Recent questions tagged air travel

Description : How much population justifies a new airport?

Last Answer : I'm not sure population is as much a factor as location would be. Although maybe it's both? Orlando is a super touristy area, a lot of people travel there to stay there. Yeah, you get ... Edit: considerably large as in big enough to fit a few passenger planes. Not large as in international airport.

Description : Do you think airlines need to stop serving alcohol on flights?

Last Answer : Well, it seems to be at the root of most of the troubles the airlines have. I’ll go with they should stop serving it.

Description : Was the Corona epidemic good for the climate?

Last Answer : I don’t know, but I heard that people in India threw dead people into the river because they couldn’t deal with all the dead body. That doesn’t look good for the environment.

Description : Do world leaders get frisked when traveling by air? Or when going to the united nations or white house?

Last Answer : Vice President Al Gore said that he was the first year after Bush went into office. He also had to provide his ID before being allowed on the plane. At that point in time, he was traveling as a private citizen on a commercial airline.

Description : Gaining time when flying west (why not always fly west when practical?)

Last Answer : Wel, you don't gain time, you just have more time on the ground. And you are still tired from flying in a cramped plane with artifical atmosphere and exposure to everyone's respiratory viruses. Some airlines ... , flew through Tokyo, then on to San Francisco, and landed at 7 a.m. the same morning!

Description : Do you think service animals should be allowed to board a flight?

Last Answer : If there is a documented medical need, and the animal can be reasonably accommodated and would not pose a disruption or risk to the flight or to other passengers - yes. But I'm not sure ... of itself, is justification to allow folks to carry their pets wherever animals would not normally be allowed.

Description : Do cruise ports have '"layovers" like airports?

Last Answer : Most cruises allow passengers to disembark at intermediate stops and do some sight seeing. It is the passenger’s responsibility to get back to the ship in time before it sails.

Description : Would the TSA consfiscate my spy glasses?

Last Answer : I can think of no reason for them to have concern. If you wear them when you check through, I doubt they would even notice.

Description : Is there ever going to be anything to hold the TSA employees and administrators accountable for criminal behavior?

Last Answer : Until Americans can get over their addiction to the fear they are force fed 24/7 there will never be anything we can do to hold TSA employees and administrators accountable for criminal behavior.

Description : What is the difference between first class and coach?

Last Answer : Price, size of seat, distance between seats, free meals (not snacks or pricey sandwiches), free alcoholic beverages and priority seating to get on plane.

Description : Should civilian airliners be equipped with those deflective flares that fighter jets have?

Last Answer : Or would it be to costly and we all know no one is supposed to fire upon a civilian airliner.

Description : With 1 stop no plane change, does that mean everyone on that plane stays on the plane?

Last Answer : Maybe it needs to be refueled? Or maybe people are getting on?

Description : Are you ready for dark lightning?

Last Answer : Is that part of the lightening sprites in thunderstorms? Already had my seat belt on for the the “E” ride @ Walt D world.

Description : Why don't airlines let us use Airplane Mode/Game Mode on our portable electronics?

Last Answer : Please document by airlines which pilots will not allow “Airplane Mode”.

Description : Inertia problem? Inertia of air?

Last Answer : Inertia for air molecules is no different from anything solid such as the metal of the bus. What makes the difference is momentum which equals mass times velocity. The mass of air is small compared to metal.

Description : If I buy a plane ticket for my son in another state, will he have any trouble boarding the plane?

Last Answer : As long as he is named pasanger it shouldn’t matter who actually paid for.

Description : Is there any law in place preventing an airship from loitering?

Last Answer : Define airship? You mean a blimp? If so, well they move much slower than other air craft sooo, then it would be a matter of determining what “loitering” means on a slow moving blimp. :-?

Description : Why most international air service agreements between countries is still conducted on a bilateral basis?

Last Answer : answer:A lot of it has to do with economic equality between carriers. The UK is not going to give United a gate and five or six landings a day at Heathrow unless British Air gets a gate and ... . And there are a limited number of destinations in some countries as opposed to large numbers in the US.

Description : Alec Baldwin - Justified outrage or spoiled brat.

Last Answer : Yes, he acted like a brat. He could live for a few hours without his electronics that some people don’t even know what they are or can’t have one.

Description : Where can I find information about Chinese security policies with regard to air cargo?

Last Answer : I guess as a start you could contact the Chinese consulate.

Description : What's the best airline for flying with my large dog?

Last Answer : answer:You may not have a lot of options based on where you are going and what their costs and policies are. My son has traveled to France several times with a Brittany. They found Air France the ... cost and availability. The dog had to travel cargo and they gave him a Xanax. He survived unscathed.

Description : Why is there so little mention of the passengers on Flight 93?

Last Answer : Their names will be read at the memorial on Sunday.

Description : Let us make some funny air flight safey instructions?

Last Answer : “Please take your time to locate the nearest goldfish.”

Description : If the airport "porno scanners" didn't show you naked, would you be more inclined to go through them?

Last Answer : I went through it. The TSA didn’t seem to impressed.

Description : When and where was the airplane established?

Last Answer : North Carolina is where the first flight took place, but I give credit to the Ohio Wright Brothers for creating the contraption. Think of it this way, if the Wright brothers had gone to Mexico to ... saying the airplane is American, because Americans invented it. See what he says, and let me know.

Description : What kind aircrafts would you pick?

Last Answer : Northrop P-61 Black Widow Curtiss JN-4 Jenny Gulfstream G650

Description : What is the best way to pack diabetic supplies while traveling on an airplane?

Last Answer : answer:I would take it as a carry-on, you can't guarantee the environmental conditions in the cargo hold, and it would be wise to carry your meds with you just in case anyway. TSA doesn't ... a bag seperately and let it ride through the scanner. They've never asked me about perscriptions at all.

Description : Why aren't American air hostesses hot anymore?

Last Answer : double negative alert! Maybe the young ones are not smart enough for that job.

Description : Will you let the TSA "touch your junk" next time you fly?

Last Answer : answer:Rules and laws are there for a reason. if this man was carrying a plastic gun in his crotch, it would not have been detected. We all know the law and the rules, when we travel. our personal ... crotch area. If this is what it takes to keep guns and weapons off the aircrafts, then so be it.

Description : What's not to like about baggage fees?

Last Answer : I agree, I like to travel light. It is only fair that people have to pay for excess baggage. It costs the airline to transport this stuff and it will keep costs down for the rest of us.

Description : Could one realistically power air travel with renewable energy sources?

Last Answer : answer:Peanut-explosive propelled gliders? I think what we need to consider at least as much as the source of fuels and materials is the scale we’re talking about. Probably not renewable to have everyone flying around, but maybe a few people now and then.

Description : What do I need to know before flying alone?

Last Answer : I’m sure you’ve thought of this, but be sure to go to the airport’s Web site to “get the lay of the land.” And good luck on your adventure. It’ll be an accomplishment you can be proud of.

Description : Wouldn't it be safer if all commercial planes had ejection seats like fighter jets?

Last Answer : answer:1) Cost. Ejection seats are expensive. 2) Not all planes have removable tops. 3) It takes training to be able to use an ejection seat effectively. 4) Safety. The G-forces exerted by ejection seats would hurt or kill infirm, small, or weak people.

Description : What are the best/worst things to say on an airplane?

Last Answer : Saying anything like that on a plane these days will likely get you shot or at least arrested. I’d settle for an interesting seat mate.

Description : Why are you supposed to put the oxygen mask on yourself first on an airplane?

Last Answer : You can't help them if you are unconscious or dead. Your first priority is to keep yourself awake and alert AND THEN help the kids. Most people can survive (even unconscious) without getting extra oxygen for ... , but you are awake, you can put the mask on them. The opposite is unlikely to happen.

Description : What does TSA do to you if you're wearing a cast?

Last Answer : answer:Isn’t that what X-Ray machines are for ? I suppose people could try hiding all sorts of things, but I assume their primary concern would be weapons.

Description : How do you find out if your flight has been delayed/canceled?

Last Answer : Check the airline’s website.

Description : What is the proper etiquette in economy class?

Last Answer : answer:Airplanes are hardly comfortable in any circumstance, and unless I'm hopping continents, it's only for a few hours. If I can make somebody's life more pleasant at minimal cost to myself, then I'm happy ... than we need to be, and try not to make a scene. Generally, being nice is a good thing.

Description : What's your feelings about seat policies regarding fat people on airplanes?

Last Answer : I think airlines should either start building bigger seats, or jut start charging by the pound (luggage and people.)

Description : American Airlines is now charging $8.00 if you want to use a pillow during the flight. I understand cutting costs, but isn't this a little too far?

Last Answer : I’m more concerned about charging for a single checked bag, particularly when you can’t pack liquids or a pocket knife in your carry on. Who uses pillows anyway? I don’t see how anything can make an airplane seat comfortable enough to sleep in.

Description : More security using high-tech body scanners at airports - Would you be in favor of scanning children too?

Last Answer : Normal security? I'd imagine airport management would want specially trained individuals in charge of such checkpoints and scanners. If that is the case, I'd also suspect a deep psychological evaluation would be ... or gynecology. Sans the medical part. And I didn't read the article. Shame on me.

Description : Do you think the new "three-hour rule" goes far enough?

Last Answer : Not far enough, but it's getting there. Most airlines don't treat you that way anymore, though there are a few bad apples. I had a flight that was delayed on the tarmac and they told us how long we ... to hold it for five hours. Heck, even an adult can't do that unless they're prepared in advance.

Description : Best Way to Find a Cheap Around the World Ticket?

Last Answer : Some good information here. Major airline alliances that offer them are OneWorld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance. Because there are so many different choices between number of continents, number of stops, it’s hard to pinpoint a fare without knowing your exact route. Hope this helped!

Description : New high-tech airport imagers -- common sense to keep us safe or unacceptable invasion of privacy?

Last Answer : Now that sources are saying they could have prevented the guy from getting on board, I'm all for them even more. I see no problem with them at all. How could they invade someones privacy? ... will see your panties, these same people buy stuff on the internet and risk getting their identity stolen.

Description : Where can I add sky miles to on my Visa FlexPerks after the fact?

Last Answer : # The miles accumulated by the new FlexPerks Visa credit card have no connection with your Delta SkyMiles account or your NWA WorldPerks account. # The miles accumulated by this credit card go into an ... , but through the sky miles system, and not through the FlexPerks system.) Hope this helped!

Description : Can anyone give me any advice on air traveling during the holidays?

Last Answer : I was going to be flippant and say just don't do it, but I really want to travel to Scotland and especially check out Glasgow. It's cool that you're going! I'm sure everyone else out there is going ... . Bring something to read or do that calms you down. Good luck, and I hope all goes well for you.

Description : How can I overcome this extreme anxiety from my upcoming travels?

Last Answer : If you are flying to or from the Bay Area, I will give you a ride.

Description : How do I pick someone up at Detroit Metro Airport?

Last Answer : If it’s possible, go by train or subway. That way you avoid the parking costs and you can have a relaxed talk with your friend.

Description : Do you fly first class on airplanes?

Last Answer : I used to only fly first class, when travelling with my grandmother. But, when I fly, I fly coach. Doesn’t bother me. It’d be nice to be able to afford it, and it’d be nice with a toddler…but we do coach.

Description : What's the best way to get sleep on a long haul flight?

Last Answer : I like Melatonin, music, and one of these wrap around the neck pillows.