Archive for December 2008

How do I give away free airline tickets?

lola1 asked: I work in a travel related field and would like to give my complimentary tickets to local service men and women serving in Iraq/Afganistan…Air travel is getting more expensive and I thought this would be helpful for them to visit family on leave. I contacted the local Red Cross and spoke to several [...]

Could You Work in a Foreign Country to Pay for Travel?

Stuart S. Travel asked: Of course you could! There are plenty of opportunities for travelers who want to work overseas especially if you speak English or better yet, are bilingual. But to work abroad there are some things to consider before you go. 1. Find out if Americans can work in the country you intend to [...]

Stress Free Airline Travel

maxine greco asked: These are some simple tips to make airline travel more stress-free. By planning ahead, and following the airline rules and regulations, you should be able to have an enjoyable trip. While you cannot always be prepared for the unexpected delay, by following these suggestions you’ll be ready to enjoy your travel time [...]

Summer Job Ideas for Budget Travelers

Stuart S. Travel asked: Can you get a job over the summer while traveling? There are plenty around and many aimed at travelers specifically. Organize your work permit and check out the local paper for jobs for travelers. You’ll be amazed at what kind of work you can find to do. 1. You could become an [...]

I want to get my friends a travel gift card for their wedding and have people contribuete to it?

Gretchen asked: is there anyway to send a link to the gift card so people can contribute whatever amount they want rather than being a set travel gift card and having people split it many ways…the wedding isn’t for a copule of months and I wanted to contribute money to it as I got it [...]

Do airlines allow an expired CA driver’s license with an extension on it for air travel?

mberry7 asked: My driver’s license expired. Had to take the written test to renew – didn’t pass, but the license is extended two months. If I don’t get a chance to retake the test before my flight, is the license still good to fly?Create a video blog…instantly.

I have to take a trip to use my airline miles before they expire. Any ideas on where I should go?

dropzone9540 asked: I will be travelling alone and am not looking to visit any family or friends. I’m looking to travel in November and only have enough miles for continental US travel.Kansieo.com

What are the newest international travel guidelines in terms of carryon, baggage, security, times, etc?

London asked: Please, answer seriously Ill be traveling in two months. What is the newest liquids deal, what sites offer seating charts with airlines, (Finnair specifically), and the ultimate question that always cofused me: When and if can you use your Ipod/laptop, they always have that “turn off all electronics” video. Or is that just [...]

Airline Travel: Tips on Avoiding Lost or Stolen Luggage

S. Michael Windsor asked: One of the major issues today with consumers in regards to air travel is the amount of lost baggage. Did you know that over 4 million bags a year are either lost, damaged, or in some cases, both? It is important to think about these things when preparing for take off [...]

What is the Safest Airline?

Travel Guru asked: There are many airlines available to the modern traveller, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. These strengths range from price to quality with weaknesses ranging from shoddiness to outright incompetence. However, too few people consider the safety records of each of these different airlines, despite the fact that this is possibly [...]