Celestial Seas

Rita Henry asked:


When I was growing up, they were stewardesses, and they had a party hearty reputation that stuck despite all the hard work they did. Today, the word ’stewardess’ is out of fashion, and flight attendants are respected professionals in the aviation industry. While many in the general public see flight attendants as glorified airborne waitresses, the cabin crews and regular passengers know better. The flight attendant is the face of the airline, and her - or his, since many flight attendants today are male - primary job is making sure that all the passengers have a safe flight.

But you knew that - that’s part of the reason that you want to be a flight attendant. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s not quite as hard to find a flight attendant job opening as many believe. Besides the major airlines - many of whom are not hiring - there are over 75 airlines operating in the United States and Canada, and you’ll find a flight attendant job opening at most of them. The fastest growing segment of the aviation industry is in private airlines - charters, fractional operators and company-owned airlines. There are also many mid-size and smaller airlines that run commuter flights and flights within the continental United States and Canada. Because they don’t have the glamour and cachet of the Big Boys - United Airlines, American Airlines and the others - they get far less applicants for every flight attendant job opening. And the fact is, because flight attendants bid on the flights they work based on seniority with the plum jobs going to those with the most flight hours, the flight attendants working for the major airlines are just as likely to be working the short hop flights as those working smaller airlines who specialize in them.

Finding a flight attendant job opening is no different than finding a job opening in any other industry. It takes diligence, persistence, luck and some insider knowledge. You’ll find listings for job openings for flight attendants in your local newspaper, on the job boards like Monster, and by applying directly to the airlines. Once you’ve found a flight attendant job opening, you can apply online at the airline’s web site, or send a resume by mail or over the telephone. If you’ve done a good job of presenting yourself in your cover letter and resume, you may receive an invitation to an interview, or other instructions on your next step.

Preparing yourself for your interview is just as important when the interview is a ‘cattle call’ - industry slang for open houses where recruiters prescreen applicants for a flight attendant job opening - as it is for a face to face interview. Impeccable personal grooming is important in any job interview, but it’s vital when you’re applying for a flight attendant job opening. Trim and manicure your nails, be certain that your hair coloring is not in need of touching up - be certain that every detail of your appearance is just right. After all, your competition will be dong the same thing.

Ranju Kumar asked:


How can I avoid flight delays?

- Research the Airlines on-time ratings and use the Airline with the best rating.

- Keep up with the news and see if your Airline is facing any upcoming labor negotiations. If they are in negotiation near the time you are planning your trip, you might want to use another Airline in case yours has a work stoppage or slowdown.

- Avoid peak travel time.

- Check the weather conditions that are common along your route to see if you can plan your trip to avoid periods when foul weather causes delays.

- Fly nonstop or with the least amount of connections possible. Each time you land and take off you increase your chances to encounter delays.

- Take early morning flights. Early flights are less likely to be delayed and if they are delayed you will have more options remaining through out the day to complete your trip.

- Avoid the last flight of the day since a delay might force an overnight stay.

- If you fear you will suffer from a flight delay, consider using a paper ticket over an electronic ticket. If you need to transfer to another Airline to continue your trip, a paper ticket can save you time. Most Airlines are not yet able to transfer passengers flying on e-tickets without first taking the time to switch them to a paper ticket.

What should I do if my flight is delayed or canceled?

- If your flight is delayed or canceled, work with the Airlines counter personnel to book you on another flight. Being nice and working with the agent will often bring much better results than losing your temper.

- If there is a line at the counter, call the Airlines reservation center directly to book another flight instead of waiting in line for the few people available to help. See if they can guarantee you a seat on another flight.

- If you have another person traveling with you, spread out with one in line and the other on the phone. Try to stay within eyesight of each other in case one of you needs to wave the other one over. If you have a cell phone, call the Airline while you are standing in line and see who can help you first.

- See if others in your party belong to any premium clubs that will help to get you special consideration.

- Ask to be protected under the Airlines own written rules in the tickets conditions or contract of carriage for dealing with missed connections, delayed and canceled flights so you are given all the consideration you are legally due. This section of the contract is often called Rule 240, but no matter what it is called, they will have a section that specifically spells out what action they must take to help you continue your trip and what compensation you are due, if any.

The U.S. Department of Transportation mandates that a copy of this contract be available to passengers at the Airlines ticket counter. Many Airlines also provide this information on their web sites so you might print it off and take it with you in case you need it.

Some Airline employees will try to tell you to that they no longer use Rule 240, but no matter what they call this section of their contract they still have to honor their written guidelines in the contract of carriage. These guidelines are part of the legal contract that deals with you. Both you and the Airline agreed upon these terms when they sold and you purchased their ticket. The Airline cannot choose to disregard part of a legal contract and enforce a different policy.

- If other Airlines are still operating, see if your Airline is willing to find you a seat on another Airline. Although, their contract may allow them some time to first find you a flight on their own Airline, most state that when they fail to do so, they will try to find you a seat with another Airline. Know that many Airlines limit your potential choices of other Airlines only with certain Airlines that have existing agreements with your Airline. Your option probably wont be to find any other flight at the airport that works. It will be to find another flight from a list of specific Airlines.

- The Airlines Rule 240 may state that, if you so choose, you are entitled to an involuntary refund for any unused portion of your ticket, even if you purchased a nonrefundable ticket.

- Rule 240 also specifies what, if any, other compensation you are due because of the flights delay or cancellation. The compensation due will usually vary depending on the reason for the flights delay or cancellation.

- If it looks like lots of people are going to be stuck for a long time, consider booking a hotel room and/or a rental car before everyone else grabs them all.

- Look into other practical forms of transportation such as trains, buses, or rental cars. The airport may close, but that does not necessarily mean the highways and railroads are impassible.

- Move quickly, a closed airport will mean that other forms of transportation and hotel rooms will sell out quickly.

- Update any future reservations with Airlines, hotels or rental cars that will be effected by your delay.

What type of compensation will I receive if my flight is delayed or canceled?

You may think a delayed or canceled flight will get you complimentary meals and a free hotel stay, but thats not always true. However, you can take some actions to make sure you are given all the assistance and compensation you are due.

- Being nice and working with the agent will often bring much better results than losing your temper. You can let them know you are upset without turning your anger toward them.

- You might have to rely on your negotiation skills to cover some expenses caused by the flights delay or cancellation. This is where being professional can help.

- Ask to be protected under the Airlines Rule 240, so you are given all the consideration you are legally due. Rule 240 refers to the Airlines own written rules in the tickets conditions or contract of carriage for dealing with missed connections, delayed and canceled flights. Rule 240 specifically spells out what action they must take to help you continue your trip and what compensation you are due, if any.

- The U.S. Department of Transportation mandates that a copy of this contract must be made available to passengers at the Airlines ticket counter. Many Airlines also provide this information on their web sites so print it off and take it with you.

- Some Airline employees will try to tell you to that they no longer use Rule 240, but no matter what they call this section of their contract, they still have to honor their written guidelines in their contract of carriage. These guidelines are part of the legal contract that deals with you. Both you and the Airline agreed upon these terms when they sold and you purchased their ticket. The Airline cannot choose to disregard part of a legal contract and enforce a different policy.

- Most Airlines will first try to reschedule your flight or offer you coupons good toward future flights. However, many, although not all, Airlines “Rule 240″ state that, if you so choose, you are entitled to an involuntary refund for any unused portion of your ticket if you decide not to travel on the rescheduled flight, even if you purchased a nonrefundable ticket.

- Its always a good idea to pay for your plane ticket with a credit card. It usually makes it easier and quicker for you to get your refund and, if the Airline gives you hard time about refunding your unused ticket, you can ask your credit card company about the possibility of a charge back.

- If the Airline requires you to mail in your unused ticket before they will issue a refund, be sure to make a copy of your ticket before you put it in the mail.

- “Rule 240″ also specifies what, if any other compensation you are due because of the flights delay or cancellation.

- The compensation due will usually vary depending on the reason for the flights delay or cancellation. Compensation for delay will also vary depending on the amount of time that you were delayed.

- If the delay or cancellation is caused by issues beyond the control of the Airline, often referred to in a “Force Majeure” clause, any compensation you are due may be limited or eliminated.

- “Force Majeure” is a big catchall phrase that identifies many possible situations whether actual or threatened that cannot be foreseen by the Airlines and/or are beyond the control of the Airline. Many situations can qualify under “Force Majeure”, but some that are often listed include, the weather, acts of God, government regulation, terrorism, wars, hostilities, security and safety concerns, strikes, work slowdowns, labor-related disputes, shortage of labor or fuel.

- Depending on your particular circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation for an overnight stay in a hotel, meals, phone calls or other transportation costs. However, there are limits and restrictions on all these forms of compensations. Many Airlines will not pay for an overnight hotel stay at the origin point or destination of your flight and many even deny paying for a stay if your flight is stopped at an airport near your homes main airport.

- If you are late checking in, you may have waived your right to any compensation you are due, including your right to an involuntary refund.

- Keep all receipts for expenses caused by your delay or flight cancellation. No matter what their rules say, you can always make an appeal to the Airlines customer service department and you will want the receipts to back you up. Send your Airline copies of the receipts and keep the original receipts.

- Even though, your Airline may not be required to give compensation, they still may provide you with something to keep you a happy customer.

Mandy Chagger asked:


There are an abundance of flights from London, to Beijing. China travel and China holidays are very popular these days and will be even more so when the Beijing 2008 Olympics are held next summer. It is important that you book your flights from UK to Beijing early, so you can get the best deals possible.

Beijing is the capital of China and has around 12.5 million people. If you are travelling to China, the best way to get there is to take flights from UK to Beijing and begin your journey there. Besides the fact that Beijing, and the surrounding areas, have many of the countries attractions, it is a base where you can find other flights to other areas of China. From Beijing, you can find flights to Shanghai, China, and cheap flights to Hong Kong. Considering that Beijing is the capital and the Beijing International Airport sees many international flights from all over the world, there are many cheap flights to Beijing, especially from the UK. The best times to find cheap flights to Beijing can be during the spring and summer months. You should be aware that the summer of 2008 will be a major destination for travellers the world over because of the Beijing 2008 Olympics. If you plan on China holidays for the Olympics, you should book your flights early to get the best price possible for flights from UK to Beijing.

China holidays and China travel will allow you to experience attractions that are world famous. Many of these attractions in China are in Beijing and the surrounding areas. The city of Beijing has been the centre of Chinese society for over 2,000 years. Probably, the biggest attraction in China is the Great Wall. China travel from the UK and China holidays are not complete without a visit to the Great Wall, which is one of the Eight Wonders of the World, and the only man-made structure that can be seen from the moon. The Great Wall of China is 6,700 km long and spans five provinces. The Forbidden City is one of the best-preserved imperial complexes in the entire world. The Forbidden City is just over 5 centuries old and has been the residence of many of the dynasties in China during that time period. There are 9,999 rooms and over 900,000 priceless antiques in the Forbidden City, and if you travel to Beijing, it is a must see destination. Tiananmen Square is located in Beijing itself, and it is the largest city square in the world. Tiananmen Square has seen many historic events throughout history and is the symbol of the sign of Beijing. The Mao Mausoleum, the Chinese Revolution History Museum, the beautiful Tiananmen Tower, and the Qianmen, which is the front gate of Tiananmen Square, surround the square. Every day at sunrise and sunset, there are flag ceremonies that should not be missed. There are many beautiful temples in Beijing such as the White Cloud Taoist Temple, The Temple of Heaven, and the Lama Temple, to name a few. The Silk Market in Beijing is a marketplace that can’t be missed by anyone visiting Beijing. Just a few of the many other attractions that Beijing has to offer are the Beijing Botanical Gardens, the Ming Tombs, and the Summer Palace.

There are many budget accommodations in Beijing, which is why China travel is very popular with backpackers, especially on their gap year. Cheap restaurants and food stalls are located throughout the city of Beijing. China travel is not complete without trying the delicious noodle dishes that can be found for relatively nothing on the streets of Beijing. Overall, the city of Beijing is a safe city, and the only dangers that travellers need to worry about are crossing the city streets, with the amount of traffic, and paying too much for souvenirs. Many people from around the world take China holidays for spiritual reasons, travelling to Beijing and other areas throughout the country.

The city is gearing up for the Beijing 2008 Olympics, and there will be an increase in flights from around the world to Beijing leading up the Olympic games. The price of the flights from UK to Beijing will be more expensive the closer they are to the Olympics, so book early to find the best deals. Accommodations in the city will also fill up during the Beijing 2008 Olympics, so book your accommodations early as well. Beijing’s subway system will double in size for the Olympics, and there will be direct routes from Beijing International Airport to many areas in the city during the summer of 2008.

China travel and China holidays in the city of Beijing are very popular because of the many attractions that the city offers and especially with the Beijing 2008 Olympics fast approaching. There are many flights from UK to Beijing available, especially originating from London. The best possibility to find a cheap flight to China and a cheap flight to Beijing is probably from the London airports of Heathrow and Stansted. To get the best deal on a flight from the UK to Beijing, be sure to book early, especially if you are thinking of China travel during the time of the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

Carson Danfield asked:


How can I avoid flight delays?

- Research the Airlines’ on-time ratings and use the Airline with the best rating.

- Keep up with the news and see if your Airline is facing any upcoming labor negotiations. If they are in negotiation near the time you are planning your trip, you might want to use another Airline in case yours has a work stoppage or slowdown.

- Avoid peak travel time.

- Check the weather conditions that are common along your route to see if you can plan your trip to avoid periods when foul weather causes delays.

- Fly nonstop or with the least amount of connections possible. Each time you land and take off you increase your chances to encounter delays.

- Take early morning flights. Early flights are less likely to be delayed and if they are delayed you’ll have more options remaining through out the day to complete your trip.

- Avoid the last flight of the day since a delay might force an overnight stay.

- If you fear you’ll suffer from a flight delay, consider using a paper ticket over an electronic ticket. If you need to transfer to another Airline to continue your trip, a paper ticket can save you time. Most Airlines are not yet able to transfer passengers flying on e-tickets without first taking the time to switch them to a paper ticket.

What should I do if my flight is delayed or canceled?

- If your flight is delayed or canceled, work with the Airline’s counter personnel to book you on another flight. Being nice and working with the agent will often bring much better results than losing your temper.

- If there is a line at the counter, call the Airline’s reservation center directly to book another flight instead of waiting in line for the few people available to help. See if they can guarantee you a seat on another flight.

- If you have another person traveling with you, spread out with one in line and the other on the phone. Try to stay within eyesight of each other in case one of you needs to wave the other one over. If you have a cell phone, call the Airline while you’re standing in line and see who can help you first.

- See if others in your party belong to any premium clubs that will help to get you special consideration.

- Ask to be protected under the Airline’s own written rules in the ticket’s conditions or contract of carriage for dealing with missed connections, delayed and canceled flights so you are given all the consideration you are legally due. This section of the contract is often called “Rule 240″, but no matter what it is called, they will have a section that specifically spells out what action they must take to help you continue your trip and what compensation you are due, if any.

The U.S. Department of Transportation mandates that a copy of this contract be available to passengers at the Airline’s ticket counter. Many Airlines also provide this information on their web sites so you might print it off and take it with you in case you need it.

Some Airline employees will try to tell you to that they no longer use “Rule 240″, but no matter what they call this section of their contract they still have to honor their written guidelines in the contract of carriage. These guidelines are part of the legal contract that deals with you. Both you and the Airline agreed upon these terms when they sold and you purchased their ticket. The Airline cannot choose to disregard part of a legal contract and enforce a different policy.

- If other Airlines are still operating, see if your Airline is willing to find you a seat on another Airline. Although, their contract may allow them some time to first find you a flight on their own Airline, most state that when they fail to do so, they will try to find you a seat with another Airline. Know that many Airlines limit your potential choices of other Airlines only with certain Airlines that have existing agreements with your Airline. Your option probably won’t be to find any other flight at the airport that works. It will be to find another flight from a list of specific Airlines.

- The Airline’s “Rule 240″ may state that, if you so choose, you are entitled to an involuntary refund for any unused portion of your ticket, even if you purchased a nonrefundable ticket.

- “Rule 240″ also specifies what, if any, other compensation you are due because of the flight’s delay or cancellation. The compensation due will usually vary depending on the reason for the flight’s delay or cancellation.

- If it looks like lots of people are going to be stuck for a long time, consider booking a hotel room and/or a rental car before everyone else grabs them all.

- Look into other practical forms of transportation such as trains, buses, or rental cars. The airport may close, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the highways and railroads are impassible.

- Move quickly, a closed airport will mean that other forms of transportation and hotel rooms will sell out quickly.

- Update any future reservations with Airlines, hotels or rental cars that will be effected by your delay.

What type of compensation will I receive if my flight is delayed or canceled?

You may think a delayed or canceled flight will get you complimentary meals and a free hotel stay, but that’s not always true. However, you can take some actions to make sure you are given all the assistance and compensation you are due.

- Being nice and working with the agent will often bring much better results than losing your temper. You can let them know you are upset without turning your anger toward them.

- You might have to rely on your negotiation skills to cover some expenses caused by the flight’s delay or cancellation. This is where being professional can help.

- Ask to be protected under the Airline’s “Rule 240″, so you are given all the consideration you are legally due. “Rule 240″ refers to the Airline’s own written rules in the ticket’s conditions or contract of carriage for dealing with missed connections, delayed and canceled flights. “Rule 240″ specifically spells out what action they must take to help you continue your trip and what compensation you are due, if any.

- The U.S. Department of Transportation mandates that a copy of this contract must be made available to passengers at the Airline’s ticket counter. Many Airlines also provide this information on their web sites so print it off and take it with you.

- Some Airline employees will try to tell you to that they no longer use “Rule 240″, but no matter what they call this section of their contract, they still have to honor their written guidelines in their contract of carriage. These guidelines are part of the legal contract that deals with you. Both you and the Airline agreed upon these terms when they sold and you purchased their ticket. The Airline cannot choose to disregard part of a legal contract and enforce a different policy.

- Most Airlines will first try to reschedule your flight or offer you coupons good toward future flights. However, many, although not all, Airline’s “Rule 240″ state that, if you so choose, you are entitled to an involuntary refund for any unused portion of your ticket if you decide not to travel on the rescheduled flight, even if you purchased a nonrefundable ticket.

- It’s always a good idea to pay for your plane ticket with a credit card. It usually makes it easier and quicker for you to get your refund and, if the Airline gives you hard time about refunding your unused ticket, you can ask your credit card company about the possibility of a charge back.

- If the Airline requires you to mail in your unused ticket before they will issue a refund, be sure to make a copy of your ticket before you put it in the mail.

- “Rule 240″ also specifies what, if any other compensation you are due because of the flight’s delay or cancellation.

- The compensation due will usually vary depending on the reason for the flight’s delay or cancellation. Compensation for delay will also vary depending on the amount of time that you were delayed.

- If the delay or cancellation is caused by issues beyond the control of the Airline, often referred to in a “Force Majeure” clause, any compensation you are due may be limited or eliminated.

- “Force Majeure” is a big catchall phrase that identifies many possible situations whether actual or threatened that cannot be foreseen by the Airlines and/or are beyond the control of the Airline. Many situations can qualify under “Force Majeure”, but some that are often listed include, the weather, acts of God, government regulation, terrorism, wars, hostilities, security and safety concerns, strikes, work slowdowns, labor-related disputes, shortage of labor or fuel.

- Depending on your particular circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation for an overnight stay in a hotel, meals, phone calls or other transportation costs. However, there are limits and restrictions on all these forms of compensations. Many Airlines will not pay for an overnight hotel stay at the origin point or destination of your flight and many even deny paying for a stay if your flight is stopped at an airport near your home’s main airport.

- If you are late checking in, you may have waived your right to any compensation you are due, including your right to an involuntary refund.

- Keep all receipts for expenses caused by your delay or flight cancellation. No matter what their rules say, you can always make an appeal to the Airline’s customer service department and you’ll want the receipts to back you up. Send your Airline copies of the receipts and keep the original receipts.

- Even though, your Airline may not be required to give compensation, they still may provide you with something to keep you a happy customer.

Cash asked:


There are number of cheap flights to Mauritius. Being a popular holiday destination all major airlines run regular flights to this holiday destination. This is a very competitive route so to attract more customers all airlines that run flights to Mauritius regularly announce offers, discounts in fares and cheap flights to Mauritius. So when you want to book Mauritius flights, you just need to look around for cheap flight deals to Mauritius.

As always, comparing your cheap flights will do you a lot of good. You can have your Mauritius holidays within your budget when you spend some time in finding your flights. Air Mauritius runs 30+ flights from and to Mauritius from all popular destinations including the UK and the US.

There are number of cheap flight Mauritius comparison sites on the web that will allow you to search for flights. Along with cheap Mauritius flights you can also get bundled offers that give you budget accommodation. However, when you are going for your cheap Mauritius flight tickets bundled with Mauritius accommodation, you must remember to check all the features and terms and conditions of the offer so that you are not greeted with surprise when you visit Mauritius. The last thing that you want as soon as you land Mauritius is learning that you have been tricked. So it is your responsibility to make sure you understand the offer correctly. If you need clarifications you must contact the relevant website or company before booking your Mauritius flights. However, this is not to mean that all offers try to trick you.

There are number of other ways that applies for all flight bookings, which will keep the costs low. You can apply those ways to book cheap flights Mauritius. First of all, plan your Mauritius trip well in advance so that you will have enough time to play around with your dates and days of the week while booking your Mauritius flights. If you have a very rigid schedule, you will have lesser chance of getting the best deals for Mauritius flights.

1.    Make a complete list of all Mauritius flights from your country of origin.

2.    Workout various connection options and do not stick to just a single airline or single route. Each destination can be reached in multiple ways and this applies to Mauritius as well. So when you want to book Mauritius flights try to see what the different connecting flights to Mauritius are.

3.    Check whether the cost varies between days because some of the flights will cost more during weekdays and cost less during weekends. You need to find out whether something like that is there with your route.

4.    Note down the peak season rates and off-season rates to Mauritius. See whether you will be able to bear the climatic conditions of off-season Mauritius.

5.    Choose flight routes with multiple connections. This will help you reduce the cost and get cheap flights to Mauritius.

6.    Also make sure to get travel insurance.

It is also a good idea to book your accommodation in advance and learn about Mauritius including, cheap flights Mauritius, cheap hotels Mauritius, places of interest Mauritius, the best time to visit Mauritius, Mauritius holiday packages, Mauritius honeymoon packages, Mauritius cruises, Mauritius Visa details, etc. For more information on Mauritius, for cheap hotels Mauritius and cheap flights Mauritius you can visit Low Fares Mauritius.com.

 

Terry Sullivan asked:


has long been a debate on the advantages of Part 141 versus Part 61 training. Student pilots are confused by the differences and are therefore unable to determine how to make the most of the benefits offered by each.

The following remains the same, regardless of whether your train under Part 141 or Part 61: 1)Written tests. 2)Oral exam in check ride. 3)Flight portion of the check ride. 4)License issued.

Measurement of success is the same at both types of schools: 1)Instructors make or break the school. Knowledgeable, experienced instructors are key. 2)Some flight schools have a high dropout ratio. Successful schools should have at least 90% of the students they train attain the certificates and ratings they signed up for. 3)Aircraft maintenance is important. Students should very seldom have flight lessons cancelled due to aircraft being grounded. 4)The school accident record should be zero or close to zero, indicating that the school places a high value on your safety.

On the surface, it looks like all helicopter flight schools are very similar. This is why it is so useful to understand the differences between Part 141 and Part 61. The two biggest differences are: 1)Part 141 training requires following an FAA approved Training Course Outline (TCO). Part 61 does not require a TCO be used at all. 2)The flight school itself and the Chief Flight Instructor have to meet stringent FAA requirements. Part 61 is not subject to these FAA requirements.

Let’s start with Part 61 helicopter training and flight schools. The majority of helicopter flight schools in the USA today are Part 61 flight schools. Many Part 61 helicopter flight schools start off with one certified flight instructor and one helicopter. The flight instructor offers one-on-one training to prospective students and teaches the student as he or she sees fit. If the instructor is good, more students join the school and the owner purchases additional helicopters and hires more instructors to meet the demand.

There are no FAA inspections required for a Part 61 helicopter flight school. The flight school is free to train their students using their own chosen methods. They are expected to follow the rules and regulations in the FAR/AIM for Part 61 flight schools and training, but are not subject to FAA inspections to confirm that they are doing this.

Part 141 training and flight schools have to meet very specific requirements and standards. The helicopter flight school itself is issued an Air Agency Certificate when it passes the FAA inspections. Facilities and aircraft that will be used for Part 141 training are inspected. The Chief Flight Instructor is required to take an annual check ride with the FAA.

On the training side, the flight school submits a separate and distinct Training Course Outline (TCO) to the FAA for each certificate and/or rating that they want to teach under Part 141. For example, a Private Pilot TCO would be submitted. This contains lesson plans for both Flight and Ground training. The flight school would have to submit another TCO for Instruments if they wanted to teach Instrument ratings under Part 141.

Don’t assume that a Part 141 helicopter flight school offers all their certificates and ratings under Part 141. Many only obtain FAA certification for Private, Instrument and Commercial certificates. It takes a lot of work for the flight school to create TCO’s and to teach under Part 141. The FAA requires that the flight school keep extensive student documentation for Part 141, including very detailed information on student progress. This is great for the student. It is time consuming for the flight school.

There are a few very large flight schools that only offer Part 141 training. They have set schedules for their classes and teach many students at the same time. They also have regimented flight schedules. These few very large flight schools often have a very high ratio of foreign versus domestic students. This is because SEVIS (Student Exchange Visitor Information System) requires that flight schools be FAA certified as a Part 141 flight school in order to apply for permission to train international students. The Veterans Association (VA) has the same Part 141 requirement for veterans to use their VA benefits.

Most Part 141 schools also offer Part 61 training for the same programs. For example, you may choose to do your Private Pilot under Part 141 or Part 61. Schools that offer both training methods provide the most flexibility to the student.

The student attending a Part 141 helicopter flight school gets all the benefits of attending a Part 141 school even if they choose to do some or all of their training under Part 61. This is due to the school being subject to random FAA inspections. They have to maintain their high standards at all times to retain their certification.

The disadvantage of Part 141 training is that the TCO has to be followed in the sequence written. Every student learns differently and some people prefer the flexibility of Part 61 training, which enables the student to cover materials in the sequence appropriate for him or herself.

This brings to light another advantage to a flight school that offers both Part 141 and Part 61 training. They will often use the TCO for your Part 61 training. This is great for the student pilot as you get the benefit of a structured Training Course Outline that is FAA certified, while at the same time being able to cover materials in the order that suits you best.

Another advantage to training at a school that offers both is that you can mix and match your training. For example, I did my Private Pilot under Part 61 as I wanted the flexibility to jump around in the curriculum. Flying instruments is very structured and is about learning procedures, so I choose to do my instrument training under Part 141. I found the structured approach and learning sequence worked really well for my Instrument training. I went back to Part 61 for my Commercial training.

Learning to fly a helicopter is fun, exciting and expensive. Learn all you can about your helicopter flight school and the programs they offer before making your final decision. Fly safe!

jsmith asked:


Undoubtedly, Dublin makes a wonderful vacation to spend some time in cool and relaxed atmosphere with your near and dear ones. Dublin, the capital city of Ireland welcome there visitors with unforgettable Irish landscaping and mild year-round climate to experience. Dublin has a reason to boasts for its amazing walking routes and trails, colorful festivals, interest in literature, art and cultural activities. It is said that, Dublin’s beautiful countryside enhance tourist to visit Ireland more than one visit. The most thrilling city has been dramatically shaped by heroic event and has a fascinating heritage just waiting to be discovered. One should not miss out the country’s tangible history and culture. With so much to see and to do the country’s glitzy pubs, discos and nightclubs form as a huge hot spot among the party animals. With so much of attracting events and sights grounded at one place, there is a huge flock of tourist gathering around the year. Now a days looking out for a cheap flights to Dublin does not necessarily mean that you are compromising on the quality of the flight, or the service provided by the airline. There are numerous major flights flying to Dublin, in terms of prices, this can only be a good thing for travelers, as more flights to Dublin means greater supply, which means more competition, which in turn means low cost airlines for the desired location in a reduced price in order to compete with the smaller discount airline companies that have sprung up in the last few years. Cheap airline to Dublin are readily available in the marker these days of package holiday tourism.

When ever you are confirming your travel, ensure yourself that you have sufficient amount of information regarding booking of your airline tickets. Finding a flight to Dublin and indeed low cost airlines to Dublin should not be particularly difficult these days. With so much of resources and sources available in the market one can easily track the right kind of Dublin flight for their travel. The plethora of online, discount, budget and cheap flight operators means that the consumer is well placed to find a bargain. Internet is one of the main source from where are traveler can come across great deals. With so much of travel sites and airline sites on can simply spend their time browsing and comparing numerous air flight deals and its availabilities. It is always advisable to check out more than one site and compare the prices of various airlines, since various airline companies offer different airfare on their airline for a particular destination. Comparison shopping helps a person to judge various flights to Dublin and its airfare and enhances a person to book accordingly.

If you want to ensure that you get the cheapest deal possible on your flights to Dublin, its important to shop around, don’t just assume that budget carriers have the best deals. Often by the time you factor in the cost of transport to the far-flung airports that budget carriers use, the price on the scheduled flights can be cheaper. Log on into any travel or airline sites and find out information about list of Budget airline. Generally you’ll find all the budget airlines offers low fares during mid week. Plan your departure dates in the morning or on the last flight of the evening for the best chance of cheap flights to Dublin Ireland.

To benefit from the best deals on flights to Dublin, you should book as early as possible as the economy seats tend to go first. Booking your airline tickets one or two month prior to your departure dates can coast you with less airfare. The more flexibility you have with arrival and departure times and dates, the more likely you are to get a flight for a reasonable price. In case of last minute travel ask the airline authorities or call up at any helpline number for last minute offers. In peak seasons though, you may find it hard to get a cheap ticket as seats could have already be taken. Unlike any other holiday destination, Dublin too has off seasons and peak season; there is a huge rush during peak seasons and even a person can land up in paying a more money on their plane tickets.

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Michael J Lee asked:


Cheap direct flights to Spain. Compare all low cost direct flights to and from your local airport to Spain with one search. Simply include your departure airport and your destination airport along with your dates of travel into the flight search engine and all available direct low cost flight options will appear.

Compare all low cost and cheap flights to and from all airports with one search. Simply include your local airport and your destination airport or region along with your dates of travel into the flight search engine and all available low cost flight options will appear on lowest price order. One simple search to find all cheap flights from all airports to your holiday resort destination. Compare the lowest flight prices from the low cost budget airlines.

Spain has become one of the easiest countries to reach by with direct flights from the U.K., thanks mainly to the low cost airlines who will now fly you to many regional airports, as well of the major cities. The large number of tourists that visit each year has helped increase the need for direct flights to Spain and with many people also having purchased second homes there, the whole of the country has become accessible by air.

The use of smaller airports has been helped by the Spanish government investing large sums in improving the road and rail links between cities and also by upgrading services at the airport itself.

When searching for your direct flights to Spain, often the best deals are to be had by booking through the internet. Some websites offer a search engine, which enable you to put in your details and the computer will then carry out a comprehensive search for flights that match your dates. If you book well ahead of your departure date, you will usually receive a better offer than by leaving it until the last minute, although occasionally a good deal can be had at the 11th hour, if you are able to delay booking your direct flight until just before you go.

Mid-week direct flights are generally better priced than those at the weekend and avoiding school holidays will definitely improve your chances of a good deal.

Direct flights to the less popular airports in Spain are well worth investigating, so make sure that you search by region, in addition to the place where you are actually staying, as often there are smaller, lesser used airports within driving distance that will work out cheaper. It might be worth considering booking each journey separately, especially if you are planning to tour around the Spanish countryside, as a single journey to one destination with a return from another, can often be more cost effective.

As a rule, the low cost airlines, such as Easyjet and Ryanair, will offer you a better price for your direct flights to Spain than using a scheduled service, but you may need to be prepared to give up such things as an in-flight meal and an allocated seat. Usually, the amount you pay for your ticket is purely the air fare plus taxes, which is why tickets offered by the low cost airlines are often referred to as having ‘no frills’. Refreshments have to be purchased on board, sometimes at very inflated prices, but usually your direct flight will be of no more than 2 - 3 hours in length, if travelling from the U.K. and the lower cost of your ticket makes this worthwhile.

If the cost of your direct flights to Spain is not an issue, a scheduled service with a large international carrier, such as British Airways or Iberia Airlines, may be your preferred choice. Usually, these flights would be from major airports in the U.K., such as London Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester to one of the larger cities in Spain. There are fewer flights available from and to regional airports and they often have to be booked direct with the airline, or through a Travel Agent, which would be more expensive.

Wolfgang Jaegel asked:


Flight attendants’ jobs are one of the most sought after careers in the aviation industry. A flight attendant, alternatively known by different names such as air host / air hostess or steward / stewardesses, is simply a member of a flight crew whose prime role is to ensure comfort as well as safety of the passengers in flight.

In other words, flight attendants are responsible for the safety of passengers. The demand for flight attendants is now greater than ever before. The prime reason for their increased demand is due to explosive number of passengers that opt to take air travel. Another key reason for their demand is due to

During the early days of aviation, the role of a flight attendant was just to ensure the physical security of passengers, but now it is beyond that. Today’s flight attendants are adept in almost all facets of air travel, such as, airport as well as aircraft security, aircraft technical knowledge, operations in connection with airlines, reservation as well as ticketing processes, coordinating crew, providing first aid services, recognition of medical conditions, procedures in handling passengers in times of emergencies, sea and desert survival training, foreign languages, training in handling special types of materials, hospitality training, radio communication, and excellent customer service.

The responsibilities of a flight attendant also cover to whether the seat belts are fastened both at the time of take off and landing, serving meals and beverages, assisting passengers with carry-on items, and ensuring that all of the essentials as per the regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are complied with. Further, depending upon the duration of the flight, flight attendants operate audio and movie systems and sell and serve beverages. In some instances, they provide assistance in caring infants. Eventually, on reaching the destination, they help passengers via inspecting their cabin. In short, flight attendants have now become an inseparable segment of air travel industry.

Based on the nature of the airlines for which they work, there are different types of flight attendants. One of the prominent categories of flight attendants is those working with global carriers or major airlines. When working with these airlines, flight attendants could travel almost all parts of the world. Additionally, they could travel in a number of aircrafts, ranging from Boeing 737 to the DC 10. Likewise, flight attendants working with these airlines have relatively good pay, and they usually cover medical and dental insurance, pass benefits, and sometimes even profit sharing.

Another popular category of flight attendant is one working with national airlines. However, the pay offered by these airlines is relatively less when compared to that paid by the major airlines. Different types of flight attendants also include those working regional class of airlines. Flight attendants working with charter airlines and corporate flight attendants are the other prominent categories of flight attendants.

Likewise, in order to become a flight attendant, a person should necessarily possess certain vital qualities such as excellent judgment, tactful, ability to interact comfortably with strangers, superb interpersonal skills, nurturing as well as caring disposition, ability to handle stressful situations, excellent service orientation, good communication skills, polite and friendly nature, physical agility, and ability to assist customers as well as their luggage.

Additionally, all flight attendants must be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA.) The certification would be provided only on the successful completion of training, covering fire fighting, evacuation, and safety procedures.

However, the job of a flight attendant is demanding, both emotionally and physically. One of the key challenges of the job of a flight attendant is that they have to remain all the time pleasant as well as courteous, despite any fatigue or stressful situation. A flight attendant must also be prepared to work at any time or at any day of the year.

In addition, a flight attendant must be willing to work at any time of a day, sometimes early morning or late night. Al though an air host or steward could enjoy the maximum benefits of traveling as well as excellent remuneration, he may have to face several other difficulties. Sometimes, he may be even required to stay away from home for weeks. In other words, a flight attendant must be prepared to work any hour, day, week, and sometimes even on holidays.

Vikram kuamr asked:


No matter how one goes about it these days, traveling is an expensive proposition. With fuel prices soaring, flying is often more economical than driving, especially if one knows how to go about booking in advance on the internet. Many people each year use the internet to purchase flight tickets and find more cheap flights because they did so.

Some details that one must work out in advance include when one expects to be traveling, where one wants to depart from, and where one wants to end up. Is a nonstop flight necessary, or would a connecting flight, with or without a layover, make the trip more economical by lowering the price? What accommodations will be needed at the destination end of the trip? Will it be a one way or round trip?

It is possible to purchase flight tickets at the airport one wishes to depart right up until the time of the desired flight, assuming the plane is not booked full. However, if one books the flight in advance, more often than not, one can be on the same plane for a fraction of the price. Cheap flights are much easier to arrange when done in advance.

One of the primary reasons for this is the fact that airlines like to schedule their flights around a minimum number of passengers and cargo to ensure they do not lose money as soon as the plane refuels and takes off. They are much more apt to offer discounts to get people to book in advance so that they can make these sorts of schedules. The internet provides a perfect venue for advance booking of flight tickets and helping people find cheap flights.

Some websites even offer a tool that allows one to enter the airport code of the departure point and the airport code of the destination to map out their flight plans. One can even choose where to meet connecting flights to find the cheapest rates possible. Cheap flights are often found easier if one allows for one or more connecting flights and at least one layover. If one maps this out in advance, it is usually possible to find the optimum mix of connecting flights and layovers to make the trip as cheap as possible while limiting the amount of time it takes to get from point A to point B.

Traveling anywhere outside one’s local area is going to be an expensive proposition no matter what, given the costs of fuel and the economy. One can purchase flight tickets and arrange cheap flights, relatively speaking, by using the internet to book travel a few months in advance whenever possible. There are some websites that allow one to map out how to travel to optimize the trip with the lowest price, shortest route, or the best mix of the two.