Expert’s Advice

Accessibility Rights for In-flight Mobility

Posted by Faizan on Tuesday 2 April, 2013 in Expert's Advice
It’s the right of every passenger to have access for mobility aboard an aircraft served under an airline, a matter which becomes prominent in case of passengers with disabilities rendering them hardships in getting around when needed. Under standard protocol airliners do have special on-board wheelchairs....

SARS and its Impact on the Readiness of the Global Air Travel Industry

Posted by Faizan on Tuesday 26 February, 2013 in Expert's Advice
Even with the widespread pandemic of SARS occurring a decade ago, biologists confirm that the virus always has the chance to occur again among human populations. However, there are certain reasons present to justify that authorities of today are better prepared for countering a similar situation. The...

London Underground: 10 Tips for Tube Survival

Posted by Beenish on Monday 4 February, 2013 in Expert's Advice
London Underground Tube currently functions on a 12 lane network covering 114, 500 miles of track with 270 stations. This massive spread of London Underground often ends up intimidating the people who use it. So to help all those who have confusions regarding the London Tube or those who will be using...

China Shows off the Longest High-Speed Railway Line of the World

Posted by Eric on Tuesday 25 December, 2012 in Expert's Advice
The high-speed rail network of China was established in 2007 but now within such a short passage of time it has become the largest one of this planet with 8,358 kilometers of track (2010). It has been expected that in 2020 it may reach up to 16,000 kilometers (almost double). The much anticipated opening...

Drinking Alcohol becomes a Major Influence for Problem in Passenger Cabins

Posted by Faizan on Thursday 13 December, 2012 in Expert's Advice
With value added services improving for passengers travelling with international carriers, the disparity between each and every class category aboard the same flight is increasing. First class, business classes and economy airline tickets would have seating capacity in an ascending order. A general perception...

The Rare Red Algae Bloom Hits the Bondi Beach, Sydney

Posted by Hira Junaid on Thursday 29 November, 2012 in Expert's Advice
One of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches, the Bondi Beach is now, unfortunately, a victim of a rare yet dangerous phenomenon known as the ‘Red Algae Bloom’. This is also referred to as the ‘noctiluca scintillans’ and whilst it is not particularly harmful for humans and does not endanger any lives,...

U.S Gulf Coast Suspends flights Ahead of Hurricane Isaac

Posted by Faizan on Tuesday 28 August, 2012 in Expert's Advice
Cities and states across the U.S Gulf Coast have seen a major impact in weather conditions, rendering the region unsuitable for flights under the influence of Tropical Storm Isaac. Meteorological reports indicate that the storm will expectedly evolve into a category 2 Hurricane crossing the Gulf of...

Top five tips for Travelling during Ramadan

Posted by Hira Junaid on Friday 27 July, 2012 in Expert's Advice
Excited about the much awaited month of Ramadan? So are we and to make sure that your travelling needs are all catered to during this month, we’re here to offer some free of cost, friendly tips. These will ensure that even whilst fasting, you have an epic experience and some quality fun; Expect and...

Aerophobia – Yes it Exists, and it’s Easily Controllable

Posted by Faizan on Tuesday 24 July, 2012 in Expert's Advice
Everyone has weaknesses. Psychological fears are what compose a human being’s realm of perception. Let’s face it, phobias do exist and they are completely normal. Many patients suffering from phobias do not admit having them due to social pressures or they may think it would hurt their self esteem...

Top Six Things to Do while in South Africa

Posted by Babar on Monday 6 February, 2012 in Expert's Advice
Not many countries of the world can boast of their beauty, diversity and uniqueness as much as the gorgeous country of South Africa can. It is a wonderful holiday destination for almost all kinds of tourists as it has all the attractions one can ask for and that’s why thousands of tourists take a flight...

Major Factors to Consider While Planning to Travel Africa

Posted by Hira Junaid on Wednesday 1 February, 2012 in Expert's Advice
Africa is a continent anyone would love to visit. It’s scenic beauty, natural blessings, exquisitely varied landscapes, lush beauty, refreshing ambiance, excellent culture and a soothing environment are just some of the factors which attract tourists from all over the globe. We’re therefore glad...

Carry on Baggage for Flights Departing to USA and Puerto Rico

Posted by Rabbiya Shakil on Thursday 28 July, 2011 in Expert's Advice
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made certain amendments in the regulations and it now allows only one (1) carry-on piece luggage in addition to one (1) personal item for all flights departing to the United States of America and also to Puerto Rico. Transportation Security Administration This...

How can You Survive on a Deserted Island

Posted by Anam Perzada on Tuesday 12 July, 2011 in Expert's Advice
Hopefully, you would never get into a situation where you would have to fight for your survival, nor do we base this article on a paranoid assumption that your desire for traveling would render you to such a situation some day, but as a sensible travel guide we consider it of paramount importance to...

Is Your Flight Cancelled Due to the Volcanic Eruption? What are you to do next?

Posted by Rabbiya Shakil on Thursday 26 May, 2011 in Expert's Advice
The recent eruption of the Icelandic Volcano has caused trouble to many as the ash clouds traveled their way till around Parisand beyond resulting in numerous flights being cancelled. However the flights are resuming back to operations but the situation is still not normal as around 700 flights were...

Will the Iceland Volcano Eruption Affect Your Flights?

Posted by Babar on Monday 23 May, 2011 in Expert's Advice
After the new volcanic eruption in Iceland, the volcanic ash cloud is moving towards the UK and mainland Europe from Iceland, and it is expected to reach the eastern coast of Ireland and northern Russia by the end of the Monday. Airspace over Iceland and Reykjavik Airport are expected to remain closed...

Card Theft / Fraudulent Payments – How We Safeguard Passengers

Posted by Anam Perzada on Friday 13 May, 2011 in Expert's Advice
The age of plastic money has apparently made shopping easy, quick and straightforward for communities such as ours which are governed by the ever so tightly wound schedule of our daily lives. However, the perks come with drawbacks – loopholes to put it bluntly. The “cardholder security” is of paramount...

Is it a Good Time for Summer Reservation?

Posted by Cheap flights on Wednesday 16 March, 2011 in Expert's Advice
Have you been wondering when is the best time to make flight reservations for summer vacations ? Here are all the answers, that can save you a 100 bucks.First of all, there are mainly three flight seasons, the Low Season, the shoulder season and the Peak season.The low season, in simple words is when...

Brazil Advice for Tourists and Travelers

Posted by Cheap flights on Friday 4 February, 2011 in Expert's Advice
Brazil is the largest country in South America. Except Chile and Ecuador it borders every nation on the continent and the only Latin American nation that that derives its culture, language and traditions from Portugal. Brazil is very famous amongst the travelers and tourists for its International cities....

A Guide To Making ‘Cheapest Holidays’

Posted by Nazish Pavon on Saturday 18 December, 2010 in Expert's Advice
Saving money on holidays is not a big deal if you have the right attitude and dare to explore something new and off the beaten path. The formula is simple, where there are more tourist there are high prices. Tourist = inflation + high price + no bargain Check out any popular spot in your own country...

Traveling To South Korea – How Safe It is?

Posted by Cheap flights on Friday 26 November, 2010 in Expert's Advice
Many top airlines have launched more flights to South Korea while some have just starting a new route. The country has been enjoying its Tourist boom to the full, and was expecting a further high number of arrivals, pre-North Korean attack on Yeongpyeong Island located west of the Korean Peninsula. However,...