March 5, 2015

5 outrageous things that have happened to me as a black traveler

Touching hair, rubbing skin, taking photos...is anything sacrosanct?!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/5-outrageous-things-happened-black-traveler/

Compensation for a Cancelled Flight (And I’ve Moved Halfway Across the Country)

I’m Living in Austin! Instead of traveling to Austin at least once a month, I’m now traveling to DC at least once a month. I haven’t changed jobs, I’ve only changed a bit of my area of focus and where I’m working from. I lived in the Washington DC area for the past 18 years, […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/03/05/compensation-for-a-cancelled-flight-and-ive-moved-halfway-across-the-country/

LaGuardia Airport Closed Until 7PM, Expect Delays Elsewhere

As if the weather on the East Coast wasn't bad enough (sorry, I can't relate, it's 70 and sunny here in Southern California), it looks like you can expect even more travel delays in the NYC area today.


A Delta MD-80 skidded off the runway at LaGuardia Airport. Fortunately there were no injuries, though LaGuardia Airport is shut down until at least 7PM today.


So if you're supposed to fly into or out of LaGuardia Airport today, or any other NYC-area airport, for that matter, you may want to check your flight status.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/03/05/laguardia-airport-closed-until-7pm-expect-delays-elsewhere/

Mandarin Oriental: Undetectable malware stole our credit card data

Some of Mandarin Oriental’s point-of-sale systems at some of its luxury hotels in the US and Europe were infected with malware capable ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/mandarin-oriental-lost-credit-card-numbers-malware-attack/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mandarin-oriental-lost-credit-card-numbers-malware-attack

1,000 Free Club Carlson Gold Points Through Twitter

For the second year in a row, Club Carlson will be hosting a #HashtagHotelPromo on Twitter on March 19, 2015. Through this promotion they'll be giving away lots of prizes, including points, travel accessories, etc. (you can find the full list of prizes here).


While it's a couple of weeks until the actual "Twitter party," you can register now to earn 1,000 bonus Gold Points. The process is easy -- you just have to complete the registration form and follow @clubcarlson on Twitter.


In order to be eligible for the 1,000 bonus points you must have an active Twitter account for at least 30 days, and only the first 5,000 people that register are eligible. Bonus points should post within 4-6 weeks. Here are the full terms:


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/03/05/1000-free-club-carlson-gold-points-through-twitter/

20 funny Polish phrases

A Polish person doesn't daydream. They “think of blue almonds” (myśleć o niebieskich migdałach)!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/20-funniest-polish-phrases-use/

Plane skids off runway at New York's LaGuardia airport

An Delta flight skidded off a runway late Thursday morning at New York's LaGuardia airport.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/05/us/new-york-plane-runway/index.html

If this car can order a pizza, will the connected car become the next booking tool?

In partnership with Pizza Hut and Accenture, Visa has created a proof-of-concept vehicle ordering system that allows for seamless ordering, payment and ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/car-can-order-pizza-will-connected-car-become-next-booking-tool/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=car-can-order-pizza-will-connected-car-become-next-booking-tool

17 ways a place becomes is overrated

Paris Hilton went to Cuba for a vacation. Is it possible this country's status as an “it” destination may already be over?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/17-ways-know-place-gotten-totally-blown/

When did the Ritz-Carlton start running an airline?





from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-good-news-guy/a-lost-luggage-case-with-an-unexpectedly-happy-ending/

Activities startup Musement receives 5M euro in funding

Musement, a new tours and activities site and app, said it has received 5 million euro in Series A funding. Participating in ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/activities-startup-musement-receives-5m-euro-funding/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=activities-startup-musement-receives-5m-euro-funding

5000 Free Singapore Airlines Miles Just for Registering (Attention United MileagePlus Refugees!)

Singapore Airlines is offering 5000 miles just for joining their KrisFlyer program and another 5000 miles if you credit a Singapore Airlines flight to the program by September 30. The signup bonus offer if valid through March 31 and requires registering with an Australian address. This is of unique interest to me since I have […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/03/05/5000-free-singapore-airlines-miles-just-for-registering-attention-united-mileageplus-refugees/

Review: American Airlines First Class 777-300ER London To New York

I was really excited to finally fly American's new first class for the first time. I've flown their new 777-300ER business class many times, including the following routes:


-- Hong Kong to Dallas

-- Dallas To Hong Kong

-- Sao Paulo to New York

-- New York to Sao Paulo

-- London to New York

-- New York to London


I've been extremely impressed by the new product, so was very excited to try out their new first class, given that it never really looked that much better to me than their new business class product.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/03/05/review-american-airlines-first-class-777-300er-london-to-new-york/

Which Countries Waive Reciprocal Visa Fees

Today, Steve Gempeler and Peter Gulas at Allied Passport & Visa tip us off to some changes in the visa world! The United States charges $160 for all nationals requiring a visa to enter the country. In return, many other countries charge US citizens reciprocal prices for their own visas, and some don’t even require...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/03/which-countries-waive-reciprocal-visa-fees/

11 changes to modern expat life

Here are 11 ways the world is changing for those living away from home.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/11-reasons-expat-life-not-used/