Southwest’s New Livery Is Official

I don't really follow Southwest all that much. I've flown them once and think they're a fantastic airline all around, but they offer different things than what I look for in an airline (a global frequent flyer program, lots of opportunities for upgrades, etc.).

More than anything they deserve credit for their brilliant marketing. They've convinced flyers that they have the lowest fares, which is rarely the case. Yet I hear over and over "oh I need a cheap last minute ticket, I guess I'll fly Southwest." Being able to create that perception among consumers is invaluable.

Southwest just announced a rebranding, which consists of their new "Heart" livery. Here's how it's described:

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9 first impressions of Cleveland

There’s nothing quite like watching a sweaty, orange 32-year-old in a tiny glittery t-shirt “fight the beat” on a downtown roof bar.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/9-first-impressions-cleveland/

Earn Double or Triple Starpoints for Your Fall Hotel Stays

Starwood Promotions: Starwood is out with their fall promotion — double Starpoints on eligible stays of two or more nights and triple Starpoints if the stay includes a Friday or Saturday night (Thursday or Friday night in the Middle East) between September 15 and December 15. Where have we seen this before? (No quadruple points […]

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Redeem American Miles For Virgin Australia

File this under "things that are cool but not necessarily all that useful." ;)

Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia have a partnership (it's certainly one of Etihad's more "premium" partnerships, compared to Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, and Alitalia).

As part of that, Virgin Australia offers three times weekly service between Sydney and Abu Dhabi, as a way to provide "feed" to Etihad flights for passengers connecting to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Because of the way the scheduling works out, the Virgin Australia 777-300ER would be sitting in Abu Dhabi all day on Sunday.

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Past Forward Amsterdam

The anything-goes Dutch capital has a healthy hold on heritage. A look at Amsterdam through author Russell Shorto's eyes.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/08/past-forward-amsterdam/

40 eco-hotels you have to visit

The hotel industry today is clamoring to create sustainable properties that also look amazing. Here are 40 of the world's most stunning eco-hotels.



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Up-close view of exploding volcano

"More people have visited the moon than the fiery bottom of this spectacular and deadly place."



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/men-explored-exploding-volcano-dont/

Glamping Hub raises $1 million to glamp up camping worldwide

Startup Glamping Hub, which offers a platform for travelers to book “glamorous camping” accomodations, has announced a $1 million Series A. The ...



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Register For Starwood “More For You” Promotion

Starwood has just announced the details of their fall 2014 promotion, entitled More For You. The promotion is valid for stays between September 15 and December 15, 2014. Registration is required by October 31, 2014.

Through this promotion, Starwood is offering:

-- Double Starpoints on eligible stays of two or more nights

-- Triple Starpoints on eligible stays that include a Friday or Saturday night (Thursday or Friday night in the Middle East)

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The Difference Between Happiness and Meaning

“The things that make you happy are not the same things that make your life seem meaningful.” That’s how Ben puts it, and I agree. I’ve also written about this several times before: in The Tower, for example, or in my first book. To increase happiness, do something fun. To increase meaning, do something challenging.…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/the-difference-between-happiness-and-meaning/

The Happiness of Pursuit with Chris Guillebeau

When I first started blogging, I came across a website called The Art of Non-Conformity. It was by this guy on a personal quest to visit every country in the world before he turned 35 years old. That guy was Chris Guillebeau. I began to follow his adventures intensely – as a traveler, the idea of watching someone visit every country in the world was inspiring (I’m doing the same thing but on a much, much, much slower time scale). […]

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Handcuffed and Detained: Your Next Trip Report Could Land You In Trouble

A man taking photos of his flight’s aircraft and cabin crew was taken off the aircraft in handcuffs, questioned, re-screened, and then let back on before the flight continued. Some passengers claimed air stewardesses were crying and one asked who would look after her children if anything happened. Nick Taylor, 40, from Blackburn, Lancashire, left […]

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Japan Airlines Osaka To Los Angeles Flight Bookable With Miles

Over the weekend I wrote about some changes that Japan Airlines announced to their network, including the addition of a daily Osaka to Los Angeles 787 flight starting March 20, 2014.

It's a bit odd because the flight doesn't seem to be loaded into the GDS -- it doesn't display on ExpertFlyer or through online travel agencies, though I do see the flight directly on Japan Airlines' website.

Japan Airlines' website does indicate that the flight will initially be operated by a 787 with Japan Airlines' old business class product, which is unfortunate. Over time I suspect it will be operated by a 787 with the new product, though I guess it makes sense to first put the 787s with the new business class product on routes where they have competition.

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Five lessons startups can learn from the pivot of a major online travel brand

There have been years of negative news, but there has now been a transformation of Travelocity‘s business model into that of an ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-lessons-travel-brand-pivot/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-lessons-startups-can-learn-new-travelocity

The $32 Billion Airport

Ready in about eight years, Al Maktoum International airport in Dubai will become the world's largest and able to handle 200 million passengers a year.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/dubai-ruler-approves-32b-plan-make-al-maktoum-international-worlds-largest-airport-1681266