A comprehensive air travel guide covering ticket reservation, air fare guide, seat over booking, flight delays and cancellation, in-flight health tips, travel scams, flight contract terms,etc.

1. Ticket Reservations
   Ticket Reservations Tips. You can make all of your arrangements by telephone, at the airline's ticket office, or through a travel agent or other ticket outlet. There are a few potential pitfalls to avoid.
   
   
2. Frequent Flyer Program
   Joining and getting the benefits of Frequent Flyer Program. Major U.S. airlines have a frequent-flyer plan, and many foreign carriers are starting them. These programs allow you to earn free trips, upgrades.
   
   
3. Air Fare Guide
   Because of the emphasis on price competition, consumers may choose from a wide variety of air fares. Some airlines are trying a "back to basics" approach-offering flights at bargain basement prices with few extras.
   
   
4. Paying n refunding airline tickets
   Paying for and refunding airline tickets. If you plan to pay in person and with your own bank check, take at least two forms of identification with you like a driver's license, major credit card, or employee I.D. card.
   
   
5. Flight Seat Overbooking
   Department of Transportation requires airlines to ask people who aren't in a hurry to give up their seats voluntarily, in exchange for compensation. Those passengers bumped against their will are, with a few exceptions, entitled to compensation.
   
   
6. Traveling with Disabilities
   Over 40 million Americans have disabilities. The Air Carrier Access Act and the DOT rule that implements it set out procedures designed to ensure that these individuals have the same opportunity as anyone else to enjoy a pleasant flight.
   
   
7. Baggage Check-in
   With some common-sense packing and other precautions, your bags will probably be among the ones that arrive safely.
   
   
8. Flight Delay and Cancellation
   Airlines don't guarantee their schedules. There are many things that can-and often do-make it impossible for flights to arrive on time. Problems like bad weather, air traffic delays, and mechanical repairs, are hard to predict and beyond the airlines' control.
   
   
9. Dealing with Lost Tickets
   You should report a lost ticket immediately to the airline that is shown as the issuing carrier at the top of the ticket. You may be required to repurchase a ticket in order to continue your trip.
   
   
10. Smoking In Flight
11. Flight Contract Terms
    This guide tries to provide you general information about airline travel. It is important to realize, however, that each airline has specific rules that make up your contract of carriage.
    
    
12. In Flight Health Measures
    Flying is a routine activity for millions of Americans, and raises no health considerations for the great majority of them. However, there are certain things you can do to ensure that your flight is as comfortable as possible.
    
    
13. Airline Safety Measures
    Air travel is so safe you'll probably never have to use any of the advice we're about to give you. But if you ever do need it, this information could save your life. Airline passengers usually take safety for granted when they board an airplane.
    
    
14. Passenger Complaints
    When passengers comment on airline service, most airlines do listen. They analyze and keep track of the complaints and compliments they receive and use the information to determine what the public wants
    
    
15. Travel scams
    If you encounter any of these symptoms, proceed cautiously as these are signs of potential travel scams. Ask for written information to be sent to you; any legitimate travel company will be happy to oblige.