American’s Lucrative Premium Travel Mileage Bonuses Now Posting

As a reminder, American Airlines announced a 2015 mileage promotion that will offer bonus miles to AAdvantage and Dividend Miles members for eligible first and business class fares. This is huge for those who fly American and pay for premium fares and frankly I’m surprised that it isn’t targeted and lasts the entire year. In […]



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Delta Changes Award Chart Just One Week Into the New 2015 Program

Earlier I showed that Delta was charging more for some awards than their published maximum ‘level 5′ prices. I gave the example of West Palm Beach – Honolulu. The award chart showed a maximum possible price of 90,000 miles each was in Delta’s premium cabin. But I showed that itineraries were pricing at higher than […]

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36 Hours: What to Do in Milan

The new energy coursing through the city can be enjoyed even before this year’s World Expo.

















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After the terrorist attack in Paris, pick up your weapon and go fight

The murderers dared proclaim Charlie Hebdo is dead, but make no mistake, they are wrong.



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13 Flight Attendants Fired For Insubordination… HUH?!?

Here's an absolutely crazy story. Via USA Today:

'Thirteen flight attendants who were fired by United Airlines for refusing to fly from San Francisco to Hong Kong because of a security concern have filed a federal complaint to get their jobs back.

Before United Flight 869 took off July 14, crewmembers noticed the words "BYE BYE" and two faces drawn in oily residue on the plane's tail, according to the 26-page complaint filed Tuesday with the Labor Department. One face was smiling but the other was "devilish," the complaint said.'

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I Heart My City: Tim’s Cologne

Tim Steins is no stranger to Cologne. Born 30 kilometers north of this German city, he spent his childhood exploring Cologne on the weekends with friends in tow. He now channels his hometown pride into the Spotted by Locals blog while working for a media analysis agency. Though he's lived in numerous places around Europe, Tim recognizes the "heart-warming spirit" of his current home: "Cologne is not a city, it's a feeling."



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Spirals and Geometry in the Eisenhower Building, Washington, D.C.

The Travel Blogging Summit that I attended in D.C. last month was held in the Eisenhower Building, around the corner from the White House, and a formidable structure in its own right: But perhaps more miraculous than its exterior were the spirals inside of it, ones I think I would have missed had it not […]



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Annual Review 2014: A Big Batch of Reader Reports Is In!

Hey everyone! Thanks as always to all who read the blog and all who participate in some fashion. The December 2014 Annual Review was a long one. I spent 6,000+ words compiling a ton of lessons from the year, as well as plans for 2015. You can catch up on some of the posts here:…



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Airlines Crack Down on Inflight Photography… While Delta Now Officially Encourages It!

It’s common for airlines to have photography policies, even if they aren’t well known or publicized and even if they are ignored for the most part. They usually are something like “you may photograph your own personal events” (which is fairly undefined) but may not photograph crew or equipment. People break this rules every day […]

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Nutty Korean Air Executive Indicted, Could Face Up To 15 Years In Jail

Here’s your weekly update about Heather Cho, the nutty Korean Air executive who in December had an A380 bound for Seoul Incheon returned to the gate after she was displeased with the way she was served nuts. This story just took a turn for the whole-lot-more interesting, as she has now been indicted and could face up to 15 years in jail.

Last week I wrote about how she was being detained while her case was being heard, due to the cover ups by some Korean Air and government officials.

She has now been indicted on five charges. Via The Washington Post:

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Korean Air Lines Heiress Behind 'Nut Rage' Outburst Faces 15 Years In Jail

The former Korean Air Lines executive who made an outburst over macadamia nuts was charged on Wednesday.



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In Transit Blog: In Paris, a Sweet New Destination

At Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris hotel, the Chocolate Bar features the work of the pastry chef Pierre Hermé.

















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Work-life balance in Finland

"In Finland, fathers are granted 18 days of paid paternity leave. When our first child (Misaiel) was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, I took three personal days away from school."



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Air China 747-8 Flights To San Francisco As Of May 1, 2015

Air China is the second airline to take delivery of the passenger version of the Boeing 747-8, after Lufthansa.

For me the 747 is the queen of the skies, and I'm sad to slowly see it phased out. Unfortunately it's a gas guzzler, even in comparison to the A380, which is struggling to survive as well.

While Lufthansa has been flying the 747-8 for a couple of years now, Air China started flying their first Boeing 747-8 on longhaul flights today. Air China's launch 747-8 longhaul route is Beijing to New York JFK, which is now being operated daily with the following frequency:

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Transatlantic Economy Awards From 13,125 Miles Each Way

If you book by January 22, you can redeem Virgin Atlantic economy travel for 25% off. Travel dates appear to work through the end of 2015. Here’s mileage pricing for flights between North America and the UK under this promotion: Boston: 26,250 miles roundtrip Washington DC 26,250 miles roundtrip Chicago 26,250 miles roundtrip Atlanta 26,250 […]

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