American Updating Their Award Charts — Don’t Panic!

An American spokesperson emails, I just wanted to give you a heads up that around 11 a.m. CT this morning, we’re refreshing the look and feel of our award charts to make them easier to read and navigate. There are NO changes to the content or pricing, etc. I don’t think the new award charts […]

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35 things every traveler thinks but doesn’t want to say out loud

"How long till I can start drinking?" (and 34 other things travelers are embarrassed that they've thought)



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/35-things-every-traveler-thinks-doesnt-want-say-loud/

After Backtracking on Trans-Atlantic Flights, Ryanair Learns Its Lessons

While airline executives had discussed loose plans to create such long-haul flights, the project had never been formally discussed by its board.

















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Air Canada Aeroplan Introduces Premium Economy Awards

As business class products continue to improve, premium economy is becoming more widespread. In terms of hard product, premium economy nowadays is almost like what business class used to be, while business class nowadays is in many cases better than first class used to be.

In early 2013, Air Canada announced that they would introduce premium economy on select longhaul aircraft.

As of now, Air Canada offers premium economy on the following routes:

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Delicious-looking French food pics

Zut alors! If you're not already hungry, you will be.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/21-delicious-looking-french-dishes-instagram/

How would you like to lose $2 billion?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/is-this-right/how-would-you-like-to-lose-2-billion/

Signs you learned to drink in Utah

"#3. And chances are you’ve hidden your drinking habits from your Mormon parents, friends, or relatives."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/28-signs-learned-drink-utah/

The Wall Street Journal Likes Cash Back Rewards, Doesn’t Know Which Offer Best Value

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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Free Admirals Club Access With Status Match To Airberlin Gold Status

Airberlin is presently offering a status match promotion, whereby you can match to Silver or Gold status in their topbonus program. They seem to be matching all elite status, except status from other oneworld partner airlines. There's no expiration date for this promotion as of now.

Presumably if you're matching from the lowest tier status of another airline you'd be matched to topbonus Silver, while if you're matching from the middle or top tier status of another airline you'd be matched to topbonus Gold. They're not matching to topbonus Platinum, which is their top tier status.

Here's what you have to do in order to take advantage of the status match:

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12 gritty, lovely images of Myanmar

"Myanmar is a land dominated by Buddhism, family, and tradition all the while becoming modern, worldly, and tourist friendly."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/12-images-show-grit-beauty-myanmar/

Ctrip to reach $112 billion TTV target early

Ctrip’s 2014 earning call reveals a business which is growing not only its revenues but also the number of travel verticals it ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article-Ctrip-2014-earnings/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ctrip-to-reach-112-billion-ttv-target-early

Virtual try before you buy to change shopping behaviour

Some interesting findings around the potential for virtual reality to push more sales online in this Future of Retail study released by ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/walker-sands-future-retail-virtual-reality/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=virtual-try-before-you-buy-to-change-shopping-behaviour

17 reasons we should move to Nairobi

The grass is always greener, especially in Kenya.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/17-reasons-pack-go-live-nairobi/

At What Price Does It Make Sense To Purchase Rapid Rewards Points?

Southwest Airlines is offering a 35% bonus on purchased Rapid Rewards points through April 22, 2015.

Ordinarily the cost per purchased Rapid Rewards point is 2.75 cents, though through this promotion that cost is lowered to ~2.04 cents per Rapid Rewards point.

Now, I'll be the first to admit that I'm a big fan of purchasing points when it makes sense. For example, I think Alaska's current bonus offer on the purchase of Mileage Plan miles is a great deal, since you can buy miles for ~2.11 cents each, which can efficiently be redeemed on some great airlines. And I've also certainly purchased Avianca LifeMiles and US Airways Dividend Miles (RIP) in the past.

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10 websites changing way we travel

Airbnb isn't the only site that's tapped into the sharing economy to forever change the way we see the globe. Here are more peer-to-peer travel success stories.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/19/travel/peer-to-peer-travel-websites/index.html