This is a tragic story.. I hope these people are OK. Its just when all forms of communication cease!! Airbus won’t comment as yet. I hope they find them all bobbing around in liferafts as the sun comes up.
BRAZIL’S air force says it is suspending its aerial search of the Atlantic for the missing Air France plane because nightfall limits visibility.
The five planes and two helicopters sweeping a zone 1100km off northeast Brazil “can only continue while there are visual operating conditions,” a spokesman said today.
Nightfall prevented the aircraft continuing their search, he said.
Three Brazilian navy ships were on their way to assist in the search but were not expected to get to the zone before later today (AEST).
Air France flight AF447, an Airbus A330 carrying 228 passengers and crew, disappeared overnight (AEST), midway through its flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris.
For the full story click here.
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Recession led cheap air fares are a boon for those with a bit of cash. Coast to coast (US) fares have never been cheaper $99 each way. This is almost 59% off the prices from a year ago! And - British airways was offering fares as low as $510 to London!
The rising dollar has also help Americans who wish to travel. Up almost 40% against the Euro more people have been able to travel.
From the article - “If you are paying over $300 for an airline ticket right now, you are probably paying way too much,” said Rick Seaney, chief executive of FareCompare.com. “We’ll never see these prices again outside of a recession.”
The fare war comes as American companies scale back business travel and skittish consumers put off vacation plans, putting new pressure on airlines that only a year ago were fighting high fuel costs.
In addition to lower fares for domestic flights, international travel has suddenly become cheaper, with many round-trip tickets to Europe priced at less than $500 for travel in April and May.
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Blood Circulation and Muscle Relaxation tips straight from the Qantas website…I could reword everything but better to read straight from the experts.
With Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) an ever present threat - particularly it seems the older you get this is a timely reminder for all out there who are contemplating air travel sometime soon. For a video explanation click below.
Here is the full extract/ advice from Qantas….
When you’re sitting upright and inactive for a long period of time, several things can happen:
* The central blood vessels in your legs can be compressed, making it harder for the blood to get back to your heart.
* Muscles can become tense, resulting in backaches and a feeling of excessive fatigue during, and even after your flight.
* The normal body mechanism for returning fluid to the heart, can be inhibited and gravity can cause the fluid to collect in your feet, resulting in swollen feet after a long flight.
* Some studies have concluded that prolonged immobility may be a risk factor in the formation of blood clots in the legs, deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Particular medications and medical conditions may increase the risk of formation of blood clots if associated with prolonged immobility.
Medical research indicates that factors that may give you an increased risk of blood clots in the legs include:
* Personal or family history of DVT.
* Recent surgery or injury, especially to lower limbs or abdomen.
* Blood disorders leading to increased clotting tendency.
* Immobilisation for a day or more.
* If you are aged above 40 years.
* Oestrogen hormone therapy, including oral contraceptives.
* Pregnancy.
* Tobacco smoking.
* Former or current malignant disease.
* Obesity.
* Dehydration.
* Heart failure.
* Varicose veins.
Recommendations:
* If any of these categories apply to you or you have any concerns about your health and flying, we recommend you seek medical advice before travelling.
* Compression stockings can assist in preventing swelling of the ankles and feet and they may improve the blood return to the body from the lower legs. You may like to talk to your doctor about this. The stockings may be purchased from medical and surgical supply companies and will need to be individually fitted to your leg measurements.
* While inflight, move your legs and feet for three to four minutes per hour while seated and move about the cabin occasionally.
* Do the light exercises recommended below in the Inflight Workout section.
For more information you can visit the Qantas website at www.qantas.com.au
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