My travel year in review: 2011
As 2011 comes to a close it is time once again to look back at all the crazy I’ve managed to experience in such a...
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The points game doesn’t make sense for most travelers
Yeah, I said it. So did Chris Elliott recently, and perhaps for the only time ever I’m going to mostly defend his point of view...
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Checking in: Radisson Blu GRT Chennai
Our Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt landed at Chennai’s international airport a few minutes prior to midnight. Our flight the following morning to Kochi was at...
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A shift in accrual rules for JetBlue’s TrueBlue program
JetBlue‘s TrueBlue program has one area in which they offer something remotely similar to the elite levels of other loyalty programs: the Go Bonuses. These...
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JetBlue, Singapore Airlines announce NYC interline deal
JetBlue has added another interline partner to its portfolio, inking a deal with Singapore Airlines to provide through service at both JFK and Newark airports...
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US Airways adds fees for upgrades
As part of the revamp of their Divided Miles program scheduled to take effect in 2012 US Airways has announced new fees – in addition...
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American Airlines expands double EQM offer – open to all!
American Airlines is apparently a tiny bit desperate; they’ve expanded their previously very targeted double EQM promotion to now be system-wide, for all passengers flying...
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Ethiopian Airlines joins Star Alliance
Ethiopian Airlines became the third African carrier to join the Star Alliance network this week, growing the alliance to 28 carriers. Of those 28, 16...
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Changes for Turkish Airlines accrual on Continental/United
Honestly, these changes have been a long time coming. Turkish Air changed their fare classes a while ago, adding in their "Comfort Class" premium economy...
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JetBlue and American Airlines now best frenemies?
A couple months ago things seemed all nice and rosy between American Airlines and JetBlue. The two signed an interline agreement just over a year...