Great Age Guide to Online Travel

Chapter 4. Tips for Air and Sea Travel

There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror.

—Orson Welles

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Air Travel: The Price Is Right
• Choosing an Airline
• Getting the Right Seat
• Obtaining Boarding Passes and Using e-Tickets
• Using Airline and Airport Websites
• Booking Cruises

You already know that the Internet can help you find the best price for your plane or cruise ticket, but it offers other benefits for air and sea travelers as well. Luckily for us, the online travel industry is very competitive. This means that many websites offer additional resources to get our attention. Many of these offer conveniences for the traveler that make travel easier and more enjoyable.

Air Travel: The Price Is Right

There is a lot ...