Travel Forum / Travel Types / Air Travel / November 2003

I need ground transportation from BWI to Arlington, Virginia.  Is there
a door-to-door shuttle service available?  Alternatively, how easy is it
to access the Metro system?  Thanks....

My husband and I are celebrating our first anniversary at the end of
this year and wanted to make a holiday of it in Spain. We are looking
for information preferably about off the beaten track destinations in
Spain that would be ideal. Does anyone have any recommendations of

Is 54 minutes sufficient connection time to make an interisland connection
at HNL?  I will be arriving on a flight from LAX.

What exactly is the procedure? I'm noticing that a lot of airlines are
now recording passport details and on my recent arrival back to the US
I was not asked, as I am alway, "How long were you out?"
It's as if the immigration official already had the answer in front of

You've got to admire Virgin's PR - they never miss a trick.
http://www.iflyvirginatlantic.com/main411.htm
C.

I'm looking to fly to EWR from London in February and both BA and
Virgin cost exactly the same for my chosen dates/times. Which one
would you recommend as far as service and comfort is concerned? (in
economy).

Just reading the threads n Airliners.net and someone proposed that
British Airways should do a Retrojet as AA and AC have. A 747-400 was
mentioned, as was a 777-200.
Wouldn't the blue and gold look brilliant on either!

What other forms of government issued id except for passport, driver's
license or state id card are valid for boarding a plane?  If I have a
badge from a government agency that has my name and picture is that
considered "governmnet issued"?   Bob

After having searched like  a mad man for the cheapest flight from Austin,
Texas to Atlanta,Georgia I finally came across Delta's offer of 128.00 round
trip at travelocity. When trying to book it by clicking on the link it ends up
going to a blank screen-- repeatedly. Has anyone ...

While waiting for a connection at Continental's new terminal E at IAH, I
watched a technician calibrating microphones located in the ceiling
above the seating areas at each gate area.  They are spaced about 30
feet apart.  There are in addition to the usual video cameras spaced

I've just read a short notice in the paper today that Boeing had a
significant lower earning last month due to the fact that they had stopped
the production of the 757. Is that the end of the road for that plane? And
if so - how long time will they be able to keep the 767?

Loads of information on www.airfraid.com for those who need help with their
fear of flying.....if you have a question that I have not provided an
answer, please contact me and I will try and find the answer for you.  Also
am very interested in new ideas for Airfraid.

What type of aircraft does KLM fly on CityHopper flights?
Their website states that the flight from AMS-TXL is 100%
steerage, so is the seat pitch only suitable for small children?
Casey

Revealed: the rumour that has rocked the royal family
By David Leigh and Sarah Lyall in London, with John Hooper in Rome
November 9, 2003
Desperate efforts by Prince Charles's personal staff to quash rumours of a

Owners of Britannia, have announced that the word is to be dropped and
the airline known merely as Thompson  (what a shame)   Also a start up
low cost operation is well under consideration with Coventry Bagington
being the much mentioned hub.