LifeMiles Award Chart Devaluation Coming

Since joining the Star Alliance a bit over two years ago, Avianca's LifeMiles program has proven to be one of the more useful programs for premium cabin Star Alliance redemptions. They had a rough time at first, as they made a few award chart changes without notice, which were met with a lot of frustration by members.

Back in July, LifeMiles announced that they would be devaluing their award chart as of October 15, 2014. Of course nobody likes to see award chart devaluations, though to their credit they gave plenty of advance notice, which I far prefer to their previous system of unannounced devaluations. A few days after they announced the changes, they released their new Star Alliance award chart, which kicks in then. The changes are substantial though not horrible, in my opinion.

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What are the online sources of a hotel booking?

Since 2011 we have been analysing where direct bookings come from on a yearly basis. Every year, after the summer holidays, we ...



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11 signs this is your first NYC fall

Walking down Houston Street on your way home from work, the putrid scent of wet trash is suddenly sterilized by the colder air that sweeps through.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/11-signs-first-autumn-nyc/

Can On-Airport Parking Kill?

Last week a man was found dead in Chicago O’Hare’s parking lot B. AirportParkingReservations.com speculated on the cause, and offered travelers advice. Park with them. Email subject line: Can On-Airport Parking Kill? Use their app. “Don’t be late and end up in a crate.” Mmmm-kay… Except clearly, since the man was found in a car […]

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Nostalgic allure of vintage theme parks

Nostalgic visitors are looking for something more than big-time theme parks. See why they're going vintage.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/23/travel/vintage-theme-parks-irpt/index.html

A sanctuary for broken wildlife

As Malawi's population grows, habitat for wildlife is shrinking. One reserve is working to fix the country's animal castoffs.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/23/world/africa/a-sanctuary-for-malawis-broken-wildlife/index.html

Riding London's murder mystery express

Champagne and sleuthing on vintage train ride around the English countryside.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/23/travel/murder-mystery-train/index.html

World's best nightlife cities

Which cities provide the most memorable party times? A self-proclaimed "nightlife connoisseur" names his top 10.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/22/travel/best-nightlife-cities/index.html

Credit Card Benefits to Maximize Before 2015

As I’ve often said, one of the great tragedies for travelers is letting loyalty points and frequent flyer miles expire, and I think the same goes for unused credit card benefits. Today, TPG Contributor Nick Ewen will guide us through some of the best offers and benefits whose days are numbered, to help you make […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/09/credit-card-benefits-to-maximize-before-2015/

Korean Air SkyPass Online Award Search Improved

I've written extensively about Korean Air SkyPass in the past. It's one of my favorite frequent flyer programs, and after American AAdvantage, it's the mileage currency I've redeemed the most for my own travels this year. So far this year I've flown the following flights using Korean Air SkyPass miles:

-- Korean Air First Class 777-300ER Los Angeles to Sao Paulo

-- Korean Air First Class A380 Seoul Incheon to Los Angeles

-- Korean Air First Class 777-200 Tokyo Narita to Seoul Incheon

-- China Southern First Class A330 Guangzhou to Tokyo Narita

-- China Southern First Class A380 Los Angeles to Guangzhou

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Brand New World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides Coming Soon!

	Brand New World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides Coming Soon! Henry Cole is on another intense adventure through Australia. He rides from Perth to Darwin, with just his bike for company.	From: TravelChannelVOD Views: 0 0 ratings
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HouseTrip founders quit amid restructuring and staff redundancies

A major restructuring and shift in strategy is expected to lead to a widespread axing of staff at vacation rental brand HouseTrip. ...



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This is what makes Oakland great

My perspective on Oakland was forever changed within the span of three days.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/makes-oakland-great/

White House May Check Tourists Blocks Away

The checks were under consideration after an episode in which a man with a knife managed to get through the front door of the president’s home after jumping over the fence on Pennsylvania Avenue.

















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Should I Mileage Run for Star Gold Even Though Aegean Changes Are Coming?

On September 22, 2014 DansDeals wrote a post saying that Aegean Airlines changes are coming and they could affect a trick to getting Star Alliance Gold Status. DansDeals originally tipped me off to the cheap first class seats on United and reminded me of the Aegean Airlines and Star Alliance Gold benefits including lounge access […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/09/should-i-mileage-run-for-star-gold-even-though-aegean-changes-are-coming.html