The US vaccination debate

"Our thoughts are also with the measles-ravaged country America. I hope we are screening them before they come to Africa."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/us-vaccination-debate-looks-like-rest-world/

How I treat anxiety when traveling

"It was only a few months prior that I sat with trembling hands in a doctor's office, hoping to identify the reason behind my constant chest pain."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/deal-chronic-anxiety-traveling/

A 70 Year Old United Flight Attendant Rebels Against the Airline’s Uniforms in an Anonymous – and Graphic – Viral E-Mail. You Have to See What She Says…

The following e-mail has been circulating broadly. I cannot directly vouch for its authenticity, though it came to me from someone inside the industry. Considering that this is plausible regardless of the source, what does it say about labor relations, employee attitudes, and the changing nature of the profession at US airlines? As for the […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/05/70-year-old-united-flight-attendant-rebels-airlines-uniforms-anonymous-graphic-viral-e-mail-see-says/

Egypt is demolishing an entire city

"The city of Rafah, which has been a part of Egypt since the pharaonic period, is to be removed from the map; its residents relocated to the imaginatively named, yet-to-be-built city of New Rafah."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/entire-city-going-wiped-off-map-egypt/

KLM’s Cockpit Tales Series — Three Amazing Videos

Reader Sebastiaan sent along a cool project he has been working on with KLM, whereby he has been able to film some awesome cockpit footage for the airline to share on social media.

As part of this, he was able to ride along in the cockpits of a KLM 737, 777, and 747. The series is called "KLM Cockpit Tales," and all the videos are now online.

The first video follows a KLM 737 flying from Amsterdam to London, and focuses specifically on how the autopilot is used. It's fascinating stuff, especially for someone that might not otherwise be familiar with the technical side of flying.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/05/klms-cockpit-tales-series-three-amazing-videos/

Secret guide to Champasak, Laos

Bouncing around Southeast Asia? Follow Hal Hamen's advice and stop and relax for a few days among the ancient temples of southern Laos.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/backpackers-secret-guide-champasak-lao-pdr/

Sabre teases its expected fourth quarter earnings, GDS weakness

Technology giant Sabre Holdings’ key investors, TPG and Silver Lake Partners, plan to sell 20 million shares of the company’s stock, as ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/sabre-filing-fourth-quarter-earnings-estimate-key-investors-sell-20-million-shares/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sabre-teases-expected-fourth-quarter-earnings-gds-weakness

take your eyes off your cell phone

"Unplug and observe what surrounds you. We bet it will be more interesting than your Facebook news feed."



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Expedia: Playing catch-up against Priceline while digesting Wotif, Travelocity

Expedia Inc was an early starter in the online travel business. Yet it’s been looking enviously at rival Priceline Group’s large and ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/expedia-fourth-quarter-2014-earnings/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=expedia-fourth-quarter-2014-earnings

Why parents should vaccinate kids

Vaccinating your kids is a way to make the world a safer, healthier place. Here's why you shouldn't buy into the myths.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/8-reasons-buy-parents-anti-vaccine/

Protect Yourself From Loyalty Program Hacking

Throughout the closing months of 2014 and into the new year, hackers began targeting travel loyalty accounts. Unlike many other hacking attacks, the targeting was not primarily focused on stealing bank accounts and draining traditional savings. Instead, the hackers focused on raiding travelers’ loyalty program accounts of their hard-earned points and miles. In November 2014, […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/protect-yourself-from-loyalty-program-hacking.html

The Card I Don’t Have — But Would Never Give Up If I Did

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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Schedule Posted For April’s Dallas Frequent Traveler University

Link: Frequent Traveler University Dallas Tickets

For those of you not familiar with Frequent Traveler University, it's a series of events intended to share the intricacies of the miles and points hobby. The next major one will be held at the Hyatt Regency DFW April 17-19, 2015 (that's my birthday weekend, by the way... thanks to whoever decided on that!). ;)

From the event organizers:

"Frequent Traveler University is heading south to Texas. Join us at the Hyatt Regency DFW Airport on April 17-19, 2015. We’ll have amazing educational sessions, great networking, and plenty of friendly Texan hospitality. Learn how to earn elite status quickly, book cheaper tickets, find the best redemptions, and navigate the world of miles and points."

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How you're ruining your food photos

Please! Flash is killing your food photos.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/5-ways-youre-ruining-your-food-photos/

United’s Partner Awards Sale and How I Got 25,000 Miles Back

For the last couple of months or so, United has been selling a significant number of their partner awards for the same rate as United’s own awards. No one seemed to be sure if this was a glitch or intentional. In any event, United has officially announced an award sale for select regions and cabins […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/uniteds-partner-awards-sale-and-how-i-got-25000-miles-back.html