Weighing In
As carriers pack planes to the max, expect a crackdown on luggage restrictions. To get your bag on flights:
• Be sure the combined length, width and depth of your bags does not exceed 45 inches for carry-ons, 62 inches for checked.
• Don’t over pack. A bag that just meets the size limit might be too big if every pocket is stuffed.
• Be aware that weight limits typically are 40 pounds for carry-ons, 50 pounds for checked.
The Travel Utility Scale from Magellan’s is a handy way for travelers to weigh first and avoid extra fees. ($9.85).
As carriers pack planes to the max, expect a crackdown on luggage restrictions. To get your bag on flights:
• Be sure the combined length, width and depth of your bags does not exceed 45 inches for carry-ons, 62 inches for checked.
• Don’t over pack. A bag that just meets the size limit might be too big if every pocket is stuffed.
• Be aware that weight limits typically are 40 pounds for carry-ons, 50 pounds for checked.
The Travel Utility Scale from Magellan’s is a handy way for travelers to weigh first and avoid extra fees. ($9.85).
SWA Checked Baggage
New Weight and Size Allowance: Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per checked piece of
luggage. Effective March 1, 2005, overweight items from 51 to 70 pounds will be accepted for a charge of $25.00 per item. Items weighing from 71 to
100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches (i.e., surfboards, bicycles, vaulting poles) will be accepted for a
charge of $50.00 per item. Any item weighing more than 100 pounds must be shipped as Air Cargo. However, Customers cannot use SWA Cargo
unless classified as a Known Shipper as defined by the FAA or FAA approved Indirect Air Carriers (IAC). For all Cargo inquires please call the Cargo
Sales and Service Center at 1-800-533-1222.
New Weight and Size Allowance: Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per checked piece of
luggage. Effective March 1, 2005, overweight items from 51 to 70 pounds will be accepted for a charge of $25.00 per item. Items weighing from 71 to
100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches (i.e., surfboards, bicycles, vaulting poles) will be accepted for a
charge of $50.00 per item. Any item weighing more than 100 pounds must be shipped as Air Cargo. However, Customers cannot use SWA Cargo
unless classified as a Known Shipper as defined by the FAA or FAA approved Indirect Air Carriers (IAC). For all Cargo inquires please call the Cargo
Sales and Service Center at 1-800-533-1222.
Do you have a complaint about a company that you have used, do you want to find
out more about a company before you use them, click here for the Consumer
Affairs website. This includes recalls, scam alerts, small claims guide, lemon
laws and other useful information.
out more about a company before you use them, click here for the Consumer
Affairs website. This includes recalls, scam alerts, small claims guide, lemon
laws and other useful information.
ATM Locations:
http://visa.via.infonow.net/locator/global/jsp/SearchPage.jsp
http://www.visa.com
http://www.citi.com
http://www.mastercard.com/atmlocator/index.jsp
http://visa.via.infonow.net/locator/global/jsp/SearchPage.jsp
http://www.visa.com
http://www.citi.com
http://www.mastercard.com/atmlocator/index.jsp
Cyber Cafes: Some sites are better than others, depending on the location that you
are searching for, check out as many different sites to find what you are looking for.
http://www.world66.com/netcafeguide
http://www.cybercaptive.com
http://www.cybercafe.com
http://www.globalcomputing.com/CafesContent.htm (Locate Cyber Cafes in USA only)
http://www.kiosek.com/eurocybercafes (Locate Cyber Cafes in Europe)
are searching for, check out as many different sites to find what you are looking for.
http://www.world66.com/netcafeguide
http://www.cybercaptive.com
http://www.cybercafe.com
http://www.globalcomputing.com/CafesContent.htm (Locate Cyber Cafes in USA only)
http://www.kiosek.com/eurocybercafes (Locate Cyber Cafes in Europe)
Wireless internet – Hotspot companies
Boingo
Boingo
Topaz Finds Agencies Offer Lower Fares
Topaz International's 2004 survey comparing corporate travel airfares between corporate travel agency booked itineraries and various Internet sites,
including Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity, found that business travel itineraries booked by corporate travel agencies averaged $80 less than the same
itinerary booked on an Internet site. Topaz surveys over the past four years have produced similar results. Each year showed that when booking
business travel, traditional travel agencies obtain a lower or equal fare over 80 percent of the time. However, the differences between the prices paid
increased from $69 in 2003 to $80 in 2004. According to Topaz's 2004 survey, 93.57 percent of those surveyed reported the agency fare was equal to or
lower than the Internet fare, while 6.43 percent said the agency fare was higher. The average agency fare was $478, compared with $558 for the Internet.
The Topaz survey also found that smaller corporations do not see the same differences in price paid for airline tickets, versus corporations with larger
volumes of air spend. Of those corporations with travel volumes less than $20 million, 64.4 percent said the agency fare was lower than Internet fares,
28.32 percent said the agency fare was equal and 7. 24 percent said the agency fare was higher. The average agency fare was $501, versus $574 for
the average Internet fare. Of those companies with travel volumes of $20 million to $99 million, 85.63 percent said the agency fare was lower than the
Internet fare, 6.13 percent said the agency fare was equal, while 8.24 percent said the agency fare was higher. The average agency fare for these
companies was $451 versus $515 for the average Internet fare. Of those companies with travel volumes of $100 million or greater, 97.01 percent said
the agency fare was lower than Internet fares, 0.08 percent said the agency fare was equal, while 2.81 percent said the agency fare was higher. The
average agency fare was $514, versus $665 for the average Internet fare. "The Topaz evaluation of airline distribution channels shows that the
differences between online alternatives and traditional agencies are stagnant," said Bradley Seitz, president and CEO of Topaz International. "But even
more interesting are the continued results by volume of spend, reflecting the ability of the agency servicing the large corporate clients to get lower fares
and, in most cases, to utilize corporate airline discounts. However, even for the smaller corporations, agency fares continue to be less expensive on
average." For more information, visit www.etopaz.com.
Topaz International's 2004 survey comparing corporate travel airfares between corporate travel agency booked itineraries and various Internet sites,
including Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity, found that business travel itineraries booked by corporate travel agencies averaged $80 less than the same
itinerary booked on an Internet site. Topaz surveys over the past four years have produced similar results. Each year showed that when booking
business travel, traditional travel agencies obtain a lower or equal fare over 80 percent of the time. However, the differences between the prices paid
increased from $69 in 2003 to $80 in 2004. According to Topaz's 2004 survey, 93.57 percent of those surveyed reported the agency fare was equal to or
lower than the Internet fare, while 6.43 percent said the agency fare was higher. The average agency fare was $478, compared with $558 for the Internet.
The Topaz survey also found that smaller corporations do not see the same differences in price paid for airline tickets, versus corporations with larger
volumes of air spend. Of those corporations with travel volumes less than $20 million, 64.4 percent said the agency fare was lower than Internet fares,
28.32 percent said the agency fare was equal and 7. 24 percent said the agency fare was higher. The average agency fare was $501, versus $574 for
the average Internet fare. Of those companies with travel volumes of $20 million to $99 million, 85.63 percent said the agency fare was lower than the
Internet fare, 6.13 percent said the agency fare was equal, while 8.24 percent said the agency fare was higher. The average agency fare for these
companies was $451 versus $515 for the average Internet fare. Of those companies with travel volumes of $100 million or greater, 97.01 percent said
the agency fare was lower than Internet fares, 0.08 percent said the agency fare was equal, while 2.81 percent said the agency fare was higher. The
average agency fare was $514, versus $665 for the average Internet fare. "The Topaz evaluation of airline distribution channels shows that the
differences between online alternatives and traditional agencies are stagnant," said Bradley Seitz, president and CEO of Topaz International. "But even
more interesting are the continued results by volume of spend, reflecting the ability of the agency servicing the large corporate clients to get lower fares
and, in most cases, to utilize corporate airline discounts. However, even for the smaller corporations, agency fares continue to be less expensive on
average." For more information, visit www.etopaz.com.
If you ever need to file a complaint against any airline that flies within the USA, read this file first to get an idea about where to start and where to go.
DOT's Aviation Consumer Protection Program
DOT's Aviation Consumer Protection Program
Welcome to SeatGuru.com, the ultimate source for airplane seating and in-flight services information.
- Do you want a seat with extra legroom? A seat with a non-restricted recline? A seat that is extra quiet?
- Would you like to compare the First Class, Business Class and Coach Class seat pitch and seat width of different airline carriers?
- Are you traveling for business and need to know which airplanes have laptop power at your seat and what type of adapter you'll need?
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MileMaven.com :: Earn the Most Miles on Every Trip
MileMaven.com is a free new tool which I developed for travel agents and
frequent flyers, to help you and your customers Earn the Most Miles on Every
Trip.
frequent flyers, to help you and your customers Earn the Most Miles on Every
Trip.
Here is a list of 10 practical travel items that are
essential for a smooth trip anywhere you may travel.
essential for a smooth trip anywhere you may travel.
Airline Coffee: Good or Bad!
From National Geographic Traveler: The Little Book of Travel Wisdom
Do you know if the travel agent you are working withis legit, check out this article on Card Mill Agents to find out more.
Hidden Charge Card Fees? Find out more in this article.
Emergency Tips while traveling
Are Frequent Flyer Miles really worth the hassle?
PC Tips! Click Here.
Did you ever find bed linens or towels that you would just love to have at your favorite hotel. Check out this page for some
of the sites now available to buy your favorite hotel bed linen, furniture, accessories, robes, towels, etc.
of the sites now available to buy your favorite hotel bed linen, furniture, accessories, robes, towels, etc.
OAG Worldwide is the world’s leading
content management company specialising
in travel & transport.
content management company specialising
in travel & transport.
PreTrip Checklist. You are packing for that trip, have you done everything
you need to do in some cases months in advance. See here for hints to
help your vacation to become less stressful.
you need to do in some cases months in advance. See here for hints to
help your vacation to become less stressful.
Do you find tipping a pain, click here for a
simple guide to tipping.
simple guide to tipping.
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Do you have questions about electrical adaptors or voltage about different
countries, then checkout this website for more information: click here.
countries, then checkout this website for more information: click here.
Your personal headrest protector for planes,
buses, trains, movie theaters, etc. For more
information: click here.
buses, trains, movie theaters, etc. For more
information: click here.
Vacations Are Good for You, Medically Speaking
By ALINA TUGEND
About a third of employed Americans usually do not take all the
vacation days to which they are entitled, but there is increasing
evidence they are necessary for good health.
By ALINA TUGEND
About a third of employed Americans usually do not take all the
vacation days to which they are entitled, but there is increasing
evidence they are necessary for good health.