We’ve Already Fixed Aviation Security. And the TSA Had No Part In It.

United flight 1074 from Washington Dulles to Chicago returned to DC last night after a passenger apparently charged the cockpit. Several other passengers restrained the man until the aircraft made it back to Dulles. Police met the aircraft and took the individual to a hospital for evaluation. Here’s video from the incident: It turns out […]

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How to speak like a Kiwi

"Here are some of the key phrases (+ some bonus pronunciation tips) from the locals in Auckland."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/kiwi-slang/

Review: Qatar Airways First Class 777-300ER Cairo To Doha

I had reviewed this route just over three months prior, though the flight was earlier in the day and was operated by an Airbus A330. So I figured it would be worth writing a review, since this flight was operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, and it was my first time flying Qatar's version of the aircraft.

We boarded through door 2L, where we seemed to catch the crew a bit off guard. We had the business class cabin to ourselves for about 15 minutes, since the business class bus was taking its time.

I was especially excited to finally fly Qatar Airways' 777, since that's the only airplane which Qatar Airways flies to North America. So if you're flying Qatar Airways business class to North America, this will be the product.

I should also quickly clarify that Qatar Airways markets their forward cabin on flights within the Middle East as first class, even though they're the same business class seats offered on longhaul flights. In theory the service is better on flights within the Middle East, though unfortunately Qatar Airways recently downgraded first class catering within the Middle East, so that's no longer really the case.

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Passenger tried to rush the cockpit on United Flight

A United Airlines flight had to make a U-turn in the sky after an unruly passenger ran toward the cockpit.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/17/travel/united-airlines-flight-unruly-passenger/index.html

My 5 favorite European museum passes

"Europe is expensive and crowded, which can be a total buzz kill for traveling families. But citywide, multi-museum passes help ease both the financial burden and the time-wasting, curiosity-crushing line waits," says Matador editor Rory Moulton.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/5-favorite-european-museum-passes-families/

Marriott’s Puzzling Short Film, “Two Bellmen”

It's not unusual for airlines and hotels to try and generate buzz by coming up with some "unique" media. One example is British Airways' "Visit Mum" campaign:

Does it actually give you a reason to fly British Airways over another carrier? Nope. But it evokes emotions that almost everyone can relate with, and you'll always associate them with British Airways. Of course a video doesn't have to be emotional to be memorable. It can be funny, action-packed, or what-not.

Marriott has taken a stab at this with their short film, entitled "Two Bellmen." Here's how they describe the nearly 18 minute movie:

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Qunar marks shift from meta to OTA, from PC to mobile

Qunar has grown its revenues for 2014 by 106% compared with 2013, with mobile revenues up by a blockbuster 435%. The results ...



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A Pilot Drew an Air Traffic Control Phallus in the Skies on Thursday, and Now Is Famous on the Internet.

To continue last night’s Spirit Airlines theme, per Flight Radar on Twitter a private pilot made an air traffic control drawing in the skies between Orlando and Tampa on Thursday. [Insert Cocky Pilot Joke Here] Of course this happened in Florida. While this was quite near Disney World, of course, no one would have been […]

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Traveling the Eco-Friendly Way: On the Road with Ivana and Gianni

This is a traveler case study. (Read others or nominate yourself.) Ivana Greslikova and Gianni Bianchini are two full-time travelers with a passion for eco-tourism. Here’s how they incorporate supporting conservation efforts in their travels: Tell us about yourselves. We are Ivana (from Slovakia) and Gianni (from Italy). While living in Germany, we decided to…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/on-the-road-with-ivana-and-gianni/

How to Join “The Amazing Race” for Regular People

Have you ever wanted to be on The Amazing Race? I’ve never actually seen the show—I preferred to focus on my own race for ten years—but one time J.D. Roth and I got up early to stand in line for auditions. After waiting for two hours, we were told that the line had closed and there would be no more auditions. Reality star #fail. Fortunately, I know a guy who helps regular people with their own amazing race, every summer in Europe. Steve in Washington, D.C. is a full-time travel hacker. Competitours is a fun side project for him, and I thought some of you might be interested.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/competitours-amazing-race/

Is Travel Relaxing?

Upfront warning: this post is more a reflection on my life than anything, so if you're looking for useful mileage tips, stop reading. You've been warned. ;)

While I've spent a vast majority of the year so far outside the US, the time I've spent in the US has been mostly with my parents in Florida. Spending time with my parents in Florida really makes me reflect on life in a good way, since it's one of the few places I actually feel like I can "relax."

On the surface that seems pretty backwards, since I'm fortunate enough to travel to so many amazing and relaxing places (Bali, Bavaria, etc.).

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This is the Real Threat US Airlines Need to Worry About

US airlines have been making a fuss that Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar receive subsidies and it’s unfair they should have to compete against those carriers. (Subsidies for US airlines are, of course, ok.) The airlines largely don’t compete with each other now, with a couple of flights to Dubai between them the US carriers and […]

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17 Instagrammers show us Hawaii

We all need a little more Hawaii in our newsfeeds...



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/17-hawaiian-instagrammers-show-us-hawaii-vibrant-place-earth/

In Transit Blog: Walkabout: St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Unexpected Places

A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.

















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How the Orbitz Expedia deal came together

When Orbitz Worldwide announced a proposed acquisition by Expedia Inc last month, it had reached the end of a long series of ...



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