Should Delta pay for my extra night in New York?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-troubleshooter/delta-pay-extra-night-new-york/

Conjuring Thoughts Deep in the Desert Berber Camp

Another Book Suggestion Below I make a reference to The Alchemist, but I recently discovered a new book that I can highly recommend that is vaguely along the same lines. It’s quite different, though! It’s called Journey to Ixlan by Carlos Castaneda Daily Photo – Conjuring Thoughts Deep in the Desert Berber Camp I’ve always […]



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This Passenger Yelled Out Inflight He Had Ebola. Watch The Blue Hazmat Suits Come Onboard!

A passenger onboard US Airways Flight 845 (the video’s notes incorrectly identify it as flight 85) from Philadelphia to Punta Cana identified himself as having ebola. This same passenger has never seen the movie Airplane! You can join the 40,000+ people who see these deals and analysis every day — sign up to receive posts […]

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American Releases New Video of Their 767 Lie Flat Business Class

American has been flying their new 767 business class product since April when they launched it on the New York JFK – Zurich flight. It currently flies JFK – Madrid and Barcelona and it will be getting added to JFK – Paris and Chicago – Paris soon. I still haven’t flown it. Unquestionably the old […]

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Business Briefing: On-Time Flight Performance Improved in August From July

The Transportation Department said on Thursday that flights on the nation’s largest airlines arrived on time 77.7 percent of the time.

















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Swimming with humpback whales

It's a perfect example of how humans and animals can coexist in their natural habitats.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/australian-couple-got-casually-swim-humpback-whales/

Hotels Loyalty Programs that Offer Fifth Night Free Redemptions

A while back, Rick mentioned that he was short on hotel points. I’m sure he’s not alone. Hotel points can be tough to accrue in some programs, like Starwood Preferred Guest, which has just two credit cards offering one-time sign-up bonuses. With programs that offer limited earning potential, it becomes even more important to stretch […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/hotels-loyalty-programs-that-offer-fifth-night-free-redemptions.html

Delta Increasing Spending Requirement for Elite Status By 20%

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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Last Chance: Chase Ink Plus 70K Sign-Up Offer

For a bit over a week now, the Chase Ink Plus has been offering a publicly available sign-up bonus of 70,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $5,000 within three months.

This is an incredible offer, as the highest sign-up bonus Chase has offered to the general public has been 60,000 Ultimate Rewards points. The offer was made available earlier this summer, but you could only get it by going in to a Chase branch, so this is much more convenient for many of us.

The catch with this bonus is that the $95 annual fee isn’t waived, which it otherwise has been for the first year. With an extra 20,000 Ultimate Rewards points, I would say that it is definitely worth paying the $95 annual fee.

As a refresher, the Ink Plus comes with great benefits that include the following:

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Noah’s Ark Park: Atheists Need Not Apply

Kentucky tourism officials threatened to deny tax breaks to Ark Encounter over a job listing requiring a “Statement of Faith.”



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/ark-encounter-job-listing-requiring-statement-faith-lands-ken-hams-noahs-ark-hot-water-1702489

British Columbia, Two Ways

On a family road trip through British Columbia this summer, I had no regrets about seeing it with the whole brood first, but I also made notes about how my husband and I will do it again when we come back, one day, sans kids. Here's B.C., two ways, so you can choose your own adventure.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/10/09/british-columbia-two-ways/

Interview With the Congressman Who Wants to Regulate Frequent Flyer Programs

The Department of Transportation is auditing frequent flyer programs. Now, DOT doesn’t actually regulate frequent flyer programs, but the audit is at the request of Representative Alan Grayson (D-FL) and will look at things they believe they can claim jurisdiction over — disclosure of fees associated with the programs and redemptions, and whether there’s proper […]

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Review: American Business Class 777-300ER Hong Kong to Dallas

Boarding was through door 2L, and I turned left into the business class mini-cabin and settled into my "usual" seat, 4J.

As I mentioned on the outbound, I love American's new business class hard product, and especially love the mini-cabin.

Most of the goodies for the flight were already waiting at my seat, including a pillow and blanket, bottled water, amenity kit, and Bose headphones.

Boarding was completed within about 10 minutes of me settling in. While we were offered pre-departure beverages, I passed. I did change into my pajamas before takeoff, though.

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What To Do When A Bank Gets Hacked

When retail stores’ security systems are hacked, we shouldn’t rely on them for identity protection. Last month, I wrote an article urging us, as consumers, to be responsible for guarding our data. While we should trust the institutions we work with to do their best at protecting that information, nothing is perfect. Not only are […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/what-to-do-when-a-bank-gets-hacked.html

T Magazine: 10 Transportive Travel Stories From T’s First 10 Years

T turns 10 this month. In honor of the anniversary and the T@10 Issue, out Oct. 19, this series looks back at some of the most memorable features from the magazine’s first decade.

















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Dear locals laughing at my tour

Look, just because it's your hometown doesn't mean you can't still experience that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you uncover a new place.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/open-letter-locals-laughing-tour-group/

In Transit Blog: Cruise Lines to Avoid West African Coast

Ebola concerns have led several cruise lines to change itineraries and avoid the West African coast.

















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$40 Towards Uber Car Service Plus 2x Points

As much as I love terrible taxi experiences, given that they're fun to share with you all, there is something to be said for having boringly efficient transportation.

Uber is one of those companies that definitely makes life better, particularly when dealing with airport transfers in foreign countries. I already think Uber is a good value for the convenience, but it's even better when there's a way to cut the cost down.

American Express is currently offering a $10 statement credit after your next Uber ride. This is valid for both new and existing Uber accounts through December 31, 2014, so everyone can take advantage of this.

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The Getaway: The Art of Slowing Down in a Museum

Instead of hunting masterpieces at a fevered clip, spending more time with fewer works just might make for a better visit.

















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Contrarian statistics show rebound of PC market

After the on-going onslaught of tech news around “the PC is dead, long live mobile,” one would think the PC’s gravestone was ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/contrarian-statistics-show-rebound-pc-market/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contrarian-statistics-show-rebound-pc-market

Photo of the Moment: Awash in Cherry Blossoms, Japan

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RHA MA750i In-ear Noise-isolating Headphones Promise to Quiet Your Next Trip

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Every traveler knows that noise-cancelling headphones are the bee’s knees on long-haul flights. There’s nothing like drowning out the hum of your fellow passengers, jet engines, and the teething child in 12C as you drift off to Dreamland. Problem is they’re typically bulky and/or expensive. Enter RHA’s MA750 noise-isolating, premium, in-ear headphones. Like their larger, […]

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Do Flight Attendants Deserve to Be Paid for Time Spent During Boarding of Your Flight?

Reader Mark O. suggests that I comment on the case Integrity Staffing Solutions v. Busk which the Supreme Court heard arguments in this week. It’s popularly known as the case of whether Amazon workers should be paid to stand in line, but the case isn’t about Amazon and the case has some pretty widespread implications […]

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Sent from the past: Amazing vintage postcards

Long before our traveling friends had Facebook and Instagram to taunt us, they had postcards.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/08/travel/world-post-day/index.html

Google hires camel for desert Street View

Giant camera strapped to dromedary's hump captures Dubai allows 360-degree online exploration of Abu Dhabi's Liwa oasis.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/09/travel/google-street-view-camel/index.html

After you move to Brooklyn

Your mother will call you every single day, possibly twice a day if there is a shooting or some sort of abduction somewhere in Brooklyn.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/10-things-will-happen-moving-brooklyn/

Daredevils hack Hong Kong skyscraper

The guys that climbed the Pyramids and the Shanghai Tower are back, and this time they brought their laptop.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/daredevils-break-hong-kong-skyscraper-hijack-billboard/

Peer-to-peer rentals receive clarity from San Francisco, paving way for legal status

The evolving regulatory environment surrounding short-term rentals accelerated this week, with San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors releasing clear rules framing short-term rentals. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/peer-peer-rentals-receive-clarity-san-francisco-paving-way-legal-status/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=peer-peer-rentals-receive-clarity-san-francisco-paving-way-legal-status

My Best Etihad First Class Flight Ever!

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Etihad. All things considered they're a good airline, though in terms of the first class experience there are a couple of things they could change to make the product truly fantastic.

Up until now my beef with Etihad has revolved around two issues:

-- Etihad's US pre-clearance facility in Abu Dhabi, whereby you clear customs prior to boarding your US-bound flight. This sounds like it would be good in theory, though in practice US-bound flights are delayed an average of two hours as a result of this. Even worse, Etihad's CEO claims that the facility "couldn't be going any better," which leaves me little hope for this ever changing.

-- Etihad has a fantastic "on demand" dining concept with an onboard chef in first class. The issue is that on my last two ultra longhaul Etihad flights they've run out of food several hours before landing. That means I literally had one "real" meal on a 13-16 hour flight.

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Why we'll always love with Thailand

Somewhere between a bareback elephant ride and a $1 plate of sinfully rich stewed pork leg, I realized Thailand is still freaking awesome.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/5-reasons-always-love-thailand/

13 signs your best friend is Mexican

#5: Su casa es tu casa…but your fridge has become his own.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/13-signs-best-friend-mexican/

Thirty Years of Fabulous: Traveler Magazine

Over three decades, Traveler magazine has undergone dramatic changes to reflect where, how, and why we travel. In 1984, we sought out the sights; now we want unique experiences. We traveled to vacation; now we want to be transformed. In the past 30 years, we've shot more than 3.4 million photos and published some 36,000. Here we celebrate our anniversary through the camera lens, offering a chronicle of changing times.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/10/09/thirty-years-of-fabulous-traveler-magazine/

Status Match From Hyatt To MGM

Last June a huge partnership went live between Hyatt Gold Passport and MGM M life. Shortly thereafter Starwood and Caesars announced a similar partnership, though it's not nearly as lucrative.

The Hyatt/MGM partnership was a brilliant idea, given Hyatt's lack of properties in Las Vegas. Through this partnership, MGM's properties in Las Vegas are a lot more accessible for Hyatt Gold Passport members. This is true whether you're looking to earn or redeem points. For MGM, the upside is primarily that they're getting a lot of new loyal guests that might otherwise choose a non-MGM property when staying in Las Vegas.

One of the cool aspects of the partnership is that they offer status reciprocity. As a Hyatt Gold Passport Diamond member you're matched to M life Platinum, while as a Gold Passport Platinum member you're matched to M life Gold. Matched status is valid for one year, though you can manually renew your status match after that by once again linking your accounts.

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When Your Flight is Delayed or Cancelled, Here’s How to Get Your Credit Card Company to Buy Your Hotel Room and Meals

One of the key strategies you should employ when travel goes wrong is to solve the problem and worry about who pays later, when it’s an amount you can cover — put another way, “self insure.” If your flight gets cancelled, don’t spend an hour fighting with the airline over getting them to pay for […]

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Should hotels share their best images with online travel agencies?

The battle between online travel agencies and hotels has been long and tireless, but it’s time for both sides to wave the ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/online-travel-agencies-best-images/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hotels-share-best-images-online-travel-agencies

It’s okay to hate Beijing

It’s simply a matter of taste. And to my totally subjective palette, Beijing will always taste pretty gross.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/okay-hate-beijing/

Hilton HHonors Increases Account Security

If you've tried to log into your Hilton HHonors account since yesterday, you may have noticed that it now has a CAPTCHA (which I just learned stands for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart") when trying to log in.

The main reason this matters is because it means you can no longer use an automated service to check your Hilton HHonors balance. For example, you can't use AwardWallet to automatically access your HHonors account anymore. Instead if you try to log in through AwardWallet it will redirect you to the Hilton HHonors page and pre-fill in your details, but you'll have to complete the CAPTCHA.

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Rock Isle Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/10/08/rock-isle-lake-banff-national-park-alberta/

Meetings and events attendees say meh to social media

American Express Meetings & Events has run some research on the gaps between how planners feel about technology use in the sector ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/american-express-meetings-and-events-technology/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meetings-events-attendees-say-meh-social-media

50,000 Point Signup Bonus for Southwest Visa Available

Reader Steven H. emails, I think Swa has raised their offer back up to 50k miles to sign up with Chase. I got an email offer Indeed, there’s a 50,000 point signup offer for the Chase co-brand Southwest Airlines card. The $99 annual fee card offers 50,000 points after $2,000 spend within 3 months of […]

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Contrasting worlds: APAC differs from West, corporates want to mandate ancillaries

Abacus International‘s latest Corporate Travel Practices Survey shows how travel management companies in Asia Pacific are thinking differently from their counterparts in ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/APAC-corporates-mandating-ancillaries-Abacus/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apac-corporates-want-mandating-ancillary-bookability

Vegas gears up for a different kind of racing

Look out NASCAR, one of the world's fastest motor sports wants to steal your fans.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/09/travel/air-racing/index.html

Did JetBlue Kick Passenger Off For Tweeting?

There's a story getting quite a bit of media attention about a lady that was kicked off a JetBlue flight between Philadelphia and Boston on Tuesday night.

Apparently someone joked about the aircraft's alcohol supply, which made the pilot think they were accusing him of being drunk. Via CNN:

"An hour after JetBlue Flight 760 was scheduled to depart Philadelphia for Boston, a fellow passenger joked about the aircraft's alcohol supply.

Another passenger joked about wishing for a fully stocked bar on the flight, Carter-Knight told CNN affiliate WPVI. The pilot misunderstood the joke and took it to be an accusation that he had been drinking."

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23 signs you were born to travel

#15: Your measure of whether someone is a good friend or not is, “Would he be a dick to me after being awake for 17 hours straight on a non-sleeper train?”



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/23-signs-born-travel/

Traveling in Putin’s shadow

Are we ready to put American lives on the line to protect the territorial integrity of the Baltic Republics? If not, where do we draw that bright red line?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/traveling-putins-shadow-visit-riga-latvia/

Five Mistakes I’ve Made in the Points and Miles Game

We all make mistakes. The important thing is to learn not to make the same mistake twice. It’s even better when you can learn from someone else’s mistakes, and that is what I am hoping to achieve with this article. Below is a list (in no particular order) of five mistakes I have made in […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/five-mistakes-ive-made-in-the-points-and-miles-game.html