Cathay Pacific Will Introduce a New Business Class Seat Next Year

Cathay Pacific is an American AAdvantage partner (and a member of oneworld) and flies from New York JFK, Newark, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver to Hong Kong and of course beyond. I love their first class product, and redeem for it when I can. But their business class is excellent. It’s a […]

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Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge Detroit Metro Airport

I was recently in Michigan to see some relatives. This gave me the opportunity to visit the Lufthansa Senator lounge at the Detroit Metro airport, one of my favorite lounges in the US.

The Lufthansa lounge is located in Metro’s North Terminal, which is home to Lufthansa and just about every airline not named Delta. The North Terminal replaced the decrepit Smith Terminal several years ago, and is actually quite nice. It is completely detached from Delta’s McNamara fortress Terminal, and this is often a good thing. With about 28 gates, the Smith Terminal has the feel of a small regional airport -- easy in, easy out. Even the car rental shuttles treat it as its own entity – you have to watch which bus you board after returning a car because some are bound for McNamara while others are going to North. Heck, you can even take different freeways depending on whether you are flying Delta or not!

The Lufthansa Senator lounge opened a few years ago and is intended primarily to serve the once daily Detroit – Frankfurt flight. The flight in itself is a bit of an anomaly since there is presumably little connecting feed (doing a Smith to McNamara shuffle seems like a huge pain). But perhaps contrary to popular belief, the auto industry is still chugging along in Michigan and the executives are still largely there so apparently there is sufficient demand for this flight.

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This short captures the heart of NYC

This quick, minute-long video somehow captures the diversity and the similarities of New York at the same time.



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Hyatt Hotels globally rolls out its predictive analytics for upsells

Hyatt Hotels is one of many travel companies that has been leveraging “big data”. In other words, it’s been aligning all the ...



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I Heart My City: Diana’s Geneva

Diana Orduna began her love affair with Geneva—a place she describes as "a huge melting pot of cultures, people, and international organizations"—three years ago. Soon after relocating from Mexico to the capital of Switzerland's Romandy, or French-speaking, region, she started sharing her discoveries with the world on Spotted by Locals and on her own blog, LivinGeneva. Here are a few of Diana's favorite things about her hometown of choice.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/11/i-heart-my-city-dianas-geneva-2/

Mapping foreigners in every US state

Despite living in a “nation of immigrants,” as the old saying goes, Americans are pretty divided in how they feel about newcomers to the US. After a recent decision to make the path to citizenship easier for undocumented immigrants, a Pew poll found that approximately 50 percent of respondents disapproved of the decision, and 46 […]



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/map-shows-many-foreigners-live-us-state/

March Madness: Four Slam-Dunk College Towns

When spring fever strikes in the United States, only two things dominate: basketball brackets and easy getaways. Stoke your school spirit—and youthful energy—on a NCAA college visit. Because no matter what happens during March Madness, these towns always fire us up.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/11/march-madness-four-slam-dunk-college-towns/

5 reasons why the sharing economy is here to stay no matter what

The sharing economy clearly has enormous traction in hospitality, with platforms enabling the sharing of cars and homes being valued consistently in ...



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Visiting the Hidden Speakeasy in Downtown Sydney, Australia

Searching for a great cocktail in Australia is a quest of its own. For most Australians, a cocktail means "gin and tonic" or "margarita"—they have great wines in this part of the world, but legit mixed drinks are hard to come by. That just means you have to look harder, of course. I found a modern-day speakeasy hidden away in the Central Business District of Sydney. Finding the general area wasn’t difficult, but there was a trick to finding the speakeasy itself: you had to avoid an imposter bar located right outside. The imposter bar looked fine—just a normal pub with the typical overpriced drinks of Sydney.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/hidden-speakeasy-in-downtown-sydney/

The 5 Most Amazing Airbus A380 Amenities!

I'm a huge fan of the Airbus A380. While it might not be the prettiest plane in the world from the outside, there's no denying that it has had a huge impact on commercial aviation. Not only has it allowed airlines to add capacity on routes which are otherwise slot restricted, but it has also given airlines room to be creative with amenities, given that they have more room to work with.

I've been lucky enough to fly A380 first class on every airline which presently operates the whale-jet.

I figured I'd share what I consider to be the five coolest A380 amenities. If you follow the industry closely you're probably already quite familiar with all of these. That being said, a lot of my non-aviation friends don't get why I'm so obsessed with collecting miles & points, so this might be a fun way to show them what they're missing out on. ;)

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I met my husband in the sea

The nomadic Moken people live, die, and even fall in love while surrounded by the ocean.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/met-husband-middle-sea-slightly-nsfw/

Elementary School At Heart Of Jump In Quebec's Measles Cases

The school had 114 students and 51 staff who were not vaccinated against measles.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/measles-outbreak-canada-2015-quebec-cases-spike-119-after-infected-student-attended-1843818

HOT FARE: From $528 for Air France PREMIUM ECONOMY US – Istanbul Roundtrip

The Flight Deal scoops a deal about Air France premium economy for under $600 roundtrip. Premium economy can often be thought of as similar to domestic first class, so a real step up from coach, and for less than the price of coach. This should be a $2500 – $3000 roundtrip ticket. And yet I […]

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Among America’s millennials who travel, half have spouses and children

There are many things said about millennials, the generation coming of age. But one thing that’s rarely noted is that half of ...



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24 funniest expressions from Spain

You won’t notice when a Spaniard is “lying to you,” instead you’ll see “his feather duster is showing.”



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/24-funniest-expressions-spain-use/

Air Travel Soars To Highest Level In Seven Years

Nearly 135 million passengers will take to the skies in March and April, a trade group predicted.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airline-travel-soars-highest-level-seven-years-1843796

36 Hours: What to Do in Los Cabos, Mexico

Where the desert meets the sea, you can take a glass-bottom boat, sign up for a zip-line course or just indulge in a soothing fusion massage.

















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Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Honolulu Airport

While the flights to/from Honolulu were utterly unremarkable/boring/had the most apathetic flight attendants I've ever had, I figured I'd review the Admirals Club in Honolulu.

The Admirals Club Honolulu is especially interesting because it's not exclusively an Admirals Club. It's actually a shared facility between American Airlines and Japan Airlines. So it's not that one airline runs it and the other airline uses it, but instead there are elements of both airlines incorporated into the lounge.

Honolulu Airport, while well past its prime, has to be one of the cutest airports ever. It's largely open air with great tarmac views, Japanese gardens, etc. I mean, hell, the TSA is even friendly.

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8 American habits I lost in China

"She grabbed my right boob like a rock hold and propelled herself with all her might headlong into the scrambling crowd." Just a typical day in a Chinese queue...



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/8-american-habits-lost-china/

More Tourists Behaving Badly: Russian Porn Illegally Filmed at Giza Pyramids

First we have tourists arrested for taking photos inside Cambodian temples. Then California women were caught scratching their initials into the Colosseum in Rome. As though it wasn’t becoming hard enough for criticizing the destruction of historical artifacts in the name of smashing idols by ISIS… …Egyptian authorities are now investigating “how tourists came to […]

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Why We Need ‘Travel Experts’

More travelers are going DIY, opting to—as the buzzy phrase goes—“travel like a local.” This usually means skipping expert advice and typical attractions, and following recommendations found on crowd-sourced review sites. The results of going this route are often great. But the trend begs some questions. Do travel experts have a future? Are they even necessary anymore? Can I say, yes?



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/11/why-we-need-travel-experts/

eBookers looks to redefine the travel brochure for the age of social media

British holidaymakers have a new way to discover travel options via a new social travel brochure facilitated by eBookers. The idea is ...



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The most confusing English words

Americans have the most trouble spelling these words. Are you a better speller than they are?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/can-spell-confusing-words-english-language-quiz/

What to do about phone systems that treat us like idiots

from Elliott http://elliott.org/but-why/what-to-do-about-phone-systems-that-treat-us-like-idiots/

In Transit Blog: A Booking Site Is Offering Flights to Cuba (With an Asterisk)

The booking site CheapAir.com is offering travel to Cuba by packaging two flights as one.

















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British Airways Awards To Book Before April 28

With the end of January came British Airways’ announcement that it would be changing its Avios frequent flyer program and devaluing many of its mileage redemption options. We asked TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen to cover some of the awards you should book before the changes go into effect. April 28 marks the date that...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/03/british-airways-awards-to-book-before-april-28/

SriLankan’s New Business Class Seat

SriLankan Airlines joined the oneworld alliance a little under a year ago, which was an exciting development. I've flown SriLankan several times before they joined the oneworld alliance, and really enjoyed my flights on them.

While they don't have the best product in the world, there's something really exotic about them, which makes them a fun airline to fly.

Anyway, I'm soon headed to the Maldives, and while I have my return flight figured out, I'm still working on my outbound flight. I'm thinking of partly flying SriLankan to get there, given that awards are much cheaper through American AAdvantage when booking to Colombo than Male (since the former is in "Asia 2," while the latter is in the "Middle East").

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Sunshine.co.uk breaks OTA mould, discloses most detailed financial report yet

With very few mid-sized online travel agencies listed on the public markets or happy to talk about financials, Sunshine.co.uk has gone out ...



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Taking a self-portrait at museum? Leave the selfie stick

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/11/travel/feat-selfie-stick-museum-ban/index.html

Truths about living in Buenos Aires

"1. Skyrocketing inflation and economic instability: At approximately 40%, inflation in Buenos Aires is enough to give even the healthiest person a stress-driven stroke."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/5-uncomfortable-truths-living-buenos-aires/

Travel innovation in context – a recap and preview

The US$1.2 trillion global travel industry is accustomed to innovation. New technologies have sparked imaginations and spurred thousands of companies – from ...



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How to Maximize Buffets, Lawsuit Over Airport Bottled Water, and Inflight Falcons for Lufthansa First Class Passengers

News and notes from around the interweb: How to maximize brunch Will the Amtrak MasterCard come back… as a Chase Visa or a Citibank MasterCard? Aerolineas Argentinas and Garuda Indonesia awards are now bookable online with Delta miles. Delta has made strong efforts bringing more partners online over the past couple of months. Aerolineas Argentinas […]

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Meet the 'Usain Bolt' of the pie and mash world

Members of London's Pie and Mash Club compete against one another in classic London fast food restaurants.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/06/travel/culinary-journeys-london-pie-and-mash/index.html

Korean Air Flight Attendant Suing Over Nut-Rage Incident

I’ve written extensively about the Korean Air nut rage incident, which happened last December on a Korean Air A380 flight from New York JFK to Seoul Incheon. During this incident, a Korean Air executive demanded the plane be turned around because she wasn’t pleased with the way she was served macadamia nuts.

For those of you not familiar with the saga, see my previous posts on the subject:

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Ways you're killing the environment

Keurig coffee makers aren't the only culprits here.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/8-ways-youre-killing-environment/

Aerials of Fiji's Great Sea Reef

The Great Sea Reef is the world's third largest barrier reef and one of the great marine spectacles on the planet. Acclaimed nature photographer Jürgen Freund captures its majesty from the air.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/jaw-dropping-aerial-shots-fijis-great-sea-reef/

Can You Visit Bora Bora on a Budget? Sort of—Here’s How.

This is a free excerpt from Upgrade Unlocked: The Unconventional Guide to Luxury Travel on a Budget by Stephanie Zito.Bora Bora is a dream destination smack in the middle of the South Pacific. The French Polynesian island is famous for its crystal waters in 50 shades of blue, and luxury accommodation in over-the-ocean bungalows that come complete with a private balcony stepping straight into the sea. It’s a popular destination for honeymooners and just about anyone who likes to be pampered on an island while never being more than 10 steps away from tropical waters.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/bora-bora-on-a-budget/

Is La Compagnie’s New York To London Flight Delayed (Already)?

La Compagnie is the French airline which launched commercial service around the middle of last year, offering all business class flights between Newark and Paris. Their launch was a bit hectic to say the least, though I also give them credit for staying true to their mission up until this point — they’re offering a…

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US Airways Elites to Get Free 500 Mile Upgrade Certificates on American

When the American and US Airways frequent flyer programs combine soon, we’re going to basically get the American program — which means that upgrades will no longer be ‘complimentary’ to all US Airways elite members. Instead: Executive Platinums (100,000 mile flyers) will get complimentary upgrades on all flights, as they do now. All elites get […]

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European roaming charges remain as governments open negotiations

Keeping in touch with friends and family back home, navigating a European city and checking email could continue to mean high phone ...



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TripAdvisor unveils global hotel report [INFOGRAPHIC]

TripAdvisor teased out a few of the results from its new global TripBarometer report last week – but now the full study ...



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Airline traveler goes into labor in midflight

A passenger traveling on a US Airways flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte had to make a stop in Greensboro when she went into labor on Tuesday.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/11/travel/feat-pregnant-usairways-passenger-labor/index.html

Update: Cruising for All Tastes

Ships large and small are widening their appeal with themes, from stargazing to regional cooking, and expanding to ever farther ports of call.

















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Frugal Traveler: Want to Save on Car Rentals? Go Low-Tech

Making a few phone calls can sometimes be as helpful as the latest tech developments in searching for car rental deals.

















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Alaska Launching Seattle To New York JFK Route With Double Miles

Alaska Airlines has announced that they'll begin offering once daily flights between Seattle and New York JFK as of September 16, 2015.

The new Boeing 737-800 frequency will be operated with the following schedule:

AS18 Seattle to New York departing 9:35PM arriving 6:00AM (+1 day)

AS07 New York to Seattle departing 7:15AM arriving 10:15AM

This complements Alaska's existing twice daily service between Seattle and Newark.

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Touring Ho Chi Minh City in a retro Vespa mob

Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City can be overwhelming -- but not if you're on the back of a Vespa scooter and go with the flow.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/11/travel/cnngo-travel-ho-chi-minh-city-scooter-vespa-tour/index.html

11 phrases only Polish people get

Is your Polish friend walking on eyelashes (chodzić na rzęsach)? Nope, they're not crazy. They're just super tired...or very drunk!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/11-phrases-polish-people-understand/

The 19 funniest Italian expressions

Italians don’t “bite the hand that feeds them”… they “spit in the plate they eat from” (Sputare nel piatto dove si mangia).



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/19-funniest-expressions-italian-use/

How to Score Frugal or Free Vacation Transport

What if you could drive a vehicle to your Florida spring break destination basically for free? Or perhaps a free two-week recreational vehicle rental to Alaska would better fit your vacation plans? These scenarios and more are very possible when you utilize the driveaway opportunities offered by companies who need drivers to transport vehicles. Here […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/how-to-score-frugal-vacation-transport-with-a-driveaway.html