Berlin's ticketless subway travelers

A bid to save public funds has turned Germany's public transport system into a cat-and-mouse game between ticketless travelers and Kontrol.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/germanys-undercover-operatives-will-check-subway-fare/

Can Orbitz Airfare Alerts Be A Sign From God?

Now, I can't really say I follow football much, but my friend AJ sent me a link to an article which made me chuckle.

Via Bleacher Report:

"Nothing says "destiny" like a mass email, right guys?

Antrel Rolle thinks so—he says a sign from God guiding him along in his NFL career came Monday morning in the form of an airline deal alert."

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/03/14/can-orbitz-airfare-alerts-be-a-sign-from-god/

6 Discoveries from Near and Far: Volume XXXVII

I. Around the World Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter. Crashing the Ivy League — What one man learned by crashing elite colleges for 4 years Oddly Priced Routes when Using Miles — Some interesting redemption opportunities for all those miles & points you’ve…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/6-discoveries-from-near-and-far-volume-xxxvii/

In Transit Blog: A Break for Those Who Cruise Alone

A number of cruise lines have dropped single supplements and have embraced solo travelers by offering them single-occupancy staterooms with no premium.

















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What Does United Airlines Smell Like?

A big story in travel this week was United’s new boarding areas and process. There are prototypes at O’Hare gates B4, 8, and 10. United has changed passenger seating areas and gate-agent podiums, while adding standing work stations and boarding poles to bring more order to the boarding process. Here’s the part that really struck […]

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Do seductive frequent flier programs hurt competition?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/do-seductive-frequent-flier-programs-hurt-competition/

At Least 21 Killed After Myanmar Ferry Capsizes

The government-owned Aung Tagun 3, carrying more than 200 people, went down after it ran into high seas late Friday.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/myanmar-ferry-capsizes-least-21-dead-search-operation-underway-dozens-missing-1847078

80% Bonus When You Buy Virgin America Points (Good for Partner Awards)

Virgin America is offering up to an 80% bonus on purchased miles. (You have to log in to see the details, though I produce them below.) I’ve seen them run this offer a couple of times before — though in the fall it was only for 8 hours. This time it’s valid through April 4. […]

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Redeem Points or Pay Cash? Do the Math to Decrease Your Spend

Up until a few weeks ago, it had been over a year since my last Hyatt points redemption. It’s not that I haven’t stayed at Hyatt hotels or that I didn’t have enough points for an award, but redeeming Hyatt points hasn’t been a good value as of late. After getting my Barclay Arrival Plus […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/redeem-points-or-pay-cash-do-the-math-to-decrease-your-spend.html

I Heart My Island: Rarotonga

Pa Teuruaa was born on Rarotonga, the largest and most populous island in the sprawling South Pacific archipelago known as the Cook Islands. Despite spending time in (relatively) nearby New Zealand, he couldn't resist the pull of his ancestral home. Upon his return, Pa was able to parlay his twin passions for exploring the island's rugged interior and the healing power of plants into a career as a guide, leading his first nature trek in 1985. Here's a look at the jewel of "the Cooks" through Pa's unique lens.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/13/i-heart-my-island-rarotonga/

In Transit Blog: A Site Finds the Fastest (and Slowest) Flights

The site FiveThirtyEight.com has introduced an interactive graphic to help users identify the fastest flight from one city to another.

















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What Should You Do With Your US Airways Credit Card?

With the integration of AAdvantage and Dividend Miles right around the corner, there are tons of questions about the future of the two airlines' co-branded credit cards.

Reader Rich asked the following question on the "Ask Lucky" page of the blog, which is pretty indicative of a lot of the questions I've received on the topic lately:

"Don’t you think it might make more sense to cancel the US Airways card rather than accept the new AA card? My thinking is that if you do that, there will be better incentives to sign up for it down the road. Usually when companies convert you to a new card the bonuses are minimal."

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Pro-Tip: How to Keep Your Flight Reservations from Getting Screwed Up

On Sunday I flew home from San Diego. I same-day confirmed onto an earlier flight. American AAdvantage has been unique in charging even elites, and top tier elites, the regular $75 to do this … but that changed at the beginning of 2015 and now it’s complimentary. Even changing my flights same morning, I managed […]

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15 signs you're from Utah

You vehemently deny having a ‘Utah accent’, and swear you sound like the people on TV. So what’s the big ‘dill?’



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/15-signs-born-raised-utah/

Earn Miles by Paying Your Taxes with a Credit Card

Link: Discover Card 3% BonusSpeaking of paying taxes, for years people have asked me about earning Frequent Flyer miles or points by paying your taxes with a credit card. Wouldn’t it be great if you could receive a travel bonus for all that money you have to pay? Generally speaking, this isn’t usually a great idea, because the companies that process tax payments are smart. They charge a fee, typically 1.87%, in exchange for passing along your money. At 1.87%, you’re paying $467 for every $25,000 in tax payments. Fortunately, there's a new opportunity that greatly improves this calculation.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/earn-miles-by-paying-your-taxes-with-a-credit-card/