New Singapore KrisFlyer Lounge Open In Hong Kong

Early last year I reviewed the Singapore Airlines Silver Kris Lounge in Hong Kong. Keep in mind that Hong Kong is one of Singapore Airlines' biggest outstations, between their frequent flights to Hong Kong, and their service to San Francisco.

This lounge left me rather disappointed:

-- It's a massive lounge, but doesn't have any shower facilities

-- There was no dedicated first class section, which seemed a bit odd given just how big the lounge was

-- The food selection was fine for a business class lounge, I suppose, though wasn't what you'd expect as a first class passenger

-- The lounge felt like a cave, since it had no windows

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Airline Change Fees Blamed for Spread of Ebola

Christopher Elliott suggests that airline change fee policies could contribute to an Ebola outbreak. No, really. The idea is that a passenger with Ebola might choose to fly because they can’t cancel without penalty. They’ll risk infecting others over their $200 airline change fee. He suggests the government needs to do something. nless Ebola is […]

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WDS 2014 Speaker: Dee Williams on Being a Super Hero

On Tuesday, we’ll release the first round of tickets for WDS 2015, a global gathering like no other! But first, we’re rolling out a different speaker video every day. Dee Williams, owner of Portland Alternative Dwellings and builder of big tiny houses, spoke to us about showing up in our lives differently and paying attention.…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/dee-williams-on-being-a-super-hero/

The Namib Desert Reclaiming a Building at the Kolmanskop Ghost Town, Namibia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/11/08/namib-desert-reclaiming-building-kolmanskop-ghost-town-namibia/

Could shortsighted airline refund policies lead to an outbreak?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/shortsighted-airline-refund-policies-lead-outbreak/

Scarlett on the Path

Glenorchy Cafe If you do ever head out to Glenorchy, be sure to eat at the rather generically named “Glenorchy Cafe” — it’s super tasty! We go there every time… and there is some very evil desserts there too that are not to be missed! Daily Photo – Scarlett on the Path Here's Scarlett posing […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/11/09/scarlett-on-the-path/

Discover the news that shapes this site – here’s how

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/discover-news-shapes-blog-heres/

Travel Tip of the Week: Avoid Amateur Day at All Costs

Baseball Hall of Famer Wee Willie Keeler is possibly best known for his advice to batters, “hit ‘em where they ain’t.” If he wasn’t one of the best hitters of all time, and likely the creator of the hit and run — and of course if he had been active a hundred years later — […]

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Weekly Review: November 8, 2014

Good afternoon from sunny Tampa!

After a quick trip to Frankfurt I am visiting my parents in Florida, where the weather is significantly better. ;)

Next week I leave on my dad's big birthday trip, so there will be lots of fun updates from the road.

I apologize for the lack of trip report updates this week, as it has been an absolutely crazy week. Sub-48 hour trips to Germany generally don't help in the "gotta catch up on writing" department.

That being said, I promise to get the "A380 Addiction" trip report done before I embark on the big trip!

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You Can Get a First Class Upgrade Almost Every Time, Even If You Don’t Have Top Elite Status

Earlier this week I requalified for American’s 100,000 mile flyer status, Executive Platinum. As a top tier elite I usually get my first class upgrade, even on tough routes and flights. Although even as an Executive Platinum I know that there are still tough upgrades out there. For instance, I’ve been number 14 on the […]

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On Berlin Wall Anniversary, Somber Notes Amid Revelry

Most Germans are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the wall’s opening, but for relatives of those killed trying to cross the barrier it is a time of sadness.

















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No One Wants To Hear About Your Great Trip

Thanks to my good pal Andrew B for sending along the following email:

"I wonder if this means that everyone hates you all the time, since this is kind of what you do for a living:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/great-vacation-dont-brag-to-your-friends/"

The NY Times story is actually worth a read, in my opinion. It suggests that people enjoy talking about experiences they have in common -- no matter how boring -- while they don't enjoy hearing about experiences they can't relate to:

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Admirals Club Members Now Get More Board Room Access

I'd be willing to bet that over the coming years the relationship between American and Alaska will be strengthened. Up until now, Alaska's closest partner has been Delta, though with their "Battle in Seattle" we've slowly seen them pull apart from one another, including cutting benefits to partner elite members.

While perhaps not directly related to this, it's worth noting that American Airlines Admirals Club members now receive access to Alaska Airlines Board Rooms under more circumstances.

Previously, Admirals Club members would only receive access to Alaska Board Rooms if flying on American flights. In other words, if an Admirals Club member were flying on Alaska they wouldn't receive access to the Board Room. In a way I get it, in a way that seems a bit backwards.

Anyway, this has now been changed for the better -- Admirals Club members now receive Board Room access regardless of whether they're flying Alaska, American, or US Airways. This is awesome news.

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Transatlantic Business Class for Just 20,000 Miles

Both Head for Points and Loyalty Lobby are writing about the Iberia award redemption sale. You care about an Iberia sale because: Iberia is an American Express Membership Rewards transfer partner. If you have an Iberia account that’s been open three months and has earned even 1 point, you can transfer British Airways Avios into […]

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In Transit Blog: Montserrat Emerges From the Lava

Since 1995, when a volcano buried its capital, Plymouth, the Caribbean island has sought a comeback. Now it thinks it has one.

















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