Tag Archives: air travel

A Guide for Beating Jet Lag

Posted on 2018-12-07 by tikichris

If you ever have been on a long-haul flight then you know all too well that experiencing jet lag is part and parcel of the experience. Continue reading →

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How to Visit the Philippines on a Budget

Posted on 2018-11-24 by tikichris

The Philippines is one of the most incredible budget travel destinations in the world by default because of its free attractions, cheap wine and food, and pocket-friendly accommodation options. Continue reading →

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7 Experts Share Their Must-Haves to Pack in Your Carry-On This Summer (The Real Deal)

Posted on 2018-07-10 by tikichris

Delicate skin and an ever-broadening bald spot mean that sunscreen and a cap are essential in my carry-on, even when I’m checking a bag. I keep a charged solar power bank with me to make sure my phone stays juiced up. I hardly ever leave the house without a reusable water bottle these days. Continue reading →

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Everything You Need to Know about Airline Benefits for Military Families (Miles Away)

Posted on 2018-05-10 by tikichris

American military families are expected to move around a great deal. With the great sacrifices already made by men and women in uniform, they deserve to be spared the additional stresses of frequent air travel. Taking a step in the right direction, many U.S. airlines have consistently lightened the load with benefits for American military families. Continue reading →

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How to Get Some Comfortable Shut Eye at the Airport (Miles Away)

Posted on 2018-04-25 by tikichris

Missed flights, canceled flights, long layovers; it’s safe to say we’ve all been there. Regardless of how you’ve been delayed from boarding your flight at the time you’ve planned for there’s always a logical answer to this dilemma. Put down your bags and slumber at the airport! Continue reading →

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The Ins and Outs of Flying Standby (Going Places)

Posted on 2018-03-31 by tikichris

Your bags are all packed and you’re itching to get on the plane for your vacation to begin. Wouldn’t an earlier flight be nice? Or even an upgrade to a better class? Or perhaps you’re looking for a shorter journey than the one you booked. Continue reading →

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Smooth Operator: How the Future Airport Will Make Your Travels a Breeze (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-12-28 by tikichris

Let’s check in on the progress being made with a few of the most relevant technologies changing the way people travel and spend time at airports. Continue reading →

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Everything You Need to Know About TSA PreCheck (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-12-07 by tikichris

Hate to wait, love to travel? TSA PreCheck might be just the thing for you to gain more time relaxing and having fun by shrugging off the long lines going through airport security. If you dread dealing with security everytime your fly or just hate waiting in line, then you’ll probably be interested in this program. Continue reading →

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4 Airline Services You Never Knew About (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-10-26 by tikichris

It may seem that airlines are cutting back on amenities and services but maybe you’re just not aware of all that’s available or which ones you should be asking for. We did some digging around to discover a few of the better (if lesser known) services that many airlines provide their passengers. Continue reading →

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What to Do If You Miss Your Connecting Flight! (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-10-23 by tikichris

Missing a flight can add layers of trouble and delays to your schedule. But if you can keep a level head, in most cases you should be able to board a suitable alternative flight and start heading in the right direction ASAP. Continue reading →

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Cook Islands Idyll

Posted on 2017-10-06 by tikichris

The Cook Islands is a nation comprised of 15 small islands in the middle of the South Pacific, roughly (or at least most easily described as being) halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. I spent an ideal week discovering this … Continue reading →

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At Flight Experience London You’re the Pilot

Posted on 2017-09-07 by tikichris

The world’s leading flight simulator has landed in London (Putney to be exact) and offers a fun – and very realistic – opportunity to get in front of the controls in an actual Boeing 737 cockpit and see what it’s like to fly a commercial jet airliner. Continue reading →

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Interactive Map: The Best Sunset Spots in Ibiza

Posted on 2017-07-04 by tikichris

To help get you ready for your summer holiday, the folks at SkyParkSecure have shared this fun and interactive map featuring the best sunset spots in Ibiza. Continue reading →

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Should I Mail My Luggage Instead of Checking It in? (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-04-12 by tikichris

If you’re planning a trip with bulky baggage or simply more luggage than usual, you might want to consider shipping your things to your destination rather than checking in with them when you fly. Continue reading →

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Sponsored Video: Norwegian Reward from Norwegian Air

Posted on 2017-04-03 by tikichris

Norwegian Air’s frequent flyer rewards program is called Norwegian Reward. It’s free and easy to join and makes flying with this low-cost airline even more affordable. Continue reading →

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Infographic: When is the Best Time to Book a Flight?

Posted on 2017-01-11 by tikichris

The travel wise folks at Opodo have dipped into their 2016 average flight price database on return flights from the UK to answer to the age old question: when is the best time to book your flight? Continue reading →

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Talofa from Samoa | #TCTalofa

Posted on 2017-01-03 by tikichris

Hey y’all, listen up. I think I might have discovered paradise or, at least, a super close approximation of the ideal tropical island getaway. I’m talking about Samoa, where I spent a magical, wet and wild week back at the beginning of November. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #61

Posted on 2016-12-01 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy.

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Sponsored Video: Bringing You The Finest Flavours Of The World | Singapore Airlines #NoDetailTooSmall

Posted on 2016-10-20 by tikichris

Check out this fun video from Singapore Airlines: such amazing skill and attention to fine detail! Every fine detail plays a big part in enhancing your Singapore Airlines inflight dining experience. As this tiny yet tasty video shows, there’s no … Continue reading →

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easyJet #WhyNot Pop-Up

Posted on 2016-10-14 by tikichris

As part of its #WhyNot campaign, easyJet is hosting a free immersive theatre experience in Shoreditch that celebrates the joys of European travel with a quick pop-up passage to Holland and the chance to win free flights. Continue reading →

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Sponsored Video | At Singapore Airlines, No Detail Is Too Small

Posted on 2016-02-20 by tikichris

Excellence is in the small details, and this fun video from Singapore Airlines is a fun wonderful one to watch. Continue reading →

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Sponsored Video: Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class – Bringing It All Together

Posted on 2016-02-17 by tikichris
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Vietnam Airlines Adds More Nonstop Flights from LHR

Posted on 2015-10-28 by tikichris

The national flag carrier of Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines, is to add a sixth weekly flight to its Heathrow winter schedule with its new Dreamliner to fly nonstop three times per week each to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Following … Continue reading →

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Flying to Your Campsite? Carry On These Tips.

Posted on 2015-10-01 by tikichris

When was the last time you went camping? It’s been awhile for me too. But I’m hoping to have an adventure or two off the grid this autumn. I’m considering heading out to an outdoor destination that would require taking … Continue reading →

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Online, In-Flight? Lufthansa Says Yes. (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-09-24 by tikichris

German airline Lufthansa has announced it is to offer high-speed internet during short and medium-haul flights from 2016 onwards. From early summer 2016, Lufthansa will be the first network airline in Europe to make such an offering, allowing passengers on … Continue reading →

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The World’s Top 20 Most-Visited Cities (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-07-07 by tikichris

Did you ever wonder what the most popular destination on the planet is? According to MasterCard’s 2015 Global Destination Cities Index, it’s London – and has been for five out of the past seven years. Running in close second and … Continue reading →

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A Guide to London Heathrow Airport’s 5 (Soon to be 4) Terminals (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-06-25 by tikichris

London Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in the UK as well as the busiest airport in Europe by passenger traffic. If you’re planning a visit to London or many other destinations across Britain or elsewhere in Europe, there’s a … Continue reading →

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4 Tips for Staying Sane at the Airport (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-02-20 by tikichris

On your way to the airport? Keep cool with this quartet of tips for a smooth flight – before you even leave the ground. Do you know which terminal? What time does your gate close? What’s your airline’s baggage allowance … Continue reading →

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Qatar Airways Welcomes World’s First A350 to Its Fleet (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-01-30 by tikichris

The first of 80 A350s and the fourth of 13 A380s have been added recently to Qatar Airways’ fleet of 146 aircraft. The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide Body) is a world first, and Qatar Airways is the global launch customer … Continue reading →

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7 Things I’ve Learned about Air Travel (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-09-23 by tikichris

Four flights and three countries in under a week – that’s how my calendar’s shaping up for the last bit of this month. So, in addition to all the stuff I’m packing in my suitcase, I’m going to bring the … Continue reading →

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4 Tips for Less Turbulence at the Airport (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-09-03 by tikichris

4 Tips for Less Turbulence at the Airport Continue reading →

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How Many Airports Does London Actually Have? (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-08-16 by tikichris

So you’ve set aside the time to go and you already have a good idea of the sights to see and activities to do. You’re big London vacation is eminent! But which airport is the best option for you to fly in and out of and how should you go about making such a decision? Continue reading →

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Richard Wilson’s Slipstream at Heathrow Terminal 2

Posted on 2014-04-26 by tikichris

Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2 – The Queen’s Terminal – isn’t to reopen officially until 4 June when a United Airlines flight from Chicago is scheduled to land at the new building in the early morning. Most striking of its features is Slipstream, a 77 tonne, 78 metre twisted aluminium sculpture by British artist Richard Wilson suspended in the air 18 metres above ground in the entrance court of the terminal. Continue reading →

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Heathrow’s New Terminal 2 to Open This June (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-02-09 by tikichris

After 54 years of service, Heathrow’s Terminal 2 closed in 2009. But come this June, a newly named “Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal” is set to reopen. Despite being built in the center of one of the world’s busiest airports, … Continue reading →

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Win a Free Signed Copy of Chef Neil Perry’s Rockpool Bar & Grill Cookbook

Posted on 2013-09-06 by tikichris

Neil Perry is one of the world’s top chefs. When he’s not in the kitchen at one of his seven Australian restaurants, cooking up a storm on TV or working as lead consultant to Qantas Airways, Neil somehow manages to find the time to be an author. Keep reading for your chance to win a signed copy of his Rockpool Bar & Grill book. Continue reading →

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