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March 23, 2015

In Transit Blog: From Sierra Nevada, a Taproom in North Carolina

Sierra Nevada opened a taproom and restaurant in Mills River, N.C., this month, with 23 beer taps and a food menu that showcases ingredients from regional farms.

from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/44b57117/sc/31/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A150C0A30C230Cfrom0Esierra0Enevada0Ea0Etaproom0Ein0Enorth0Ecarolina0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

When Is The Last Day To Redeem US Airways Miles?

I think a lot of US Airways Dividend Miles members are wondering when their miles will be converted over to American AAdvantage miles. Currently US Airways is offering a Share Miles promotion which is going on now through March 25, 2015, which means its safe to assume you will be able to redeem your US...

from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/03/when-is-the-last-day-to-redeem-us-airways-miles/

Uncomfortable truths about Brooklyn

"We have more poor people in Brooklyn than the entire population of Detroit; we have more people on food stamps than the entire population of Washington, D.C"

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-uncomfortable-truths-living-brooklyn/

Lawsuit Targets Billions Of Dollars In Mysterious Hotel 'Resort Fees'

The hotel industry collected $2.1 billion of these mandatory — and often undisclosed — fees in 2013.

from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/class-action-lawsuit-takes-undisclosed-hotel-resort-fees-1855860

Changed Your Password for 1000 Hilton Points? You Could Have Taken Control Of Anyone’s HHonors Account.

United, American, and Hilton all suffered recent data breaches. Indeed, Hilton points have been among the most available for sale on the DarkNet. Hilton accounts used 4-digit PIN numbers. That’s not a lot of unique combinations, and Hilton decided that’s not secure enough. In February Hilton reached out to let me know that they’re moving […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/03/23/changed-your-password-for-1000-hilton-points-you-could-have-taken-control-of-anyones-hhonors-account/

Will Japan Airlines Resume Tokyo Narita To Dallas Route?

Japan Airlines has done a great job utilizing the Boeing 787 to actually grow their route network. Thanks to the 787, they added routes from Tokyo Narita to Boston and San Diego. On top of that, a few days ago JAL launched 787 flights between Osaka and Los Angeles.

JAL's CEO was asked about potential future routes to the US, and it seems that Japan Airlines is seriously considering adding a Tokyo Narita to Dallas route, via JAL Flyer. Keep in mind that this is a route which they started operating in 1999, and then discontinued shortly after 9/11.

Launching the route would be a no brainer, given the growth we're seeing in Texas, as well as the potential connecting traffic thanks to Dallas being the largest hub of oneworld partner American. ANA recently announced that they'll launch flights to Houston, which is United's biggest hub.

The post Will Japan Airlines Resume Tokyo Narita To Dallas Route? appeared first on One Mile at a Time.

from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/03/23/will-japan-airlines-resume-tokyo-narita-to-dallas-route/

Signs you learned to drink in Maine

"10. You keep at least two pallets in your vehicle at all times in case you stumble across a pit party."

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/37-signs-learned-drink-maine/

Are OTAs doing enough to capture consumer attention early in the purchase funnel?

OTAs must do more to capture consumer attention earlier in the travel purchase decision funnel, says new research by Millward Brown. OTAs ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/are-otas-doing-enough-to-capture-consumer-attention-early-in-the-purchase-funnel/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-otas-doing-enough-to-capture-consumer-attention-early-in-the-purchase-funnel

Signs you were born, raised in Chile

"2. You are not bothered by street dogs…not even 4 million of them."

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/15-signs-born-raised-chile/

A Proposed Siberian High-Speed Railway Would End Near The US

The Bering Strait is just 55 miles wide at its narrowest point, meaning that if the train line were to be built, its lost stop could be a short distance from U.S. soil.

from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/putin-considering-russian-high-speed-train-would-end-bering-strait-doorstep-alaska-us-1855716

9 NYC food myths that need to die

$1 pizza is the worst pizza? No; $1 pizza is the cheapest pizza. Anyway, all foods taste the same when you’re drunk at 2:33 am and trying to figure out where the nearest subway station is.

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/9-nyc-food-myths-need-die/

Does This HAVE To Be The Most Direct Way From New York To The Maldives?!

Goodness gracious, this is going to get interesting. I'm soon headed to the Maldives, and I now have my return flight booked, which was my top priority. I had a slight change in plans to my outbound.

Originally I was going to first visit Colombo for a few days, and was trying to decide between a few different airlines.

Due to a commitment that just came up, I'll literally have to fly from the US to the Maldives as efficiently as possible, since I can only leave two days before my check-in date at the Park Hyatt.

So I've been scrambling for different ways to get from New York to the Maldives as quickly as possible.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/03/23/does-this-have-to-be-the-most-direct-way-from-new-york-to-the-maldives/