| Q. | Air Travel? | Related Search:
Air Travel | | | Can anyone tell me how and what kind of ticket to buy. Want to go from Connecticut (BDL) to Texas (IAH) and back to Connecticut (BDL) round trip, but on way to Texas want to stop over in Oregon (PDX) for 4 days! Do I need to buy two separate tickets, or what do I do? (Very inexperienced in air travel!)
Thank you for any help I can get!!! :)
| | A. | You just need to buy one ticket -- it's still a round trip. If booking online select 'multi-destinations' and you can build your itinerary with as many stops as you like. | | | |
| Q. | Is the air travel advisable during the last 4 months of pregnancy? What might be the negative effects? | Related Search:
Other - Pregnancy & Parenting | | | I've heard that after 6th month of pregnancy, its dangerous to travel by air coz of thge air pressure and shortage of oxigen. Further, it can result in pre-mature delivery,dont know whats right n wats wrong.
| | A. | I checked out the rules at three different airlines plus consulted with my doctor when I recently flew at seven months pregnant. The airlines generally do not allow travel in the last four weeks of pregnancy and the doctor said she could not see any reason why I shouldn't travel at seven months. As long as you're healthy and bp isn't elevated, you shouldn't need to worry. Just make sure to drink lots of water and sit by the aisle if you can, so you can easily get up and stretch. Also note that you are not allowed to sit by the emergency exits when you're pregnant. | | | |
| Q. | How reliable is Air Deccan for the domestic travel in India ? | Related Search:
Air Travel | | | While visiting India in December, we are planning to take Air Deccan flights between Chennai-Delhi and the Jabalpur-Delhi sectors.How is the reputation of this airline.Are there any other better and economical air travel options for these sectors ?
| | A. | My dear friend, since Air Deccan is now a part of Kingfisher Airlines therefore you can trust this as one of the best, coz Kingfisher maintains good record ever since they started, they may not be very economical coz Kingfisher is considered to be an expensive Airlines. | | | |
| Q. | Can hamsters handle the stress of air travel? | Related Search:
Rodents | | | I would like to carry my hamster on a plane (90 minute flight). Delta allows hamsters and I have the permission to carry her with me. I am wondering if anyone could share similar experience with me. Can hamsters handle the stress of air travel? My hamster Biscoot is 1 year old and she has travelled (7 hrs) in car before. Also, where can I buy an appropriate travel cage for her? Thanks for your time.
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| Q. | What causes earache in some people during air travel and what is the antidote? | Related Search:
Health & Safety | | | I recently flew Lufthansa from Abuja to frankfurt but my journey was spoilt by the terrible presurre-like pain I felt in my ear towards the end if the trip. I'm now scarred of air travel as a result. Has anyone else had a similar experience? How can one possibly prevent such, cope with it when it occurs or recover quickly from it afterwards?
| | A. | It's caused by the change in air-pressure. Chew gum to stimulate your swallowing reflex; that will mitigate the muzziness. | | | |
| Q. | How do I travel by air when I am dependent on oxygen and prone to blood clots? | Related Search:
Air Travel | | | I would like to travel by air but I do not know how to go about it when I require pure oxygen when resting and active. I am aslo prone to blood clots and have been told that air travel may cause me problems.
| | A. | First, you need to speak to your doctor to see if you are medically stable to fly. If the dr clears you, most airlines will require a letter from your dr stating that you are medically cleared to fly and that you need to have an O2 bottle.
Next, call the airline you want to fly and ask what their policies are for passengers using bottled O2, as it can pose a safety risk. Some airlines (Southwest for example) try to avoid passengers who need O2.
As for blood clots, again you need to talk to your dr. He will most likely recommend support/compression socks or panty hose. These can be found at most places that sell diabetic or medical supplies. If possible, during the flight try to walk up and down the asile a few times every 1-2 hours to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
When you make your reservations for your flight, let the airline know you need a wheelchair escort to the gate, and another one when you reach your destination. This way you won't have to walk through the airport. Allow extra time to get through secuirty because you will need it.
Again, I can't stress enough the fact that you need to speak with your doctor about flying.
ETA: I just came across this today on the TSA website. I don't know why I hadn't see it before. [Link]  | | | |
| Q. | What causes feet to swell during air travel and why do some people swell more? | Related Search:
Other - Health | | | What should be done after the flight to help the swelling to go away? Can/should it last a couple of days after the air travel?
| | A. | Blood and extra cellular fluid often pool in the feet and legs, causing them to swell, it is called edema. As an artery becomes a capillary the blood pressure is greater than the extra cellular fluid pressure, so some of the fluids from the blood flows out of the blood. At the end of the capillary much of that fluid flows back into the blood due to osmotic forces and the lower pressure in the veins. Often in the extremities the flow of fluid back into the blood is dependent upon muscle contraction, and when you just sit down for hours there is no muscle contraction in your feet and legs, causing edema in some people, particularly the elderly and diabetics and anyone with decreased lymph flow. The fact that airplane cabins are at lower pressure than sea level also contributes. I would recommend getting up and walking around at least once an hour if this is a problem for you. It can last a couple of days after the air travel, particularly if you are in a wheel chair or have landed at a city in the mountains. | | | |
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