Would it be okay to take a dose of ativan for only a one hour flight?
Im going from phoenix to san diego for christmas and i dreadfully hate flight take offs but i don't know if one hour is a long enough time to take this kind of medication and have it work and i don't want to be all drugged up by the time i get off the plane so is this advised?
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yea just take it like a half hour before your flight i have to take it before certain doctors visits because i get really bad anxiety. are you driving wwhen you get to your destination???you might want to have someone pick you up or take a cab
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Ask your Doctor or Pharmacist. I would suggest medicating only as a last resort in extreme cases of Phobia. As a Flight Attendant, I am aware that sedation can impair your judgement in cases of emergency or evacuation. It's all about safety. Consider looking into other ways of dealing with your fears. A one hour flight is not very long. Would you rather drive?
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Talk to your doctor and ask him or her specifically if it could impare your ability to function normally. I shouldn't mention emergency evacuations but that's what my concern is. Please note that I've been a passenger since I was 8 weeks old and was a Flight Attendant for 13 years and I have never come close to doing an emergency evacution of any kind. Although it's extremely unlikely, you would need to be able to move fast on your feet. I've never taken Ativan but I have taken Valium. I have no idea if it's at all the same type of drug but I can say that I was not able to walk well with it in my system. I took it on the ground for a pulled mustle on vacation. I was very glad I didn't have to go anywhere or do anything with it cursing through my blood stream! ALL drugs are stronger in the air, so be aware of that and remind you doctor of the same (yes, they need to be reminded sometimes ;). A possible solution is a half dose or perhaps another medication would work better. I'm also concerned with the timing, especially if there's a delay. There is another niggly point is that if it's still in your system when you arrive, are you going to be okay with your baggage, tramping around the airport and perhaps even driving when you get there? Airports are not the best places to be when you're drowsy or tired. http://www.drugs.com/ativan.html Most flying phobias are connected to control issues. The majority of people know logically that flying in the industrailized world is safe. It has to do with putting your trust in that machine, not seeing in front of you and not being able to control where you're going or how is what puts otherwise sane people off kilter. If it's only take-offs that mess you up, try breathing techniques or other visualization exercises. I have a totally unrelated phobia so I have learned to stop and breathe when it hits. At least I can relate to flying phobias myself, although I'm comfortable in the air. If you really can't handle flying, consider driving. You are lucky that it is a realistic option. But a short flight like this might help you overcome this. I believe in the confrontation-technique to battling phobias since it worked for me so well. I have a friend who can't go on any sort of interesting vacation. Her family is quite bitter and it upsets her. Overcome this now and you can relax next time you book... Good luck
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
What airline should I apply for to become a flight attendant
What airline should I apply for to become a flight attendant?
I have an interview with skywest airlines on tuesday the 18th. The only potential problem is that they are based out of Tuscon and I live in Phoenix. If they happen to give me Tuscon, will if be difficult to commute by flight to work everyday?? Looking for a flight attendant with experience to help me out. Also, how long of a time from after training are you given to relocate to your assigned city/base? I found it a little odd that you find out where you relocate 'after' training...??? In addition, what airline should I apply for if I'm looking to be based out of phoenix or southern california? I have applied with southwest and I was denied the position, more than likely because I wasn't recruited for the interview to begin wiht (ooops). Thanks for the help! PS I'm a 21 year old female if that info is somewhow relevant.
Air Travel - 4 Answers
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If you think you're qualified to become a flight attendant and willing to work in a domestic or international airline then apply to where there's vacancy. If you get the job, transfer your residence to a place nearest your base.
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A flight attendant you must relocate, no choice. Only USAIr in based in Phoenix. If you want to be a flight attendant, you HAVE TO be flexible as where to live and time of work.
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I have been a f/a with AmericanAirlines for several years. You have GOT to be extremely flexible to work in this position. It is not as glamorous as it may seem. Everything in the airlines is based on seniority and as a new hire you will have none. You have to be willing to go where they say.. PERIOD. Your life will not be your own for the first year or so but once you get some seniority you'll have more choices as to where you fly, where you're based, etc. If you're lucky enough to get based in AZ you can drive from PHX to TUS. I drive 2 and a half hrs to the airport for my trips. Bear in mind this is not your typical 9-5 job. I think you need to find out much more about what the job entails before commiting to it.
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Mesa Airlines also has a base in Phoenix. Keep in mind that you may not get the base you want in training, and should be prepared to commute or relocate until you you get it. Commuting is hard work, and will make your work days longer and can cost you additional expense. If your commute flight is late, and you miss your working flight, you will eventually get fired, even if the late flight is on your own airline. Expenses of commuting, including gas, food, hotels, rental cars, etc. are not reimbursed by your airline. As far as your airline is concerned, all their commuters "live" at their base city.
I have an interview with skywest airlines on tuesday the 18th. The only potential problem is that they are based out of Tuscon and I live in Phoenix. If they happen to give me Tuscon, will if be difficult to commute by flight to work everyday?? Looking for a flight attendant with experience to help me out. Also, how long of a time from after training are you given to relocate to your assigned city/base? I found it a little odd that you find out where you relocate 'after' training...??? In addition, what airline should I apply for if I'm looking to be based out of phoenix or southern california? I have applied with southwest and I was denied the position, more than likely because I wasn't recruited for the interview to begin wiht (ooops). Thanks for the help! PS I'm a 21 year old female if that info is somewhow relevant.
Air Travel - 4 Answers
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If you think you're qualified to become a flight attendant and willing to work in a domestic or international airline then apply to where there's vacancy. If you get the job, transfer your residence to a place nearest your base.
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A flight attendant you must relocate, no choice. Only USAIr in based in Phoenix. If you want to be a flight attendant, you HAVE TO be flexible as where to live and time of work.
3 :
I have been a f/a with AmericanAirlines for several years. You have GOT to be extremely flexible to work in this position. It is not as glamorous as it may seem. Everything in the airlines is based on seniority and as a new hire you will have none. You have to be willing to go where they say.. PERIOD. Your life will not be your own for the first year or so but once you get some seniority you'll have more choices as to where you fly, where you're based, etc. If you're lucky enough to get based in AZ you can drive from PHX to TUS. I drive 2 and a half hrs to the airport for my trips. Bear in mind this is not your typical 9-5 job. I think you need to find out much more about what the job entails before commiting to it.
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Mesa Airlines also has a base in Phoenix. Keep in mind that you may not get the base you want in training, and should be prepared to commute or relocate until you you get it. Commuting is hard work, and will make your work days longer and can cost you additional expense. If your commute flight is late, and you miss your working flight, you will eventually get fired, even if the late flight is on your own airline. Expenses of commuting, including gas, food, hotels, rental cars, etc. are not reimbursed by your airline. As far as your airline is concerned, all their commuters "live" at their base city.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
How do I go about shipping my dog from Phoenix Arizona to Anchorage Alaska
How do I go about shipping my dog from Phoenix Arizona to Anchorage Alaska?
I've purchased a dog from a breeder in phoenix and need to have her shipped via continental airlin to ANchorage Alaska. I checked the airlines for flights, and they have one available. Now all I need to know is on little thing; how do I register my breeders to officially drop her off and check her into the flight?
Dogs - 4 Answers
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If your breeder was legit, they would be assisting you with the arrangements. I'd be very careful. Many of these Internet transactions are scams. There's a good chance the puppy you get is not the one you've seen, it won't be healthy or there will be no puppy at all. It happens a lot. If you can still back out, I would.
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you should have thoroughly investigated this breeder before you purchased the pup. I had dogs shippped in years ago and it was basically co-ordinated through phone calls. if this is a reputable breeder, HE should be able to provide you with all of this info. Just please be aware that you aren't being scammed. good luck - make sure you take the dog to the vet immediately after you get it.
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Just FYI Alaska Airlines would offer more flexibility for arrival and depature times for shipping your pooch. You can ship the dog by their Animal Express service. You can set it up so that the breeder will drop them off and you can pick them up in ANC. When you book it over the phone I believe you can even pay for it over the phone (not 100% sure on that). Anyway, here is the web address for information pertaining to shipping live animals on Alaska Airlines: http://www.alaskaair.com/as/www2/cargo/Transporting-Live-Animals.asp Good Luck!
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Why are you asking this here? You need to call the airline and discuss this with them. Be sure to keep track of who you have talked to. People fly unaccompained minors (childern) all the time. The procedures for unacompianed pets is the very same thing - except the pet goes in the luggage area - and they have a different rate. Last - you might not be able to ship this dog in one trip. It all depends on how long the delays are between the start and destination terminals. There are both federal and state animal protection laws that govern how long an animal can be in transit. If the delay between connecting flights is too long - the airline will not allow you to book it - not unless it gets picked up - in say Seattle - and then put back into the system a few hours later by someone who has taken care of it. You need to be discussing this with the airlines. DO NOT let the breeder make the reservations!!!! No doubt they have ZERO experience shipping to Alaska. If something goes wrong with the flight or schedule - YOU need to be the one who made the reservation and has the authority to make changes. Not the seller. Hope this helps.
I've purchased a dog from a breeder in phoenix and need to have her shipped via continental airlin to ANchorage Alaska. I checked the airlines for flights, and they have one available. Now all I need to know is on little thing; how do I register my breeders to officially drop her off and check her into the flight?
Dogs - 4 Answers
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If your breeder was legit, they would be assisting you with the arrangements. I'd be very careful. Many of these Internet transactions are scams. There's a good chance the puppy you get is not the one you've seen, it won't be healthy or there will be no puppy at all. It happens a lot. If you can still back out, I would.
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you should have thoroughly investigated this breeder before you purchased the pup. I had dogs shippped in years ago and it was basically co-ordinated through phone calls. if this is a reputable breeder, HE should be able to provide you with all of this info. Just please be aware that you aren't being scammed. good luck - make sure you take the dog to the vet immediately after you get it.
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Just FYI Alaska Airlines would offer more flexibility for arrival and depature times for shipping your pooch. You can ship the dog by their Animal Express service. You can set it up so that the breeder will drop them off and you can pick them up in ANC. When you book it over the phone I believe you can even pay for it over the phone (not 100% sure on that). Anyway, here is the web address for information pertaining to shipping live animals on Alaska Airlines: http://www.alaskaair.com/as/www2/cargo/Transporting-Live-Animals.asp Good Luck!
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Why are you asking this here? You need to call the airline and discuss this with them. Be sure to keep track of who you have talked to. People fly unaccompained minors (childern) all the time. The procedures for unacompianed pets is the very same thing - except the pet goes in the luggage area - and they have a different rate. Last - you might not be able to ship this dog in one trip. It all depends on how long the delays are between the start and destination terminals. There are both federal and state animal protection laws that govern how long an animal can be in transit. If the delay between connecting flights is too long - the airline will not allow you to book it - not unless it gets picked up - in say Seattle - and then put back into the system a few hours later by someone who has taken care of it. You need to be discussing this with the airlines. DO NOT let the breeder make the reservations!!!! No doubt they have ZERO experience shipping to Alaska. If something goes wrong with the flight or schedule - YOU need to be the one who made the reservation and has the authority to make changes. Not the seller. Hope this helps.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Since the city governments of SF and LA both own their airports, could this cripple Arizona's economy
Since the city governments of SF and LA both own their airports, could this cripple Arizona's economy?
http://www.examiner.com/x-24883-Sacramento-Budget-Travel-Examiner~y2010m4d27-San-Francisco-bans-official-travel-to-Arizona-due-to-the-antiillegal-immigrantion-law read this interesting article, which says it may prevent Southwest Airlines from connecting flights to Phoenix--I guess if Arizona wants to play hardball, they're going to have to lose billions for their racist egos in the process.
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And Mexico has issued a travel warning for Arizona too. There going to ruin there state economy with this.
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If the majority of AZ's economy relied on tourists from CA it would but since they don't, it won't.
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youre an idiot. But I'll take my 2 points, thank you very much.
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Nope, the libs are idiots to think it will stop people from traveling.
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BOYCOTT ARIZONA!!
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Don't see how they could. This deals with interstate commerce. Besides, Denver, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Albuquerque aren't doing anything like this, yet.
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The Constitution says that state government can not interfere with interstate commerce, so they can not tell Southwest airline where the can not fly. The can only tell state employers where the can or can not travel to using state money. Some organizations are moving the site of their conventions because of this law, so it is sure to hurt their economy somewhat. The Mayor and business organizations in Phoenix are very unhappy about it.
http://www.examiner.com/x-24883-Sacramento-Budget-Travel-Examiner~y2010m4d27-San-Francisco-bans-official-travel-to-Arizona-due-to-the-antiillegal-immigrantion-law read this interesting article, which says it may prevent Southwest Airlines from connecting flights to Phoenix--I guess if Arizona wants to play hardball, they're going to have to lose billions for their racist egos in the process.
Politics - 7 Answers
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And Mexico has issued a travel warning for Arizona too. There going to ruin there state economy with this.
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If the majority of AZ's economy relied on tourists from CA it would but since they don't, it won't.
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youre an idiot. But I'll take my 2 points, thank you very much.
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Nope, the libs are idiots to think it will stop people from traveling.
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BOYCOTT ARIZONA!!
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Don't see how they could. This deals with interstate commerce. Besides, Denver, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Albuquerque aren't doing anything like this, yet.
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The Constitution says that state government can not interfere with interstate commerce, so they can not tell Southwest airline where the can not fly. The can only tell state employers where the can or can not travel to using state money. Some organizations are moving the site of their conventions because of this law, so it is sure to hurt their economy somewhat. The Mayor and business organizations in Phoenix are very unhappy about it.
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