Tag: air travel
Qantas Pushes the Boundaries of In-flight Entertainment
16 August 2011
When it comes to long-haul air travelling, in-flight entertainment is something passengers do think about. Killing a few hours watching a movie or documentary is certainly a plus, but are ... read more
Exercises for Long Haul Flights
4 July 2011 Whether for business or for pleasure, the long-haul flight is a necessary evil that stands between you and your destination. For the majority who travel within the confines of the ... read moreBig Moment in Air Travel History – First-Ever Transatlantic Biofuel Flight
18 June 2011
The first-ever transatlantic biofuel flight has made it into aviation history and the plane powered by Honeywell Green Jet Fuel has landed safely in Paris, France, at Le Bourget Airport. ... read more
Ash Cloud from Chile Reaches New Zealand, Disrupts Air Travel
11 June 2011
The ash cloud from Chile’s Puyehue volcano will be reaching New Zealand today and according to recent travel warnings, it will most likely affect flights in and out of the ... read more
IATA Thinks Walk-through “Sniffing†System Will Speed Airport Checks
6 June 2011
One of the biggest problems of today’s air travel is the amount of time spent by travelers in airport security checks. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) the ... read more
Alaska Airlines Starts Using iPads as Flight Manuals
31 May 2011
Apple’s iPad tablet is not only popular among the hip kids, schools, university and business execs chasing the next fun way to set up a client presentation. Alaska Airlines has ... read more
New Volcano Eruption in Iceland Has Minor Impact on International Travel
23 May 2011
Yesterday’s eruption of the Grimsvotn volcano in Iceland took its toll on local and international flights for a brief period, but won’t cause major travel disruptions in the country or ... read more