Monday, October 12, 2015

TRAVEL SPECIAL.................... For flights that go the distance

For flights that go the distance 
Book smart. If your aircraft has a 2-4-2 seating, most people take the two-seaters at the ends. Book the aisle seats in the 4-seat row instead, chances are the middle two will go vacant and you’ll have more room to stretch out mid-flight.

Hari Nair, HolidayIQ.com
If you pre-pay the airline, you pay much less for excess baggage. Great for a return shopping trip, or if you have a connecting local flight after an international one.
Rachel Lopez A seat above the wing is the safest (though all seats are safe). Remember that some long-leg seats don’t recline, neither do the last seats. To get first pickings for inflight meals, book seats in the front or the middle. They normally get served first.
Pali Badwal, RCI India
Order your in-flight meal online while booking. Your meal will probably be served earlier and on a local flight, you don’t have to fish for the right change.
Vinay Gupta, TripFactory
Flying with another person? Book the window and aisle seat in a three-seat row. There is a good chance that the middle seat stays vacant, giving you both the whole row. If someone does get that seat, you can always ask them to switch.
Check seat dimensions, especially on long haul flights. The widest seat and most legroom will let you stretch and use a laptop comfortably.
If your flight’s full, board early. You’ll find more space for cabin baggage in the overhead bins.
Abraham Alapatt, Thomas Cook India
Weekday afternoon flights are the cheapest.
The best time to fly domestically is 9am especially in winter.
Opt for a nonstop flight, even if it costs more. Direct flights are less likely to be cancelled.

Sharat Dhall, Yatra.com

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