Fighting the Boston traffic to Logan International Airport isn’t exactly easy during the best of times and the closure of the Callahan Tunnel hasn’t made things any simpler.
A popular route to the airport, the tunnel shut down on Dec. 27 and it’s expected to remain closed until mid-March of 2014.
Planning on visiting Asia and you are traveling on a budget? Check out this neat trick that anyone can do to fly to Asia and save money.
The Backstory: Asia is one of the most competitive markets for airlines. Every country has a large national player, you name it – Singapore Airlines, Air China, Korean Air, Thai Airways, EVA Air – and they all compete fiercely for the same routes. This cocktail is a bonanza for travellers looking to find a deal. Here, we teach you how.
Baggage Fees Explained
For those of us who travel on a regular basis, baggage fees are just a necessary evil. When these fees began approximately five years ago, it was in direct correlation to the rising costs of jet fuel. When the price per gallon for fuel jumped more than 40 percent in 2008, airlines knew that they could not sustain a profitable business without increasing their net gains.
Travelers dislike seeing higher ticket prices and comparison shop largely based on that metric, so instead of increasing the cost of buying a seat on the plane, airlines began adding extra fees. These fees include payment for increased legroom, making last-minute flight changes, fast-tracking through security lines, and purchasing upgraded in-flight meals. However, the most common, and possibly the most irritating, new fee was for baggage.
As people plan their vacations and begin to make purchases for their trips, they ask themselves, “Do I need travel insurance?” The answer to this question has two answers, and they are “Yes” and “No.” Which one of these will depend on the type of trip you are planning, what you will need an insurance policy to cover and whether or not the insurance you are considering has adequate coverage for you.
Above and beyond all the advice below its wise to start with the questions;
Many people fear flying. Once you get on an airplane, you are committed to it for the duration of your journey; there’s no pulling over and stopping if you get uncomfortable. This feeling of being trapped would put many passengers on edge even if there were no other reasons for fear. Airplane crashes are a Hollywood staple, though, and they’re usually big, newsworthy events. While airplane crashes are much less common than car accidents, the media attention they receive makes them seem like a real threat to many passengers THOUGH THIS IS REALLY NOT THE CASE!
It’s little wonder, then, that airplane turbulence would make so many travelers uneasy. Turbulence can happen without warning, causing a plane to shudder or dip erratically. Items may shift, and passengers might be jostled in their seats. The sudden lift or plummet of an altitude change can cause discomfort in the passengers, and fear is a natural reaction. Fortunately, VIRTUALLY ALL cases of turbulence are completely harmless, and there are ways to combat even more serious turbulence to help yourself and your fellow passengers.
