Delta’s AwardChartGATE: Why the Award Chart is the Foundation of Loyalty

When I first graduated college I became a frequent flyer. I was flying for work. I was flying home to see my family. I was flying to see my college girlfriend. So I joined the programs of the airlines I’d fly, and they’d send me stuff in mail. I’d flip through it. A common feature […]

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Drone footage of Shanghai

Even with a population of over 14 million people, this video footage is able to zero-in on what the city truly has to offer:



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How to Redeem Points From the 2.2% Barclaycard Arrival Plus, and Other Benefits

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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6 Discoveries from Near and Far: Volume XXXI

Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter.



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There’s a Lot of Speculation About Delta Moving to 1 Cent Per Mile Value. Don’t Believe It.

Yesterday MJ On Travel captured what many are speculating, including in the comments to my post about Delta removing award charts from its website. I’m pretty sure I know what the Delta award chart of the future is going to look like. The thing is, I don’t even care. I don’t think Delta hates me […]

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Contraception fights climate change

The problem is simple: the world’s rising population is responsible, among other consequences, for more greenhouse gas emissions, the reduction of resources such as food and water, and greater deforestation. In other words, the bigger the families, the worst off we’re all going to be. The point is not to ban people from having children, […]



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Weekly Review: February 7, 2015

Hello from Dubai! I've been traveling with my mom for the past ten days, and this is her first trip to the Middle East. We've been taking it slowly, enjoying lots of late breakfasts and 10PM Happy Hours, and sneaking in a bit of sightseeing on the side.

I'm excited to share the details with you guys when we get back!

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Is Delta Removing Award Charts the Worst Thing Any Frequent Flyer Program Has Done, Ever?

Pizza in Motion asks whether Delta pulling its award charts off of its website (and changing technical settings to prevent search tools like archive.org from displaying them) is really that evil?. He manages a defense of Delta. I believe that taking information and tools away from members to know how much awards are ‘supposed to’ […]

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The Working Day in North Korea

What’s it like to live and work in one of the most mysterious countries in the world? A new book shines a spotlight on the working day in Pyongyang, North Korea.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/the-working-day-in-north-korea/

Inside St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Budapest, Hungary

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/02/06/inside-st-stephens-cathedral-budapest-hungary/

Business happens in Korean brothels

Now, the country’s tax office is cracking down on this sleazy billion-dollar corporate write-off.



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'Game Of Thrones,' '50 Shades Of Grey' Inspiring Global Travel

What do "Game of Thrones," "50 Shades of Grey" and "Frozen" have in common? They're creating a new class of tourists.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/location-hollywood-inspires-travel-around-globe-1808726

The Southwest Companion Pass Lawsuit, the Numbers Behind the A380’s Failure, and United Almost Ready to Launch its 2013 Website!

News and notes from around the interweb: Last day to enter by leaving a comment in my big hotel points giveaway courtesy of the Mobile Suites app. Lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over the Companion Pass: Man sues because his purchases on the Southwest co-brand credit card made after his statement cutoff date in early December […]

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Lucky’s Lucky 7th: Where Next?

For those of you who have been away the past few days, this week marks seven years of blogging at One Mile At A Time, and we're having a party!

Today is the last day of giveaways, and I'll be giving away a $100 Visa gift card on Twitter.

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Starwood Sale, Wyndham Double Points, Avianca Bonus Miles

Here’s a round-up of the week’s points, miles and travel industry news you may have missed: 50% Off Starwood Australia Pacific Stays Starwood is offering up to 50% off stays in Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia and Samoa until July 31, 2015. You must book your stay between February 16, 2015—March 1, 2015. Blackout dates may...



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