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'Fly' A British Airways Jet

George Hobica | Posted 05.23.2013 | Travel
George Hobica

I don't play video games, and probably I never will now that I've landed an Airbus A380 at airports all over the world in a flight simulator. Because ...

Are You Afraid To Fly In An Airplane? (POLL)

Posted 05.22.2013 | MarloThomas

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5 Most Infuriating Passengers on Your Flight

Uloop | Posted 05.15.2013 | College
Uloop

I, for one, would not consider it a gross generalization to declare flying as an unpleasant experience for the vast majority of the Homo sapiens species.

CUTE: Scientist Explains Wings To A Four Year-Old

live.huffingtonpost.com | Posted 05.11.2013 | Science

Experts may have all the answers; but, let's face it, kids have all the best questions. Today, 7-yr-old Edden wonders birds and their different types ...

My Dark Night of the Sequester

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 05.01.2013 | Politics
Richard (RJ) Eskow

You know me, don't you? That's right. I belong to that tiny and soon-to-be vanishing breed known as Sequester Delay Passengers.

Flying with Kids

Fly.com | Posted 04.19.2013 | Travel
Fly.com

So why are airlines suddenly eager to penalize family travelers? According to Cynthia Drescher at Jaunted, it is because "the flyers [that are] made happier by the ban will outnumber those inconvenienced."

How Tiger Woods Saved Me From The Southwest "Fat Director" Mess

Posted 04.18.2013 | Travel

Kevin Smith stopped by HuffPost Live on April 18, and opened up about his now infamous feud with Southwest Airlines. Smith, 42, made headlines in ...

The Secret to Packing Everything You Want

Joshua Estrin | Posted 04.16.2013 | Travel
Joshua Estrin

It is time, the world has changed and whether or not you agree with the policy you simply cannot win.

Why You Should STOP Complaining About the Airlines

Gene Marks | Posted 04.12.2013 | Small Business
Gene Marks

A client was very upset with me. We had sold him software a few weeks ago and he called because he needed help. When I explained to him that all of ou...

The Once-Friendly Skies are Now Plagued With Turbulence

Lorie Eber | Posted 04.10.2013 | Fifty
Lorie Eber

If you're a boomer, you're old enough to remember when flying was a treat. Those days are long gone. Today, air travel is on par with colonoscopy prep.

I Still Love a Road Trip

Amy Ruhlin | Posted 04.05.2013 | Fifty
Amy Ruhlin

I'm not sure when my love affair with the road began. Maybe it was the summer my mother and I loaded up my tiny Honda Civic 1200, which had no air conditioner, and drove from our small North Carolina town all the way to Portland, Oregon.

Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy the Flight... Yeah, Right

Linda Wolff | Posted 05.05.2013 | Fifty
Linda Wolff

I kiss the finger tips on my right hand and press them to outside of the plane as I cross the threshold. It looks like I'm petting the plane. Once inside, I give a quick peek into the cockpit to make sure the pilots look busy, fit and sober.

How To Look Good At 30,000 Feet

Fodor's | Posted 05.03.2013 | Travel
Fodor's

The night before my flight home, I think back to my training and exfoliate, slather my face in thick moisturizer and eye cream, and drink a lake's worth of water.

Where To Get Laid Over

Fodor's | Posted 04.30.2013 | Travel
Fodor's

Interactive cultural activities, a driving range, complimentary movie zones, multiple areas for fueling up, logging on, or chilling out -- what's not to like about this perennial favorite among savvy travelers?

Why Bad Parents Oppose Kid-Free Flights

Keli Goff | Posted 04.24.2013 | Travel
Keli Goff

There are parents who believe their children should be welcome everywhere -- even in places where people are willing to pay not to be near them.

A Shocking Message For Airlines

John Nicholson | Posted 02.21.2013 | Travel
John Nicholson

Airlines: Stop forcing that default complimentary soda and snack on your economy passengers on domestic flights. Most of us don't want it, all of us can do without it and we all know you can't really afford it.

Why I'm Afraid to Fly

Mary K. Moore | Posted 03.31.2013 | Travel
Mary K. Moore

In fact, if you gave me the choice between a plane crash and being attacked by a shark, I'll take the shark every time. I can punch a shark. He might spit me out.

The Best of Channel Surfing on YouTube: Week of February 4, 2013

Shira Lazar | Posted 04.07.2013 | Technology
Shira Lazar

Each Monday on Channel Surfing, What's Trending quickly flips through the best of what's happening around YouTube and serves it up for your viewing pleasure.

Need To Know: How To Make Air Travel Better, From Kate Thomas (WATCH)

Posted 02.04.2013 | MarloThomas

Air travel doesn't always have to be a drag! Kate Thomas of TravelWithKate.com shared some tips on how to make flying a more positive experience on th...

How To Get Kicked Off Your Flight

Kevin Richberg | Posted 03.23.2013 | Travel
Kevin Richberg

Flight attendants have the power to have you removed at will, specifically their will.

Frugal Flashpackers Arrive in Yangon

Lisa Niver Rajna | Posted 03.09.2013 | Fifty
Lisa Niver Rajna

On September 28, 2012, we flew on Air Asia from Bangkok, Thailand to Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). This is country #3 on our year adventure. Both George and I had been to Myanmar (Burma) before but this is our first time together. We can't wait to share our adventures with you.

17 Things Your Flight Attendant Won't Tell You

George Hobica | Posted 02.27.2013 | Travel
George Hobica

Ever wonder what your flight attendant really thinks of you? What they'd tell you if they had the nerve? Or weren't afraid of being fired? What deep, dark secrets would they reveal about their jobs?

The Very Best Airport Restaurants

The Daily Meal | Posted 02.12.2013 | Taste
The Daily Meal

Faced with concourses filled with ubiquitous shrink-wrapped sandwiches, greasy fast-food burgers and processed pastries, the thought of eating at an airport is rarely appetizing. But that may soon change, as airports around the world are revamping aging terminals and the world's best chefs, several of them Michelin-starred, are recognizing the value of serving exemplary meals before liftoff.

Asking Hard Questions Of The 787

Peter Mandel | Posted 02.11.2013 | Travel
Peter Mandel

I don't know about you, but I'm starting to feel like I've read the same glowing write-up 50 times. There's so much buzz about the plane it seems almost suspicious.

PHOTOS: Flying Into The World's Most Dangerous Airport

Kip Patrick | Posted 02.09.2013 | Travel
Kip Patrick

By the time we finally landed, three people had sobbed loudly, two lost their breakfasts. Not one of us said a word until the plane came to a stop.