US Airlines Want to Ban the Big Middle East Carriers, Because 9/11

US airlines have been out swinging against the major Middle Eastern airlines Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad — arguing that they are state subsidized and competing unfairly against US carriers, and asking the US to terminate Open Skies agreements that permit unfettered access to US markets. It wouldn’t much hurt US airlines as much, since they […]

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Signs you learned to drink in Wales

"You had your 10th birthday party, your first drink, first dance, first kiss, possibly first shag (out the back behind the bins?), your wedding, your baby's christening, and will have your funeral at your local social club."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/12-signs-learned-drink-wales/

How to Overcome a Fear of Flying

National Geographic Traveler editor at large Christopher Elliott is the magazine’s consumer advocate and ombudsman. Over the past 15 years he has helped countless readers fix their trips. Here’s his latest advice.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/17/how-to-overcome-a-fear-of-flying/

American Upgrade Priority Changing As Of March 11, 2015

Each of the major US airlines approaches upgrade priority a bit differently. American's system is probably the best for the leisure/discount traveler, as upgrades are prioritized as follows:

-- Status

-- Whether you're connecting or not

-- Whether you're a full fare passenger or not

-- Time of request

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How many basic words do you know?

Sure, you might be able to speak a language or two, but how many of these languages do you know the basics of?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/many-basic-foreign-language-words-know-quiz/

Hyatt 20% Points Refund on Award Stays Through July

Hyatt Visa cardholders are being offered a limited-time benefit of 20% points refunds on award stays now through July 31, 2015. Here are the details: Register here by March 31, 2015 with your Hyatt Gold Passport number. Book a stay with points and complete your stay before July 31, 2015. Get 20% of your points...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/02/hyatt-20-points-refund-on-award-stays-through-july/

12 side effects of living in Chile

"#11. You start teasing your friends to their faces and complimenting them behind their backs."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/12-side-effects-living-chile/

Starwood’s CEO Resigns — Why?

While this perhaps isn't of much interest to the average guest, it is big industry news. Starwood's CEO, Frits van Paasschen, has suddenly resigned. The resignation apparently came by "mutual agreement" between him and the board of directors.

While I've never interacted with him personally, he has always struck me as a passionate and energetic guy, so it's sad to see him go. For example, here's a CNBC Mad Money interview he did a while back, which gives you a good idea of his personality.

Scott Mayerowitz of the Associated Press has the scoop:

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Open Citibank Checking Account, Fund With a Credit Card, Earn Points

Years ago you could open a Citibank online checking account and fund it with a credit card. I charged as much as $80,000 in initial funding to these accounts. I earned miles, and wrote a check from my new account to pay off my credit card. Plenty of people did this, and after several accounts […]

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The modern technology world will drive your brain totally nuts

In an era of email, text messages, Facebook and Twitter, we’re all required to do several things at once. But this constant multitasking is taking its toll.

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/modern-technology-drive-brain-nuts/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=modern-technology-world-will-drive-brain-totally-nuts

Huge Savings On Vancouver Hotels This Spring

I've written in the past about the lucrative hotel promotions being offered by beVancouver, which offer gift cards for Vancouver hotel stays in the off season. They most recently offered promotions in the spring of 2014 and the fall of 2014.

Anyway, beVancouver is back with their latest promotion for hotel stays. The promotion is valid for bookings and check-ins made by April 30, 2015.

They're offering Amex prepaid gift cards of $50, $75, $100, or $125 per booking (not per night). While that was the only bonus in the past, this time around they're actually offering a $50 gift card for every additional night after the first night.

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Why Nordic countries are better

If you're against transparency, gender equality and babies, then Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Iceland probably aren't for you.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/18-reasons-nordic-countries-better/

AmEx Centurion Lounge: The Airport Oasis that Makes Domestic Flying Comfortable

Personal Link: The Platinum Card from American Express Business Link: The Business Platinum Card from American Express A couple of years ago, American Express made an unexpected move: they decided to create their own series of domestic airline lounges that are actually nice. See, most lounges in the U.S. (and Canada, and honestly much of…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/amex-centurion-lounge/

Is in-flight Wi-Fi just another way for airlines to profit from bad service?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/advice-you-can-take/flight-wi-fi-just-another-way-airlines-make-money-bad-service/

Loyalty in travel isn’t dead – it’s evolving and it’s personal

Loyalty used to be as simple as status. A guest stays with you, he or she gets points and you give them ...



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