October 16, 2014

Google defends flight search – it’s hard to do it well and industry doesn’t appreciate us

Google chairman Eric Schmidt has claimed the company is still “working on it”, in a wide-ranging speech about in search in general ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/google-chairman-defends-flight-search/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=google-defends-flight-search

Redeeming Miles To The Maldives Just Got Easier!

At least if you're trying to redeem American AAdvantage miles for travel on Etihad to the Maldives!


In the past I've written extensively about American's AAdvantage award routing rules. On one hand American has among the most generous routing rules (you can exceed the MPM by 25%), while in other ways they have among the stingiest routing rules (with few exceptions you can't transit a third region). In some ways they're incredibly transparent (at least they publish rules, unlike some other carriers), in other ways they're not (they require you to fly the most "direct" routing... except they don't).


The most basic routing rules for redeeming American AAdvantage miles for longhaul travel are as follows:


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/10/16/etihad-maldives-fares/

Abacus bombards market with new products driven by Sabre

Abacus International‘s commercial and corporate relationship with Sabre is giving it the impetus to take control of the Asia Pacific distribution market, ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/abacus-new-products-sabre#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abacus-bombards-market-new-products-driven-sabre-connection

23 of the most colorful markets

I love visiting markets when I'm traveling. It feels like walking into a kaleidoscope.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/goods/23-worlds-colorful-markets/

The crazy cave trampolines of Wales

Bounce Below transforms an abandoned slate mine in Wales into a surreal, springy world of fear and fun.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/16/travel/wales-bounce-below-trampolines/index.html

Has Air Travel Become Blasè?

BLAH Airlines certainly thinks so.


Their slogan is "you will get there" and their website advertises "innovative" features, such as:


-- 3 types of seats: Aisle, Middle and Window.

-- Drinks, Sodas, and other Liquids.

-- Our complimentary peanuts—free.

-- Windows on every plane.

-- Reading light for your convenience.

-- Rear-mounted magazine pouches.

-- Ice available on selected routes.

-- BLAH Airlines seats fit most legs.

-- Armrest.

-- "Entertainment."


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/10/16/air-travel-become-blase/

What to do about credit card fraud in the travel industry?

Consumers, businesses and the credit card industry are plagued by the increasing occurrences of credit card fraud from small to large incidences. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/credit-card-fraud-travel-industry/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wex-sc

Being a solo female traveler

You’re a total badass. Duh.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/26-things-youll-appreciate-solo-female-traveler/

5000 Aeroplan Miles Per (One Night) Hotel Stay

Le Club Accorhotels is offering 5000 Aeroplan miles per stay, even one night stays, through the end of the year. The offer is actually for 10,000 points that can be auto-converted to Aeroplan. Offer terms: 1. General Le Club Accorhotels terms and conditions apply to the 10,000 point Bonus Aeroplan Miles offer. 2. This offer […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/10/16/5000-aeroplan-miles-per-one-night-hotel-stay/

Kerry's Jet Breaks Down For The Fourth Time This Year

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and 40 people from his staff heard about the plane's problems when they were checking out of their rooms.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/john-kerrys-us-air-force-jet-breaks-down-again-vienna-forcing-him-fly-commercial-1705984

What Americans can learn from Ohio

#7) Just because your neighbor is doing something doesn’t mean you should do it, too. Especially if the thing your neighbor is doing is owning slaves.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/15-things-rest-america-can-learn-ohio/

10 cultural events in New Mexico

One of my most vivid memories is of standing in a field at dusk, watching as the bright glow of hundreds of flames lifted colorful bubbles into the air.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/10-cultural-events-new-mexico-shouldnt-miss/

When it's your birthday in Germany

No one mentions your birthday until it’s your birthday. In Germany, mentioning someone’s birthday before the date is considered bad luck.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-things-happen-spend-birthday-germany/

13 phrases only Mexicans understand

“May the ball know!” This phrase could be easily replaced with a simple I don’t know, but we Mexicans love overcomplicating expressions.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/13-phrases-mexicans-understand/

Hotel Hack: Extra Rewards Via the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection

I have known about the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection (VSLHC) for some time now. Before, when I’d searched for hotels for myself or for my travel consulting agency clients via the VSLHC, I had been underwhelmed by the results. There were simply not enough properties, and it seemed like a deposit or a prepaid […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/consider-the-visa-signature-luxury-hotel-collection-for-your-next-hotel-search.html