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While visiting India in December, we are planning to take Air Deccan flights between Chennai-Delhi and the Jabalpur-Delhi sectors.How is the reputation of this airline.Are there any other better and economical air travel options for these sectors ?

My dear friend, since Air Deccan is now a part of Kingfisher Airlines therefore you can trust this as one of the best, coz Kingfisher maintains good record ever since they started, they may not be very economical coz Kingfisher is considered to be an expensive Airlines.

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As part of Eco Week environmental campaigner George Monbiot came into the offices of Penguin UK to talk about the problems facing the environment and steps we can take to combat global warming. Here is a short passage from his talk.

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I would like to travel by air but I do not know how to go about it when I require pure oxygen when resting and active. I am aslo prone to blood clots and have been told that air travel may cause me problems.

First, you need to speak to your doctor to see if you are medically stable to fly. If the dr clears you, most airlines will require a letter from your dr stating that you are medically cleared to fly and that you need to have an O2 bottle.

Next, call the airline you want to fly and ask what their policies are for passengers using bottled O2, as it can pose a safety risk. Some airlines (Southwest for example) try to avoid passengers who need O2.

As for blood clots, again you need to talk to your dr. He will most likely recommend support/compression socks or panty hose. These can be found at most places that sell diabetic or medical supplies. If possible, during the flight try to walk up and down the asile a few times every 1-2 hours to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

When you make your reservations for your flight, let the airline know you need a wheelchair escort to the gate, and another one when you reach your destination. This way you won't have to walk through the airport. Allow extra time to get through secuirty because you will need it.

Again, I can't stress enough the fact that you need to speak with your doctor about flying.

ETA: I just came across this today on the TSA website. I don't know why I hadn't see it before. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1374.shtm#2

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I recently flew Lufthansa from Abuja to frankfurt but my journey was spoilt by the terrible presurre-like pain I felt in my ear towards the end if the trip. I'm now scarred of air travel as a result. Has anyone else had a similar experience? How can one possibly prevent such, cope with it when it occurs or recover quickly from it afterwards?

It's caused by the change in air-pressure. Chew gum to stimulate your swallowing reflex; that will mitigate the muzziness.

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