and scenery seems to be…
Read MoreAir Travel Future of Giant Screens
In a new effort to further develop airline cabin environments Thales, an in-flight experience company, is proposing the installation of large screens on the backs of seats to provide passengers with entertainment, information, and productivity while traveling. The screens called Digital Sky can be used to browse the internet, find destination and flight information, or…
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