http://www.flyingcompass.com/ Thu, 8 Jan 2009 06:54:52 GMT Thu, Jan 8th 2009, 01:54 GMT http://www.flyingcompass.com/United-States/a-353.html Seems that flying nowadays can be a lot of hassle. When you purchase a ticket on a no-frills airline, you expect that everything will be ala carte. Not any more. American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways are all charging for each checked bag. Maybe it's time I ship it in advance in a box. So far Continental, Delta Air Lines, Jet Blue Airways and Southwest have not started to nickel and dime their customers. http://www.flyingcompass.com/United-States/a-353.html http://www.flyingcompass.com/Maryland/Annapolis/a-336.html Here's a quick bit of information on Annapolis, Maryland, including details regarding its narrow streets and parking, understanding the various bodies of water that flow into Chesapeake Bay, the U.S. Naval Academy and the Maryland State House. Remember to bring photo identification and comfortable shoes. http://www.flyingcompass.com/Maryland/Annapolis/a-336.html http://www.flyingcompass.com/United-States/a-260.html If there’s anything that can make travel challenging, it’s food allergies. A big part of the equation, once diagnosed, is in understanding foods, especially those that react and those that are readily transportable. With a little bit of research and creativity, traveling for work or pleasure is possible. It just requires asking lots of questions and having patience. http://www.flyingcompass.com/United-States/a-260.html http://www.flyingcompass.com/Illinois/Chicago/a-289.html The Chicago Transit Authority and everyday Chicagoans offer these helpful hints so visitors can understand how addresses work in downtown Chicago. It all starts at the intersection of State Street and Madison Street. In addition to the “L” or “el” (elevated train), Chicago is served by Metra, a commuter rail system between the city and the suburbs, and AMTRAK. http://www.flyingcompass.com/Illinois/Chicago/a-289.html http://www.flyingcompass.com/Aruba/a-305.html Traveling to Aruba? Find quick tips and answers to frequently asked questions. Topics include passports, customs, airport security, taxis and buses, car and jeep rentals, rules of the road, iguanas, parking, shopping, credit cards and agriculture and industry. http://www.flyingcompass.com/Aruba/a-305.html http://www.flyingcompass.com/South-Carolina/Charleston/a-241.html Hurray! The new bridge connecting Charleston with Mount Pleasant is open. White-knuckle bridge drivers can now release their grip as they travel on Highway 17 across the Cooper River. The city’s newest attraction is sure to improve visitation at attractions in the Mount Pleasant area including U.S.S. Yorktown at Patriot’s Point, Fort Moultrie and Boone Hall Plantation. http://www.flyingcompass.com/South-Carolina/Charleston/a-241.html http://www.flyingcompass.com/North-Carolina/a-243.html The Blue Ridge Parkway near Maggie Valley, North Carolina, between Asheville and the Great Smoky Mountains, has reopened, following a rock slide in mid-August 2006 that left tons of debris on the road. The slide occurred opposite the Cranberry Ridge Overlook at milepost 452.1, resulting in closure of 12 miles of the scenic highway from Balsam Gap (milepost 443) to Soco Gap (milepost 455), the nearest major access points. http://www.flyingcompass.com/North-Carolina/a-243.html http://www.flyingcompass.com/South-Carolina/Charleston/a-253.html A new cellular telephone waiting lot is available at South Carolina’s Charleston International Airport as a service to those picking up passengers. Located on Terminal Loop Road, the parking lot allows drivers to wait until passengers have landed, picked up their luggage and are awaiting curbside. This lot is free, provided drivers remain in their vehicle. http://www.flyingcompass.com/South-Carolina/Charleston/a-253.html http://www.flyingcompass.com/United-States/a-237.html Things change quickly in this world. So we've created a short list of helpful links for U.S., as well as international travelers: air travel - children, prohibited items, security, etc., track flights - by city or flight, ATM locations, passports, visas, travel warnings, world clock, etc. http://www.flyingcompass.com/United-States/a-237.html http://www.flyingcompass.com/United-States/a-236.html Major airports all have a unique three letter airport code to identify them. An old airline system, it is used for a variety of purposes. Airline personnel are able to read tickets with the abbreviated code at a glance much easier than they would if the full airport and city name were listed. This allows them to keep the line moving quickly. Baggage handlers too can quickly identify where a checked bags needs to be, based on the bag tag information. It's all about getting you and your luggage to the same destination at the same time, as quickly as possible. http://www.flyingcompass.com/United-States/a-236.html