I’m sure I’m not alone in this – you are trying to get comfortable in your seat on the plane, and the passenger next to you is hogging the armrest. You can’t even rest the edge of your arm there and get a whole lot less space than you deserve. Even worse, perhaps you’ve got passengers like this either side of you!

That’s why I was quite pleased to read about a possible solution: the Paperclip Armrest which has been designed by a Hong Kong engineer who is working for airline Cathay Pacific. Basically, his idea is to create a “double story” armrest, so one passenger rests their arm on the lower level of the rest, and the other on top. It seems like a simple solution and one that could possibly work, although the current design pictures show that the lower level of the armrest has an “end” to it which could be uncomfortable for those with long arms – I’d rather see an open ended design.

This design recently won a prize at the Crystal Cabin Awards in Hamburg, where different design ideas for airline cabins are introduced. There are no plans yet to start installing the armrests on any planes, but hopefully we will see them sometime in the future, and stop having to wrestle with our fellow passengers for a tiny bit of space.
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Ever-expanding airline Emirates has made its main hub of Dubai an increasingly popular stopover point for long-haul journeys between many continents. Now that Dubai is starting to become a recognized destination of its own, it seems that Emirates is ready to cash in on its routes to other countries in the Middle East region and they have recently started offering customers the Arabian Airpass.

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This new deal is available to any Emirates passengers who have paid more than $500 for a return flight to Dubai. They are then eligible to add on Arabian Airpass tickets to twelve different destinations in the region, including Cairo, Doha, Beirut, Tehran, Amman and Riyadh. The prices range from US$50 to $150 for one way passes, and you must return to Dubai. Compared to other possibilities, this is certainly a very reasonably priced way to discover some more Middle Eastern destinations and it’s at a price where you can afford to do so for a one or two-night quick trip.

There are not too many restrictions involved, apart from the requirement to buy all your tickets at the outset; there are no minimum trip length rules either. For each Dubai trip there is, however, a maximum of six flight coupons available per passenger.
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If you are flying Virgin Atlantic you need to be aware of the carry on luggage policy. Your restrictions will be based on the type of ticket that you have. For this reason, it is important to check your ticket and luggage before leaving for the airport.

Upper class passengers are permitted to carry on two bags. Their dimensions may not exceed 9 x 14 x 22 inches or 17 pounds. Economy and premium economy travelers are permitted to carry on one piece of luggage which may not exceed 9 x 14 x 22 inches or 13 pounds.

In addition to carry on luggage, each passenger is permitted to bring aboard the following items: purse, handbag or briefcase, a coat or wrap, a camera or binoculars, an umbrella, reading material, food for an infant traveler, and a reasonable amount of duty free items.

Although Virgin Atlantic has many unique regulations, the main thing to remember is that your carry on allowance is based mainly on your ticket. If you are flying as an upper class passenger you have the ability to carry on two bags, whereas all others are only allowed one.

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American updated their luggage policy in June 2008. If you are flying American it is important to know that they impose many fees, and have strict regulations when it comes to the size and weight of your luggage.

When traveling American on a domestic economy class ticket you will be charged $15 each way for your first checked bag. For your second bag, this fee increases to $25. For bags three, four and five, the fee increases to $100 per piece. For bags six and above, the fee is $200 per piece.

Exceptions to fees imposed on the first and second bags include business class or first class tickets, and AAdvantage members.

American also charges for both overweight and oversize baggage. Bags weighing between 50 and 70 pounds are charged a fee of $50. Bags between 70 and 100 pounds are charged a fee of $100. Anything heavier than this is not permitted to be checked, and arrangements must be made beforehand with the airline.

Checked baggage that is in excess of 62 inches will be charged a fee of $150 per piece. Bags larger than 115 inches cannot be checked. Size is calculated by adding the length, width, and height.

As you can see, American has many policies in place. When compared to other airlines, it is easy to see how strict they have become.

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Jet Blue is one of the most popular airlines in the United States. If you are going to fly Jet Blue, you need to make sure that you are aware of their baggage restrictions, luggage charges, and carry on policy. When it comes down to it, every airline has their own restrictions in these areas; and Jet Blue is no exception.

Jet Blue allows each passenger to check one bag free of charge. For one additional bag, a fee of $30 is charged. To go along with this, the company also charges for overweight and oversized bags. A bag weighing between 51 and 70 pounds is subject to a fee of $75. Those that are between 71 and 99 pounds are accompanied by a fee of $100. Oversized bags are those that are between 63 and 80 inches. These bags are subject to a $75 fee.

When flying Jet Blue, you are allowed to carry on one bag that will fit in the overhead bin and one personal item such as a briefcase, purse, or computer bag. Your personal item may not be larger than 18 inches length x 15 width x 8 height. This size must be adhered to so that the personal item can be safely placed under the seat in front of you. To fit in the overhead bin your carry on must not be larger than 26 inches length x 18 width x 12 height (for EMBRAER 190: 24″ x 16″ width x 10″ height)

The above is basic information on Jet Blue’s baggage restrictions, luggage charges, and carry on policy. [Visit Jetblue.com]

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If you’ve traveled the not-so-friendly skies recently, you’ve likely noticed a rise in passenger density (not to mention diminished amenities and airline comforts). To help reduce costs and maximize fuel efficiency, airlines have switched to smaller airplanes and fewer flights, causing a large increase in overbooked and too-full flights. To survive these uncomfortable conditions, have a look at the following tips:

• Beware the bump: Airlines will need to bump passengers to another flight, to account for overbooked routes and cancelled flights. If you can afford the wait, volunteer, and receive free travel in return. If you can’t, make sure to book a seat assignment and arrive early.
• Ask for an upgrade: Everyone wants to buy coach, but if a plane is overbooked and first class isn’t full, the airline will upgrade as many people as necessary. To be one of the lucky few, be a member of the airline’s frequent flier program, dress appropriately, and don’t be afraid to “volunteer” for the upgrade.
• Smile: You may be stuck in the worst seat ever, with the least desirable travel mates by your side, but try to make the best of it. A big smile and good attitude go a long way to making any flight manageable.
• Fly nonstop: It’s easy to miss your connection, so if you can book a nonstop for little or no extra cost, don’t hesitate: do it.
• BYOE: Some airlines have removed in-flight entertainment options to reduce total aircraft weight, so make sure to bring your iPod, laptop, or an extra book along.

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If you want to get through the airport faster and with more ease, use the following travel tips to help you breeze right through, saving both time and hassle.

Dress the part. Avoid wearing metal at all, even underwire bras, as you’ll be either asked to take off the metal item or be pushed aside for a more thorough pat down.

Take it off. Get ready to take off your coat and shoes. This is just the way it is now and arguing with the security guards isn’t going to change a thing. Get ready for the security check and wear clothing that can be quickly doffed and donned.

Be prepared. Have your boarding pass and identification handy and ready to show anyone who asks. If you’re traveling abroad, keep that passport just as accessible.

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Organize your carry on. A clear x-ray needs to be taken of your carry on bag and if the security personnel cannot see everything they’ll have to open your bag and go through it manually.

3-1-1 Rule. The airline restricts fluids that can be carried on a plane the rule is only 3 ounce bottles or smaller, stored in one clear zip-top 1 quart bag, and one bag per person.

These flight tips should have your breezing through security and on your flight as quickly as possible. Just remember they’re doing their job and ultimately their goal is everybody’s safety.

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If you’re a frequent flier, you may want to consider enrolling in a registered traveler program.

The Transportation Security Administration and private industry developed the Registered Traveler program to provide expedited security screening for passengers who volunteer to undergo a threat assessment in order to confirm that they do not pose or are not suspected of posing a threat to transportation or national security.

It’s a public/private program in which the TSA sets the standards and approves vendors who work with individual airports to implement the plan. Seventy airports across the nation are enrolled in the program.

Passengers who participate in this system must first provide personal biographical information including name, address, phone number, citizenship status, and previous addresses, along with other information. The biographical information will be collected by a commercial Registered Traveler service provider. The biographical portion of the enrollment may be accomplished via a secure web site. Next, the applicant proceeds to the biometric phase of the enrollment process. During biometric enrollment applicants will present identification documents and fingerprints. Applicants may also choose to have an image of their iris taken if they wish to use an iris image as an alternative to a fingerprint scan at the security checkpoint. The iris image is totally non-invasive to the eye. Once the biometric enrollment is complete, the service provider submits the collected data to the TSA which performs a Security Threat Assessment of the applicant. If the assessment does not indicate that the applicant is suspected of posing a risk to aviation security, the TSA will return an approved STA result to the service provider. The service provider will then provide the passenger with a Registered Traveler card. The card will be a smartcard, containing biometric information to prevent the card from being used by unauthorized persons. This card will then be inserted into a verification kiosk at special checkpoints, which will verify the passengers biometrics (fingerprint or iris scan) and acknowledge membership and clearance to proceed to RT screening. The traveler must pay the TSA $28 a year to participate in the program in addition to the fee individual vendors charge, which is about $100 a year. More information is here.

The program has been criticized by airlines, who object to giving coach customers the services reserved for first- and business-class travelers. Others question the safety of the plan, saying a terrorist with a clean record could easily pass muster with the TSA. Still others object to the program on privacy grounds.

But for those who travel several times a month, or a week, a swifter-moving security line can be a godsend. Passengers stride past the main security line, head to the Registered Traveler lanes, insert their biometric smart card in a kiosk, confirm their identity with a thumbprint scan and proceed through a checkpoint. The process takes less than five minutes, compared with the 20 minutes or more it often takes for passengers not enrolled in the program.

Here is a list of TSA-approved vendors:

• Blue Streak Airport Services, Inc.

1229 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

• FLO Corporation

14000 Thunderbolt Place, Bldg R
Chantilly, VA 20155

• Fly Fast, LLC

1535 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Lutz, FL 33548

• Priva Technologies, Inc.

875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1404
Chicago, IL 60611

• Unisys Corporation

11720 Plaza America Drive, Tower III
Reston, VA 20190

• Verant Identification Systems, Inc.

2496 Ridge Road West, Suite 203
Rochester NY 14626

• Verified Identity Pass, Inc.

600 Third Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10016

• Vigilant Solutions

1721 Penman Road
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

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In a ruling that overthrows previous airline policies, Canada-based carriers are required to eliminate their “one person, one fare” policies.

From now on, if clinically obese or disabled travelers require transportation attendants or more than one airline seat, Canadian airlines are no longer allowed to charge them extra, says the Canadian Transportation Authority. Within the next calendar year, Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, and WestJet will be required to enact this new policy.

The reason for the ruling is simple: after The Council of Canadians with Disabilities and two individuals filed a complain in 2002, it was ruled that it is discriminatory for a carrier to charge double fares. But this new policy will affect the airlines: Air Canada is estimated to lose $6.93 million per year and WestJet $1.48 million.

However, it was decided that these losses are far easier for the airline to absorb than the travel-limiting double-fare policy that has previously been placed on disabled or obese individuals. Says Jadrino Hout, spokesman for The Council of Canadians with Disabilities, “It’s not a personal preference (of the traveler). It’s not a matter of discomfort. It’s a matter of need.”

With this ruling, things could change in other industries as well. Buses, trains and ferries have long had a “one person, one fare” policy in place.

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Flying is getting more comfortable by the minute, especially with the advent of the new A380 plane, slowly being rolled out across the world. The latest plan is that Emirates Airlines will include showers on its Airbus A380 planes to be used on long haul flights by first class passengers.

Can you imagine being able to take a shower just before you get off the plane? After all the miserable long haul flights I’ve experienced, I think it would be magical to be able to erase that icky feeling I usually had of being sweaty, unwashed and with bad hair as I stand in passport control lines or worse, after I meet long-lost family or friends in the arrivals lounge. A 30-hour travel time from Europe to Australia would seem only half as bad if I could shower before I left the plane.

But if I think about it just a step further, there are two problems. First of all, it’s highly unlikely that I’ll ever afford a first class fare on a long haul flight, so in the short term at least, showering on the plane will remain but a dream. And secondly, as if flying isn’t environmentally unfriendly enough, taking on the extra load of the one ton of fresh water required to run the showers is just one more – probably unnecessary – burden on the environment. And after all, we’ve managed to survive long haul flights all these years without showers. But maybe in a perfect world, everything would be possible …

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Stay on their good side, or you may find yourself:

• Getting additional security screening. Some ticket agents can highlight certain tickets for secondary security screening. This means you go through one-on-one screening with a security guard. This is rare, but apparently it happens.
• Paying higher fees, Often, if your bag is a little heavier or larger than it should be, a ticket agent will let it slide. Annoy her and she’s going to enforce those fees.
• Looking for your luggage. The ticket agent tags your bag with the information about where you’re going. A mistagged bag can get lost in transit.
• Missing your flight. Airline ticket agents can delay you at their line.
• Losing your chosen seats. On most airlines these days, you can choose your seats. However, the ticket agent can change your seat at his/her discretion. If you don’t want a seat in the evacuation lane or next to the airplane bathroom, you might not want to annoy your agent.

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It’s not always the baggage handlers’ fault. Sometimes your bags are lost because of

• Technology problems: Sometimes those conveyor belts taking your luggage from the terminal to the plane jam.
• Flight problems I: Sometimes a flight is too full to hold everybody’s bags and yours get put on a later plane.
• Flight problems II: Missed connections. When the time between your flights is brief, your bags might not make it on to the second plan–even if you do. Leaving yourself more time between flights.
• Human error: And it’s not just the handlers, who may be at fault. A fellow passenger might mistake your bag for his and carry it off before you even get to the carousel.

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As a hub for flying between the northern hemisphere and Asia or Australia, Singapore’s Changi Airport has long been a major stopover for many travelers. And Changi Airport has often received great reviews for reliable service and a huge array of shopping and entertainment options for those long hours between flights.

Changi Airport Terminal 3 Opens January 9, 2008

As of today, Changi Airport has got even bigger. The new Terminal 3 building has been close to complete for some months, and today marks the first official use of the new facilities. Singapore Airlines will be the first to use the terminal, and in the future flights headed to the USA, western Europe, Australia and Hong Kong will make the most use of Terminal 3. Terminal 2 will continue to be used by flights bound for India, Indonesia and the Maldives, among others.

Keeping Ahead of Rivals

With the new Terminal 3 adding a capacity of around 22 million passengers, Changi Airport will now be able to handle about 70 million passengers a year. There will be eight gates specially designed to accommodate the Airbus A380. With competition in the region hotting up – for example, Bangkok’s bid to make its new airport a central hub of Asia, despite experiencing many problems – Changi Airport is positioning itself pretty strongly with the new terminal.

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You almost certainly book your airline flights online. Chances are that you use a major website such as Expedia or Travelocity which aggregates all of the fares from different airlines and puts them in one place for you. If you’re a savvier shopper, you might actually go to the websites of those airlines that appear to have the best deals and try to get a lower rate through them. What a hassle!

WIRED reports that there are a new generation of online travel sites that are providing the same kind of aggregated fare information without the high fees that you’re used to on the sites that you’ve been using. These sites let you look at the deals that are offered by all different airlines. However, instead of charging you a fee to book those deals through them, they let you connect directly to the airline and get the lower price. This saves you a step in your search and also saves you time and money.

The WIRED report takes a look at four different websites which are all offering the same basic services. Although the sites themselves are important, what’s more important is that this points to a general trend in online flight shopping. Entrepreneurs are beginning to recognize that travelers aren’t happy with their online booking options and are stepping up to the plate to provide you with better options.

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Across the world, the coming holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for travelers returning to spend time with their families or getting away for a well-earned vacation. I guess that’s what makes it a popular time for airlines to consider going on strike, when the pressure is really on management to keep them flying. If you’re traveling with any of these airlines, watch out for possible strikes:

• Cathay Pacific seems currently to have avoided the threat of a strike by flight attendants about a controversial health plan. If nothing else goes wrong, international flights connecting through busy hub Hong Kong should continue as planned.
• Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is threatened by a strike by members of several unions, including the flight attendants; the problems are being caused by talk of reducing the workforce. Flights throughout and connecting with Scandinavia would be affected.
• Qantas is having troubles with its maintenance engineers, who are concerned the airline is going to move their jobs out of Australia and to cheaper locations abroad. Flights in to, out of and around Australia could be interrupted.
• Air Malta might not be able to serve its passengers if the pilots decide to go on strike over deadlocked negotiations for their new salary and working conditions agreement.

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As a recent 20/20 investigation reports travelers and airlines often have very different ideas about what constitutes an on time departure.

For an airline an on time departure means the plane has pulled back from the gate or jetway. It doesn’t matter if you’ve pulled away from the jetway and sit on the runway for 7 minutes or 7 hours, for the airline that’s an on time departure. Passengers however feel an on time departure means you pull away from the gate or jetway and proceed directly to the runway for takeoff without any delays. What really annoys passengers are long delays on the ground with, little information or even worse misinformation as shown in this video

The airlines however aren’t entirely at fault, weather delays can often wreak havoc with departures across the country. For airports operating at near capacity a weather delay causing planes to delay take off has a cascading failure effect sending ripples of delays throughout the system world wide. Airlines, especially discount carriers are opting for smaller planes they can fill, keeping fuel costs down, and airlines profitable. This has the downside of increasing the number of flights and planes in the air, resulting in airports that are more congested than ever. Right now the system is broken, and some of the nations busiest airports like JFK, LaGuardia, LAX and O’Hare are taking the brunt of the problem. Lets hope that the airlines, FAA, and TSA can work together to come up with a solution before a tragedy occurs.

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Small businesses have to travel to compete with the big guys, but they can’t always afford to pay like their competition. To level the playing field it’s essential to get as many discounts as you can, whenever you can. Use the following tips to get some discounts on your next business flight.

• Travel on holidays. Airlines tend to offer deep discounts on those days and the days immediately preceding and following a major holiday. How can you afford not to take advantage of this great tip?
• Travel on Tuesday or Thursday. Like holidays, these days are not popular travel days and usually come with discounted fares.
• Shop when the stores are closed. If you’re doing online shopping and comparisons, then schedule some late night Internet sessions in the middle of the week. For some reason this seems to garner the best deals.
• Shop around. The Internet is full of deals, but don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s the only place with discounts. Try the airline directly and don’t be afraid to pick up the phone. Plane seats are like snowflakes, no two are alike. And they all carry different price tags.

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Business travelers flying into Singapore’s Changi Airport can avoid the long queues at passport control at JetQuay, the terminal’s “elite gateway.”

JetQuay is basically a separate terminal for travelers who are CIP (Commercially Important Persons). For a fee of between S$150 and S$350 (around US$100 – $250), JetQuay offers three levels of service named Gateway, Quayside and Jetside, progressively offering higher and higher levels of personalized service and an easier route through the arrivals or departures process.

Typically, you could be met off your flight by a special buggy to drive you to the separate terminal. While you wait for your documents to be processed, you’ll be able to sit back in a comfortable lounge and have a coffee. If you’re departing, you also have access to private rooms or a boardroom if you want to hold a predeparture meeting. Amenities also include a gym, Internet access, spa treatment and special rooms where you can take a quick nap before your journey continues.

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The world’s movers and shakers are in the air a lot. Here’s a look at how they make flying more agreeable. A sample:

1. Steven Page of “Bare Naked Ladies” always brings his noise canceling headphones.
2. Model Selita Ebanks, never flies without moisturizing lotion, baby wipes and socks.
3. Professional poker player Annie Duke packs outfits she knows she can reuse: one pair of jeans she wears every day, lightweight tops and jackets.
4. ESPN sports analyst Jalen Rose has this packing advice:
   

   Rose has a few guiding principles: check the local weather; understand whether your trip is business, pleasure or both (”be realistic with yourself”); and understand your local city’s dress style: “You can’t come to New York with a white suit,” he says. “You can get away with that in Las Vegas.”

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