Cheap way to get from columbus Ohio to near ottawa or montreal?
I need to get a family of 4 from Columbus OH to a town in between Ottawa and Montreal in August. Willing to drive to another airport for departing flight. Also willing to drive 6 hours after landing if the flight is in the $200 range. Problem is that right now the Columbus to Montreal or Ottawa flights are >$400 or $500. Thoughts?
Quebec - 2 Answers
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I guess you could fly from Columbus to Albany NY, then drive up to Montreal... the flight is less than 200, and the distance between Albany to Montreal is under 4 hours.
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Why waste your time getting to the airport, waiting there, hoping the plane leaves on time, and waiting for your luggage to come off the plane then leaving trying to find your rental car, waiting there for them to tell you it will just be a few more minutes .You should just drive the entire way. You are willing to drive 6 hours after the flight so just add on another 4 to 5. It might be 11 hours but it will be less hassle, not much more time, and you get the chance to spend time with your family. And it won't cost you $2000.00 in tickets. Below is a link to Air Canada. You will then have to rent a car to get where you are going. !!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
elevation of aircraft
elevation of aircraft?
why do pilots fly at 30,000 feet? if im taking a flight from columbus to st.louis,there is nothing above 1,000feet between here and there.no need to be at 30,000 feet
Aircraft - 10 Answers
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Besides there being storms and nasty winds there is other aircraft.
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For one thing, it reduces the risk of impacting anything living, including birds and other avian animals. In a post-September 11th world and even in a pre-September 11th world, it also reduces the risk of impacting a building or other aircraft. It also, in the event of an emergency gives pilots a longer time to react and compensate. Not to mention: It's really nice up there, from what I've heard.
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planes use less fuel at higher altitude and safety considerations as well
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A couple of reasons simply put Firstly jet engines are more efficient at altitude, therefore less fuel is used, and secondly due to the thinner air up there the actual speed across the ground is significantly faster than what the aircraft is actually sensing, therefore you get there quicker. Also as said, it tends to be less turbulent, however high level winds can be very strong and can hinder of help you.
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i want to fly a SR-71 at full throttle at 2,000ft over my house
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Better fuel economy
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And even higher. All things considered, it's more efficient for a jet aircraft to fly at a higher altitude. It's more efficient for a piston engined aircraft to fly at a lower altitude.
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Quite simply, aircraft operate more efficiently at altitude. The ride is much smoother at altitude as well. Flying that route at 1,000 feet would be an extremely rough ride and would burn 2 - 3 times as much fuel than at 30,000 feet. Also, at 30,000 feet, if something were to go seriously wrong the typical airliner could glide without power for 60 to 100 miles -- more than far enough to make a safe power-off landing. At 1,000 feet, the glide would be less than 3 miles; you'd have to land on a highway or worse, in a forest. Also, at 1,000 feet the chance of hitting a bird are dramatically higher than at altitude. Impact with a bird at cruise speed can be catastrophic. Lastly, below 10,000 feet, aircraft are limited to 250 knots. An airliner can't fly efficiently at that speed. Typical crusie speed is much closer to 400 knots, or higher. So, as you can see, there are many reasons for flying at 30,000 feet -- or higher.
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Because you are tword the top of the atmosphere so you are clear of any possible weather and also because you are clear of any traffic taking off or landing under you or anyone flying below you (cessna's etc.)
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The aircraft is more efficient at higher altitudes so it burns less fuel, as well as the air seems to be less turbulent at the higher altitudes making your trip more enjoyable.
why do pilots fly at 30,000 feet? if im taking a flight from columbus to st.louis,there is nothing above 1,000feet between here and there.no need to be at 30,000 feet
Aircraft - 10 Answers
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Besides there being storms and nasty winds there is other aircraft.
2 :
For one thing, it reduces the risk of impacting anything living, including birds and other avian animals. In a post-September 11th world and even in a pre-September 11th world, it also reduces the risk of impacting a building or other aircraft. It also, in the event of an emergency gives pilots a longer time to react and compensate. Not to mention: It's really nice up there, from what I've heard.
3 :
planes use less fuel at higher altitude and safety considerations as well
4 :
A couple of reasons simply put Firstly jet engines are more efficient at altitude, therefore less fuel is used, and secondly due to the thinner air up there the actual speed across the ground is significantly faster than what the aircraft is actually sensing, therefore you get there quicker. Also as said, it tends to be less turbulent, however high level winds can be very strong and can hinder of help you.
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i want to fly a SR-71 at full throttle at 2,000ft over my house
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Better fuel economy
7 :
And even higher. All things considered, it's more efficient for a jet aircraft to fly at a higher altitude. It's more efficient for a piston engined aircraft to fly at a lower altitude.
8 :
Quite simply, aircraft operate more efficiently at altitude. The ride is much smoother at altitude as well. Flying that route at 1,000 feet would be an extremely rough ride and would burn 2 - 3 times as much fuel than at 30,000 feet. Also, at 30,000 feet, if something were to go seriously wrong the typical airliner could glide without power for 60 to 100 miles -- more than far enough to make a safe power-off landing. At 1,000 feet, the glide would be less than 3 miles; you'd have to land on a highway or worse, in a forest. Also, at 1,000 feet the chance of hitting a bird are dramatically higher than at altitude. Impact with a bird at cruise speed can be catastrophic. Lastly, below 10,000 feet, aircraft are limited to 250 knots. An airliner can't fly efficiently at that speed. Typical crusie speed is much closer to 400 knots, or higher. So, as you can see, there are many reasons for flying at 30,000 feet -- or higher.
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Because you are tword the top of the atmosphere so you are clear of any possible weather and also because you are clear of any traffic taking off or landing under you or anyone flying below you (cessna's etc.)
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The aircraft is more efficient at higher altitudes so it burns less fuel, as well as the air seems to be less turbulent at the higher altitudes making your trip more enjoyable.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Does anyone know what the military discount for southwest airlines is
Does anyone know what the military discount for southwest airlines is?
I'm tryin to get the lowest flight cost from Columbus Ohio to Chicago Illinois and the lowest web price is $86 dollars, but I'm in the military and tight on money so I'm trying to find out how much of a discount Southwest offers. The website says you can only find out by phone, and mine has not been working. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
Air Travel - 4 Answers
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They aren't published, so no one really knows. You will have to continue tying to call Southwest, and sew what they can offer you. Good luck!
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Maybe the military people were entering into the security checkpoint at airport terminal while showing the military in the United States from Middle East (Iraq or Saudi Arabia) since December 2010 until Christmas...
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I am not sure, but u can try this site, it may have more info :) http://goodtraveloffers.com
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Yes, Southwest does off Military Discounts. The thing about Military Discounts is that they may not beat the deals that are currently being offered. But, military discounts through the airlines are pretty good for short notice ticket purchases. by the way, 86 bucks seems like a heck of a deal. There is a good number for them on the link in my sources. I did a test call today and it worked.
I'm tryin to get the lowest flight cost from Columbus Ohio to Chicago Illinois and the lowest web price is $86 dollars, but I'm in the military and tight on money so I'm trying to find out how much of a discount Southwest offers. The website says you can only find out by phone, and mine has not been working. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
Air Travel - 4 Answers
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They aren't published, so no one really knows. You will have to continue tying to call Southwest, and sew what they can offer you. Good luck!
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Maybe the military people were entering into the security checkpoint at airport terminal while showing the military in the United States from Middle East (Iraq or Saudi Arabia) since December 2010 until Christmas...
3 :
I am not sure, but u can try this site, it may have more info :) http://goodtraveloffers.com
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Yes, Southwest does off Military Discounts. The thing about Military Discounts is that they may not beat the deals that are currently being offered. But, military discounts through the airlines are pretty good for short notice ticket purchases. by the way, 86 bucks seems like a heck of a deal. There is a good number for them on the link in my sources. I did a test call today and it worked.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Are you able to customize your flights
Are you able to customize your flights?
I will be flying into Columbus round-trip over the holidays - where my family is. The departing flight I want though leaves from Columbus to Cleveland as a connecting flight then back to where we live. My boyfriend's family lives in Cleveland, so is there anyway that we can just pick up the departing flight in Cleveland and avoid the initial flight out of Columbus without any penalties? Thanks!
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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No. If you're not on the originating flight, you can expect the remainder of your itinerary to be canceled. Book what you actually want/intend to fly.
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No, if you do not show up for the first leg of your trip then the remainder of that journey will be cancelled. I have disappointed many people when they come to check in thinking they can hop on in the middle of their itinerary.
I will be flying into Columbus round-trip over the holidays - where my family is. The departing flight I want though leaves from Columbus to Cleveland as a connecting flight then back to where we live. My boyfriend's family lives in Cleveland, so is there anyway that we can just pick up the departing flight in Cleveland and avoid the initial flight out of Columbus without any penalties? Thanks!
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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No. If you're not on the originating flight, you can expect the remainder of your itinerary to be canceled. Book what you actually want/intend to fly.
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No, if you do not show up for the first leg of your trip then the remainder of that journey will be cancelled. I have disappointed many people when they come to check in thinking they can hop on in the middle of their itinerary.
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