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What to Do When Air Travel Plans Go Wrong

There's a cynical old Navy saying that may describe what happens when your trip stalls:

When in trouble or in doubt;
Run in circles, scream and shout!

Anger, confusion and frustration can happen to even the most patient senior travelers when things don't go as planned. Consider some ways to cope with those unexpected and unwelcome moments.

Cool down. Uncontrolled fury never solves any problem, and usually makes it worse. You need to think rationally about how to handle the situation. For example: Your flight is cancelled. Disaster! Panic!

Forget Snakes On The Plane; Worry About Germs

Most seniors can fly in the normally dirty aircraft cabins without being sickened by the usual air, floor, seat and bathroom contamination. However, for those of advanced age and sensitive immune systems, the experience could result in nasty colds, infections or worse.

Passenger areas on planes are cleared after each flight, although it’s mostly just a few moments of removing trash. Planes that remain in the airport overnight are given a more thorough going-over, including bathroom cleaning and replacing used blankets with clean ones. Therefore, if you have a choice, take early morning flights.

How To Avoid Injury When Air Turbulence Strikes

A recent Aeroflot flight suddenly was rocked by severe winds. Many passengers flew out of their seats, causing some bad injuries. What can senior flyers do to prevent personal danger when sky-high rocking strikes?

First, be sure to heed seat belt warnings from the cockpit. With today’s advanced electronics, for almost all upcoming turbulence, the pilot will have early indications of what bad conditions could happen in the moments ahead.

Best Cruise Lines For Senior Second Honeymooners

When a loving couple finds a cozy nest aboard a cruise ship, they may not consider the features and destination all that important. After all, they’ll have each other.

However, unlike first-time lovebirds, senior second honeymooners need to venture out to stroll the deck, relax at the pool, enjoy fine dining and see stage shows. They may also want to visit ports where the cruise ship docks at interesting and colorful ports. Therefore:

1. Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder: It begins with four nights at a luxury hotel in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Days are free to explore all the rides and other great features of the extensive park, and nights offer special dining, dancing and other delights.