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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Mar 11

Last week I flew back to Glasgow airport from a short business trip to Frankfurt with a colleague.

On my return flight to Glasgow from Frankfurt last week I unfortunately shared my flight with a disturbingly drunk and unpleasant passenger.

We had just taken off from Frankfurt airport when a chap seated about three rows in front of myself and my colleague left his seat and headed towards the lavatories. This was before the ‘fasten seatbelts’ light had been turned off so the vigilant flight attendants wated no time in telling him that he needed to return to his seat.

He wasn’t in the mood to be co-operative, clearly already seriously inebriated he became argumentative and obstreperous with the patient flight attendants. Eventually he sat back down but as soon as he was able his finger was on the flight attendant call button and he was ordering more booze.

No more than 10 minutes into the flight our belligerent European co-passenger was on his feet again, this time trying to make friends with some of his fellow passengers, none of whom wanted to engage in conversation with him. Several times, as flight attendants passed his seat, he leaned over and tapped them on the backside. They were very clear in their warnings about his behaviour but he persisted in annoying fellow passengers until we landed at Glasgow.

There have been a number of high profile reports of worrying incidents in which drunk passengers have been responsible for putting the lives of themselves their fellow travellers at risk. In one incident a drunk male passenger tried to open the aircraft’s emergency door while they were at 30,000 feet. This resulted in the passenger being rewarded with a jail sentence.

In another recent incident a drunk woman, on a plane flying to Tenerife, hurled abuse at the flight attendants. She was handed a two month jail sentence for her unacceptable drunken behaviour.

Disturbing occurrences like this one force us to ask, ‘Is it ever acceptable to serve alcohol on aircraft?’

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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Mar 5

Air travel is always on the increase and an incredible  number of us have to fly with our cat or dog. For a long time now  families have chosen to take their family pet on camping vacations and road trips while leaving them at home when traveling abroad or when traveling by air. As flights becomes cheaper the thought of taking our pet with us seems worth consideration. The following discusses Pets, Air Travel, concentrating on flights in England, Scotland and Wales.

Pet Air Travel and the Airline Rules & Regulations

One of the most important things to keep at the front of your mind in connection with air travel and pets regulations and rules. In the U.K. there are a few laws which could apply, for example the “Safe Air Travel for Animals Act” (2000).   In recent years there has been an increase in security and where you once may have been allowed to carry small pets with you on a flight this may no longer be the case. It is, therefore, crucial that you check the facts with the airline before booking your flight. Virtually all airlines now state precisely that all small animals must be carried in suitable containers in the cargo hold. This is clearly far safer than risking a pet becoming distressed and causing a problem.

Although any pets or other small animals are now transported in the cargo hold some caring airlines will permit a passenger to watch the pet being put onto and taken off the aeroplane. However it is crucial that, purchasing your tickets you make enquiries about this to the airline.

Other Important Factors To Consider

1. The Pet’s Container

It is also most incredibly important that you choose a pet carrier of the correct weight, type and size for the creature that will be housed in it for the length of the flight. There should always be sufficient excess space for the pet to be able to move about easilyall of the time. The longer the duration of the flight the more increased the amount of excess room required.

2. Safety/Security Measures And Air Travel With A Pet

At all times your pet carrier should be easily identified by the airline staff to avoid loss, which is always possible with any air travel. All pet boxes should be marked clearly with both the destination and a return address and full contact details. Also it is strongly advised that you include the details of an additional person in case of emergencies when you are unable be contacted. As well as attaching labels on the outside also think about also adding some to the interior.  Also go to some length to make sure that your pet has a close fitting collar with an ID tag or similar. The risk of loss is least during direct flights.

If you can afford it also worth thinking about having your pet fitted with an electronic tag which is inserted under the skin by a vetinary surgeon. As soon as you know when and where you will be flying to book an appointment with your vet (or at least telephone) as he will be able to give important advice on what the requirements are when staying in |visiting another area or country. Your pet may require inoculations and there may be other restrictions or precautions to keep in mind.

Forward planning is always the most intelligent approach and the simple fact that you are towards the bottom of this article is a wise move. By ensuring you think about the pet air travel advice in this article and by searching for further advice online and from your vet, you can be sure that you pet flies safely and securely while suffering the least amount of stress.