What Are The Origins Of Airport Codes?

I've received several messages today from readers pointing out an awesome website -- http://airportcod.es/.

Have you ever wondered the origin of airport codes? Well this website lists virtually all major airports, and where their airport codes originated.

Some are of course pretty straightforward. Like AKL is simply named after the city, AucKLand.

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How to parent like a Bulgarian

Follow superstitions -- every last one of them. Carefully.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/parent-like-bulgarian/

In Transit Blog: A Paris Picnic, Delivered

Paris Picnic will deliver meals to locations in the city, complete with a baguette and a blanket.

















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Bag tech saves airlines $18 billion dollars a year — not including fees

We’re not talking chump change here: $18 billion. That’s how much airlines have saved on processing lost luggage thanks to new bag ...



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Review: Etihad’s New Business Class (and Temporary First Class) Lounge, Abu Dhabi

Here I review Etihad’s new business class lounge (with temporary first class section) in Abu Dhabi International Airport’s terminal 3. Previous installments: Introduction, overview, and costs Star Alliance first class and business class lounges, LAX Etihad First Class, Los Angles – Abu Dhabi.. the 3rd Longest Flight in the World! Premier Inn, Abu Dhabi International […]

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8 reasons women should travel alone

Because maybe you’re scared. And that fear needs to be squashed to a pulp:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/8-reasons-every-woman-needs-travel-alone/

Toronto’s Funky West Side

Don’t call it a melting pot. Toronto is a proud mosaic of 240 distinct, culturally diverse neighborhoods. Here we zero in on the city’s buzzing West End.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/30/torontos-funky-west-side/

It’s open season on “Open Skies” — but what does it mean for you?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/its-open-season-on-open-skies-but-what-does-it-mean-for-you/

12 Things I’d Tell Any New Traveler

Hope. Fear. Excitement. Traveling for the first time provided me with wave of conflicting emotions. When I left to travel the world, I didn’t know what to expect. I wasn’t well traveled and was as green as they come. No one I knew had ever done this before. To compensate for my lack of preparedness, I followed my guidebooks and wet my feet with tours. I was young, inexperienced, and made a lot of rookie travel mistakes. A big sign […]

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What’s The First Flexible Points Card You Should Get?

Reader Rob asked the following question on the "Ask Lucky" page yesterday:

"Despite your best efforts, multiple articles, and excellent advice, I am still a bit undecided on which credit card to go for to best meet my travel goals. In the end, I could probably just go with one and not try to be perfect and not worry about it, but thought I would ask for your help anyway.

To give you perspective, I am already heavy in Delta and Marriott points, so definitely would like to diversify away from those and currently use Amex for just about all spending, so a Visa/MC would be helpful. (I think that rules out Starwood and similar)

Travel goals would be first class on long routes (business class if I have to) – to Europe, Eastern Europe/Russia, Australia, and after that, maybe Far East."

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The French are obssessed with food

The French don’t “make a big deal of something”, they “make a whole cheese about it” (En faire tout un fromage):



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/16-idioms-show-french-obsessed-food/

Itineraries: In Atlanta, a Quest to Keep Its Airport the World’s Busiest

The city’s officials believe its bustling hub has been crucial to local economic growth and have intensified efforts to attract businesses.

















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30 inspiring island escapes

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/26/travel/gallery/island-vacations-irpt-feat/index.html

Germanwings Pilot Had Suicidal Thoughts In Past, Officials Say

No note of responsibility or suicide has been found.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/germanwings-pilot-history-andreas-lubitz-treated-suicidal-tendencies-years-french-1863574

Will Chicago rename an airport for President Obama?

Rahm Emanuel now denies it. The topic came up as the mayor fielded a question on why he quickly proposed, then abandoned efforts to name a new North Side high school after Obama and the South Side’s Stony Island Parkway after the late Arthur Brazier, a revered African-American civic leader who founded the Woodlawn Organization […]

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