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Curious and Interesting Facts About the Airport Lounges

Not too many years ago the hospitality and standard of conditions that you found at the airport lounges would have been very much on par across the globe.

The Religious Conflicts on a Plane and How to Behave?

The meaning attached to “disruptive passenger behavior” in the context of being onboard an aircraft can be ambiguous. A disruption can be a passenger talking loudly during a movie, a baby crying or something significantly more serious, such as religious conflicts on a plane.

Pre-Flight Preparations: Two Hours Before Take-Off

The aircraft which you will be boarding in about 2-hours has landed! Almost immediately highly qualified and trained airline employees start pre-flight preparations performing their allocated duties like a well-rehearsed team they are.

How to Buy Personal Commercial Aircraft Like Boeing or Airbus?

At one time or another, most of us have envisaged the experience of global jet-setting in our own aircraft. However, apart from the obvious hurdle of the expense involved, there are other many and varied factors to take into account. Especially buying a personal commercial aircraft, like a Boeing for instance!

Here’s How You Should Prepare for Traveling With a Baby

Your preparations for traveling with a baby depend on how organized a mum you are. Before stuffing your hold-all with baby clothing make a packing checklist to ensure you do not forget to take any necessary items.

How to Claim Missing American Miles After a Flight?

As an American Airlines Frequent Flyer, you are conscious of the amount of time you have spent in the air. Also, it’s reasonable for you to believe that this wear and tear on your body and wallet should be rewarded!

Are the Passengers Always Informed of In-Flight Emergencies?

The In-Flight Emergencies are interesting if only because of the ever-increasing volume of aircraft in the skies, taking-off, and landing at any given time across the globe! The first thought that is coming into your mind – is the number of challenges airline pilots face during any flight. So, what can they do in an emergency?

LifeMiles Promotion Boosts a Miles Per Year Cap

The Avianca LifeMiles promotion “buy miles” – increased out up to 125% until September 30. As a result, the previous number of miles per year estimated at 150,000 has been increased to 337,500 miles, including miles that are sold in 1,000-mile gains.

Korean Air Changes: First and Business Class Upgrades

Now, passengers who are going to book a flight in economy class with Korean Air, are provided with the great opportunity to receive business class upgrades thanks to SKYPASS miles. For example, only 40,000 SKYPASS miles that can be gained during such long trips as Seoul – Sydney or Brisbane, can give you access to ‘Prestige Class.’ Simultaneously, just 67,500 SKYPASS miles can give you a special upgrade to business class when flying from Australia to Europe.

Miles & More Downgrades Their Frequent Flyer Program Again

For an extended period, Lufthansa has been adjusting the loyalty program and reducing possible perks. The program member could see some of Miles & More downgrades justified and gone, and at the same time, the most loyal customers might notice how harsh these program features are.