We all know that the Airport security officer became much more suspicious with anyone trying to board on a flight, after the unfortunate September 11th events. Some of us even became subjects of an additional control when less expected. However, there is one way to avoid these rigorous, yet standard rules: travelers that seem to be teenagers are allowed to pass the security control just by holding a valid boarding pass and without presenting a photo ID.
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The 5 Most Eco-Friendly Airlines
According to the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, the CO2 from aviation accounts for 1.6% of all global greenhouse gas emissions and is set to reach 2.5% by 2050. IATA started the environmental movement for airlines by setting an important and semnificant goal – creating a zero-emissions airplane within 50 years. Last month, the airline industry also made a pledge to halve emissions by 2050 to force the development of a new, greener technology they can use. Some airlines have went further by pioneering new eco-friendly technologies that really make a statement. Here’s our pick for the five most eco-friendly airlines at the moment.
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Smaller jets, fewer flights this fall
Major airline companies in the US are planning drastic cuts in spending starting this fall. What does that mean? Smaller jets, fewer flights, less flexible-schedules and one of the most dramatic decrease in the industry after the 2001 terrorist attacks.
The A380 superjombo to take off in November
Air France’s A380 plane, world’s largest plane, is scheduled take off on November 23rd from Paris. Destination: New York. The tickets for the inaugural flight will be sold by an Internet auction that will take place in October. More than 380 seats are available.
Funny Airline Safety Video
Safety instructions can be sometime funny. The video below is one of the best examples. It can very well be the instructional video for RyanAir, considering their recently added fees. Who knows, maybe someday they’ll add toilet entring, flushing and exiting fees, a life vest inflation fees or even taking off and landing taxes! Enjoy!