be the one that got away winter markets: vienna, berlin, copenhagen shopping breaks: london, new york, dubai weekend escapes: paris, barcelona, rome Tuesday, December 22, 2009 metrolifeextra 21 get away safely We are all being advised not to make unnecessary journeys over the next week or so, but if you do have to travel home, we ask that you take care and follow these tips to have a safe journey TravelGetaway ONE HOUR PACKAGE: Involving pre & post flight briefings & a half hour in the aircraft. TOTAL COST 75 TWO HOUR PACKAGE: Involving pre & post flight briefings & one hour in the aircraft. TOTAL COST 145 Order & download your personalised voucher online anytime day or night at Flightwise.ie or purchase over the phone by calling Brian on 085 140 5756 / 086 269 4631 Give the gift of flight for christmas with an INTRODUCTORY FLIGHT LESSON OutofOffice Toadvertise call(01)6375979 metro extra metro extralife When driving in foggy conditions: Most importantly, use your dipped headlights. Remember to reduce your speed and to drive a safe distance from the car in front of you (seeing the tail-lights of the car in front is clearly a sign of being too close). Also give yourself plenty of extra time for your journey you dont want to be rushing when visibility isnt the best. If the road Is flooded: Keep your engine revs high and speed low if you choose to travel through the flood spot and go slow enough to avoid drowning the electrics or losing grip. After passing through particularly deep water, test your brakes to make sure no damage has occurred. Avoiding skids: First and foremost, look out for potential skid traps, namely wet leaves, shady spots, black ice and frost (particularly on bridges). Black ice is most rampant on very cold days on wet roads, especially at night, on exposed bends, underneath trees and bridges and also on higher ground. Reduce speed as soon as you see a potential skid spot. What to do if you do find yourself skidding there are three options: 1) Dont brake fast under any circumstance if its too late and you have already braked, release them immediately, then reapply, quicker but gently. 2) Reduce acceleration but dont take your foot off the accelerator completely. 3) Use the highest gears possible under the conditions, and as you gently brake, move down in your gears to come to a gradual halt. And for those planning to fly home for Christmas, Aer Arann has helpfully listed its top ten tips for travelling this festive season: 1.Check the airline luggage requirements. Aer Arann permits free hand luggage up to 7kg and up to 15kg free checked luggage, which many airlines today charge for. 2. Remember the 100ml rule for liquid hand luggage items. Place all liquid items in a clear plastic bag, available for purchase at all airports. 3. Dont wrap your Christmas presents beforehand! Airport security could ask you to unwrap your gifts before departure. 4. Leave the Christmas crackers behind if youre flying. Under aviation health and safety regulations they are banned from flights 5. Get to the airport in plenty of time. During the Christmas season airports are extremely busy. Road traffic to and from the airport is also busy, so save on stress by leaving extra early. 6. If you are carrying any fragile gift items home in your carry-on luggage, wrap them very carefully to protect them or else carry them as hand luggage. 7. Take advantage of faster check-in options such as online check-in. 8. In the Christmas rush it can be easy to forget things. Make sure to bring your flight details or documentation and your passport or acceptable ID. 9. Christmas often brings severe weather which can impact flight services. Its advisable if weather is bad to call or visit the airlines website. 10. Lastly... Enjoy your flight! index.html2.html3.html4.html5.html6.html7.html8.html9.html10.html11.html12.html13.html14.html15.html16.html17.html18.html19.html20.html21.html22.html23.html