How Far Can $100 Take You? And the Surprising Mileage Implications of United’s Newark Terminal C

News and notes from around the interweb: US Antarctic Program prepares to test plan for regularly scheduled winter flights to McMurdo Station, providing year-round access from Christchurch, New Zealand. A fascinating look at how impending growth at Spirit Airlines could change the competitive landscape of the US aviation industry The world’s cheapest and most expensive […]

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70% Bonus Offer for Buying Virgin America Points

Last month Virgin America offered an 80% bonus on purchased miles for 8 hours only. There’s a little bit more time, this time (up through December 12), to take advantage of an ‘up to 70% bonus’ for mileage purchases. You have to log into your account to see the offer. Virgin American points normally cost […]

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The Keys to Frugal Travel Success

I get asked almost daily what it takes to travel the world at the prices I pay. I could lay a line about the best credit card offer here and the best redemption there, but in truth, it is an attitude and some specific qualities that make for success in this game. These are flexibility, […]



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In Transit Blog: New at JetBlue: Baggage Fees

JetBlue says it will add seats to planes and charge more for passengers who check bags.

















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My Favorite Use of Points Ever? VIP at the Knicks With SPG

As airlines and hotels programs devalue their points by increasing the amount of points needed for free flights and rooms, redeeming for non-travel experiences is becoming more and more appealing. Especially for road warriors, sometimes a vacation is not traveling. I’m in a similar situation where I have tons of points, but the real pleasure […]



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Here’s JetBlue’s New Business Plan: Give Less to Customers, Charge Them More.. and Why That Makes Sense

JetBlue announced on Wednesday that it will add 15 seats to its 150-seat Airbus A320s in 2016. That will reduce average seat pitch from 34.7 inches to 33.1 inches, which is still more generous than the 31 – 32 inch average across the industry. In addition, JetBlue’s cheapest fares will no longer include first checked […]

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CanadaStays claims top spot in Canadian vacation rentals

Canada’s vacation rental market isn’t a cottage industry anymore. The market in chalets and cabins–which dot nearly every one of Canada’s 30,000 ...



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Giveaway: $1,000 And Elite Status

This is just a quick reminder that National Rental Car is sponsoring a giveaway for readers of One Mile At A Time as part of their One Two Free promotion.

FIVE winners will each receive a year of Emerald Club Executive status, along with a $200 American Express gift card.

Entering is easy:

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Are Chip and PIN Credit Cards Actually More Secure?

Whether you care about how the Chip and PIN technology works, you should know that Chip and PIN cards are more secure than the magnetic strip cards that are still used for the vast majority of transactions in the US. A great explanation of why Chip & PIN is more secure than magnetic swipe can […]



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Family Holiday Fun in NYC

National Geographic Traveler columnist Heather Greenwood Davis is the magazine’s family travel advocate, guru, and soothsayer. Here’s her latest advice.



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Check In: Hotel Review: Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia

This refurbished property inside a landmark building is situated in the center of the city, close to a number of top attractions.

















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Taxi app Flywheel nets $12 million in latest funding round

The money continues to pour in to the ground transportation sector – Flywheel is the latest with a $12 million Series C ...



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#StrangePlanet: Travel Trivia

Truth is stranger than fiction. Here are eight travel factoids to help prove it.



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United Announces Several Elite Status Devaluations for 2015

United has announced several minor program changes for 2015 — none of them are good, none of them are awful, but they combine to take away real value from United’s elite members and add nothing of value in return. That seems to be the overall deal in the current environment and a consistent message coming […]

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Marketing watch: Turkish Airlines logs win with global foodie showdown

Following the success of last year’s “selfie showdown” campaign with Kobe Bryant, Turkish Airlines has decided to take the showdown theme to ...



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