Kobe vs Messi: Legends on Board - Turkish Airlines

Who would you choose?

British Airways - flashmob in Moscow (video)

British Airways and VisitBritain surprise Moscow shoppers to a UK-themed flashmob inviting people to Britain.

American Airline's brand new look - video

Air New Zealand - the airline of the Middle earth

Air New Zealand partnered with WETA Workshop on a brand new Hobbit inspired Safety Video. Visit http://www.airnzcode.com/hobbitmovie to Find and Unlock the Elvish Code for your chance to win one of six double passes to the World Premiere Screening of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in New Zealand on the 28th of November 2012.

United adds flights from Cleveland to Nashville and Oklahoma City

United Airlines will launch new daily nonstop service from its Cleveland hub to Nashville, TN and Oklahoma City, OK this winter. The new flights will be operated by ExpressJet using 50-seat regional jet aircraft. The Nashville service begins on December 19, 2012, and the Oklahoma City service begins on February 14, 2013.

Compare flights to Nashville (BNA).
Compare flights to Oklahoma City (OKC).

Easiest way to pick up a car rental at the airport

Traveling can be stressful and frustrating at times. This is true of air travel as well as car rentals, but this does not have to be the case. With a few simple steps, a person will be able to easily and quickly pick up that rental car at the airport.

The easiest way to ensure this would be through research and planning. There are a lot of different rental companies out there, and all are quite competitive. Look for the one that is offering the right car like Sixt Rental Cars with the needed conveniences at the right value. Some of the major companies will have the car prepared and ready upon arrival. There are even services where someone from the rental company will meet the passenger at the gate or in the baggage claim area. This eliminates the need for standing in line or finding the rental desk.

If it is necessary to go to the rental desk, look at this information in advance. Find out where the rental area is located and how far this is from the arrival gate and baggage claim. In some cases, passengers may need to take a tram or train to get to different areas of the airport. Knowing this ahead of time will help to make things go more smoothly.

To pick up the car, there are usually a number of things required. A person should have their booking confirmation number on hand. A current driver's license or passport is necessary. Many companies will also need to verify the credit card that was used to secure or purchase the rental.

In some instances, car rental companies can become overbooked and not have enough vehicles for all of the travelers. This is common during holidays and high demand times. In these instances, a person can expect to spend some time waiting in line. Be sure to learn about the policy for guaranteed vehicles and what happens in the case of overbooking.

As with most things, prior planning will help to ensure things go smoothly. This is certainly the case when it comes to picking up a rental car at the airport. With the right company and a little bit of luck, a person should be able to get the vehicle and be driving away from the airport in mere minutes. For a few more tips like this one check out this Car Rental Blog.

Compare car rental prices at US airports here.

What to pack in a travel first aid kit - video

It's always good to be prepared in case of minor mishaps on the road. Watch this video for a quick checklist of medicines and items you should pack up when you travel. Having a dedicated App installed on your smartphone could also help you locate the nearest drug store or doctor's office in case of emergency.



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Europe's tallest building due to be inaugurated today

Standing 1,016 feet (310 meters) above ground level, Shard London Bridge or The Shard will be the highest building in the European Union.

The 87-storey skyscraper will be inaugurated later today with a laser show in the British capital. The building will comprise offices, restaurants, residential apartments, and a 5-star Shangri-La Hotel. An observatory on the 72nd floor will offer a breathtaking view of London. It will officially open to the public early Feb 2013.