Whether you are traveling through the airport on business or for pleasure, the last thing you are thinking of is safety. Sure, you wonder if your bags are going to be at your destination and your focusing on getting to the gate in plenty of time, but are you thinking about the hazards at the airport that could ruin your day? I would like to share a couple of true stories that happened to two different airport employees.

Unfortunately, flying can be a turbulent experience - and that’s before you even get into the air. With the crowds, the queues and security checks that take longer than ever before, airports can be stressful places, especially if you’re not familiar with the way things work.

The most important thing you can do to make your flying experience as pleasant as possible is to allow yourself plenty of time to get to the airport. This means arriving at least two hours before your plane is scheduled to leave or, if possible, even earlier.

When traveling through airport security it is important for all passengers to be comfortable with the screening process. Passengers with disabilities should go directly to the boarding pass identification checker, bypassing the line at security checkpoint. The checker will direct the passenger to the lane that is recognized for people with disabilities or special needs. Ask if the lane is not clearly marked or noticeable.

This lane allows the passenger extra time if needed to go through the screening process without additional stress. Screeners can and will assist passengers with disabilities once the passenger arrives for the screening process. Screeners should always ask permission before touching or helping you. They can offer a hand, arm or shoulder to assist the passenger through the walk-through metal detector. They also can assist with loading and unloading your carry-on baggage.

Children are born to move. They have tons of energy and need an outlet to burn it up, so it can be tough to get them to be still and listen. It is even more difficult for children who have special needs or disabilities to be confined to an area.

Most large airports have a designated lane for passengers with a disability. It normally is marked with a universal handicap symbol (blue placard). If you have a child with a disability, you may utilize this lane if it is available at your airport. You can also use the kid friendly lanes. If you don’t see a blue placard right away, then tell the boarding pass/identification checker that you will need to use a lane designated for children with a disability, and he or she will direct you.

Travel deals have taken a sharp turn on the World Wide Web; so many sites and so many promises to find you the best deal. Where do you go and where do you start?

If you are on a small budget and price is your main concern, start with the airport of your departure city or your destination. Find out what airlines serve your route and how often they fly; some of the smaller and new airlines may not be found in the big name travel sites’ search engines. Some airlines offer deep discounts to enter a new route- discounts as low as $29 one way were found on popular routes in the US. Most airports in the US and around the world have websites and links to the airlines they host. As you should with any other airline, request and search for information about the services and the reliability of these smaller and new airlines- this kind of information can usually be found on the internet or at the airport these airlines serve.

If you were ever thinking of moving to Chicago’s northwest suburbs the only place to think of is Schaumburg Illinois. They have everything from great schools to their own airport. Schaumburg Airportis one of the busiest little airports in the country designed for business, journalism and the weekend aviator .

Schaumburg Airport has many hangers and it’s landing strip s long enough to provide access to many different types aircraft. The Schaumburg airport hosts aviation events all year. Your children can come out and see helicopters and world war two bombers.

Also located in the Schaumburg Airport is Pilot Petes restaurant which provides excellent food with a great view of the runway. Pilot Petes provides and great family environment and where you can watch the planes land and take off all day.