After hearing that doctors have classified a new type of headache they have called aeroplane headache, Cheapflights.com decided to provide tips to help travellers stay healthy while travelling and, while it is difficult to avoid that aeroplane headache, there are other travel ailments that travellers can take steps to avoid or minimize.  Perhaps the most common of these is the sunburn, which is something every traveller can avoid by using borad spectrum, waterproof sun block of at least 15 and applying it regularly and limiting sun exposure between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Probably the second most common ailment is an upset stomach, which can be avoided by using proper hygiene, drinking only bottled water, and avoiding fresh cut fruit and salads.  Malaria is also a concern in some areas.  Travellers should check to see if their destination is high-risk and have their doctor prescribe anti-malaria medication if it is.  Wearing mosquito repellant and long sleeves and pants is also wise.  Cheapflights.com also talks about STIs and sleeping issues.

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As Air Passenger Duty (APD) increases, more and more passengers are trying hard to avoid paying it.  At present, a report from Sainsbury’s Finance indicates that more than one in ten passengers are making an effort to fly out of other European countries in order to reduce the impact the fee has on their travel costs.  For passengers departing from other locations, including Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Rome, and Madrid, the fees and taxes are lower.

One example of savings is a passenger flying to Sydney, who could save £190 in taxes and fees just by departing from Amsterdam rather than departing from London.  David Barrett from Sainsbury’s Travel Money, said that they have seen indications that some families are rethinking their summer travel plans due to the APD and that many of these families are willing to work hard to get around those fees.  Some are avoiding flying entirely while others are opting to fly out of other European airports that have better prices.

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The very best way for travellers to find the cheapest flights is to be ready to go at a moment’s notice.  This kind of flexibility is what is needed for those who want to find the lowest airfares.  It also helps to be adventurous and not too concerned about the destination.  Being that flexible may not be possible for everyone or even a lot of people, but for those who have even the slightest bit of flexibility, there are some great deals to be found.

The average cost of a round-trip ticket for the coming summer is $431, which according to Kayak.com is a 2.6% increase over last year’s average.  However, remember that this is only average.  While some flights might cost as much as $800, there are others that will only cost $200.  Seth Miller, an information technology consultant says in his blog that while airfares are high, there are cheap pockets out there, such as a flight from Houston to Memphis for $180.

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Cheapflights.com, a leader in online travel deals, has come up with a list of the Top 10 Adrenaline Escapes for Father’s Day.  These escapes are designed to let dad rediscover his youth and his youthful passions and to reward him for all that he does.  The first of the thrill-seeking list riding a Harley.  Yes, that’s right.  Everyone secretly wants to ride a motorcycle and if dad can ride a classic Harley down route 66, even better.

While the rodeo might not be for everyone, dad might get a thrill out of riding a bull because every young boy dreamed of being a cowboy and bull-riding school in Dallas, Texas might be just the right thing.  Dad can also take part in soccer training camp, “Be Sniper for a Day” in Wales (just like in the movies), spend a day as a Formula 1 driver in Luc en Provence, Captain Hook sailing adventure in Hong Kong, ice climbing in Norway, off-roading in Dubai, survival training in the bush in New Zealand, and meeting a Great White in South Africa.

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Air Canada is eyeing the budget carrier market and, with the growing popularity of low-cost carriers, they know that people want cheap flights.  Air Canada chief executive Calin Rovinescu says that they are seeing the ability of these budget carriers to hone in on and capture the market of the legacy airlines.  As Air Canada works hard to change the way it does business, launching a budget carrier of their own has become a priority.

Rovinescu says that Air Canada has to get involved in the budget market in one way or another, but was not forthcoming about details pertaining to the potential future low-cost carrier.  He said there are three or four successful models and they have not yet decided which one they would use.  Air Canada did try to get into the budget carrier market before, with Zip Airlines, but the airline had too few planes, which made it difficult to compete with WestJet.

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Scoot, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has announced new routes that will make it possible for Australians to get cheap flights to Asia.  Scoot made its first flight to Sydney today and, after the flight touched down, the airline announced their plans to fly to Tokyo and Taipei.  Scoot’s flights from Singapore to Sydney will be operated daily and next week they will begin five flights per week from Singapore to Australia’s Gold Coast.

As the inaugural Scoot flight arrived in Sydney this morning, it was greeted with a water cannon salute.  Kerrie Mather, Sydney Airport CEO, said that the service the budget carriers offer has stimulated demand for air travel and Scoot’s new service will add an additional 29,000 seats per year.  Mather added that Australians now have even greater access to a wide range of destinations and that Scoot is offering not only cheap flights, but great service as well.

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The extremely popular promotion being offered through InsanelyCheapFlights.com will be extended to the end of June.  This means that those who wish to travel within the US and internationally will be able to save up to $20 per flight when they book through InsanelyCheapFlights.com.  The extension will allow people who have waited to the last minuted to book their summer travel to still enjoy the discount and many popular vacation destinations are included in the promotion.

Steve Oliverez, CEO of InsanelyCheapFlights, says that millions of families will travel this summer, despite the slow economy, and InsanelyCheapFlights wants to help make it easier for them.  He adds that summer is a time to spend with family and make memories.  In addition to saving on flights, travellers can also save by booking their hotel and flight together, making it even easier to book a stress-free vacation they will love.

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With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee upon them, many Brits made plans to travel for the four-day holiday, from June 2-5.  In fact, according to the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), nearly two million have made travel plans and many of those booked an extra three days off to turn it into a full-blown holiday.  Right now the pound is strong compared to the euro and they want to take advantage of that.

Greece and Spain have been popular destinations and ABTA said that those looking for cheap flights might have good luck with Cyprus, Turkey, and Tunisia.  For those looking for great city getaways, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Dublin, and New York have much to offer.  Thousands have also booked trips to sunny destinations, such as Florida and Mexico.  Mark Tanzer, ABTA Chief Executive, said that thousands will go to London to take part in the celebrations, but millions just want to get away and enjoy the break.

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Hyderabad, India has become a destination that is popular in the IT industry and it is also popular with many travellers from around the world.  It is the sixth largest city in India and has a wealth of experiences for the visitor.  The key to travelling to Hyderabad is to find a cheap flight to the city.  There are a number of airlines that offer cheap flights or deals during the summer season or festival time.  However, finding an airline that still offers comfort and good service requires travellers to search around.

These days it is fairly easy to find plane tickets that cost about as much as a first-class train ticket and this is tempting for those who want to travel for less.  Indigo Airlines is one such carrier and the nice thing about this airline is that the ticket prices are low and the service is still good, offering the level of comfort and service as the bigger budget carriers.  Indigo has been awarded the title best carrier in India.

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