...About 90 percent of people admit to having some fear of flying. This despite statistics that indicate flying is twice as safe as taking a train or bus, and 30 times safer than driving on a highway. But the fear of flying is not without any basis as air travel does involve a number of health hazards. Spending hours on a cramped, crowded plane isn't conducive to good health.

Frequent fliers will attest to having experienced a number of situations that were quite unsettling during a flight. However, most of the health hazards involved in air travel can be avoided by taking precautions. And whether you're a frequent flier or a first timer, there are ways to cushion yourself from a long flight.

Air sickness:

Travelers may suffer from motion sickness when the plane encounters turbulence. If you are prone to motion sickness, request a seat near the wing, where the ride is steadier. Take a motion-sickness medication before and during the flight, or try ginger in fresh or pill form.

Colds and other viruses:

While the air filters on planes can prevent bacteria and clumps of viruses from circulating in the cabin, they do nothing about individual cold and flu viruses. If you're seated next to someone who's coughing and sneezing, move to a different seat if you can. Wash your hands ofte...more

Medical Emergency in a Foreign Country? An Air Ambulance to the Rescue!

..., air escort, jet or even a Cessna. The staffing, medical equipment and mode are all dependent on your medical condition and needs. The air ambulance company can suggest several medically appropriate alternatives to meet your needs.

An air ambulance service can safely transport you from a hospital abroad to a hospital in your town. Your medical support team coordinates bedside to bedside service ensuring your safe transport back home. The medical team can also provide medical assistance while traveling.

If you are injured or hospitalized while you are traveling a...more

Finding cheap Flights to Latin America

...Tips to Finding a cheap Flight

Try to book your flight about one to three months in advance in order to ensure getting the best deal possible. Check with a few since prices can vary, also check to see whether or not taxes are included and what their refund policy is. Remember price isn't the only thing that's important, check layover times and the number of flights that you will have to take. Sometimes it's worth paying 100USD more if it means less waiting time and fewer flights. In addition, if you fly during the off-season, Apr...more

Jets And International Travel - Common Rules

...ction with international flights, for example. It does not matter that there are grandparents or young children in the group, the airport and Transportation Safety Administration will still inspect baggage and persons for illegal items.

In the early minutes of time at an airport, domestic and international passengers mingle, often using the same baggage check and passenger check-in facilities. Sometimes the two classes of passengers find themselves separated when the screening process begins, but in most airports this is not the case. Many of the larger hub airports screen all passengers and baggage with the same process and the separation into domestic and international flights comes only at the gate. Passengers will be asked to remove all jewelry, belts and other accessories that might set off the metal dete...more

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