Could shortsighted airline refund policies lead to an outbreak?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/shortsighted-airline-refund-policies-lead-outbreak/

Scarlett on the Path

Glenorchy Cafe If you do ever head out to Glenorchy, be sure to eat at the rather generically named “Glenorchy Cafe” — it’s super tasty! We go there every time… and there is some very evil desserts there too that are not to be missed! Daily Photo – Scarlett on the Path Here's Scarlett posing […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/11/09/scarlett-on-the-path/

Discover the news that shapes this site – here’s how

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/discover-news-shapes-blog-heres/

Travel Tip of the Week: Avoid Amateur Day at All Costs

Baseball Hall of Famer Wee Willie Keeler is possibly best known for his advice to batters, “hit ‘em where they ain’t.” If he wasn’t one of the best hitters of all time, and likely the creator of the hit and run — and of course if he had been active a hundred years later — […]

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Weekly Review: November 8, 2014

Good afternoon from sunny Tampa!

After a quick trip to Frankfurt I am visiting my parents in Florida, where the weather is significantly better. ;)

Next week I leave on my dad's big birthday trip, so there will be lots of fun updates from the road.

I apologize for the lack of trip report updates this week, as it has been an absolutely crazy week. Sub-48 hour trips to Germany generally don't help in the "gotta catch up on writing" department.

That being said, I promise to get the "A380 Addiction" trip report done before I embark on the big trip!

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/08/weekly-review-november-8-2014/

You Can Get a First Class Upgrade Almost Every Time, Even If You Don’t Have Top Elite Status

Earlier this week I requalified for American’s 100,000 mile flyer status, Executive Platinum. As a top tier elite I usually get my first class upgrade, even on tough routes and flights. Although even as an Executive Platinum I know that there are still tough upgrades out there. For instance, I’ve been number 14 on the […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/08/can-fly-front-almost-every-time-first-class-upgrade/

On Berlin Wall Anniversary, Somber Notes Amid Revelry

Most Germans are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the wall’s opening, but for relatives of those killed trying to cross the barrier it is a time of sadness.

















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No One Wants To Hear About Your Great Trip

Thanks to my good pal Andrew B for sending along the following email:

"I wonder if this means that everyone hates you all the time, since this is kind of what you do for a living:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/great-vacation-dont-brag-to-your-friends/"

The NY Times story is actually worth a read, in my opinion. It suggests that people enjoy talking about experiences they have in common -- no matter how boring -- while they don't enjoy hearing about experiences they can't relate to:

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Admirals Club Members Now Get More Board Room Access

I'd be willing to bet that over the coming years the relationship between American and Alaska will be strengthened. Up until now, Alaska's closest partner has been Delta, though with their "Battle in Seattle" we've slowly seen them pull apart from one another, including cutting benefits to partner elite members.

While perhaps not directly related to this, it's worth noting that American Airlines Admirals Club members now receive access to Alaska Airlines Board Rooms under more circumstances.

Previously, Admirals Club members would only receive access to Alaska Board Rooms if flying on American flights. In other words, if an Admirals Club member were flying on Alaska they wouldn't receive access to the Board Room. In a way I get it, in a way that seems a bit backwards.

Anyway, this has now been changed for the better -- Admirals Club members now receive Board Room access regardless of whether they're flying Alaska, American, or US Airways. This is awesome news.

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Transatlantic Business Class for Just 20,000 Miles

Both Head for Points and Loyalty Lobby are writing about the Iberia award redemption sale. You care about an Iberia sale because: Iberia is an American Express Membership Rewards transfer partner. If you have an Iberia account that’s been open three months and has earned even 1 point, you can transfer British Airways Avios into […]

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In Transit Blog: Montserrat Emerges From the Lava

Since 1995, when a volcano buried its capital, Plymouth, the Caribbean island has sought a comeback. Now it thinks it has one.

















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5 lies about moving abroad

3. It’ll be like a long holiday. When I took my first job overseas, I believed that my day-to-day existence would be sprinkled with fairy dust.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/5-lies-tell-move-overseas/

Up To 20% Off Virgin America Winter Tickets

While Thanksgiving and Christmas are among the busiest times to fly, the time between the two tends to be pretty quiet. As a result, it's not unusual to see airfare on sale for the first two weeks of December.

Virgin America is offering up to 20% off flights booked by 11:59PM PT on November 9, 2014, for travel between December 3 and December 16, 2014.

Simply use promotion code DEAL20 at the time of booking. The discount varies from 10-20% depending on the day of the week you're flying:

-- Travel on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays get a 10% discount

-- Travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays gets a 20% discount

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Flights Between New York And Miami Are Wretched

I don't think I could ever be a flight attendant. There are only so many times I could say "sir, I don't think that's gonna fit" before I chug a beer and pop the slide.

And that brings me to my flight on Thursday from New York JFK to Miami.

People seem to think that flights to/from Las Vegas are the toughest to work. And yes, having 11 people removed from a plane sucks. But I still don't think they have anything on flights between New York and Miami.

Why is the route so bad?

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How to Find Award Space and 20% Off December Flights

News and notes from around the interweb: The ANA website has been indispensable as a place to search for award space on Star Alliance partners. It’s had partner space the longest, and has generally been the most accurate. Four and a half years ago they clamped down on folks without any ANA miles using it […]

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Earn Bonus Southwest and Marriott Points, Hyatt Gift Card Sale

Here’s a round-up of the week’s points, miles and travel industry news you may have missed: Earn up to 7,500 Bonus Marriott Reward Points for Canada Stays You can earn 1,500 bonus Marriott Reward Points per night (with a maximum of 7,500 points per stay) at select Marriott properties in Canada. The offer includes stays […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/11/bonus-southwest-and-marriott-points-hyatt-gift-card-sale/

WDS 2014 Speaker: Elise Blaha Cripe on Getting Started

On Tuesday we’ll release the first round of tickets for WDS 2015, a global gathering like no other! But first, we’re rolling out a different speaker video every day. Elise Blaha Cripe, owner of Elise Joy, and maker of awesome stuff, spoke about the career she built by “just starting” and setting little goal along…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/elise-blaha-cripe-on-getting-started/

What NOT to do in Japan

Turner Wright lays out Japan’s avoidable attractions…and what to do instead.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/what-not-to-do-in-japan/

The Great Slowening or Why I’m Going to Take a Break From Traveling for a Few Months

I’m tired. I am writing this in a hostel in London. My feet are sore, my back hurts and I still want to sleep after having slept for 10 hours. I’ve just finished the big World Travel Market show in London and I’m exhausted. I’ve been to 35 countries and territories this year already. That [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/11/08/great-slowening/

Surfing Argentina's Mar del Plata

Hot nights and cool waves await in Mar del Plata, Argentina's official surf city.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/surfing-argentina-an-insiders-guide-to-the-breaks-of-mar-del-plata/

DataArt and Skyscanner, Sabre SynXis goes Enterprise, Kayak and Aerospike, Anite becomes Atcore, and more…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel SYSTEMS in tourism and hospitality for November 2014. Saturday 7 November ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-systems-roundup-november-2014/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-systems-roudnup-november-2014