10 Things You Need to Know About Turbulence PLUS video of scary tubulence:

. 1. Turbulence-related injuries do happen—but rarely. The Federal Aviation Administration says there are between 30 and 60 cases of turbulence-related injuries each year. Two-thirds of that number are flight attendants (mostly because they're the ones who might not be seatbelted in when the bumps hit), which means that only 20 passengers—out of the 800 million who fly each year in the United States—are injured due to turbulence.
2. Generally, turbulence is quite harmless. Turbulence is essentially just a "rough patch" caused by wind, due to thunderstorms, the jet stream, proximity to mountains, and other factors, and thus is quite common on any flight.

AirAsia Flight 8501 debris recovered; two bodies found: RIP

(CNN) -- A grim discovery in the waters off Indonesia on Tuesday dealt a heartbreaking blow to families whose loved ones were lost on AirAsia Flight QZ8501, and their anguish was felt around the world.

Debris from the plane was spotted about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the aircraft's last known location over the Java Sea, off the coast of Indonesia's Central Kalimantan province on Borneo.

Two bodies were spotted as well, Indonesian navy official Manahan Simorangkir told CNN. The body of a woman was recovered, but large waves have prevented crews from getting to the second body, Simorangkir said.

what everyone is asking about AirAsia?

1. What happened exactly?

Some basic facts are known about Flight 8501's journey before it lost contact with air traffic control.

• The Airbus A320-200 took off from the Indonesian city of Surabaya at 5:36 a.m. local time Sunday with 155 passengers and 7 crew members on board. Its destination was Singapore, a journey that usually takes a little over two hours.

• At 6:12 a.m., one of the pilots asked air traffic control permission to turn and climb to a higher altitude to try avoid bad weather, according to Indonesian officials.

• Minutes later, the plane disappeared from air traffic control's radar.

• At 7:55 a.m., Flight 8501 was officially declared missing. Its last known position was over the Java Sea, between the islands of Belitung and Borneo.

• The majority of those on board the plane are Indonesian. There are also people from South Korea, Britain, France, Malaysia and Singapore.

What an amaizing sight? Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing

Covered with more than 10,000 glass panels lit by LEDs at night, Sunrise Kempinski's architecture had the world buzzing when it opened mid-November. Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing

When it comes to architecture, this is the hotel that had the world buzzing when it opened its doors mid-November --- just in time to host U.S. President Barack Obama during his recent visit to the city for APEC 2014.

AirAsia Not Alone: What is it with Java Sea and missing planes?

The Indonesian Air Force scans the horizon searching for signs of AirAsia Flight QZ8501. (Associated Press)

With oil slicks spotted but no debris found, the search for AirAsia flight QZ8501 will continue tomorrow, adding new areas south of Belitung Island in the Java Sea, where many believe the plane rests at the bottom of the ocean. 

If this shallow sea is indeed the final resting place of the 162 souls onboard, they will not be alone. Nestled between the Indonesian islands of Kalimantan (to the north), Java (to the south), Sumatra (to the west), and Sulawesi (to the east), the Java Sea is already a graveyard of sorts. Many have lost their lives in the tropical waters.

The War Is Over, Afghanistan Tourism Is on the Rise — See Bamiyan, the Country's Best Hidden Gem

One of the coolest things about travel is wandering into a place that time seems to have truly forgotten. These days, locations like that are few and far between — but they still exist. One of the most special to me is Bamiyan, Afghanistan. I went there earlier this year for the Afghan Ski Challenge. At first, I was very nervous. After all, it’s Afghanistan: It’s war-torn and

Skimpy outfits and an even skimpier excuse. (Photo: Vietjet Air)

It was bad enough that VietJet did a photo shoot that revived that unfortunate sexy-flight-attendant trope, which we thought had gone out with Pan Am. What really got us was that once the airline started getting called out for its sexist campaign, it tried to claim that the photos were just a “trial shoot” for a proposed campaign — an undress rehearsal? — that, oh my gosh, one of their models accidentally posted on her popular Facebook page.

Al-Qaeda Calls for Terrorists to Bomb America's Top Airlines

The hateful magazine with its airline terror cover story

An article in the winter 2014 issue of al-Qaeda’s magazine, Inspire, terrorists to attack American Airlines, United, and Delta in order for the group to kill the most people, “crush the enemy’s economy,” and bring publicity to the terror organization.

Search for missing AirAsia jet #QZ8501 bound for Singapore from Indonesia suspended

- AirAsia flight QZ8501 bound for Singapore from Surabaya, Indonesia and carrying 162 people on board went missing Sunday morning.
- Contact with the plane was lost around an hour after departure, somewhere over the Java Sea between Belitung island and Pontianak, on Indonesia's part of Kalimantan island.
- Search and rescue operations were launched with the Indonesian army as well as Singapore and Malaysia scouring the area around Belitung, but have been suspended for the night.

Tips on Why flights gets cancelled or delayed

   Weather reasons (i.e. wind, storms, temperature over +50º C or 122º F) -
Technical problems with airplane and none other available -
Pilot crew not available (i.e. rest requirements and no standby crew available) -
Destination airport unable to receive flight (many reasons) -
Industrial action (strike) by crews, mechanics or airport workers -
Airline (or contractor i.e. travel agent) bankruptcy -
Unsufficient fuel (fuel crisis NOV 1973) -
Airplane accident - i.e. disabled airplane blocks runway at destination -
ATC unable to operate (electrical power failure of entire region) -
Special circumstances (national emergencies 11 SEP 2001) -

How this man and family escaped the Missing AirAsia

The Susanto family were scheduled to fly on Asia Airlines flight QZ8501. (Chandra Susanto)

An Indonesian man and his family escaped certain death by canceling their trip to Singapore on Asia Airlines flight QZ8501 at the last minute. The aircraft lost contact with Indonesian air traffic control yesterday near Belitung Island in Indonesia.

Protest erupts at JFK after flight canceled until after Xmas

I’ll be home for Christmas … if only in my dreams!
A protest erupted at JFK Airport the morning of Christmas Eve, after 100 passengers were told they wouldn’t be making it home for the holidays.
The customers were set to board a jet to Guyana at Terminal 1 around 7 a.m. with Dynamic Airways when they were given the bad news.
Their flight was apparently overbooked and a PAPD source said the agency wouldn’t have a plane available until at least Dec. 27.
By 9 a.m., about half of the fuming customers booked hotels or made other plans.
There were at least 45 protesters remaining at the terminal holding up signs.

“the world’s most expensive and exclusive” airline seat

A Miami-based businessman is officially this week’s fanciest flyer.

Gino Bertuccio has become the first passenger to fly in what has been dubbed “the world’s most expensive and exclusive” airline seat—  the Residence, a “penthouse in the sky” on Etihad Airways that costs $21,000.

Man raged at fligt attendant for "merry christmas greeting"

A passenger was tossed off a plane at La Guardia Airport on Tuesday after flipping out — because airline workers wished him a merry Christmas.

The man was waiting to board American Airlines Flight 1140 to Dallas when a cheerful gate agent began welcoming everyone with the Yuletide greeting while checking boarding passes.

passenger threatened to hang himself in the airplane bathroom on Christmas day.

 An intoxicated passenger threatened to hang himself in the airplane bathroom on Christmas day. 

 A man flying to New York on Christmas locked himself in a Jet­Blue plane bathroom and threatened to hang himself, authorities said.

The passenger, 37, was drunk and said he would use his belt to commit suicide on Flight 168 from Oakland.

The plane landed at JFK Airport at 7:20 a.m., and Port Authority cops took the uninjured man off the flight 20 minutes later, a spokesman said.

- AirAsia flight QZ8501 Missing with 162 people on Board, this morning

- AirAsia flight QZ8501 bound for Singapore from Surabaya, Indonesia and carrying 162 people on board went missing Sunday morning.

- Contact with the plane was lost around an hour after departure, somewhere over the Java Sea between Belitung island and Pontianak, on Indonesia's part of Kalimantan island.

- Search and rescue operations were launched with the Indonesian army as well as Singapore and Malaysia scouring the area around Belitung, but have been suspended for the night.

Canada launches new “Express Entry”:

The Government of Canada is launching a new Express Entry immigration system at 12 noon EST January 1st, 2015. Express Entry will drastically improve processing time

Woman Recovers Lost Luggage After 20 Years

There is hope for all of that lost luggage out there! (Thinkstock)

A Tucson woman finally recovered her lost luggage…20 years after it went missing!

On Tuesday, Maria Dellos got a call from the

mid air fight: mum in martial art kick over crying baby

The moral of the story: don’t mess with a mom dealing with a crying baby. They’ve had enough.

An all-out brawl broke out on an Air China flight from Chongqing to Hong Kong— a fight that started over a crying baby.

Canadian Finds Woman With Ex-Girlfriend's Name to Travel the World Together

Jordan Axani, 28, of Toronto, Canada, has finally chosen a woman with his former girlfriend's name with whom he can travel around the world.

After buying the tickets before he and Elizabeth Gallagher split, the real estate developer early last month offered his ex's plane tickets for free to a woman who had to be named Elizabeth Gallagher in order not to lose his investment.

the rise of Cuba tourism

Looser regulations have spurred a surge in travel to Cuba among Americans, many thousands of whom have visited the island in recent years on special "people-to-people" tours. The American Express Global Business Travel Forecast 2015 predicts travel prices will increase a few points next year.

planning a skydive

         planning a sky dive, find some helpful tips from an instructor.

1.Choose a certified instructor

Go online and do your research. Make sure that all instructors at a diving club or commercial skydiving establishment are certified. Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions to help you be comfortable with the idea of that first jump.

5 festivals you won't want to miss

Carnival of Brazil

 This annual festival marks the beginning of Lent, the forty-day period before Christmas. The festival has its roots in the pagan festival of Saturnalia. While the carnival is primarily Catholic in nature, the entire world watches this spectacle of pomp, colours, music and rhythm, as the performers, especially the exotic samba dancers and revellers take to the streets and show their best moves, clad in body-paint, glitter, feathers, and little else. Ironically, the parade’s excesses represent an ‘act of farewell to the pleasures of the flesh’ before Lent during which, Christians are supposed to abstain from all acts of bodily pleasures.

10 Most Attractive Airlines Stewardess

just in the days where most pretty woman sit at home doing noting, hanging out in clubs with different guys or show up in entertainment videos, some pretty ladies still find it fun in tough jobs:

10. Virgin Atlantic

With fitted red suits and stylish silk neck ties, the Virgin Atlantic stewardess always stood out from the crowd. These beautiful flight attendants seems like HBO tv stars in their seductive red uniform. They have been voted the “most attractive airline stewardess” in a survey conducted in 2011. Virgin Atlantic’s “Red Hotties” are among the hottest in the sky. Elegant glamour and cheerful attitude are just some of the phrases used to describe Virgin’s supposedly amazing stewardesses.

No More Transit Visa to All Destinations via Paris CDG with Air France

Air France announces that transit visa is no longer required for Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian, Sierra Leonean and Indian Nationals if directly transiting in Paris (Charles de Gaulle only) to any destination if holding a valid resident permit or visa for the U.K, the U.S.A., Canada, Ireland, Japan, Bulgaria, Romania or the European Economic Area (EEA). In addition,

PHOTO OF THE DAY

The wonder moment of LOVE and FLIGHT

Romance and flying rarely go together anymore, unless you fall in love 35,000 feet above ground and get engaged in-flight.Alexandra Williams and Arvin Shandiz met on a Delta Air Lines shuttle from New York to Chicago in 2010, CNN affiliate WGN reported.

"I was enamored with her from day one and I was like, I'm going to spend the rest of my life with her," Shandiz told the station.

"I would joke with her and tell her that when we get engaged, it'll happen on a Delta flight."

And that's exactly what happened.

On Friday, in the middle of a flight from Chicago's O'Hare International to New York's LaGuardia Airport, Shandiz suddenly addressed a visibly shocked Williams over the plane's intercom (with the airline's permission) as other passengers looked on.

Is it safe to use your phone in flight

It’s hard turning off your phone on the plane. I don’t know if its the pull of Temple Run, or just the fact that the little kid inside you doesn’t want to be told what to do, but I just can’t seem to do it. College Humor delves into the subject with one of the best explanations I’ve ever heard. You can talk to me about science until my face is blue and I still won’t get anything you said. Talk about magic though and you’ve got my undivided attention.
Since 1991, the Federal Communications Commission has maintained a ban on the use of cell phone on planes, arguing that cellular signals may interfere with aircraft's' electronic equipment. However, recent developments have left the status of in-flight calls up in the air.
The FCC says that safety is the reason for the ban on cell phone usage.

woman delivers her baby onboard flight

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing on last Tuesday after receiving an unexpected delivery. KTLA reports that Southwest Flight 623, en route to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), made diverted to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after a woman gave birth on the aircraft.
According to KTLA, the situation began shortly after WN623 departed SFO at 6:24 a.m. Not long after takeoff, the unnamed woman went into labor. A doctor and nurse who happened to be on the same flight assisted the mother. They were able to successfully deliver the child and provide care until the aircraft landed at LAX.

Losing my Virginity

Richard Branson is a flamboyant British entrepreneur with a seemingly insatiable appetite for starting new businesses. His internationally recognized brand "Virgin" is splashed across everything from credit cards, to airlines and music "megastores". Branson is continuously seeking new business opportunities and loves a good challenge, especially when he enters a market that is dominated by a few major players.

Richard Branson was born on July 18, 1950. His entrepreneurial ways began early when he was publishing a student magazine at just 16 years. Branson did not go on to graduate school but in 1970 the now famous Virgin brand had its beginnings in the form of a discount records mail order venture that he and his friend Nik Powell worked on.

THE CITY WITH THE LONGEST NAME

Some tourist was in my office today to make flight reservation to a city Llanfair PG as abbreviated. Kind of look out on my computers with no answers until i finally searched it on Google. The name is  Llanfair­pwllgwyn­gyllgo­gerychwyrn­drobwll­llanty­silio­gogogoch 
It has 58 letters all together.
which in English means "Saint Mary's Church in the hollow of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of Saint Tysilio near the red cave".
The locals call it Llanfairpwll (pronounced thlan vire puth).
This city is a town in North Wales.
But still i need someone to pronounce this for me, before you look up Bangkok true name in Thailand for me..

Top 10 Safety tips for children traveling alone

Many airlines, including all of the major US airlines, allow children as young as five to travel alone. In addition to the usual risks that come with flying, there are additional risks that are associated with children flying alone. Many of these risks can be overcome by using common sense and taking a few basic precautions. The following tips will help your child, as well those responsible your the child, to deal with many of the problems that he or she may face.

1. Consider the maturity of the child: While airlines allow children as young as five to travel unaccompanied, younger children may not be ready or willing to be in the presence of strangers for several hours, and may not be able to handle unusual situations that they may encounter. AirSafe.com makes the following recommendation: if your child is old enough to travel alone on public transportation, is able to spend time away from family in an organized setting like an overnight trip with a youth group, then that child is probably old enough to travel unaccompanied on a flight that includes a change of planes. Nonstop flights would be appropriate for children with less maturity.

THE FIRST BLACK FEMALE PILOT

In the days where women literally had little or no say, this woman among large numbers of men stood for history. Bessie Coleman was born in Atlanta, Texas, in 1892. The family soon moved to a farm near Dallas. Her father, George Coleman, moved to Indian Territory, Oklahoma, in 1901, where he had rights, based on having three Indian grandparents. His wife, Susan, with five of their children still at home, refused to go with him. She supported the children by picking cotton and taking in laundry

HOW YOU CAN SAVE MONEY THROUGH GROUP TRAVELING.

One great way to save time and money when traveling, is through a travel agent. Group vacations, seminars and hotels reservations can be easily organized for you by your travel agent. Enjoy special pricing and special service when traveling. Most of the major airlines have a group reservations desk and an online quote-request form for groups of 10 or more people.

WHY YOU SHOULD SUE AN AIRLINE (NIGERIA)

Traveling by air or using air transport services confers certain rights. But it also comes with some responsibilities. Among the main ones are:
1. The right to the full value for your money
2. The right to compensation for flight cancellation, delays, damaged/loss baggage and denied boarding for reasons other than technical, weather conditions, air traffic control restrictions, security risks and industrial disputes that affect the operation of the flight.

HOW LONG DO YOU WANT TO BE IN SKY? THIS PLANE CAN FLY FOREVER.

The plane is called Solar Impulse and it's powered entirely by the sun. It is not the first solar airplane, but it is the first that can fly at night.

Top 5 Tourism-Dependent Countries of the World

1. British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands, also known as Virgin Islands, is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean region. It boasts of the most stable economy in the entire Caribbean region, and the maximum credit for that goes to income through tourism. Since the island does not have good quality soil, tourism becomes a necessity to meet the food requirement of the population. These islands generate maximum revenue from the yacht industry, with the place being an important stop for cruises. Nearly 48% of the GDP is owed to the tourism industry in this country. As far as the ratio of population to the income is concerned, this country is the most dependent on tourism, in the whole world.

2. Macau

WHAT YOU DID'NT KNOW ABOUT FLYING CARS

It may still sound like the stuff of science fiction, but the AeroMobil flying car is close to a final design. The AeroMobil 3.0 prototype was premiered on October 29th 2014 at the Pioneers Festival in Vienna.

WHY YOU NEED A VACATION

 An annual vacation can cut a person’s risk of heart attack by 50 percent.  middle aged men at high risk for coronary heart disease who take frequent annual vacations are 21% less likely to die of any cause and 32% less likely to die of their coronary heart disease.

Homemakers who vacation only once every six years or less have almost twice

the risk of developing myocardial infarction or coronary death than do homemakers who take two or more vacations a year. 

Travelers rate their overall health one full point higher (on a scale of 1 to 5) while on vacation. They also get three times more deep sleep after vacation. 

Leisure has been found to contribute to overall well being by helping people maintain both their physical and mental health.

The Big Future of Nigerian Aviation Sector

“It is an exciting prospect to think that in the next 20 years more than twice as many passengers as today will have the chance to fly. Air connectivity on this scale will help transform economic opportunities for millions of people. At present, aviation helps sustain 58 million jobs and $2.4 trillion in economic activity. In 20 years’ time we can expect aviation to be supporting around 105 million jobs and $6 trillion in GDP,” said Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO.
A great reason for any one to invest in aviation, especially a country like Nigeria with increasing passenger prospect and airport development,

tips to overcome flight phobia

Does the idea of flying cause you to break out in a cold sweat? You aren't alone. More than 25 million Americans suffer from some form of flight anxiety, making aerophobia (fear of flying) the second biggest fear in the U.S. after public speaking. If you do fall in this category, you've probably had friends and family remind you numerous times that flying is the safest mode of transportation. While that's very true—your chances of dying in a plane crash are about one in 10 million compared with a one-in-272 chance of dying in a car crash—that's not always enough to quell the jitters.

12 Surprising Things a Flight Attendant Can't Do for You

1. Give you any kind of medication 

Nope, your flight attendant can’t even give you an aspirin. They’re not allowed according by regulations, explains Kathleen. There may be some meds on board that they can release to a medical doctor in case of an emergency,

No Laughing Matter: Doctor Fined $90,000 for Bomb Joke in Airport

Word to all Chris Rock impersonators out there: joking about carrying a bomb at an airport can only make you a headliner in court.

The latest person to learn that lesson the hard way is a doctor whose wisecrack about carrying C-4 explosives at Miami International Airport led to an evacuation and a visit from the bomb squad, and earned him a fine of almost

Is it safe to fly during pregnancy?

Generally, commercial air travel during pregnancy is considered safe for women who have healthy pregnancies. Still, if you're pregnant, it's best to check with your health care provider before you fly. Your health care provider might caution against air travel if your pregnancy is considered high risk or you're at risk of preterm labour. Similarly, your health care provider might restrict travel of any type after 36 weeks of pregnancy.