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Are you planning a flight for Y2K?

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The millenium bug would affect the operation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which depends on 225 computers and the airplane industry as early as January 1,1999. The problem may lead to grounding planes, travel delays and interrupt mails and packages.

Author: Dunn, Jerry
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1998
Analysis, Year 2000 transition (Computers), United States. Federal Aviation Administration

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Flying without a paper ticket

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More airlines are using electronic tickets due to decreased costs and convenience for passengers. American Airlines, Alaska Air, and Continental offer electronic reservation services that allow customers to make bookings online.

Author: Dunn, Jerry
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1998
Reservation systems, Airline tickets

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Flying in winter

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Almost 70% of airplane flight delays are caused by weather conditions. Issues concerningflight delays, the safety of flying in winter, and options for reducing the possibility of cancellation are discussed.

Author: Beddingfield, Katie
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1999
Safety and security measures, Environmental aspects, Air travel

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