Common Sense: Bargain Hunting With a Strong Dollar in Europe, but Finding a Mixed Bag

With the euro approaching parity with the dollar, it seems to be time for a shopping spree on the Continent. But currency fluctuations are complicated.

















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“How DARE You Associate Yourself With The Gulf Carriers!”

As most of you probably know by now, there’s a battle going on between the “big three” US airlines and the “big three” Middle Eastern carriers. I’ve shared my thoughts about why the US carriers can’t compete with the Gulf carriers under the current system. And I think the US carriers are right for expressing their grievances, regardless of whether anything comes of it or not.

The problem is that while I think the US airlines have a point, they're doing such a horrible job expressing themselves. It started off with Delta’s CEO, Richard Anderson, linking the “big three” Middle Eastern carriers to 9/11. And it hasn't gotten better from there.

Yesterday "Americans For Fair Skies" put out a press release responding to Emirates' new Dubai to Orlando route, which seemed more like a middle school smear campaign than anything else.

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Private jet startup Victor jumps the pond with $8 million

UK-based private jet booking startup Victor has nabbed $8 million to fill its tanks for the long-haul over the pond into the ...



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Updates from the Book Tour #2

Hello from Las Vegas! It’s day sixty-six of the #fiftyaday book tour. Last week, after driving over 5,000 miles through a dozen states, I watched the sun set marvelously over the Pacific. After two months of traveling, I made it across the country. It was one of those “I can’t believe I really just did that” moments where you look back and realize the adventure you had and all you’ve done. There was a sense of pride and accomplishment as […]

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Hertz promised a refund of my car rental insurance — so what’s with this $660 bill?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/problem-solved/wait-i-thought-i-had-canceled-my-car-rental-insurance/

5 uncomfortable truths about Florida

It leads the nation with the most unhealthy cities in one state:



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In Transit Blog: At a Paris Museum, a Portrait of Tintin

The Musée en Herbe in Paris explores the visual world of Tintin with illustrations and objects similar to those depicted in his adventures.

















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Sharing is caring (unless it’s a bit creepy)

A “Future of Travel” event in Madrid this week took a broad-brush approach to the industry, with one recurring theme at the ...



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Here’s How We’ll Benefit from American Express Competitive Setbacks

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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What To Make Of Germanwings Crash?

I don't actually have any brilliant insight here, but just figured I'd share my thoughts.

The world is always caught off guard when airliners go down. Safe air travel is something we take for granted nowadays. And air travel has indeed become very safe -- you're basically safer in an airplane than in your living room nowadays.

While statistically the past year has been among the safest in history as far as aviation goes, it sure doesn't feel like it, between the Malaysia 777 which disappeared, the Malaysia 777 which went down, and the Germanwings A320 which went down on Tuesday.

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Aer Lingus Business Class Awards to Europe This Summer

With the summer travel season fast approaching, many folks are starting to think about their travel plans, especially to Europe. Unfortunately, many airlines black out awards to Europe during the summer months, especially July and August and especially premium cabins. However, one airline appears to be bucking the trend for now: Aer Lingus. This Irish...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/03/aer-lingus-business-class-awards-to-europe-this-summer/

23 inspiring views around the world

These are some of the places and sights that have inspired us to travel. What inspires you?



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ISIS Militants Spotted In 'Tatooine'

The location is reportedly popular among Star Wars fans, who contribute to Tunisia's critical tourism industry.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/tunisian-town-inspired-star-wars-tatooine-being-used-isis-report-1859980

Victims’ Families To Visit Crash Site

A senior official said one pilot appeared to have been locked outside the cockpit as the plane descended toward the mountainside.



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Navigating Korean Air’s Cumbersome Award Booking Process

Last month, I wrote about how I much I love Korean Air award bookings. One important topic not covered in that article was the process of completing an award purchase over the phone with Korean Air, which is certainly one of the worst aspects of the Korean Air SKYPASS program. Thankfully, you are able to […]



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