“Negotiating” on airline fuel surcharges
Like most people I’m not a big fan of the unending surcharges that airlines seem to be tossing around these days. I rarely check a...
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I hate losing program benefits
Last night I came across the news that one of the best travel benefits of the American Express Platinum Card is going away. In March...
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Missed a flight? Just hop in a cab!
That’s what one guy did in Portsmouth, UK. The catch? The ride was a 740 mile trek to Munich. After missing a flight for a...
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Virgin America reveals redemption rates
When they launched their airline and the associate elevate loyalty program Virgin America didn’t actually have any redemption options, just a promise that there would...
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Southwest to attack Northwest at Minneapolis hub
Southwest has announced plans to start service to Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in March ‘09. The only route that has been announced...
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MiniMotel for your airport overnights
If you are spending a lot of time sleeping in airports, the folks over at MiniMotel have a product for you. They’ve put together a...
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Delta changing up the Shuttle service
I’ve posted here a few times about the Delta Shuttle service (LGA-DCA/BOS) and my adoration of it. Mostly it is because of the ease of...
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Buying elite status
Part of the fun in the ridiculous trips I plan is the hunt for elite status with the various programs I participate in. So when...
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Cheap hotel in Waikiki
View of sunset from my room at the Park Shore Waikiki I’ve had issues with trying to stay in cheap hotels in the past. I...
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Continental joins in on the helicopter deal
It looks like Continental has joined Delta in promoting their partnership with US Helicopter service to/from Manhattan. If you are flying on a C, A,...