Airport maps and information can be helpful if one is traveling to a new city or connecting through a large overseas airport. This web site can help you find both airport maps and information. http://www.amadeus.net/home/triptools/index_gb.html
Just click on the airport guides tab on the left.
I have previously provided information about researching seating configurations on airlines and specific aircraft. Business travelers over the ocean know the value of a flat seat. Here is a web site that gives you the scoop on who has the flattest seats. TIP: Go to www.flatseats.com.
Today it is getting more competitive to fly business class to Europe. I was fortunate enough to work for a company that always allowed business class fares over the ocean to Europe or Asia. The business class fares have become rather pricey, especially to Europe. There are several new airlines that claim to provide business class service to Europe for the fares less than the standard business class rate of major carriers. TIP: Check out these airlines for cost effective business travel to Europe - www.maxjet.com/homeAction.do and www.eosairlines.com/flyeos/overview/home.jsf
The major US airlines have marketing and ticketing agreements with many global airlines. TIP: This allows for “one-stop” shopping for a multinational trip. United is in the Star Alliance, www.staralliance.com ; American Airlines is in One World, www.oneworld.com ; and Northwest, Delta, and Continental are all in the Sky Team Alliance, www.skyteam.com . Happy trip planning!
A lot of the airlines provide you with socks to put over your socks while you are flying to make you more comfortable. I like the comfort of them but I never felt they provided adequate foot protection, especially in the lavatories. TIP: Pack hotel “disposable” type slippers in your carry on. They provide comfort and protection.
Do You Have a Dry Nose on Long Flights?
Many people suffer from having a dry nose during long flights. TIP: Pack a small bottle of sterile saline nasal spray in your carry on. This helps combat the drying out of your nasal passages. Spray every 2 hours or when you feel your nose drying out.