Airport Flight Delays and Layovers: Flying with kids : Travelling with Pets : Travel with Cats
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Travel with Children : Travel with Animals : Pre-Plan to avoid but survive layovers and delays
In any kind of travel there are many big and small problems that can arise. If you're planning a plane trip with children or with your pets, some pre-planning can help enormously in making your trip as enjoyable, quick and hassle-free as possible.
There are some myths and some out-dated rules about travel with children and pets, also about what the airlines must do for passengers in the event of a delay that linger in people's minds. Knowing the facts before you take off or even choose which airline to book is crucial. Included is the new Tarmac Delay Rule, ideas for activities to keep kids entertained on the plane, lists of Airport Pet Relief Areas and much more.
This lens will be updated as information is gathered and as people send in ideas. How do you travel with your kids or pets? How do you handle layovers without simply sitting and staring out the window for hours? Which airlines and airports are your favorites -- or not?
When planning a trip, you might remember the old adage, Hope for the best but plan for and expect the worst.
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There are some myths and some out-dated rules about travel with children and pets, also about what the airlines must do for passengers in the event of a delay that linger in people's minds. Knowing the facts before you take off or even choose which airline to book is crucial. Included is the new Tarmac Delay Rule, ideas for activities to keep kids entertained on the plane, lists of Airport Pet Relief Areas and much more.
This lens will be updated as information is gathered and as people send in ideas. How do you travel with your kids or pets? How do you handle layovers without simply sitting and staring out the window for hours? Which airlines and airports are your favorites -- or not?
When planning a trip, you might remember the old adage, Hope for the best but plan for and expect the worst.
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Contents at a Glance
- Before You Take Off ...
- Flight Delay : Tarmac Delay : Airlines Policies : Tarmac Rules
- Travel with kids : Travel Tips : Pre-Flight
- Travel with pets: Tips for before you go
- In-cabin Pets Some Restrictions : from airline policy web pages
- PetLife Radio : Travel Tails Cat Podcast : Dog Podcast
- Hitting a snag ....
- Undercover Boss T-Shirt
- Talk to an agent about possible change of flight
- Custom Made Family Sweatshirt
- What to do during your layover : Layover-Friendly Airports
- The TSA Grabbed my Bottle of Beer!
- Downloading Movies
- Travel with pets : layovers / flight delays
- Airline Approved Pet Carrier : In-Cabin
- Pet / Service Animal Relief Areas
- Puppy Pads : Place in Pet Carrier, your carry-on for travel, Not just for dogs
- In-Cabin Pet Carriers
- Airport, Airplane Designer Keds Shoes
- Flying With Kids
- Flight Delays and Layovers with Kids: Kid-Friendly airports
- Barbie Video Girl: Video Camera in her necklace
- Green Alligator Travel Pillow
- iTunes Apps to help navigate through airports, etc.
- Please tell us your experiences. Do you know of an airport that has something cool to do?
Before You Take Off ...
Preparing for your trip
Flight Delay : Tarmac Delay : Airlines Policies : Tarmac Rules
- New Tarmac Delay Rules Could Up Cancellations - CBS Evening News - CBS News
- CBS Evening News: New Tarmac Delay Rules Could Up Cancellations - Fine on Airlines of $27,500 per Passenger if Left on Tarmac Over 3 Hours Could Mean Financial Misery for Travelers
- Contingency Plan for Lengthy Tarmac Delays | Airfare & Hotel Packages from Allegiant
- Save more. Travel more. Review our Contingency Plan for Lengthy Tarmac Delays.
- United Airlines - Extended tarmac delay policy
- Extended tarmac delay policy..... United's tarmac delay policy
Our Operations Control Center (OCC), dispatch and air traffic control coordinators, pilots, flight crew and local station operations will work together to: 1. Ensure that customers are provided food, water and restroom facilities for any extended tarmac delay lasting more than two hours. ..... - PDF: Frontier Airlines Tarmac Delay Contingency Plan
- The safety and comfort of customers is our primary objective at Frontier Airlines. As such, Frontier works to avoid any extended tarmac delay situations. ..
- PDF: Southwest Airlines Tarmac Delay Contingency Plan
- In accordance with Department of Transportation Enhanced Protections for Airline ...
Airport Flight Delays: incl. 'Airline' and 'BBC Airport'
BBC Season 7, Episode 2: Touts and Delays
curated content from YouTube
What are the most and least delayed airlines? Airline Flight Delays
As of August 2010
Most
1. Atlantic Southeast - Delta's big regional carrier mostly out of Atlanta
2. Jetblue - Although they've gotten better over the years
3. Alaska Airlines
4. American Airlines
5. ExpressJet - Regional carrier mainly for Continental
Least
1. Hawaiian Airlines - C'mon, not surprising there.
2. SkyWest - BIG regional carrier for many airlines.
3. Southwest - The best of the big guys
4. Pinnacle - Delta/Northwest regional airline in midwest and south
5. Frontier - Hurray for Denver
Text/information from flycaster.com
[Depending on what list you look at and when the list was made you may see a different ranking.]
Luggage Scales : Save Airline Fees : Save Your Back
1. Atlantic Southeast - Delta's big regional carrier mostly out of Atlanta
2. Jetblue - Although they've gotten better over the years
3. Alaska Airlines
4. American Airlines
5. ExpressJet - Regional carrier mainly for Continental
Least
1. Hawaiian Airlines - C'mon, not surprising there.
2. SkyWest - BIG regional carrier for many airlines.
3. Southwest - The best of the big guys
4. Pinnacle - Delta/Northwest regional airline in midwest and south
5. Frontier - Hurray for Denver
Text/information from flycaster.com
[Depending on what list you look at and when the list was made you may see a different ranking.]
Travel with kids : Travel Tips : Pre-Flight
Download games, pictures to color
From pictures to color to a cuddly toy or blanket to a favorite movie on DVD, preparation for travel can always help the journey go more smoothly.
- TSA: Traveling with Children: Their video on travel w/small children; Bringing Baby Formula, Breast Milk, Juice, and Other Liquids...
- "We have to screen everyone, regardless of age (even babies), before they can go through the security checkpoint." Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protects the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. TSA's regulations, restrictions, and job openings are listed here.
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- There are many types and sizes of airplanes that take off and land at Gerald R. Ford International. All of these planes have a cockpit. The cockpit is found in the front of the airplane and is where the pilots sit to fly the airplane. A couple more downloadable drawings can be found at their site: http://www.grr.org/KidsActivities.php
- AvKids.com
- Search the AvKids database of books related to aviation. Download the book (PDF, 1.5 MB). PDF copies of The Flying Office are available at no charge to teachers and other interested parties. Learn the different parts of an airplane and what each part is used for. Flash Memory Match Match each airplane shape with its partner.
- Southwest Airlines - Kids Korner
- Taking the Kids: Author and Family Travel Expert, Eileen Ogintz, Provides Tips on Taking Trips With Your Kids
- Fly Direct or Layover?
- Family Travel at Travel With Your Kids: Tips for Taking Fun Trips with your Family.
- Airport Activities for Children - Family Vacation Critic
- Good tips on preparing for the trip, too: "Planning a family vacation? Keep kids busy with our list of the best airport activities for children."
- Tips for Flying With Kids - Tips for Air Travel with children
- Lately it seems that when I'm traveling with my kids, I fly as much as I drive. Grandparents are spread all over the country and it makes sense to fly if we want to maximize vacation time around our children's busy school schedules. My kids all have their own frequent flyer numbers and have started to accumulate miles. When I travel alone with my three children, people often comment that they "Don't know how I do it," or they look upon me with pity and say, "I'm glad it's you and not me."
- Printable coloring pages and more -- Kenai Alaska Municipal Airport Kids Activities Page
- Interactive Games open in a new window. Coloring Pages and Dot-to-Dot Pages can be sent to your printer. Kenai, Alaska Municipal Airport serving the Kenai Peninsula and surrounding areas.
- 10 Fun Travel Activities for Kids - Air And Car Travel: Travel tips for vacationing with kids | kids travel tips | kids activities tips - Trekaroo
- For the past 11 years, I have been traveling internationally every year with my two daughters. Since they turned 5, flying became way easier because the children were finally able to entertain themselves. Now they are able to sit for longer stretches...
Travel with pets: Tips for before you go
Pet policies of some of the airlines
Most of the airlines allow your pets to travel in one of two ways, as cargo or with you as a carry-on.
It's suggested that you not sedate a pet who's going to travel in Cargo as this can suppress his or her respiratory system and not allow them to handle changes in temperature or air pressure. Pets in cargo usually aren't checked. -- Animal Planet
It's suggested that you not sedate a pet who's going to travel in Cargo as this can suppress his or her respiratory system and not allow them to handle changes in temperature or air pressure. Pets in cargo usually aren't checked. -- Animal Planet
- FAA: Pets in the Passenger Cabin
- The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for the safety of civil aviation. "If an airline allows you to travel with your pet in the cabin, you must follow all FAA regulations. Usually, most airlines have additional policies and procedures for you to follow to make sure that the flight is comfortable for all passengers on the airplane. These additional procedures may include........"
- Traveling With Pets - Frontier Airlines
- Frontier Airlines Pet Policies
- Southwest Airlines Travel Policies - Animals and Pets
- Southwest Airlines accepts small vaccinated domestic cats and dogs. All in-cabin pets must be carried in an appropriate carrier, as indicated below and are subject to a $75 Pet Fare each way per pet carrier. The pet carrier counts as the Customer's carry-on bag.
- United Airlines - Traveling with Pets, Airline Guidelines & Breed Restrictions
- Guidelines and breed restrictions for United Airlines passengers traveling with pets, including dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, rabbits and guinea pigs
- Trips With Pets - Pet Travel Tips for the Air
- Pet friendly hotels, hotels that allow pets, and pet travel resources. Over 20,000 pet friendly hotels, bed & breakfasts, inns, resorts, vacation rentals, and pet friendly campgrounds. Pet friendly travel, lodging, and accommodations across the United States.
- Traveling With Pets | American Airlines Pet Policy On AA.com
- Traveling with pets? View American Airlines pet policy for information about certain rules and requirements for pets and animals flying on American Airlines. Find fees, temperature restrictions and other important information on the Traveling With Pets page on AA.com.
- British Airways - Transporting your pet
- Transporting your pet with British Airways World Cargo
- Traveling With Pets | American Airlines Pet Temperature Restrictions
- Temperature restrictions have been established to ensure animals are not exposed to extreme heat or cold in the animal holding areas, terminal facilities, when moving the animals between terminal and aircraft or on an aircraft awaiting departure.
- Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air Traveling with Pets
- The information below is intended to answer the majority of questions about traveling with your pet. You can review all of our policies regarding transporting live animals in our Contract of Carriage.
- Aviation Consumer Protection Division: U.S. Department of Transportation
- "Over two million pets and other live animals are transported by air every year in the United States. Federal and state governments impose restrictions on transporting live animals. In addition, each airline establishes its own company policy for the proper handling of the animals they transport. As a shipper or owner you also have a responsibility to take the necessary precautions to ensure the well being of the animal you ship. The federal Animal Welfare Act is enforced by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Here are several of the more important requirements. ..."
Traveling with Pets : from Vets and More : Valuable Information
"Carry a photograph of your dog that you can use to help find him if you're separated."
"While your pet cannot wear a collar in his crate -- it's not safe, since it can get hung up -- put an ID tag on a piece of elastic around his neck. Be sure the crate has contact phone numbers for both ends of the journey prominently displayed: Your home number will be of little use if you're not there."
"Unless you absolutely have no choice, only take a direct flight. If you must change flights, be sure you can collect and then re-check your dog at the layover airport. Try to give yourself a long enough layover to take him out for a walk."
"Remember your pet's life relies on the attentiveness of airline personnel. Most of these employees are excellent and caring, but mistakes do happen. You should be prepared to pester airline personnel to confirm that your pet has been loaded and has made the same connections you have. If your pet is flying unaccompanied, talk to freight-handling personnel at every airport your pet will visit."
"While your pet cannot wear a collar in his crate -- it's not safe, since it can get hung up -- put an ID tag on a piece of elastic around his neck. Be sure the crate has contact phone numbers for both ends of the journey prominently displayed: Your home number will be of little use if you're not there."
"Unless you absolutely have no choice, only take a direct flight. If you must change flights, be sure you can collect and then re-check your dog at the layover airport. Try to give yourself a long enough layover to take him out for a walk."
"Remember your pet's life relies on the attentiveness of airline personnel. Most of these employees are excellent and caring, but mistakes do happen. You should be prepared to pester airline personnel to confirm that your pet has been loaded and has made the same connections you have. If your pet is flying unaccompanied, talk to freight-handling personnel at every airport your pet will visit."
- Flying With Your Cat: A Pre-Flight Planner... One month before the Flight to 'Before Leaving for the airport'
- Preparation and a relaxed attitude can help you avoid travel turbulence. Our step-by-step guide will help you prepare for air travel with your cat. Air travel may make the most sense for you, but does it make sense for your cat? While it isn't a decision to be made lightly, sometimes flying is the only way for you and your cat to stay together. Keep the following tips in mind to make your trip safe.
- On the Plane: Getting Your Pet Through Customs
- After the airline, your next stop will be with the host country's customs office. They'll have their own ideas about all of the above, as well as they key issue of whether or not they will admit your pet at all. ....
- Your Pet's Ticket to Safe Air Travel - VeterinaryPartner.com
- Animals move through the airline system in two ways: As freight or as accompanied baggage. Either way, most animals will travel in a pressurized cargo hold beneath the passenger compartment. While the accommodations aren't any nicer, it's better for your pet if he travels as your "baggage," so you can ask about him in person. If your pet is a cat or small dog whose carrier will fit under an airline seat, you have the best option of all: Choose an airline that will allow you to bring your pet in his carrier into the passenger compartment as carry-on baggage. ....
- Pet Travel News - Pet Travel News Story - The Changes in Air Travel & Tips for Survival
- Pet Travel - the changes in airline travel.
- Galley Gossip: Captain A-rod and the cat lady from hell! | Gadling.com
- I should have known it was going to be a weird flight when the captain introduced himself as A-rod. Short, round and graying, he
- Pet Travel: Flying with your cat Internationally from the United States to Sweden
- International Flying with your cat Case Study: from the United States to Sweden
Importing a pet cat (or dog) to Europe can take a lot of work and involves lots of preparation time. It can also be...
Helpful hints for flying with your pets
The safety of your pet's wearing a collar inside the crate or carrier is debated between the veterinarians' and airlines' web sites that I viewed. Adequate identification is very important. -- Several other suggestions and requirements are throughout this lens and may vary by airline.
- Pack a first aid kit for your pet just in case. Check with airline, FAA, etc guidelines on what you may carry as far as supplies or any medications your pet may need. (As we saw, airlines do not have to administer any first aid to pets.)
- Doors must close securely, but don't lock them in case the pet needs to be rescued unexpectedly by you or someone else. Often the airline has specific rules on their web site such as where to place labels, "Live Animal."
- Obtain a health certificate from your veterinarian. The certificate must meet specific requirements and be obtained with in a certain number of days before the flight. Carry it with you along with a current photo of your pet.
- It's best to be on the same flight as your pet, to have him or her in the cabin with you and to be on a non-stop, direct flight when it is not too hot. Flying together means if your pet's flight has a sudden delay, you're there with your pet.
- Exercise the pet before departure.
- Place complete identification on the outside and inside the crate.
- Allow your pet to get used to the carrier or crate that will be used on the trip. The same goes for any leash or harness that will be used.
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Lining the carrier with in different ways with absorbent padding in case of an accident is suggested a lot.
I also saw suggestions of owners who'd pre-trained their dogs (pets and service animals) to go into an airport lavatory and go to the bathroom on a disposable pad. This can save valuable time if changing planes for instance.
In-cabin Pets Some Restrictions : from airline policy web pages
You may or may not have thought of some of these things.
All text is from the Southwest Airlines Pet Policy unless otherwise stated.
You may want to remember to bring a leash and harness even though your pet will be in the carrier. At least going through x-ray, the carrier must go through the machine but your pet will be in your arms.
Pay attention to the weather, particularly how hot it is. Many airlines have restrictions about pets' flying in the hotter months.
You may want to remember to bring a leash and harness even though your pet will be in the carrier. At least going through x-ray, the carrier must go through the machine but your pet will be in your arms.
Pay attention to the weather, particularly how hot it is. Many airlines have restrictions about pets' flying in the hotter months.
- The animals must be harmless, not disruptive, odorless, and require no attention during flight.
- If the pet becomes ill during the flight, oxygen or other first aid procedures will not be administered.
- In the event of an emergency, an oxygen mask may not be available for the cat or dog.
- Southwest Airlines will not be responsible if a Customer misses a flight due to the need to take the cat or dog to an outside relief area. Flight departures will not be delayed or held in order for connecting Customers to take a pet to an animal relief area.
- Southwest Airlines will not accept pet remains in the cabin of the aircraft.
- When passing through security, Customers will be asked to hold the pet and walk through the screening device while the carrier is x-rayed.
- From Frontier Airlines Policy: "For safety reasons, the pet must remain in the travel container at all times. If your pet is disruptive, you must soothe him/her without taking him from the pet container."
- From United Airlines Pet Policies: "Summer embargo - breed restriction - For the safety of your animal, United Airlines does not accept the following short-nosed dog breeds, or mixed-breed dogs exhibiting the short-nosed characteristics of these breeds, as either checked baggage or cargo from June 1st through September 30th of each year. This restriction does not apply to animals traveling with you in the cabin."
- From American Airlines: "Dog show participants should be aware that capacity is sometimes reached, and checked pets are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis."
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Sedation: According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, in most cases cats and dogs should not be given sedatives or tranquilizers prior to flying. An animal's natural ability to balance and maintain equilibrium is altered under sedation, which can be dangerous when the kennel is moved.
Whether flying as a cabin or checked pet, animals are exposed to increased altitude pressures, which can create respiratory and cardiovascular problems for dogs and cats which are sedated or tranquilized. Brachycephalic or snub-nosed dogs and snub-nosed cats are especially affected. -- American Airlines - If your travel plans include travel on another airline, please contact the airline directly to reserve space, determine fees and obtain additional information about traveling with your pet on the other airline. Please note that Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air do not transfer pets traveling in the baggage compartment to other carriers. Pets must be claimed and rechecked to the connecting carrier.
PetLife Radio : Travel Tails Cat Podcast : Dog Podcast
PetLife Radio's podcast show, Travel Tails has a variety of informative episodes that you can listen to at their web site or download for listening on your MP3 player.
More than one episode discuss flying with your pet. Here's info on Episode 3:
"Fly The Fur-Friendly Skies Join hosts Nicholas Sveslosky and Susan Sims as they talk about all things related to dog travel. This episodes topic is safety when flying the fur-friendly skies with Fido.
"Listen to find out what steps to take when preparing to fly your dog in-cabin or cargo and be sure to stick around for the second portion of the show when special guest, Susie Kerwin-Hagen from Midwest Airlines, tells us why their motto 'The Best Care in the Air' extends to their four-footed passengers as well. Midwest Airlines offers a Premier Pet Program that allows you to travel with your animal and earn Midwest Miles while your pet will earn free travel and they provide a goodie bag for your best friend too!"
More than one episode discuss flying with your pet. Here's info on Episode 3:
"Fly The Fur-Friendly Skies Join hosts Nicholas Sveslosky and Susan Sims as they talk about all things related to dog travel. This episodes topic is safety when flying the fur-friendly skies with Fido.
"Listen to find out what steps to take when preparing to fly your dog in-cabin or cargo and be sure to stick around for the second portion of the show when special guest, Susie Kerwin-Hagen from Midwest Airlines, tells us why their motto 'The Best Care in the Air' extends to their four-footed passengers as well. Midwest Airlines offers a Premier Pet Program that allows you to travel with your animal and earn Midwest Miles while your pet will earn free travel and they provide a goodie bag for your best friend too!"
"Travel with Pets" Amazon Search
Check Weather, Check for Delays
- Flight Delay Information - Air Traffic Control System Command Center
- The status information provided on this site indicates general airport conditions; it is not flight-specific. Check with your airline to determine if your flight is affected.Information on wait times at security checkpoints.
- Flight Delay Calculator - Las Vegas Sun
- This interactive map shows how frequently individual direct flights were delayed by 15 minutes or more when traveling to and from McCarran International Airport in the last 12 months. Choose an airline and flight number for statistics on the percentage of late arrivals and the average delay in minutes for that flight. You can also roll over individual airports on the map to see the overall percentage of flights that arrived late when flying to and from Las Vegas.
- AccuWeather.com - Travel Weather Forecast for Business Destinations | New York, NY
- This travel weather forecast from AccuWeather.com for New York, NY gives a quick glance forecast of top business destinations plus business travel news.
- Orbitz Traveler Update - Travel Alerts, Flight Status, Travel News, Airport Guides, Airport Delays, Weather
- Here's what to expect on Sunday at some of the nation's busiest airports
Hitting a snag ....
There's a flight delay or you're in the middle of a layover between flights
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Talk to an agent about possible change of flight
After the delay
The Dept of Transportation (DOT) offers some information on rules pertaining to delayed and canceled flights within the United States.
"Each airline has its own policies about what it will do for delayed passengers waiting at the airport; there are no federal requirements. If you are delayed, ask the airline staff if it will pay for meals or a phone call. Some airlines, often those charging very low fares, do not provide any amenities to stranded passengers. Others may not offer amenities if the delay is caused by bad weather or something else beyond the airline's control. Contrary to popular belief, airlines are not required to compensate passengers whose flights are delayed or canceled."
"...If your flight is canceled, most airlines will rebook you on their first flight to your destination on which space is available, at no additional charge. If this involves a significant delay, find out if another carrier has space and ask the first airline if they will endorse your ticket to the other carrier. Finding extra seats may be difficult, however, especially over holidays and other peak travel times."
Some airlines, such as United, have their Known Delays, Cancellations and Diversions policy on their web site. I also found a flight delay information page for Delta Airlines. The information was more difficult to find on American Airlines' web site.
"Each airline has its own policies about what it will do for delayed passengers waiting at the airport; there are no federal requirements. If you are delayed, ask the airline staff if it will pay for meals or a phone call. Some airlines, often those charging very low fares, do not provide any amenities to stranded passengers. Others may not offer amenities if the delay is caused by bad weather or something else beyond the airline's control. Contrary to popular belief, airlines are not required to compensate passengers whose flights are delayed or canceled."
"...If your flight is canceled, most airlines will rebook you on their first flight to your destination on which space is available, at no additional charge. If this involves a significant delay, find out if another carrier has space and ask the first airline if they will endorse your ticket to the other carrier. Finding extra seats may be difficult, however, especially over holidays and other peak travel times."
Some airlines, such as United, have their Known Delays, Cancellations and Diversions policy on their web site. I also found a flight delay information page for Delta Airlines. The information was more difficult to find on American Airlines' web site.
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What to do during your layover : Layover-Friendly Airports
Are you sitting in one of these airports right now?!
"Best Airports for a Layover"
- The Art of the Airport Layover - The Perrin Post Travel Blog
- Timely and practical travel advice and insights from Conde Nast Traveler's consumer news editor Wendy Perrin, including money-saving tips and inside strategies for your next vacation
- Best Airports for a Layover : Travel Tips - Travel Channel
- Read the article: Best Airports for a Layover, and learn about Travel Tips on the Travel Channel.
- How to Plan a Layover in Your Top 10 Cities - IgoUgo
- November 11, 2008 Travel Tips: How to Plan a Layover in Your Top 10 Cities
- Top 10 Airports Worth the Layover | ShermansTravel.com
- Top 10 Airports Worth the Layover at ShermansTravel.com, your source for expert travel deals, tips, and guides.
- Welcome to Mike Newman's Narita Layover Page
- What to do during a long layover or stopover at the New Tokyo International Airport in Narita Japan.
- Best Layover Side Trips | Islands.com
- Travel secrets near airports on Oahu, Puerto Rico and Aruba
- Layover In LAX - Things To Do | Taking off Travel blog
- Things to do on a layover in Los Angeles
- 7 Airports Where You'll Wish for a Holiday Flight Delay | The Window Seat
- Whether you miss your holiday flight due to a blizzard or due to your own immersion in Google's free WiFi, getting stuck won't suck if you're at one of the airports gifting travelers with holiday happiness. From present-wrapping to performances to karaoke, here are seven U.S. airports with particularly festive holiday plans for 2009.
- Things to do During a Flight Delay or Layover at the Las Vegas Airport (McCarran International Airport, LAS) - eXpect delaYs Travel Delay Blog
- Las Vegas McCarran International Airport has many restaurants, bars, and other diversions to help pass the time.
The TSA Grabbed my Bottle of Beer!
Stresses of Travel, making the best of it, Other Lenses
Downloading Movies
Don't try to download movies onto your iPhone or iPad or other mobile device.
Use your computer, PC or Mac on a high speed network, maybe the night before the trip then sync to your mobile device.
Should save A LOT of time!
Marmalade, The Cat Traveler
Travel with pets : layovers / flight delays
See "Pet Relief Areas" section, too
- Paw-fect Airports: The Most Pet Friendly Airports In The U.S. | Layover Guide
- The Ultimate Layover Destination
- Indulge in Layover Heaven - The Early Show - CBS News
- If you're traveling with your dog, some airports are telling you to take a walk, and they mean it literally. However, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a pet-friendly airport with two dog exercise areas. At Terminal 4 you'll find the 2,000 square-foot "Bone Yard," and near Terminal 3, you'll find the "Grassy Paw Pad." The Early Show: Indulge in Layover Heaven - Travel Editor Peter Greenberg Gives an Inside Look at Airports Where You Can Lavish Yourself (and Your Pet) in Luxury
- What To Do With My Small Dog During Airport Layovers? | My Pets Blog
- A Pets Blog For Pet lovers Everywhere For All Your Household Pets
- Pet Travel Expert - Pet Travel: Layover and Transit Requirements at Airports
- I am traveling with my pet from India to Seattle via Amsterdam using KLM. There is a layover at the airport for 4 hours at Amsterdam. Will I need a microchip or a blood titre test for the layover? Thanks.
A valid concern: when traveling with pets internationally, what do you need for layovers in different countries?
Pet-Friendly Airports Link:
From Pet Friendly Travel >> Airports more comfortable for you and your pet
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Airline Approved Pet Carrier : In-Cabin
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[Double check with your airline and your pet carrier on dimensions and type of carrier required]
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Pet / Service Animal Relief Areas
primarily US Airports so far
This list may only give areas around terminals that house Southwest Airlines or Alaska gates but it's still helpful.
Give your pet a break.
Give your pet a break.
- Southwest Airlines - Service Animal Relief Areas
- SERVICE ANIMAL RELIEF AREAS
- Animal Relief Areas - Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air
- The following is a list of designated areas for animal relief at our airports.
- Pet relief areas are growing in popularity at airports across the nation - Baltimore Dogs | Examiner.com
- Pet relief areas are becoming more popular as airlines try to accommodate the needs of customers who travel with animal companions. The relief areas vary immens
- Dog Jaunt : Airport pet relief areas : Traveling with a small dog
- Dog Jaunt is a dog travel blog for people who want to take their small dog along with them, on trips of any length.
Airport pet relief areas International airline pet policies for in-cabin travel
Public transit pet policies - American Airlines | Airport Animal Relief Areas | AA.com
- American Airlines has compiled a list of animal relief areas at select airports on AA.com. If your airport is not listed, please ask for directions or assistance at an American Airlines ticket counter
- Service Animal Relief Areas at Airports | Working Like Dogs
- Have you traveled through an airport since the U.S. Department of Transportation required airports to install service animal relief areas? Whistle and I flew
- TSA: Service Animals
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protects the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. TSA's regulations, restrictions, and job openings are listed here.
Puppy Pads : Place in Pet Carrier, your carry-on for travel, Not just for dogs
Disposable and Washable Eco-Friendly Green Versions of the Puppy Training Pads Available
Help your pet feel more safe and comfortable in the car, airplane ride with a Puppy Pad in the carrier. Works in the bottom of other pets' carriers, too.At least one owner, not having enough time to bring her pet out in between flights, was able to get her trained dog to use a Puppy Pad in the airport restroom!
Housebreaking a puppy? Puppy pad training will help a lot.
Puppy Pads are used as a training aid for puppies, for older incontinent pets who are ill or confined, or even if you live somewhere like an apartment when walking your dog might be inconvenient. A great option when nasty weather keeps you and your best friend from being warm and dry indoors!
Iris Neat 'n Dry Floor Protection and Training Pet Pads, Regular, 100 Count
They come in different sizes and different quantities.Four star average customer ratings
Fast-absorbing pads protect your floor while you potty-train your pet
Turn liquid into gel immediately upon contact
Sized for regular-sized dogs and puppies
Perfect for training or assisting aging dogs
Washable Puppy Pads are the eco-friendly Green way to go!
EZwhelp Washable Whelping & Puppy Pad 17" x 20"
Rounded corners minimize curling and help pads lay neatly against box or crate walls.
Laminated pads are the best environmental fit for low energy demand and impact.
Designed to maximize absorbency and minimize leaks. Waterproof bottom.
5 Star Customer Ratings
Designed for hundreds of washings.
Coffee colored stain resistant top facing. White skid resistant barrier.
And don't forget, once your puppy pal is accustomed to using Puppy Pads, they can be placed outdoors to encourage them to go to the bathroom outside!
In-Cabin Pet Carriers
Sporty, Comfy, Airline Approved
Double Check on size to be sure your pet will fit comfortably and the carrier/kennel will fit under the seat in your airline
Pet-Friendly Hotels Info : Pet Earthquake Preparedness lens
Airport, Airplane Designer Keds Shoes
Flying into the city aerial view
Flying With Kids
Flight Delays and Layovers with Kids: Kid-Friendly airports
Play Areas and more
Which airports have play areas. Chicago O'Hare's play area is located in Terminal Two, with lots of signs to help you find it.
- Layover Lifesavers: Logan Airport Guide - Boston area
- Boston Children's Museum, was the nation's first on-airport play area for children and is perfect for families waiting for flights or who fall victim to a layover. .... An Airplane Climbing Sculpture, Logan Control Tower Climbing Structure, Infant and Toddler Play Area, "What's Outside?" Window Display, and Magnetic Poetry Wall will keep kids entertained for hours.
- Airport Childrens Play Areas and Diversions in the 10 Busiest US Airports - expect delays Travel Delay Blog
- Children's play areas and other diversions at the 10 busiest US airports.
- Airport Activities for Children - Family Vacation Critic
- Planning a family vacation? Keep kids busy with our list of the best airport activities for children.
- Kids Airport Activities | 9 Fun Activities For A Layover
- When you have kids in an airport it is important to find something to entertain them. This article suggest 9 fun activities to help you pass the the time during an airport layover.
- Kids Airport Diversion Guide - Airport Activities for Families and Family Air Travels
- Airports - often over or under air-conditioned, laden with security lineups, hard floors, and other unpleasantries - not exactly the most family friendly of places. You may have a stressful experience ahead of you if you are traveling with your children. Cheapflights has taken some of the busiest airports in the United States and found things you can do to pass the wait time with the younger set. There are lots of tips to make you and your family's airport experience easier.
- Airplane Activities for Kids - Parenting on Shine
- "... After that, boredom can set in and kids can be unhappy travelers. Avoid airplane boredom by being prepared with some fun activities for your kids to do during the flight."
Barbie Video Girl: Video Camera in her necklace
Barbie Video Girl Brunette Doll
Barbie Video Girl Doll Blonde
Barbie Video Girl African-American Doll
Your Barbie Video Girl doll is a real working video camera! With Video Girl, it's fun and easy to make your own movies. Here's how it works: her necklace is really a video camera lens! Lift her hood and you'll see a color LCD screen and three easy-to-use controls.
The screen lets you see what you shoot! With just the push of a button, you can record any video you want, and then play it back instantly. You can also plug Video Girl into your computer and download your movies, then watch and share them with your friends! Includes doll, USB 2.0 cord.
Barbie Video Girl doll is Windows/Mac compatible.
Barbie Video Girl Doll Blonde
Barbie Video Girl African-American Doll
Your Barbie Video Girl doll is a real working video camera! With Video Girl, it's fun and easy to make your own movies. Here's how it works: her necklace is really a video camera lens! Lift her hood and you'll see a color LCD screen and three easy-to-use controls.
The screen lets you see what you shoot! With just the push of a button, you can record any video you want, and then play it back instantly. You can also plug Video Girl into your computer and download your movies, then watch and share them with your friends! Includes doll, USB 2.0 cord.
Barbie Video Girl doll is Windows/Mac compatible.
Barbie Video Girl
(See above)
Green Alligator Travel Pillow
Green Alligator Travel PillowWhen it's baby's day out and sleepy time comes, this pillow brings comfort with two green chums! Our beautifully beastly Green Alligator travel pillow makes baby gift giving fun again! Features and facts:
# Friendly, plush, soft-toothed, green alligator pillow with two heads
# Crafted from surface-washable cotton
# Alligator has unique soft, yet bumpy texture
Travel with Children and Pets: Squidoo Lenses
Travel Supplies for Your Pets
There are also a variety of homeopathic pet calming oils and sprays available. Discuss with your vet if these may be right for your pet.
Nutri-Vet Pet Ease Soft Chews, 2.5 Ounce
Pet Ease Soft Chews contain a unique combination o more...0 points
Handi-Drink Dog Water Bottle- 17 Oz - The Portable, Spill-proof Way to Keep Pets Hydrated
Guardian Gear Handi-Drink has a portable, leak-pro more...0 points
Popware for Pets Expandable/Collapsible Travel Cup, Large, Turquoise
These expandable food and water cups are perfect f more...0 points
Sleepypod Bedding MMSB-011 for Sleepypod (Black Air Mesh)
On hot summer days, pets just want to stay cool ju more...0 points
Bags on Board Bone Dispenser, 30 Bags
Fight Over-Poop-Ulation®Quick, Clean & Easy! Attaches more...0 points
Travel-tainer Pet Food Container - Pink
The TRAVEL-tainer keeps your pet food fresh, in an more...0 points
Petrageous Designs Pet Travel Kit (Pouch, Goody Bag, Pet Bowl) Green
Petrageous Designs, Pet Travel Kit (Pouch, Goody B more...0 points
Musher's Secret - Invisible Shield - Apply a thin coat on pads and between toes. Use weekly or as needed
The only alternative to boots! No more burning fro more...0 points
Comfort Zone with Feliway Spray: Research shows that certain pheromones can help an animal cope with fears or stress-related issues
Comfort Zone with Feliway Spray 75 ml Pheromones are more...0 points
Seville International Airport, Spain
iTunes Apps to help navigate through airports, etc.
Suddenly looking for dinner and an ATM at BWI??
- The GateGuru iPhone App Will Find All The Airport ATMs For You
- Jaunted
- Airport Maps iPhone app: does it really help you navigate your way around North American airports? - National iphone apps | Examiner.com
- One of the greatest things about the iPhone is it's continued, unlimited ability to amaze me. For instance, Airport Maps. This app is something I could have us
- Hands-On with GateGuru for iPhone | The iPhone and iPad Blog by Simon
- Not sure where to buy a book in San Francisco International Airport or looking for a fine restaurant in New York LauGuardia Airport? Featured in Apple's recent
- Airport Maps | iPhone Apps Finder
- There is more to iPhone than just playing games on it. There are plenty of useful applications that let you save time and get some real things done on your phone. Airport Maps is a super useful map application for iPhone that helps you find your way around airports around the U.S. right on your iPhone. You won't have to lift more than a finger to find the guide to your next airport, so you can go shopping, have a meal, and do all kinds of things while you are traveling.
Please tell us your experiences. Do you know of an airport that has something cool to do?
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RecipePublishing
Aug 19, 2011 @ 7:03 am | delete
- I loved this lens.
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GreenfireWiseWoman
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- Great info. Thank you.
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Brad
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- I had a horrible experience at Heathrow airport a few years back. I was on the way to India over Xmas when of course the snow hit and the country fell apart. But within that I found a lovely little pub called the Halstead, a few miles from the airport, which sorted me out for a few days :)
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