Airline Travel Guide

Airline Travel Section


Welcome to Airline Travel Guide

Airline Travel Article

Traveling in Mexico City: The Ins & Outs of Getting Around If you have never traveled to Mexico City before, getting around can be a bit overwhelming. There are many ways to travel within Mexico City, and the methods, rules and day-to-day getting from Point A to Point B can be frustrating. This article will give you the necessary information you require to get around in Mexico City, while ensuring your travel plans are still pleasant, exciting and fruitful. So let's get started! It's an exciting journey you are about to embark upon. Traveling in Mexico City, a General Overview The naming conventions used for Mexico City’s streets and neighborhoods can be very exasperating to the out of town traveler if you aren't sure what everything means. The most important thing to remember when trying to find a certain location is: Patience. Many times, streets that 'should' be in a certain place, just aren't. Numbered streets are usually (but not always) designated as North/South (norte/sur) or East/West (oriente/poneinte). A block can be numbered, depending on how far it is from an arbitrary starting point. However, you'll notice during your travels that many Mexican addresses have only "s/n" (sin número) listed after the street name, which means, literally, "no number". And yet other addresses have a kilometer designation in the address, indicating that they are located a certain number of kilometers down a major street, such as a highway. All addresses in Mexico City are written with the street name at the start, then the street number. The postal code (código postal) is listed before the name of the city, not after. Apdo., or apartado, means box, and Postal, or A.P. means post-office box number. And finally, most addresses include the neighborhood (colonia, or col.) that the residence is in. Traveling in Mexico City, By Bus The bus system in Mexico City is used extensively by locals and travelers to the area. It is often crowded, and pickpockets are an issue. Never show a wallet on the bus, and make sure to carry change with you if you plan on using this method of transportation. When boarding the bus, tell the driver where you plan on going, and the driver will tell you the fare. Sometimes bus stops will have signs above them, telling you where you are; many times, you’ll know it’s a stop only because there are people waiting by the side of the road. Buses are rarely on time in Mexico City; if you plan on traveling later in the day or at night, alternate methods of transportation are recommended. Traveling in Mexico City, By Car Driving through Mexico City’s streets, especially for the traveler, can be a harrowing experience. One way streets abound, and rush hour is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Millions of people, literally, are sharing the road with you. Renting a car is possible in Mexico City, but poses different risks for the out of town traveler. Driving on Mexico City roads is not only dangerous because of the lack of skill used for travelers (many get their license not by taking a test, but by paying someone off), but treacherous because of the unusual and poorly maintained roads. Another option is to hire a taxi, or limousine, to chauffeur you around. Ask the travel hotel you are staying at in Mexico City for recommendations, or for the closest cab stand (sitio). ---------------------------------- JPS, Internet Marketing


Airline Travel Best products


Airline Travel News

Pilot accused of traveling with loaded revolver is arrested - Los Angeles Times


New York Daily News

Pilot accused of traveling with loaded revolver is arrested
Los Angeles Times
By Dalina Castellanos The latest in a string of bizarre events involving air travel -- and in some cases, flight crews -- comes in the form of a loaded gun. At the center of this incident, which involved a .357 Magnum, was a pilot for Piedmont Airlines ...
Pilot charged with trying to board flight in NY with loaded gun; wasn't 1st ...The Republic

all 303 news articles »

Read more...


Delta Air Lines says airfare searches were skewed as it tried out a new vendor - Washington Post


msnbc.com

Delta Air Lines says airfare searches were skewed as it tried out a new vendor
Washington Post
“When it comes to prices, it's time for airlines to start telling the whole truth,†Charlie Leocha, director of the Consumer Travel Alliance said in a statement. His group and the Business Travel Coalition on Friday called for the Department of ...
Delta Hit With Charges of Airfare ManipulationTravel Agent
Delta says frequent fliers saw different faresmsnbc.com
Delta Air to trim capacity on trans-Atlantic routesKhaleej Times
San Jose Mercury News
all 203 news articles »

Read more...


Ellen Creager: Let airline know a baby is flying on your lap - Detroit Free Press


Ellen Creager: Let airline know a baby is flying on your lap
Detroit Free Press
By Ellen Creager Dear Travel Diva: I'm going to hold my baby on my lap on a flight between Detroit and New York. Do I need to tell the airline ahead of time? --Mommy and Me Dear Mommy: No, but I would call and let them know anyway.

Read more...


Frequent flier miles tips: How to amass travel rewards quickly - Washington Post


The Consumerist

Frequent flier miles tips: How to amass travel rewards quickly
Washington Post
Here are a few tips for maximizing your efforts: Airline loyalty: Pick one airline and fly only it or its partners, and have all your miles funneling into a single account. Fliers generally pick airlines based on hubs in their city.
Best Airlines for Redeeming MilesWall Street Journal
Surprise! Airlines offer more reward seats despite flying at higher capacitymsnbc.com
The Best and Worst Airlines for Redeeming Rewards MilesLifehacker
SmarterTravel.com (blog) -The Consumerist
all 17 news articles »

Read more...


American Express launches new travel rewards credit card - Voxy


Hindu Business Line

American Express launches new travel rewards credit card
Voxy
American Express has launched a new travel rewards credit card, tapping into New Zealanders' affinity for travelling, with a complimentary return domestic flight each year of membership and accelerated points earning for everyday spending.
The Best Credit Card Deals For Sign-Up BonusesBusiness Insider

all 6 news articles »

Read more...


A Travel Writer Drves Cross-Country - ABC News


ABC News

A Travel Writer Drves Cross-Country
ABC News
But we were also carrying some cargo, much of it precious and irreplaceable—the kind of stuff -- "valuables" as the airline contracts of carriage call them -- that no airline, or indeed, any moving company, would ever take responsibility for in the ...

Read more...