This section has information about finding and booking flights to and/or from overseas destinations for missionaries and overseas aid workers.
Advice
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Frequent flyer hints and tips
Those that fly frequently soon learn the 'tricks of the trade'. Therefore it's good to learn from them rather than find out the hard way. We have put together a collection of hints and tips submitted by frequent flyer OSCAR users about planning your journey, travelling to the airport, checking in, choosing your seat and making the most of the flight more...
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Flight rights
If your flight is delayed or cancelled and you want to know whether or not you are entitled to compensation, see www.which.co.uk/flightrights
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Carbon Mitigation
Travelling by air or by car means that we emit carbon dioxide (CO2) which contributes to global warming. We can reduce this impact by supporting projects which offset and reduce CO2 emissions. This is called carbon mitigation. To see how you can make your journey 'carbon neutral', see www.climatestewards.org.uk
flight related services
Online flight search facilities
Each of these services search several or all of the airlines for the best fares:
www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com
www.airflights.co.uk
www.airline-network.co.uk
www.cheapflights.co.uk
www.discountairtravel.co.uk
www.easyjet.com
www.expedia.co.uk
http://farebuster.co.uk
www.flightline.co.uk
www.opodo.co.uk
www.skyscanner.net
http://matrix.itasoftware.com/cvg/dispatch
www.sidestep.com
www.wegolo.com
International flight info
Art of Travel
This site includes an article on how to get cheap airline tickets.Website: www.artoftravel.com/04cheapflights.htm
OAG
OAG is the world’s leading independent source of flight schedule information and OAG.com has the largest list of flight schedules from around the world. Through this site you can find out which airlines and air operators fly between many airports or countries in the world. A 15 day free trial is available.Website: www.oag.com
Mission flight services
Africa Inland Mission Air
AIM-AIR provide regional flights for missions from Nairobi, Kenya, to other areas in east and central Africa.Web-site: www.aimair.org
Email:
Tel: 020 7281 1184 or ++ 254 20 602300 (KENYA)
Flying Mission
Flying Mission in Botswana provides flights from Gaborone and Maun into the Southern Africa region for churches, missions and aid organisations.Web-site: www.flyingmission.org
Email:
Tel: ++ 267 390 0297 Cell: ++ 267 71 307 684 (BOTSWANA)
Mercy Air SA
Providing a safe, professional and cost effective aviation service to the wider mission and relief/development community in southern Africa.Web-site: www.mercyair.org
Email:
Tel: ++27 13 750 1221 (SOUTH AFRICA)
Mission Aviation Fellowship
MAF provide domestic and regional flight services for churches, missions and aid organisations in many developing countries. Flights with MAF can also now be booked through Key Travel.Web-site: www.maf-europe.org
Email:
Tel: 01233 895500
Other services
Airfraid
Fear of Flying, Afraid of Flying? THIS WEBSITE IS HERE TO HELP YOU ............... AIRFRAID is an information station - these pages have a great collection of information relevant to the individuals personal requirements. Here you will find all different levels of help e.g: courses, books, tapes, topical editorials and links to many useful companies offering professional advice and useful ideas all with the main aim of making flying a more comfortable experience. Includes a shopping page with travel goods to make flying calm and comfortable.Website: www.airfraid.com
Air Transport Users Council
The AUC website offers advice and help on every aspect of travelling by air including sections on safety, passenger rights, complaints/compensation, along with things like documents needed, checking in and security.Website: www.caa.co.uk/auc
SeatGuru
This really is the ultimate source for airplane seating, in-flight amenities and airline information. Worth a visit before you book and again before you check in.Website: www.seatguru.com
Sleeping in Airports
For travellers who are REALLY on a budget and are looking for a way to skim a few pounds off their travel expenses, why not consider sleeping in an airport? Many airports are actually better than local lodging. And to top it off - IT'S FREE!Website: www.sleepinginairports.net