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Airline Pilot Dies during Flight from Warsaw to Prague
The captain of Czech Airlines flight OK-770 fell ill in mid-flight Wednesday and reportedly died at the controls as he was piloting a turbo-prop aircraft from Poland to Prague. Plane Lands Safely with 46 Passengers However, the co-pilot of the plane was able to take over seamlessly and make an emergency landing at Prague’s Ruzyne … Read Airline Pilot Dies during Flight from Warsaw to Prague
Posted In: Airline News, Travel NewsThree of the Cheapest U.S. Ski Destinations
Travelers looking for a winter break should know that skiing and snowboarding destinations are running about 30 percent less than flights to beaches. Find Cheap Flights to Ski Resorts Ranking Cheaper Ski Destinations The cheapest mountain destinations in the U.S. are in the northeast and the Rockies: Boston Denver Salt Lake City The Reno/Tahoe area … Read Three of the Cheapest U.S. Ski Destinations
Posted In: Holiday/Seasonal, Multimedia, Travel News, VideoNot Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of Feb. 6
Avast, mateys! A cannonball from a sunken ship circa 1700s prompted an airport evacuation in Ft. Lauderdale. Seems ancient cannonballs can be ‘explosively viable’. Who knew? Lamest Reason Ever to Go on Strike. Air France pilots and flight attendants protest new rules governing protests. Hello, Ms. Sexy Super Model? Travel habits by phone brand: Blackberry … Read Not Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of Feb. 6
Posted In: Travel NewsMany Mexico Tourist Resorts Not Affected by New State Dept. Travel Warning
The U.S. State Department has updated its previous Mexico travel warning to more accurately reflect conditions there – an advisory originally issued last spring and prompted by continuing narcotics-related violence in the nation. How to Get a U.S. Passport Millions Visit Mexico Safely This revised warning may ease some visitors’ fears, as it shows specific … Read Many Mexico Tourist Resorts Not Affected by New State Dept. Travel Warning
Posted In: Travel NewsFlyer’s Guide: Best Air Travel Tips
This site is often called on to provide guidance to flyers who find themselves in all sorts of dilemmas. We decided to cull our best advice and put it in one place to benefit airfare shoppers, veteran travelers and infrequent flyers. Feel free to add your question to the mix. Shop Tuesday Shopping on Tuesday … Read Flyer’s Guide: Best Air Travel Tips
Posted In: Travel News