Pilots Union Approves Contract With Airline

The deal provides a substantial salary increase, though some union members have criticized it for failing to match the terms offered by Delta Air Lines.

















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Flying over Perfect Lakes

Choppy at Over-the-Top If you ever head to Queenstown and want the ultimate chopper experience, be sure to check out Choppy at Over-the-Top. She’s a good friend and an amazing pilot. Also, since she’s a photographer, she knows how to find all the best spots! Nonstop Critiques! We had a really fun critique session a […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/01/31/flying-over-perfect-lakes/

How to avoid a traffic “shakedown”

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/avoid-traffic-shakedown/

Odd Photo Choice for Venezuela Promotional Effort

Jim Wyss, a reporter for The Miami Herald, was surprised to see a picture of himself after his release from Venezuelan detention being used in a campaign for national pride.

















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Epic vid of traveling Vietnam

If you've forgotten what adventure feels like, watch this.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/epic-video-two-brothers-hopping-trains-across-vietnam/

Denver Airport’s Marijuana T-Shirt Ban, New Hawaiian Airlines Lounges, and 30% Off Starwoods in Europe

News and notes from around the interweb: Hawaiian Airlines redoes their lounges. Nothing special, but much needed nonetheless. 30% off participating Starwood hotels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland. On Denver airport’s ban on the sale, advertisement, or even wearing of marijuana-related logos and related items. While airports have broad discretion as landlords over the retailers they […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/30/denver-airports-marijuana-t-shirt-ban-new-hawaiian-airlines-lounges-30-off-starwoods-europe/

A free ebook for travelers

This free e-guide explores the merits and perils of many established "voluntourism" activities, and provides practical advice to ethically-minded travelers.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/free-ebook-travelers-want-give-back/

The Spirit Airlines Must-Watch Superbowl Commercial Revealed!

Spirit Airlines is saving $4 million, not advertising during the Superbowl, and ‘passing the savings on to you’. Here’s their ‘instead of a Superbowl ad’ ad. Me? I always thought this one fit Spirit even more closely. But that’s from the old days before Barry Biffle, whom I remember having drinks with back in his […]

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@NatGeoTravel Staff: Favorite Souvenirs

What do National Geographic staffers bring back from their travels? Here's a peek into our baggage.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/30/natgeotravel-staff-favorite-souvenirs/

Where to go on your honeymoon quiz

Wondering where you should go on your honeymoon? Take this quiz and find out!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/go-honeymoon-quiz/

Hello, Dummy! Comcast calls its customers more shocking names

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/hello-dummy-comcast-calls-customers-shocking-names/

In Transit Blog: New Walking Tours in Japan and China

Country Walkers is offering new multi-day itineraries in China and Japan.

















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T Magazine: In Berlin, a New Shop That Offers Much More Than Shopping

The Store, a retail space at Soho House opening this weekend, includes dining, co-working spaces, a library, photography studios and screening rooms.





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My 2015 Credit Card Strategy (And Why It’s Different From Ben’s)

A few weeks ago Ben complied his breakdown of how he earned miles last year, which led to some interesting conversations about how us "normal people" go about earning miles.

One of the things I like to do at the beginning of each year is go through my credit card portfolio and draft up a bit of an outline for the coming months. Ben is constantly telling people to determine their travel goals and apply all this to their own lifestyle, and I thought it might be interesting to share a few more details about the approach my husband and I take when choosing the best travel credit cards for us.

So there are a few things that are different about our situation in comparison to Ben's (but are maybe similar to yours):

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/30/my-2015-credit-card-strategy-and-why-its-different-from-bens/

The best of Colombian street art

Don't miss out: Nowadays, Colombia is one of the best places in the Americas for street art.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/best-colombian-street-art-14-images/

It's never too late to learn to surf

Elizabeth is wickedly talented…she only began surfing in her mid 40s, and is now out in the water all the time.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/never-late-learn-surf/

FTG Wallet Waitlist: Get Ready to Earn and Burn!

We’ve received overwhelmingly positive interest in our new cool award-tracking tool, the FrugalTravelGuy Wallet. If you are still interested in creating an account, send us an email at editors@frugaltravelguy.com to let us know. While we can’t respond to every email, we are noting your requests and will update you on service. When Wallet is available […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/ftg-wallet-waitlist-get-ready-to-earn-and-burn.html

Upgrades Are Getting Harder and Harder… But You Can Still Get Them If You Know How.

The Wall Street Journal covers the disappearing perk of the road warrior: upgrades are getting harder and more expensive. There are (5) reasons this is true. Airlines are selling discounted first class fares far more than they ever used to. Airlines are making aggressive buy up offers to first class. The economy is doing better. […]

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British Airways Reduces Award Fuel Surcharges… Slightly…

British Airways is notorious for their outrageously high fuel surcharges, which are only exacerbated by the hefty UK Air Passenger Duty (APD), which applies if you have travel originating in the UK. While oil prices have dropped, for the most part fuel surcharges haven't. Why? The most simple answer is because the airlines can... no one is holding them accountable.

Anyway, Head for Points notes that British Airways has lowered their fuel surcharges on longhaul award tickets.

Earlier in the week British Airways lowered fuel surcharges as follows:

-- The fuel surcharges on roundtrip longhaul economy class flights was reduced from £229 to £209

-- The fuel surcharges on roundtrip longhaul premium class flights was reduced from £359 to £329

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Tripda raises $11 million to expand further into U.S.

Ride sharing platform Tripda has raised a $11 million series A to fund its expansion into North America. Tripda is the long-distance ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tripda-raises-11-million-expand-u-s/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tripda-raises-11-million-expand-u-s

10 things Brits take for granted

Do any of you Brits know what it feels like to go to the doctors just to be slapped with a head-spinning invoice? No, because we have free healthcare for all. God save the NHS!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/10-things-brits-take-granted/

T Magazine: The Los Feliz Neighborhood of Los Angeles Gets its First Boutique Hotel

In a creative-class enclave not known for its lodging options, Hotel Covell is opening above the beloved hangout Bar Covell.

















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#StrangePlanet: Travel Trivia

Truth is stranger than fiction. Here are five travel factoids to help prove it.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/30/strangeplanet-travel-trivia-4/

Delta pilot locked out of cockpit during landing

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/30/travel/feat-delta-captain-lockout/index.html

Signs you learnt to drink in Toronto

"You’ve chugged a 40 of Black Ice in a ravine. In -10 weather."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/22-signs-learned-drink-toronto/

Hilton HHonors Changing The Way They Do Promotions

There's no denying that over the past few years hotel loyalty program promotions have become significantly less rewarding.

During the recession we got used to them offering a major global promotion just about every quarter, which made sense at the time, given that hotel rooms were empty, and those promotions got heads into beds.

However, now that hotel occupancy and rates are at a near all time high, hotel loyalty programs have certainly been less generous with promotions. For the hotel programs it's a balancing act between:

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This Week in Travel – Episode 182

Jen, Chris and I are joined by this week’s guest Paula Froelich, editor of Yahoo Travel. This Week’s News: Skymall files for bankruptcy Expedia Acquires Travelocity for $280 Million Woman pays $164K per year to live on luxury cruise ship Report: Orbitz putting itself up for sale United Airlines plans Cuba flights Picks of the [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/01/30/week-travel-episode-182/

'Yarn bombers' plot large-scale knitting attack

An urban art phenomenon is redecorating Chile's cityscape with brightly colored wools and basket stitches.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/29/world/chilean-yarn-bombers-plot-knitting/index.html

Ecuador to become first foreign government to run Super Bowl ad

The small South American nation will pay $3.8 million to promote tourism during the Super Bowl broadcast.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/29/travel/ecuador-super-bowl/index.html

Where Have the Singapore Airlines First Class Award Seats Gone?

Reader Alex R. writes to ask about the status of award space on Singapore Airlines. Just wanted to see if you knew why all the saver inventory seems to be dropped from Singapore First, even a year out? ..[New York JFK-Frankfurt] I checked every day from May to January. I less comprehensively searched [Tokyo Narita […]

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How to: First long exposure photo

Learn how to capture that sick nighttime or long-exposure shot.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/take-first-long-exposure-photo/

Size REALLY does matter in travel – welcome to a new era for devices

No one can escape the rise and rise of mobile and its importance in the travel industry. Tablets, smartphones and, now the ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/mobile-devices-hotels/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nb-viewpoint-pedro-colaco-president-chief-executive-guestcentric

Kayak adds Hotel for Tonight tool to app, Cuba to search

HotelTonight’s pioneering success with same-day hotel bookings has led a host of copycat products from other companies, including online travel agencies like ...



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Monster wave devours pro surfer

Poor Pedro Calado...he...almost...had it. And that's why they call this place "Jaws."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/monster-wave-devours-pro-surfer-mauis-north-shore/

Signs you were raised on Long Island

"You get weirdly proud when Long Island is on the national news, even if it’s bad news: 'Yeah, Gilgo Beach? My friends and I hung out there last summer!'”



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/17-signs-born-raised-long-island/

On Slavery’s Doorstep in Ghana

Descendants of Venture Smith, a famous slave who won freedom and success in America, return to the roots of his captivity.

















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The Getaway: You Googled It, We Answered It

A team of analysts at Google divulged travelers’ most pressing questions, such as how to pack and is it safe to fly.

















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