Farelogix unveils NDC-worthy tool for airlines, embracing SaaS, GDSs

Airline technology provider Farelogix has unveiled NDC-Xpress, a platform that enables airlines to put into place New Distribution Capability (NDC) version 1.1 ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/+article/farelogix-ndc-api-xml-airlines-distribution-GDS-SaaS/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mon-farelogix-offers-ndc-express-tool-pivots-saas-away-gds-bypass

Koalas in the Wild Near the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Ever want to see koalas in the wild? Air New Zealand is offering round trip flights to Australia from the US this week for as low as $1,398. The catch is you have to book your ticket by September 14! Flight depart the US from LA, San Francisco and Honolulu and go to any any [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/09/08/koalas-wild-near-great-ocean-road-victoria-australia/

Gorillas of Odzala, Congo [pics]

Karl and Calvin whisper excitedly about the gorillas’ amusing antics in the clearing and point out a newborn.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/gorillas-odzala-national-park/

How Chinese travel brands leverage their data to generate revenue

The Big Data trend is no exception when it comes to the largest outbound market in the world – China. Chinese travel ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/How-Chinese-travel-brands-leverage-their-data-to-generate-revenue/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-travel-brands-leverage-data-generate-revenue

The 5 Things I Remember When I Cancel a Card

Our latest rejections by Chase for the Marriott Rewards Business cards with the now-expired 70,000 mile sign-up bonus have moved me to reconsider the cards we are currently keeping alive. In other words, it’s time to clean out the old sock drawer. Before canceling a card, I evaluate whether or not I like it and […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/09/the-5-things-i-remember-when-i-cancel-a-card.html

Was he overcharged by more than 70 percent at his Puerto Vallarta hotel?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/can-this-trip-be-saved-2/overcharged-70-percent-puerto-vallarta-hotel/

A Red Foggy Night in Northern China

See any typos? You know what? I’m terrible with typos… just terrible. I make them all the time. I re-read my blog posts and I can never catch my mistakes. So, if YOU ever see one, just leave a comment! Don’t worry… it won’t hurt my feelings. Then I can just fix it right up! […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/09/08/a-red-foggy-night-in-northern-china/

Some Guy Built a Real Flying Model Airbus A380. There’s Only Three Problems…

While I’m posting videos on Sunday evening, here’s one courtesy of @phil_muller of an incredibly impressive model of a Singapore Airlines A380. This thing flies! There are only two things wrong with it. Here’s the rub: There’s no suites class onboard. No award inventory, either. And you cannot Book the Cook. Other than that, awesome! […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/09/07/guy-built-real-flying-model-airbus-a380-theres-three-problems/

Forte Dei Marmi Journal: Despite Sanctions, Cash Keeps Flowing at Playground for Russia’s Rich

Business owners in seaside resort towns like Forte dei Marmi worry that further sanctions could hurt business, but so far the reach of big Russian money seems little affected.

















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Airlines Take the Bump Out of Turbulence

Stronger computing power, improved satellite and radar technology and more sophisticated scientific models give airlines a greater understanding of flying conditions.

















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North American National Park #41: Wind Cave, South Dakota

Wind Cave is one of the United States oldest national parks, created in 1903 by president Theodore Roosevelt. I’ve been to Wind Cave several times and I have found it is helpful to actually think of Wind Cave as two separate parks. The first park is the cave itself. Wind Cave is one of the [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/09/07/north-american-national-park-41-wind-cave-south-dakota/

The TSA’s Official Instructional Video for Kids!

I don’t even know what to say. This apparently isn’t new, though it was new to me. (HT: Toqueville) You can join the 40,000+ people who see these deals and analysis every day — sign up to receive posts by email (just one e-mail per day) or subscribe to the RSS feed. It’s free. You […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/09/07/tsas-official-instructional-video-kids/

Last Call for 50,000 Delta Amex Offers

As a reminder, American Express is offering some increased sign-up bonuses on their co-branded Delta SkyMiles credit cards.

Per the application pages, these offers are all valid through tomorrow, September 8, 2014, so if you're interested in one of these cards I would jump on the increased bonus.

Why would I want more SkyPesos?

You might not, and if you're already earning hundreds of thousands of SkyMiles per year through the Suntrust Debit Card or other methods then I don't blame you.

As a relative matter though, I’ve found that Delta SkyMiles have become more valuable over the past couple of years. I'm finding them particularly valuable for travel to Europe and Australia, and once you understand how Delta prices award tickets you can get much more value from the program.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/09/07/last-call-50000-delta-amex-offers/

ACT FAST: Last Day for Delta Amex 50,000 Point Bonus. Will You Grab Yours?

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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Why You Must Study Your Mistakes, and Other Rules to Live By

Buster Benson created the fabulous 750words.com, which encourages users to cultivate a writing streak. He also makes other side projects, including a photo of himself every day at 8:36pm that he’s taken and published for the past 2,000 days and counting. On his website he lists a few rules to live by: You must have…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/you-must-study-your-mistakes-and-other-rules-to-live-by/