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Air travel doesn’t suck. Here are four ways it’s actually gotten better:
Yes, airfare has gone up this year while the size of seats has shrunk. But while the state of air travel may have turned you into a curmudgeon, complaining about overpaying for a cramped spot in coach...
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United and Orbitz to 22-year-old: "Give us back our $75,000"
One thing travel companies love is finding new and more annoying ways to make money off travelers. One money-earning method many are unaware of is “hidden city” ticketing, but more on that later. One...
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Everything you need to know about Delta's new award program:
While most of us were drinking champagne and doing things we hope nobody was sober enough to remind us about the following day, Delta was busy unrolling its updated SkyMiles award program, which went...
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Wi-Fi coming to United regional jets: Where does it leave us?
Perhaps overshadowed by my roommate’s girlfriend’s birthday, yesterday’s in-flight Wi-Fi update—the latest in an ongoing, often comically paced saga—was unveiled to no great pageantry. The update,...
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Why falling gas prices don't mean cheaper flights (and what you can do about it)
Will more carriers follow Japan Airlines’ lead and lower fuel surcharges? In recent months, we’ve finally seen a major decrease in the price of crude oil — the lowest it’s been since summer 2009, in...
View ArticleInternet thieves put stolen miles toward their big vacation plans
Apparently unsatisfied with American travel habits, as recently reported, internet thieves are stepping in. News from United Airlines and American Airlines tells us that some wanderlusting...
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United toys with even more job cuts
United Airplane, photo by Paul Sullivan, via Flickr If you’ve flown United Airlines recently, you’re not the only one tightening the belt. In its ongoing chase of competitive costs, United...
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The battle of airline amenity kits heats up
In the battle for airline supremacy, United has thrown the latest, softest punch – and it’s a cool-looking tin full of small toiletries. On Thursday, United revealed its 2015 amenity kits will be...
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New Amex PointsMatch promo has huge potential for earning/maintaining elite...
American Express already counts Delta, British Airways, and Aeroplan among its airline partners, allowing cardholders to transfer their points direct to airlines to book flights through their...
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This is where business travelers spent their money in 2014
Expense management provider Certify has reams of data from the end of last year that offers some compelling proof that on-demand services such as Uber are changing the landscape of business travel....
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United bringing lobster mac to premium cabins, vague promises to coach
Photo credit to United Airlines United Airlines continues to make moves. In the wake of freshly laid plans for a large-scale Wi-Fi rollout and, less dramatically, cool amenity kit tins, the airline...
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Airlines starting to crack down on abuse of employee travel perks
Frequent travelers often have plenty of friends that work in travel. From flight attendants to ticket agents, there are plenty of regular fixtures on business travelers’ common routes. A few of us...
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Is new BA upgrade promo to lure business travelers or to apologize for filthy...
UK-bound business travelers, rejoice! British Airways is offering free upgrades to first class for certain business fares. The offer applies to British Airways Club World passengers, and is available...
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The Worst Airlines People Actually Fly
AP Photo/David Guttenfelder Journalist Julian Ryall may have shown bigger guts than most when boarding his recent flight on Air Koryo, the flag carrier of North Korea. As the only airline to receive...
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What are your passenger rights if your flight was canceled for...
If you’re like me, you’re flight to the Northeast may have been cancelled before any snow has even fallen on the ground (although I guess there are worse places to be “stuck” than Punta Cana, Dominican...
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How to cut to the front of the phone line during weather delays and canceled...
Photo by David Baratz, USA TODAY With the worst winter weather in decades bearing down on the Northeast, over 5,000 flights have been canceled. Airlines have issued waivers, so you should be able to...
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Why frequent fliers in U.S. should hope British Airways buyout of Aer Lingus...
Ireland’s national flag carrier Aer Lingus seems poised to accept the $1.5 billion buyout bid from IAG, the parent company of British Airways. If you’re accustomed to paying for all your tickets to...
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Why American Airlines is the best positioned carrier for Cuba travel surge
Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons If you’re just as eager as your friends to get to Cuba, keep a soft eye on American Airlines. With a strong presence in Florida, the airline may be put ahead of the race...
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United devalues some mileage earning rates on partner airlines
United is transitioning to a revenue-based frequent flier program starting March 1, 2015, meaning that miles will be earned according to how much you pay for the ticket, and how “loyal” of a customer...
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5 ways to earn elite status with little or no flying
photo by flickr user, Mighty Travels Even in a world where some airlines (United and Delta) require you to spend a minimum amount on airline tickets in addition to the miles you fly in order to earn...
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