Is my credit card payment really “late”?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/problem-solved/credit-card-payment-really-late/

Air New Zealand, Behind the Scenes

Want to see the Behind-the-Scenes video? I did a fun photoshoot with Air New Zealand, and some of the photos are just now starting to come out. We also made a cool behind-the-scenes video there, which we will release for free to newsletter subscribers (which is also free!) The Most Beautiful Newsletter Ever! Here’s one […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/30/air-new-zealand-behind-the-scenes/

Who Wins — and Who Loses — With the American-US Airways Mileage Program Integration That’s Just Been Announced?

On net I think the details of how American AAdvantage 2015 plans to combine with US Airways Dividend Miles in the second quarter of 2015 is the best possible outcome we could reasonably have expected. I did expect that the combined program would have 4 elite tiers (as US Airways has today, and as both […]

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Should US Airways Elites Be Upset With The New AAdvantage Program?

Yesterday American announced the details of their 2015 AAdvantage program. This is the next step of the US Airways and American Airlines integration, whereby next year they'll be merging the Dividend Miles program into the AAdvantage program.

A vast majority of people are thrilled with the changes. And they should be -- when you look at what Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus have done over the past couple of years, American's program mostly staying the same is great news. From my perspective the program even improved, as American added complimentary same day changes for Executive Platinum members, a benefit which is long overdue in my book.

But that hasn't stopped some US Airways flyers from expressing their disappointment. One of the most vocal is Carolina Travel Girl, who isn't happy with the changes at all:

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/10/29/should-us-airways-elites-be-upset-with-the-new-aadvantage-program/

Dissatisfied with Air Travel? Properly Complain to Airlines Via Twitter

I have to admit that I am not a big fan of social media, as evidenced by my Facebook profile picture — the same one since January 2009. But for business, I consider social media a necessary evil (hence PMM Travel Consulting’s Facebook and Twitter accounts). However, I fully recognize that social media, particularly Twitter, […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/dissatisfied-with-air-travel-properly-complain-to-airlines-via-twitter.html

Europe’s Loveliest Cemeteries

Not just the province of the dead and those who mourn them, cemeteries can be celebrated for all they offer the living. Europe boasts some of the most interesting and elaborate cemeteries in the world. Here are five of the most striking, all of which happen to be located in capital cities.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/10/29/europes-loveliest-cemeteries/

Yahoo Travel’s Bizarre Singapore Suites Class Story

Late last month a Singapore Airlines Suites Class trip report went viral, whereby a guy redeemed miles to fly from Singapore to Frankfurt to New York, which the guy claimed retailed for $23,000.

It's amazing how viral the trip report went, and equally amazing how few people grasp the concept of miles. I seem to mostly hang around people that understand at least something about miles, but shortly after that report was published I heard from so many acquaintances I hadn't spoken to in a long time, and they all just didn't seem to "get it."

After that trip report went viral I wrote a post outlining just how easily you can earn enough miles to redeem for Singapore Airlines Suites Class.

In trying to keep the momentum going, it seems like premium cabin "wowzers look at this" style reviews have been more mainstream lately.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/10/29/yahoo-travels-bizarre-singapore-suites-class-story/

Cool New Offer on the Best No Annual Fee Card and the Fastest Amex Points-Earning Card

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, and cash back (and currencies that can be converted into the same). Back in March I spoke with David Rabkin, American Express Senior Vice President of consumer lending, about […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/10/29/limited-time-offer-best-annual-fee-card-fastest-amex-points-earning-card/

Travel Challenge: Germany Christmas Villages

In this travel challenge, I want to show you how my wife Sara and I are making it to Germany in December with our family. A combination of purchasing points and credit cards with specific benefits fit the bill for keeping our costs managed. The trip isn’t a totally free one for us, but we’re […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/travel-challenge-germany-christmas-villages.html

Taylor Swift as NYC ambassador? Meh.

Taylor Swift will be welcoming you to New York for the next year as its official ambassador, but many of the city's residents are already wishing the megastar had stayed home in Nashville. We have our own nominees for that most prestigious of posts.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/29/travel/taylor-swift-new-york-welcome-ambassador/index.html

Green Guide to Stockholm

Although a cosmopolitan city, Stockholm and its locales are inspired by the simplicity of the Swedish countryside and are committed to keeping their environment healthy.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/green-guide-to-stockholm/

Aeroplan Drops The Hammer, Makes Award Booking Harder With New Restrictions

Aeroplan may seem like the kind of thing only our friendly neighbors to the North care about, but it’s actually one of the most useful American Express Membership Rewards transfer partners. Aeroplan has access to the same awards that United does thanks to the Star Alliance. Their award chart is reasonable for many destinations. And […]

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eBags Launches Revamped EXO Version 2.0: Our Favorite Luggage Series Just Got Even Awesomer

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In May 2012, I wrote about the eBags EXO Hardside 24″ Spinner, concluding: Between the extremely durable polycarbonate shell, the lifetime warranty and a price-point at just under $180 USD, the EXO Spinner 24? is a steal. Frankly, it’d be worth it at twice the price. Back then, I called it “near bulletproof”. Two and […]

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/ebags-exo-20-hardside-luggage-collection-review/

Qatar Airways Adjusts A380 Schedules

Qatar Airways has come across as remarkably organized lately when it comes to their A380 operations, which almost seemed too good to be true.

However, it looks like Qatar Airways will be changing up their A380 schedule to all three destinations they're scheduled to fly the whale jet. It's only to keep us on our toes, of course.

Last week Qatar Airways announced they would start flying the A380 between Doha and Bangkok as of January 5, 2015. That kind of surprised me. While Bangkok is no doubt a popular destination, it's not historically a very high yield destination.

They're now moving up the date they start daily A380 flights to Bangkok to December 1, 2014. The schedule will be as follows:

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/10/29/qatar-airways-adjusts-a380-schedules/

T Magazine: Laure Heriard Dubrueil Designs a Hotel Cabana

The tastemaker behind the Miami retail emporium the Webster has outfitted a poolside space at the St. Regis Bal Harbour in true South Beach style.

















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