Commercial air flights cause airline passengers blood to get thicker and slow down which can increase the possibility of blood clots, particularly in the lower extremities. And, the longer the flight, the greater the risk. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is caused by a blood clot forming in one of the legs. This is a medical emergency. If this dangerous clot breaks away, it may move to the lungs which then could be fatal.
May 31st, 2009 | Posted in Airline Travel | No Comments
If you use a good air pathfinders website and favor the optimum days and times to fly, you can often get niggardly air pathfinders and extricate a hefty amount of money in the process.
May 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Airline Travel | No Comments
When flying on commercial airlines, airline passengers can develop some medical problems which tend to be minor. However, some symptoms may develop into more serious medical conditions, such as deep vein thrombosis, which can quickly become life threatening.
May 20th, 2009 | Posted in Airline Travel | No Comments
I find myself travelling to Europe for business several times a year and try to take at least one foreigh holiday, with my family, every year. Recently our favoured destination for family holidays has been the United States and I decided to take a leaf out of my business travelling book and use the same [...]
May 14th, 2009 | Posted in General | No Comments
This year could be the best time in ages to take a well deserved holiday because the travel industry is having financial difficulties in these slow economic times. You can find really cheap airfares and last minute flights, exclusive hotels, all inclusive resorts and family resorts, and discount cruises as well as last minute cruises on the web or at your local travel agency. It stands to reason that if any airplane, resort, hotel, or cruise ship is not fully booked, that represents a loss of income that can not be recouped, so this is your time to latch on to the best travel deals in years.
May 13th, 2009 | Posted in Cruising | No Comments
Pros and Cons of Air Travel
Over the past few decades air travel has been becoming popular among people. This increase in popularity has been due to the convenience and safety one could enjoy by traveling by air. The following are some of the positive and negative factors involving air travel.
Disadvantage: Airplanes Cause Pollution.
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May 12th, 2009 | Posted in General | No Comments
What comes to mind when you think of banned items on airplanes? Like most individuals,you would say sharp objects. Of course, sharp objects are banned on all airlines, but did you know that there is a long list of other items. Many of these items are items that you may have never given thought of before.It is advised that you give these items some thought,if you are gearing up to take a flight.
May 11th, 2009 | Posted in Hotels | No Comments
South Africa’s largest domestic and international airline, South African Airways, was established in 1934. SAA was created as one of the first national airlines on Earth. SAA has its main, modern hubs in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Transnet, a public transport company, is the owner of SAA. More than 2% of SAA’s stocks are held by its nearly 9,000 employees.
May 8th, 2009 | Posted in Airline Travel | No Comments