Going Green

Going green is a great concept especially for the aviation industry. I know the military is currently under testing for the use of alternative jet fuels. I know they have already converted most of the cars and trucks over to alternate fuels.

I recently was watching the science channel and they had a show called Eco-Tech. On that show they had a topic about trying to turn trap grease into a useable jet fuel. A company, which name slipped my memory, takes this grease and breaks it down to be able to be used in current airplane engines.

I believe with more testing to make sure that not only this bio fuel is useable, but safe for airplanes flying demands. I am definitely keeping an eye on the testing of alternative fuels to see where this is going. The use of bio fuels in aviation can be a major break through not only for the cost of fuel, but also the price in ticket fares for costumers.

For anyone who is not that interested in aviation, but flies frequently I have some recommendations. First if your going to plan a trip make sure to plan early. Most people know if you buy tickets late they'll be more expensive and there are less seats to choose from. Another thing is that you'll be better off getting tickets for less on weekdays then on weekends. Of course that all depends on the time of year you are traveling. That also goes for round-trip tickets and one-way tickets. Although I believe that depends on the site you purchase from and the airline itself due to different promotions. In general round-trip has been found to be cheaper then one-way.

Another thing is that ticket purchasing is all online. Even if you call the airline direct you could end up paying more due to a phone charge. Not to long ago Continental Airlines added a feature to their site allowing costumers to change their flight online, allowing more convenience to the costumer. Also remember when searching the internet for airline tickets make sure to check multiple sites because not every site sells them at the same price. So don't just take someones word when they say buying direct from the airline is the cheapest its not always true.

If your not flying really soon then I recommend keeping an eye on the news on such things like alternative fuels and the cost of oil. Watching those two things in the coming future could greatly effect the cost of ticket prices.