Expose of Airline Secrets

Everyone hide things so don’t be surprise when you come to know that your most trusted airlines have been keeping some secrets from you as well.  Many of us travelers have experienced that time when our flight gets delayed for hours and we get a $8 voucher as a compensation for the airport breakfast. The $8 voucher simply can’t compensate the time and the energy wasted at the airport, many of us don’t know our rights which are granted to us in such situations. Here we have exposed few of the airline secrets which weren’t in our knowledge before.

Say No To Vouchers

If you are being handed with a $8 voucher after 4 hours of waiting for airport breakfast then don’t just grab it and say thanks, the US Department of Airport security orders the airlines to pay their passengers with $1,300 check if your flight is two hours late.

Cancel Tickets Within 24 Hours With No Charge

Most airlines allow you to keep your tickets for seven days before a flight and get a complete refund if you cancel your ticket, however American airlines and Southwest is an exception.

Delayed Luggage

Many airlines don’t tell you this that if your luggage is delayed or lost they are supposed to pay you around $3,000 whereas they just pay you $35 to $50 per day. Now that’s really bad!

If The Itinerary Changes

If for some reason an airline changes your flight and swaps it with another carrier, then they are liable to accommodate all of your other expenses like extra fees of the other carrier and transportation if the airport is different.

None Refundable Tickets Can Be Refunded

If you are flying on a non refundable ticket and for some reason the flight is delayed, rescheduled or you have to fly extra hours because the route has changed then you are liable to get a full refund even on a non-refundable ticket.
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How To Survive In A Economy Flight Effortlessly

Sitting on a plane for 20 long hours in not my idea of fun and excitement, but long haul flights is one of the essential evils of traveling. I had to travel to India last week from US so I had to endure a 16 hour flight here are a few things which I practiced to make my flight bearable.

I’m no pop-singer so I fly in economy flights or coach flights, the section where you travel with other two hundred strangers breathing each other’s recycled air. If you are fond of traveling in first class or business class then this list is not for you. So here are a few tips which you should follow before you board your plane.

Choose Your Seat Sensibly

Do you like to sit near the window or the aisle? Well if you are not the kind of person who would want to be disturbed again and again by the other passengers to give way whenever they want to go out, then you should book foe a window seat. Window seats are better for three reasons: first you don’t get disturbed again and again, second you get to see the view and third you can rest your head against the window.

Dress In Layers

For me all the planes are cold, so the best way to deal with the cold air conditioners of the airlines is by dressing in layers. My favorite airline dressing for a long-haul flight is a pair of stretchy pants, long cotton shirt with a full sleeved cardigan. If for some reason you don’t like to layer yourself up then the best way to get dressed is by taking a cashmere wrap with you on the flight so in case you feel cold you can yourself with it.

Pack Smartly

On-board you are allowed to carry a laptop bag, one standard size hand carry and one person bag. Use this on board bag facility wisely. In my laptop bag I place all my electronic gadgets their chargers and important document. In the small purse that I carry I pack my traveling accessories like toiletries, gums, face wipes and some snacks.

Imagine Your Neighboring Passengers

On my last flight to Kuala Lampur I was seated near a couple who were flying with one infant and two toddlers. Those kids went on and on crying on the flight the poor parents tried everything to stop them and keep them calmed but nothing worked, one kid would start crying and automatically the other two started crying too. So my biggest mistake on that flight was not to bring a pair of ear plugs as I thought the airline will provide them in their amenity kit, but to my horror they didn’t. So when you are flying on a long haul flight is prepared with things like earplugs and eye mask as you might need them.

Keep Yourself Hydrated

Keep yourself hydrated on the planes as they are pretty dried and you wouldn’t want to be dehydrated when you land at your destination. Avoid alcohol and other sugary beverages at all cost, in fact ask the flight attendant to serve you with water.

Stretch And Move

Sitting for a longer period of time can cause some serious moving problems when you land. Your body needs the blood to flow freely so every no then stretch your body or move around the plane. Do some walk in the aisle, calf raises, and airplaneyoga. Do something except for staying still.

Top Five Free Travel Apps

Travel and technology has intermingled with each other and the combination of both is perfect as people prefer to download travel guide apps rather than carrying huge tourist guides. There are so many apps out there that you get confused which one to choose, here we have made a list of the  top five free travel apps that will help you during your journey.

HotSpot

Hotspot is the correct app you need for your trip, as it offers trip planners, maps and transportation systems used all over Canada, US and the Europe. If you have this app then getting on a subway train in some strange city won’t be difficult. This app is best for those who are visiting a new city and is easily available for iPad, iPhone and Android.

Wi-Fi Finder App

Make your traveling simple and fun with this interesting app, Wi-Fi finder app is a free app which helps you in finding a free secure Wi-Fi connection it is available in 114 countries. So no matter which country you are traveling to you can stay connected with it.

Tourist Language Learn & Speak

This is the best app so far for tourists who want to learn important phrases likes French, Spanish, Croatian, Chinese, Arabic and other languages. So in case if you are stuck in some situation and you don’t know how to communicate you have this app to help you. This app is available for all versions.

Free Tourist Guide Apps

Don’t just waste your money in buying thick tourist guides, instead go to the google app store and download free tourist guide apps. These apps are good for people who would like to know more about the place and is easily available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

Skype App

Download the Skype app and call anywhere in the world for free, you can communicate through instant messages, video calls and even call on landline and mobile numbers for less. The Skype app is so far the best app for communication and can be used on any device.

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Five Reasons To Become Solo Traveler

Traveling is the best way you can explore about yourself, things that you like and dislike, what makes you scared or nervous the most it’s a good way to understand yourself better. Here are the top five reasons to become a solo traveler.

Solo Traveling Develops Confidence            

It requires a lot of guts for one person to travel alone, especially if you are traveling in some foreign destination for the first time. Solo traveling is taken to be one of the best ways for building confidence.

You Get To Make New Friends

When you traveling alone as solo traveler, you cross all the barriers and meet the locals this way you inter mingle with the people. When I traveled alone I made a few local friends who even invited me to their place for lunch.

You Can Try New Things…There Is No One To Stop You

When you travel alone you don’t feel restricted as you are traveling alone and you can do anything you like. This is the best advantage oftraveling as a solo traveler because when you travel single you have the complete choice of choosing the activities according to your liking.

You Will Always Find A Good Companion

When you travel single there is always a good chance that you will meet a nice companion, as there are solo travelers just like yourself who you will come across. When you meet such people you will find their interest similar as yours and this can make a good companionship.

Discovering Yourself

The best element of solo traveling is that a person discovers their own self and gets to know more about their preferences and fears. Traveling alone has spiritual as well as practical benefits, plus it gives the power of thinking.

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