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Fly in style with V Australia

Ever noticed that air travel has become some what dull and boring in recent years. Well, Sir Richard Branson certainly has and this is why his newest airline is  customer orientated. We are talking about V Australia. The new Virgin member has a short history but is already making a very good impression to passengers […]

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Why in-flight meals are tasteless – science has an answer

Many generations of travelers have been tortured with the plain and rather tasteless meals served on-board many airlines. Notice that you`re food doesn`t got any taste? Well science has the answer for this modern day phenomenon. According to latest research results it`s not the food that`s tasteless… it`s you. According to scientist, people can loose partially their sense of taste when listening to the so called “white noise” inside the airplane`s fuselage and this explains why people eating in the air use far more salt, sugar and other spices in the air, than on the ground.

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Virgin Galactic` s SpaceShipTwo completes maiden manned test

Sir Richard Branson dream of taking people on the edge of space and than flying them back safely on the ground made another step towards reality. After months of preparing, on Sunday, the vehicle SpaceShipTwo made its maiden manned flight. The craft called Enterprise, was launched from a mothership at almost 45 000 feet above the ground. Several minutes later, Enterprise landed safely at the Mojave Air and Space Port.

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Concorde

The Concorde is the only Supersonic airplane to successfully make commercial flights. Supersonic means that the concord flies faster than the speed of sound. If someone blasted music toward a certain point,  the Concorde would rich that point before the music was heard! You could fly from New York to London in less than 3 […]

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European Vacation for Single Parents

Single Parents Travel to Europe. Flights to Europe. Vacations Europe

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Lufthansa’s A380

Lufthansa was one of the first airlines that took advantage of the world largest airliner The Airbus A380. Since the 19-th May 2010, the A380 is the flagship of the Lufthansa air fleet. Given the code D-AIMB, the A380 is regularly used for flights from Frankfurt to the rest of the world. The pride and joy of the German airline is actually the largest and heaviest aircraft in the wold. The plane can carry 526 passengers at once across the globe. It also features fuel efficiency systems and noise reduction materials, making your flight more comfortable and quieter.

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India’s premium golf course

The Indian economy is growing at a huge pace. Middle class affluence is expanding. Attitudes are changing. Especially about what people want in terms of lifestyle and from their homes. Many what is easily found in California, Paris or London; seclusion, privacy and style. Or simply the opportunity to mix and be with one’s own […]

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Emirates to Provide Mobile and Internet Access on A380

Emirates, Middle East’s largest airline, announced it will be adding mobile and internet access to its fleet of Airbus A380 by 2012. The airline has chosen OnAir as their provider, with customers being able to browse the web, check emails and do work via their phones, laptops and other portable electronic devices. Emirates believes this […]

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US Passport Fees to Rise…Soon

Passport prices increase

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United Waives Upgrade Co-Pays for Elites

With planes packed and free coach awards harder than ever to come by, upgrades are one of the best uses of frequent flyer miles. We still refer to them as mileage upgrades because, not so long ago, miles were all it took to upgrade. No more. The trend is toward requiring a cash co-payment in […]

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