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By: Rhesa Mahendra

Pilot wears headsets when they were flying to help them communicate with air traffic controllers and with passengers in the aircraft, and to protect their hearing from the noisy aircraft environment. Getting an excellent aviation headset is something that should be top priority to any pilot. A good aviation headset is going to offer protection as well as comfort and a strong performance. Comfort, function and hearing protection are areas of consideration for pilots when looking at available aviation headsets. Finding the best aviation headsets is something that a pilot needs to do so they can focus on flying. Most headsets include two ear speakers in a cupped cover. This is where communication is amplified for the pilot to hear.

One important thing in aviation headsets is the noise cancellation ability, since there is high noise level from wind, propeller, and exhaust. General headsets have a degree of passive noise canceling. This is derived from the design and materials used in the ear cup of the headset. Some headsets have greater degrees of passive noise canceling ability than others. Many headsets that have greater passive noise canceling abilities have larger ear cups and include much more padding in the ear seals. Most advanced aviation headsets have active noise cancellation abilities of 20-30 db. This works on the principle of electronic noise cancellation, which is possible by generating a signal that is identical to the sound pressure level, but inverted, so that they cancel out each other. These headsets offer greater noise reduction for hearing protection and require batteries or an alternate power source to power the electronic noise canceling function.

If the power source is interrupted or the batteries die, the noise canceling ability of the headset can be seriously degraded. The microphones and speakers of the aviation headset are another prime consideration. These should be of highest audio quality since they will be used to maintain contact with ground control and/or others in the air. It is important that both operate clearly so a pilot can both hear and be heard without having to ask for a repeat. Another main factor is comfort. This is not one that can be generalized, though. Each pilot will have their own preferences as to what feels comfortable and what does not. It is important for a pilot to get an aviation headset that is comfortable to wear for long periods of time and one that will be comfortable to use when flying. Besides the main factors a pilot may also want to consider other extras that some aviation headsets come with. Some brands feature carrying cases, and different control features, like volume control.

Also a pilot may want to consider the warranty period that comes with an aviation headset. Some aviation headsets also have audio interface options, which enable them to be connected to a CD or an MP3 player. Some are also cell phone compatible. It is not enough for a pilot to simply seek out the best known name brands. Aviation headsets are an important piece of equipment for the pilot and it should be chosen with care. The Internet is a good source for locating a headset. There are several web sites that provide comprehensive information about the wide range available today. Manufacturers also provide online support specialists to you select the best product including discounts and warranties. One of the famous brand in the market is the Telex aviation headset. For many years Telex has been one of the leading manufacturers of headsets used for aviation. There are various selection of headsets ranging from the lighter weight more compact sets from Telex. Other popular headset is the product from David Clark Company. The David Clark Company are best known for their lightweight and easy to use headsets.

The world is a big village now. We can visit anyone of our interest – howsoever far away the person may be – in the expense few bucks. Not just traveling do distant location, we do business transactions, logistics and delivery faster today. The one reason that is making it all possible is the facility global airway connectivity. Today, we can reach to the other end of the globe faster, perform our business rites, facilitate emergency supply of food and essential commodities during a natural disaster and in the process enjoy an assured growth that makes the whole world a far better place to live. The force that boosts the capability of the aviation industry in adeptly meeting diverse demands includes latest tools and technologies. A list of the factors that have made aviation industry so capable would include aviation software and several such web-centric features.

Aviation software development

Some of the prominent software development companies worldwide are powering the functioning of aviation specialists. Their support helps aviation experts in the areas of better customer handling, communication and control over the services. Aviation flight planning, scheduling, fuel purchase, logistics tracking etc. and many more, software are available today answering many a need.

Coming in the categories of aviation management software, online booking and customer tracking – robust and user-friendly software from professional application development companies equip aviation solution providers to meet the challenges that modern world presents before them.

Aviation website design and development

If software for aviation makes passenger and cargo fleets better equipped to meet the needs, aviation websites make it easier for commuters, patrons as well dealers to access services and even participate in easy and interactive communication.

The result: the passengers, affiliates, administrators and important stakeholders of a carrier (in either logistics or passengers commutation) stand to gain from better decision making, better data collation, secure and fast information interpretation, and of course communication with customers.

Aviation web sites design and software development experts are certainly acting as pillars to the growth and popularity of aviation industry worldwide.

Kenya is a major tourist’s attraction in East Africa region with one of its Game Reserve the famous Masai Mara being named as “the seven wonders of the world”. Tourists visiting Kenya have a variety of National parks and Game reserves to visit depending on their favourite wild animals, birds, trees and flowers they want to scenic.

For the tourists to be able to reach these national parks and game reserves some opt to use road packages due to their budget and others use commercial flights and private charter flights.

In Kenya there are  three major airports where the scheduled flights depart and  air operators are based namely,Jomo Kenyatta International Airport,Moi International Airport Mombasa and Wilson Airport ,Nairobi.

Out  of  Jomo Kenyatta International Airport  we have scheduled flights  departing and arriving for domestic, regional and international .It is from there that flights to Kisumu,Eldoret,Kitale,Mombasa,Lamu,Malindi,Lokichogio depart and arrive. The airfares depend with each airline as there several airlines operating on these routes and the pricing strategy depends on the airline. These flights depart on a timetable which is published and use different aircrafts with varying capacity of 50, 70,100,120 seats and also it depends with the airport they are operating into.

Most of the scheduled flights to national parks and game reserves depart and arrive at Wilson Airport, Nairobi.There are three flights departing in the morning to Masai Mara at 0945 hrs, 1000 hrs and 0930 hrs and in the afternoon two flights at 1445 hrs and 1500 hrs and aircrafts used are the Dash 7, Dash 8, Cessna Caravan and these flights can take up to 200 passengers on each service. Flights to Samburu, Meru, Nanyuki, Lewa Downs, Loisaba, Shaba, Chyullu Hills, and Tsavo East/West are operated one service daily in the morning and early afternoon with two flights operating at different times.

Moi International Airport, Mombasa serves the Coastal region and there are scheduled flights arriving and departing domestic, regional and international. Scheduled flights to Masai Mara departs from Moi International Airport,Mombasa at  0730 hrs via Ukunda(Diani) and Malindi to Amboseli,Tsavo and Masai Mara  once daily. These scheduled flights will only go via Malindi with a minimum of 5 passengers for either pick or drop or alternatively you pay for 5 seats otherwise you will have to board your flight from Mombasa. Those in Lamu will have to board from Mombasa or Malindi to Masai Mara.

On scheduled flights you purchase air tickets  based on one-way or return  and there are also air packages which are available that comprises  ticket,accommodation,meals,game drives and park entry fees which will work out cheaper than purchasing each service separately. For the scheduled flights you need to reserve you seats well in advance especially during the migration of wildebeest in Masai Mara from mid June to Mid Dec every year.

Also scheduled flights to major cities are to be reserved in advance due to high demand as if you book a few days to the date of departure you will be charged the business class fare as economy and special fares are offered those who book in advance. Also the luggage allowance on the scheduled flights is 15 kilos per person in soft bags for flights to national parks and game reserves and if you have more luggage like 75 kilos you pay for a seat and if it is about 10 kilos you will pay as excess baggage but subject to availability of space.

There are luxurious and budget camps and lodges and you can book an accommodation depending on your budget. Also be alert that if you miss your next flight to the national parks or game reserve your travel will be subject to availability of space and there is no refund of the ticket. Airfares are calculated on the distance of the destination and the capacity of the aircraft used.

There are wild animals, trees, flowers, insect and birds to be viewed in these national parks and game reserves but we will briefly talk about Eagle birds and their species.

There are seven species of the Eagle bird as follows,

Long-Crested Eagle

A Bird of forest edges and woodlands of all types  throughout East Africa .Easily recognized by the long loosely feathered crest and dark brown-black plumage which covers the entire bird with the exception of whitish feathering on the thighs, on the thighs, on the under wing coverts and the wing edges at the shoulders. The tail is brown-black with three broad grey bands. The eyes are golden yellow, the cere, legs and feet are yellow. They feed mainly on rodents, lizards and large insects. The sexes are similar, the female being slightly larger than male.

African Crowned Eagle

The largest of Africa’s eagles, frequenting areas of highland forest and woodlands throughout the region. The male has has the forehead and crown dark brown with crest feathers tipped with black. The remainder of the head and neck is pale to mid-brown. The chin and throat are dark brown. The breast, belly, thighs, legs and under parts is buff-white heavily barred and blotched with dark brown and black. The back and wing coverts are charcoal grey/black, the primary and secondary flight feathers are brown, barred and tipped with black. The long tail is charcoal black broadly barred with grey.The eyes are yellow and the bill is blackish with the gape and cere yellow. The large powerful feet are dull yellow. The female is larger than the male, has a shorter crest, a longer tail and is usually more heavily barred on the underside. Immature birds have the head and under parts white, with a hint of brown on the breast and black spotting on the lower flanks, thighs and legs.

Martial Eagle

A very large eagle, widespread throughout East Africa frequenting reverine forests, dry bush and lightly wooded savannas. The head, neck, back, wings and upper breast are dark brownish grey-black. The lower breast, belly, thighs and undeparts are white conspicuously spotted dark brown-black. The tail is brown-black barred with grey-black. The eyes are bright golden yellow. The cere and feet dull yellow-green. The sexes are similar, the female being slightly larger and with bolder spotting on the breast. Immature birds are generally paler, have a white throat and lack the spotting on the underside.

Tawny Eagle

The commonest eagle of the region. The plumage is subject to tremendous variation and can be anything from light buff to dark brown. The primary wing feathers are usually dark brown. The eyes are pale tawny-yellow and the feet are yellow. The bill is grey tipped with black and the cere is yellow. The sexes are similar, the females being larger and often darker than the males.

Verreaurs Eagle

Found in small numbers throughout the region in the vicinity of rocky outcrops and inland cliffs. The only eagle in the region almost entirely black both above and below. A white ‘V’ shaped line extends from shoulder to shoulder across the upper back and the base of the primary wing feathers on the underside are greyish.The eyes are dark brown with a yellow eyebrow. The cere and feet are yellow. The sexes are similar. They feed almost exclusively on rock hyrax in areas where hyrax densities are high, but will also take dik dik and young klipspringer as well as the occasional bird.

Wahl bergs Eagle

A small, slender eagle of woodlands, reverine forests, wooded savannahs’ and bush over much of the region. A bird of uniform brown plumage with a variable amount of streaking and flecking. Usually paler on the head, wing coverts and underparts.The long tail is dark brown with sporadic banding. The eyes are mid brown, the cere and feet are pale yellow-grey .The sexes are similar, the female being slightly larger than the male. At a distance it could well be mistaken for a tawny eagle, but the narrow wings, long tail and smaller size aid identification. Feeds on a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

African Fish Eagle

Widely distributed in the vicinity of both alkaline and freshwater lakes, swamps, marshes and rivers. A dult birds (A) are unmistakeable having pure white head, neck, mantle and breast contrasting with rofous brown underparts and dark brown back and wings. The primary wing feathers are blackish. The tail is pure white. The bill is grey-blue tipped with black. The eyes are dark brown and the legs and feet are yellow. The female is larger than male. Immature birds have the crown and upperparts brown, cheeks and neck white, breast and under parts buff to brown heavily streaked with black. The tail is off-white with a brown terminal band. The immature (B) plumage stages are subject to extreme variation. The cere, legs and feet lack the intense colour of the adults, being dull grey-yellow. Feeds mainly on fish but will also take some water birds including flamingos.

For birding safaris you can be able to view different species of birds in Kenya and East Africa we were concentrating only on Eagles and you can read more on birds species in the articles.

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“Australia has seen a double-digit increase in the number of tourist arrivals from India over the past decade – with an average annual growth of approximately 17 per cent,” Australian tourist commission general manager, South & South-East Asia Maggie White said. Every year travelers stream off flights to Sydney eager to explore the city’s architecture and joie de vivre and as a starting point for visiting the rest of the country. Like most of Australia, Sydney is an outdoorsy type of place. Swim in the sea at Bondi Beach, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or head out on a boat trip.

Unfortunately fatigue is everywhere and unavoidable in aviation. Pilot fatigue is a significant problem in modern aviation operations, largely because of the unpredictable work hours, long duty periods, circadian disruptions and insufficient sleep that are commonplace in civilian flight operations.

The full impact of fatigue is often underappreciated, but many of its harmful effects have long been known. Compared to people who are well-rested, people who are sleep deprived think and move more slowly, make more mistakes, and have memory difficulties. These negative effects may and do lead to aviation errors and accidents.

A position paper adopted by a panel of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) said that accident statistics, pilot reports and operational flight studies all indicate that aviation operators are increasingly concerned about fatigue.

“On long haul flights pilots attribute their fatigue to sleep deprivation and circadian disturbances associated with time zone transitions”, the fatigue panel said.”Short haul (domestic) pilots most frequently blame their fatigue on sleep deprivation and high workload. Both long- and short haul pilots commonly associate their fatigue with nigh flights, jet lag, early wakeups, time pressure, multiple flight legs and consecutive duty periods without sufficient recovery breaks”.

Traditional Approaches.

Fatigue can negatively impact a crews response time, decision making and crew co-ordination. The aviation regulators have traditionally imposed hours-of-service limits governing how long and how often pilots can operate an airplane and this can minimize fatigue-related errors and accidents. Though each country has different limits imposed, but they are usually based upon very little, if any, scientific knowledge. It is only the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations governing flight time limitations are no different.

They mostly lack a sound scientific basis and have remained essentially unchanged for the last fifty years. While this regulations have undoubtedly save many lives, they are a fairly “blunt instrument” for managing the safety risk posed by fatigue. The traditional prescriptive HOS (Hours of Service) approach most likely derives from earlier regulatory models for managing physical rather than mental, fatigue.Prescription of duty limitations may have been appropriate for physical fatigue, the same cannot be assumed for mental fatigue.

Accidents continue to occur in which fatigue is cited as a significant contributor. According to some sources, fatigue is a contributing factor in 15 to 20 % of fatal aviation accidents associated with pilot error. While several unsuccessful attempts have been made to update the regulations, such efforts can best be described as “tweaking” what already exists and would likely result in little improvement. As an example, many regulatory regimes around the world do not recognize any difference between eight hours of duty time during the day and eight hours at night.

Three Aspects of Fatigue

Flight surgeon Gregg Bendrick of the U.S National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) teaches that there are three aspects of fatigue: circadian rhythm, acute sleep loss and chronic sleep loss. Circadian rhythm means that people have “low points” in their day in terms of alertness and functionality. A mild low point is normally in the mid-to late afternoon, whereas the other, more significant major low point in the early morning-when one normally is sleeping .Circadian rhythm physiology makes it easier for humans to lengthen their day rather than to shorten it.

A cute sleep loss refers to how many hours one has been continuously awake. The real problem comes in when the acute sleep loss overlaps the major low point in the circadian rhythm. At the point, performance deteriorates to the point of being identical to someone who is legally drunk.

Chronic sleep loss-the difference between the number of hours slept and the number of hours of sleep required-over the preceding two weeks lessens the effect of the usual counter measures.

Towards Fatigue Risk Management

The shift away from the blunt instrument of only limiting hours of sleep has become known as fatigue risk management (FRM) .FRM is fatigue management within the framework of a safety management system (SMS) .According to Dawson & McCulloch of the university of South Australia Centre for sleep Research, within an SMS framework, five levels should be considered in managing fatigue risk.

.  Sleep opportunity or average sleep obtained across the organization

. Actual sleep obtained by individual employees

.Presence of fatigue related behavior

. Occurrence of fatigue related errors and

. Occurrence of fatigue related accident and/or accident

In this context, a fatigue related incident (FRI) is merely the end point of a causal chain of events and is always preceded by a common sequence of event classification that lead to the actual incident, according to Dawson& McCulloch.Thus an FRI is always preceded by a fatigue related error (FRE).

A  FRM system can be effective only if it addresses each of the five levels with organized defence systems.

For example, limits on crew members hours of service would be-according to figure 1-a Level 1 defense designed as an opportunity for sufficient sleep. If the crew member did not receive adequate sleep, the error trajectory would continue beyond Level 1. A system with little or no hazard controls at Level 2 or beyond may be quite poorly defended against FREs.

Defenses in –Depth Approach to Managing Fatigue

Hazard Assessment                               Error Trajectory      Control Mechanism

Sleep opportunity/                                   Level 1                    Prescriptive hours of service Aggregate prior

 

Average sleep obtained                                                               Sleep-wake model Fatigue modeling

 

Actual sleep Obtained                                  Level 2                    Prior sleep and wake data

 

Behavioral Symptoms                                     Level 3                Symptoms checklists, self-report behavioral

Scales Physiological monitoring

 

Fatigue-related errors                                  Level 4                    Fatigue proofing strategies SMS

Error analysis system

 

Fatigue-related incidents                                                                 SMS incident analysis system

Level 5

Actual Incident

 

Degraded Crew Performance.

A reduction in sleep during the 24-hours preceding flight is the fatigue –related variable most consistently associated with changes in crew performance. Dawson & McCulloch said “Crew take longer to make decisions if they have obtained a small opportunity to sleep(based on recent duty history) ,have obtained a small amount of sleep in the prior 24 hours or are experiencing high levels of subjective fatigue” . Taking longer to make decisions may have negative implications for operational safety, as this could lead to greater time pressures, which may enhance the risk of errors during the later stage of flight. The study also found several areas, such as improved performance, perhaps because fatigued crews anticipated errors and “devoted more cognitive resources and targeted behavioral strategies towards the detection of fatigue-related error”. Cognitive refers to ability of a person to process information, apply knowledge and change preferences.

In Flight Strategies.

In a 1999 NASA survey 80 % of 1424 flight crew members from regional airlines said they had nodded off during a flight. The AsMA fatigue panel reviewed several in-flight fatigue counter measures including napping on the flight deck, activity breaks, bunk sleep on long-haul flights and in-flight roistering.

According to the panel, in-seat napping of up to 40 or 45 minutes is a safe and effective risk management tool that could “significantly improve alertness…and help sustain aircrew performance during situations in which unexpected delays require the postponement of the next consolidates sleep opportunity.

Research has also found that alertness is improved with breaks for mild physical activity and increased social interaction “or eve just temporary disengagement from monotonous tasks with the AsMA panel recommending breaks of about 10 minutes each hour.

Tactical Caffeine Use.

Crew members should also understand how their intake of caffeine-in coffee, tea, soft drinks and some pain relievers-will affect their alertness.”Numerous studies have shown that caffeine increases vigilance and improves performance in sleep-deprived individuals, especially those who do not consume high does “the AsMA panel said.”Caffeine…is already used as an alertness-enhancing substance in a variety of civil and military flight operations and it has proven safe and effective”.

Most people feel the effects of caffeine-including increased alertness, decreased sleepiness and a more rapid heartbeat-within 15 to 20 minutes and these effects typically last four or five hours, longer in people who are especially sensitive. Crew members who use caffeine for alertness should consume it in small quantities, “and save the arousal effect until they really need it,” the panel said.”This is called ‘tactical caffeine use” .The panel recommended that crew members avoid taking more than 1,000mg of caffeine in any 24-hour period, take it only “when it is truly needed to reduce the impact of fatigue “and avoid it within four hours of bedtime.

Fatigued In the Back & In Maintenance.

In the last few years, the aviation industry has also begun to study flight attendant fatigue. Recent and planned flight attendant fatigue studies include participants completing sleep diaries to verify sleep/wake schedules. In reports around the world, flight attendants have admitted that due to fatigue they had forgotten to arm their evacuation slides or had forgotten they had unaccompanied minors on board and allowed them to leave the aircraft by themselves. In some instances, flight attendants have reported being stopped by the police when driving due to the fact that police believed they were driving under influence of alcohol because of their erratic driving. Just prior to that the would have, by the regulators account ,been okay to operate the emergency equipment on board an aircraft in a fatigued fashion.However,as a fatigued driver on the road they are hazard to others.

Flight attendants still have to jump through hoops to say “I’m fatigued’ to their airline without disciplinary consequences,” said Candace Kolander during the February 2009 Cabin Safety Symposium of the Southern California Safety Institute. It is important to allow flight attendants call in fatigued without discipline but also organize and mitigate the problem by providing fatigue training in recurrent training.

If airlines want to have a complete SMS, they can’t just look at fatigue in the front of the airplane, they need to look at fatigue in the back as well as amongst maintenance personnel .These subjects will be addressed in more detail in a future issue of Safety Focus.

 

No ‘One –Size-Fits All’ Cure.

Crew Members should be educated about proper sleep hygiene. All in all, the individual pilot, scheduler and management must be convinced that sleep and circadian rhythms are important and that quality day-to-day sleep is the best possible protection against on-the-job fatigue according to the AsMA panel. Educational efforts should emphasize five points, the panel said:

. Fatigue is a physiological problem that cannot be overcome by motivation, training or willpower:

. People cannot reliably self-judge their own level of fatigue-related impairment:

. There are wide individual differences in fatigue susceptibility that must be taken into account but which presently cannot be reliably predicted:

.There is no one-size-fits-all ‘magic bullet’ (other than adequate sleep) that can counter fatigue for every person in every situation: but

. There are valid counter-fatigue strategies that will enhance safety and productivity, but only when they are correctly applied.

Fatigue represents a significant risk in aviation when left uaddressed.Below find a number of strategies provided and that can be employed to increase safety by reducing the risk of fatigue.

Strategies for Better Sleep.

Recommendated to optimize sleep opportunities

. Wake up and go to bed about the same time every day.

.Use the sleep area only for sleep-not for everyday jobs.

. Establish a consistent bedtime routine-for example, read and take a hot shower, then go to bed.

.Perform aerobic exercises every day but not within two hours of bedtime.

.Keep the sleep area dark, quite, comfortable and relatively cool.

. Move the alarm clock out of sight.

. Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening.

. Avoid using alcohol to promote sleep.

.Avoid cigarettes, especially before bedtime.

.If you can’t sleep, leave the sleep area and do something relaxing. When you become sleepy, go back to bed.

Strategies Recommended For Rotating Shift Schedule.

. When rotating onto night shift duty, avoid morning sunlight.

. To promote daytime sleep, keep the sleep area dark and cool: use eye masks and either earplugs or a “masking boise” to limit interference from light and noise.

. Comply with the “recommendations to optimize sleep opportunities” above, with adjustments for daytime sleep. Before night duty, take a short nap.

.After waking from daytime sleep exposes you to at least two hours of sunlight or artificial bright light in the late afternoon or early evening.

If you compile what has been said and recommended you will be able to manage fatigue especially employers and the management team in all sectors in the economy and in particular aviation industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Career with Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation ManagementA career with Online Aviation Management Degree has wonderful growth prospects. Aviation Industry has stood the storms of recession and in search of new ways and means to build their growth on a stronger platform. The growth of any industry is in the hands of young and brilliant achievers and to become one of them you need a Bachelors of Science Degree in Aviation Management.Bachelors of Science Degree in Aviation ManagementStudents who are looking forward for a career in Aviation Management especially on the management side of airline, aviation, airport, aeronautics and various other arenas of Aviation Industry.An online bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management offers training and insight into the basics of financial, business and aviation management. The degree trains students onto the management of office pertaining to airport and aviation business. This has a little to do with the technical aspects of aviation industry.A graduate degree offers sufficient insight into the industry, performance, requirements and management technicalities of aviation industry. Their skills pertaining to accounting, finance, sales and marketing and communication are excellently horned for the benefit of students and their employers.An Online Bachelors of Science Degree in Aviation Management is offered by a number of online institutions and is the most aptly suited online degree program for all those interested for a management career in aviation industry. With changing times and environment, a graduate degree in aviation management trains students to cope up with the demanding situations of the aviation business.Universities offering Bachelors Degree in Aviation ManagementHere is a sample list of universities offering degree programs in the field of Aviation Management. * Dixie State College of Utah * Everglades University, Florida * MUST University * Daniel Webster College * Thomas Edison State College * University of Nebraska, Omaha

Being a student is not just about studying but also entails critical lessons in life of how to manage on a budget and how to travel when broke. Finding a low cost and affordable airfare for travel is a big challenge for any student.

But do not lose heart. There are ways for you, as a student, to get inexpensive airfares and commute to all those exotic locales you always wanted to. Just follow the points given here, and you might find the airfare just right for you.

KNOW YOUR OPTIONS: As a full-time student you have the option of booking student-only fares. You do not have to book the same tickets as everyone else. Generally speaking, student fares are often cheaper for global travel while regular fares tend to be lower for national travel.

Do remember that student fares are usually more flexible, allowing you to change your travel dates or cancel your flight at a small fee. You can also and stay in your destination for up to a year before returning. Regular tickets, on the other hand, are nonrefundable and non-changeable, and cause you to return within 30 days.

BUYING SPREE: Dont expect to book your student tickets anywhere. The finest places are student transportation agencies, the airlines, and online travel-booking sites.

The student travel agencies allow you to speak directly with their travel agents and they will advise you on the minimum fares, the various options, and even help you finalize your itinerary.

The cheapest regular fares are often sold directly through the airlines’ own websites, where you can access sale fares that might not be available through other providers. Several low-cost airlines offer lower fares than the regular airlines. However, the downside to low-cost carriers is that most have more limited flight networks and may not offer the destinations you want.

As a student you can also compare fares on a multitude of airlines at the same time by using an online travel-booking site such as Orbitz, Expedia, or Travelocity. These sites are good because they help you to set a price benchmark for your itinerary. They will help you choose the cheapest days to fly. Orbitz, for example, has partnered with Student Universe, an online travel site for college students and faculty.

Students or teachers register with a “.edu” e-mail address, which is verified before they qualify to receive travel discounts. Choices of airline or departure time may be strict, but the savings can be worth it. They also have useful tools that can help you determine the cheapest days to fly.

These sites are rather limiting in that they do not always have access to the airlines’ cheapest fares, and all add a booking fee to each purchase. So, these sites can be used just get an idea of what’s accessible and then go to airlines’ websites to book.

SHOP AROUND: Never make a choice immediately. Shop around and compare all options around before making a decision. As a student you should consult with one or more of the student-travel agencies to check the prices of student fares and then do an online search of the airline websites and online travel-booking sites to find regular fares.

Remember that being flexible is the key to the game. The more flexible you are about when you fly and which airport you use, the better your chances of finding an inexpensive ticket. When searching for the right fare for you, try looking for flights on different dates; sometimes flying even a day earlier or later than your original travel dates.

This can save you a lot of bucks. You can also consider searching for fares from other airports or smaller secondary airports. Even though secondary airports may take a bit of travel to get to, you’ll often pay much less to fly to or from these places.

POPULARITY DOESNT PAY: You can find cheaper flights by flying to a state during a less busy time of the year and less busy times of the day. Do remember that popular destinations such as Europe and Australia have distinct high seasons for travelers. It is at times like these that the prices of the air tickets go up If you can commute to a place when it’s less widely known to visit, you may be able save over half the cost of the ticket or even more!!

Similarly, which days of the week you choose to fly and when you choose to travel throughout the day can also make a difference? Midweek flights Monday through Thursday have a propensity to be cheaper, and red-eye or midday flights can also cost a reduced amount of.

Web-only fares are yet another category of special deal fares available only through the Internet. For even deeper discounts, look for Weekend Web Fares. Airlines trying to unload inventory release these fares early Wednesday morning for travel beginning Thursday, Friday or Saturday and returning Sunday, Monday or Tuesday.

EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM: Being an early bird does pay. Flights on widely used routes fill up swiftly. If you book early, you may be able to lock in a fare with a lower surcharge. For general domestic travel, it’s a good idea to book at least 21 days ahead of schedule.

By mastering these essential lessons you, as a student, will be able to plan low-priced air trips over the years, without having to bother about your financial state.