The complete flier's handbook - Brian Clegg

How to get the best deal, lessen the stress and minimize the risks when you flyAir travel is now a regular part of our lives. We take on average three flights a year and over a lifetime, many of us will clock up more than a million miles in the air. But not only is it increasingly stressful, there is also growing evidence that air travel can pose serious health risks, including deep vein thrombosis, exposure to poor air quality, water and food, and tensions that can lead to air rage.Offering clear guidelines, and tips from air travel insiders, this comprehensive and completely up to date guide looks at how you can minimize the risks and make the most of your flight, including:- Checking in: how to get the best seat, to what to do if there's a problem- Avoiding deep vein thrombosis- In-flight health - beating sick aircraft syndrome-Flying with children-Surviving the unthinkable - what it's like to be in a plane crash-The latest in-depth flight health statistics and arline safety statisticsThis is an essential volume for anyone who ever passes through an airport.