Travel Forum / Travel Types / Air Travel / October 2006

I am flying from LHR on Saturday and would like some advice on parking.  I
usually pre-book at Pink Elephant which is the most convenient for me.  But
this time I am not sure how long I will be away for,  maybe one maybe 2
weeks.

What's the latest on the security situation at LHR terminal 3.
Specifically how much longer should I allow to go thru security than I would
have done before the changes?
If it makes any difference my flight is 17:05 on Saturday.

Here's an update on United's offer at Internet check-in time for an
upgrade from Economy to Economy plus.
This time when I checked in on the internet, they offered to upgrade
me to E+ for $41 (ORD-OAK  flight). I clicked the "accept" button and

When do people think it happen, due to fuel prices.
For example - when will buying an economy ticket be as much of a burden
on your wallet as buying a business class ticket is now?

GOL airlines 737 with roughly 140 pax on board is missing in Brasil,
says BBC news.
GOL and brasilian governments have confirmed the plane is missing.
It is thought it collided with a small aircraft.

Is it possible to obtain the offical takeoff times for a particular
flight. Basically, I know a couple of people who have taken this flight
but not one has ever gone within an hour of the scheduled time. Some
have even been cancelled til the following day.

I was under the apparent misaprehension that you could bring
liquids into the UK, but not out and not to USA.
However, on our trip back from Naples yesterday by Easy Jet we
had a problem with this.  There was NOTHING at the check in desk

Hi .. I travel with a diabetic medication that requires a cooler.  Can
I take ice?  I usually use freezer packs etc but I'm sure they're "out"
now.  Possibly ice?  What are some thoughts on this?
Thanks,

According to Ryanair's website, they have a "fly for £10" offer that
claims to cover taxes and charges. But when you click on the image, it
takes you to a page that says "fares are exclusive of taxes and
charges." I can't see any sign of a way of booking flights for £10.

best credit card airline
Hello
I'm looking for a credit card that rewards airline miles and I was
wounding if you would give me your recommendation.

VoIP Travel Handset/USB 2.0 256MB Flash Drive/Sound Card
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Does anyone know if NWA offers a paid upgrade to first / business class?  I
have points with Delta, but NWA doesn't take them for upgrades
unfortunately.  I'm flying from DAY to ANC in November, and don't relish
sitting in coach the whole way if I don't have to.  My company ...