Air Travel

The proper inspection and maintenance of aircraft is essential to the safety of any flight. Auditing the aircraft maintenance program is a great tool to use to ensure all aircraft systems have...

Surviving a plane crash is not as unlikely as it may appear. About 90% of plane crash incidents in the United States end up with survivors. Being prepared and not giving into panic greatly...

Flying a lawn chair sounds comedic at first, almost a laughable action; however, it has been accomplished. Not only has it been done before, two people have flown lawn chairs and lived to tell the...

There is a old pilot's adage, "Takeoffs are optional. Landings are mandatory." Along the same line, "Flying is the second greatest thrill known to man. Landing is the first." Landing a small,...

With all the excitement that comes with trip preparation, as well as the subsequent excitement of arriving in a totally new place, we often forget that it does take time to get there. And time on...

Airline travel is one of the safest ways to travel. Literally thousands of flights take-off and land everyday without having an incident. However, there is always a chance that disaster will...

Years ago, we would have never imagined being able to take a trip into space, but nowadays, your flight could simply be a phone call away. Follow these steps to book your trip to the moon or just...

The government requires that any pilot who takes remuneration for transporting passengers obtain certification. There are several steps to apply for this certification, which is called "Part 135."...

You've probably seen me on a plane before. I'm not the one whose eyes dart around nervously or screams when the tiniest bit of turbulence is hit. No, I'm the one who tries to act like everything...

On January 16, 2009, US Airways Pilot Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III made history when he landed Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in New York City. The emergency landing on the...

Your odds of being in a plane crash which results in at least one fatality is 1 in 6.06 million if you’re riding on one of the top 25 airlines according to OAGback Aviation Solutions &...

Envious of the comfy seats and room in First or Business Class? Having served as a flight attendant on thousands of flights, I’ve seen a lot of upgrades and given out hundreds myself. Here’s how...

While you couldn't make the argument that private jets are necessarily affordable for the majority of the public, they have become a little less a fantasy for a small percentage of people and...

It seems like the price of flying goes up a little each day. Airlines have gone from charging for your second checked bag, to charging for the first, to charging for drinks on the flight. With...

Air travel in the United States is time-consuming and stressful. System-wide delays are caused by too many airplanes trying to take off and land at the same airport. The short-term solution to the...

Follow these steps I'm using to conquer my own personal fear of flying.

Yaw is a term used to help maintain control of an airplane. It's important for every pilot to understand pitch, roll and yaw. To yaw an airplane, you cause its nose to move back and forth, from...

If you have ever looked up in the sky and seen the great, majestic Goodyear Blimp flying overhead and wished it could be you in the pilot's seat, your dream is more possible than you think....

Consider the days when your average in-flight entertainment system consisted of the colicky baby to your left and the rotund gentleman with the deviated septum to your right. With this kind of...

Building a hot air balloon is a lengthy but a rewarding process. There are specific steps that need to be followed to get a great working product in the end. To build something from the ground up...

Landing a hot air balloon is as challenging as flying the balloon. An expert crew, a perfect ride and clear weather are of the utmost importance. This part of the balloon ride is fun in itself as...

You're in a plane crash -- like when US Airways FL 1549 came down in New York's Hudson River. What would YOU do to stay safe? Air travel is considered by the experts to be the safest way to get...

Balkh Airlines is based in the town of Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan. As of August 2006, its fleet consists of just one aircraft. Although the airline is relatively unknown and its fleet quite...

Pamir Air is a very small airline based in Afghanistan, on record as having only one aircraft in its fleet. Pamir Air is based in Kabul, the capital city. Due to war and invasions since the early...

GST Aero is a small airline based in Kazakhstan. While the airline is somewhat difficult to book through, they do offer flights to some unusual areas. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Scat Air is a small charter airline based in Kazakhstan that offers limited flights within the country. Follow these steps to book a flight.

Currently listed on the United States Department of State's Travel Warning list, travel to the Côte d'Ivoire (often referred to as the Ivory Coast) is to be undertaken with extreme caution....

Owned in part by EgyptAir, Air Cairo operates charter flights from destinations in Europe, Africa and Asia with service to Egypt. Founded in 2004, this ambitious charter service recently received...

Offering charter service out of its hub in Cairo, Egypt, Air Memphis has been in operation since 1995. This airline operates with a fleet of five aircraft and provides service from such European...

Eritrea is a country in the horn of Africa that gained independence from Ethiopia in 1991. The country is divided into nine regions, two of which are serviced by Eritrean Airlines.

Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia as well as its largest city. Due to the current political unrest in Somalia, it's not advisable for Americans to travel there. If you must stay there overnight,...

Studies have found that millions of people have a fear of flying, despite the enormous odds against a mishap. There are several ways to conquer your fears and make air travel more endurable.