Whereas phrase such as credit crunch, economic melt down, economic stimulus are degenerating to cliches in ordinary public use, politicians and economists are giving them increasing attention.

I have read many stories about free air tickets over the years. But these stories are becoming even more prominent due to the credit crunch. I have a hunch that some of these advertisements could be scams. However, if you scoured through travel sites and travel forums, stories abound of people who have actually travelled free.

When it comes to air travel, everyone worries about how their checked luggage is being handled and whether or not it will become lost. If this sounds familiar, you will be glad to know that there are a number of ways to help your luggage to find its way back to you upon arrival at your destination.

When it comes to luggage, there are basic styles that are designed to accommodate a variety of different items, including clothes, incidentals and even electronics. It's important to understand the different types of luggage so that you can choose the best style for your needs.

The best way to handle lost luggage is to simply avoid it. You can help to ensure your luggages safe arrival by printing or typing your name, address, phone number and destination on both the exterior and interior of each of your bags.

The sketches produced by Leonardo da Vinci helped propel aviation to new heights, literally. There are people alive today that witnessed the first zeppelin, followed by the first passenger aeroplane and the rise and fall of Concorde. It is extraordinary to think that aviation safety has advanced to such a degree that anyone can learn to fly a plane.

All citizens and residents of the US wishing to travel to and in China must obtain a travel to China visa. However, there are six different types of china visa and it is important to make sure you get the correct one to avoid major difficulties with the Chinese government resulting from not having the proper paperwork while moving around in the country.

A cheap flight to New York may sound tempting enough for you to run and buy the ticket. However, you should be aware that many times these cheap flights are not really what they seem. There are a lot of hidden fees to be aware of. So read carefully to find out in which cases you should be suspicious of a cheap flight fare.

The growth in airport hotels to meet the demand from ever increasing passenger number.

Thanks in large part to the Americans With Disabilities Act, just about every major airport has a wheelchair operation in place to assist disabled passengers with airport transportation.