A Star Alliance Upstart Just Called Out Both United and Delta — and Could Save Us All

Copa wouldn’t seem like the most important airline to most US-based frequent flyers. But they’re a lot more important than you think, in several ways. Copa used to be majority-owned by Continental Airlines, and Copa took on a variant of the Continental logo and joined the old Onepass frequent flyer program. Continental started selling their investment in 2005, and the airline is independent now, but they’re pretty well integrated with United. Even now that they’re launching their own frequent flyer program there’s reciprocal upgrade benefits between the two airlines. And of course Copa is a member of the Star Alliance. Their brand new frequent flyer program which is about to launch is making a statement — and they’re calling out United and Delta while they do it. They’ve just e-mailed out this missive: Russ Hinckley…

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12 signs you're from the Midwest

You know what “lake effect” means:



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US Airline Industry Hits Five-Year Performance Low

The annual Airline Quality Rating report found U.S. airlines performed worse last year in every category it measures.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/us-airline-industry-hits-five-year-performance-low-1881958

The Wild Side of Tuscany

Over a decade ago, the film "Under the Tuscan Sun" tossed Italy’s Maremma region into the global tourism spotlight. For today's thoughtful travelers, this fertile region offers authenticity and nature on a grand scale best sampled in spring, when the days are warm, the nights are cool, and the land is bursting with life renewed.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/04/14/the-wild-side-of-tuscany/

How powerful is your passport?

The passport you own says much more about your ability to travel than you may think.



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Rent an Audi for $49 and Refer a Friend for CASH

I have written about Silvercar before (here and here). In a nutshell, Silvercar is a unique rental car agency that mainly offers only one car model, the Audi A4 (Audi Q5s are also available at Denver International Airport). All Silvercar Audis are equipped with a navigation system, SiriusXM satellite radio, Wi-Fi hot spot, Bluetooth pairing, […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/04/silvercars-amazing-april-rates-49-and-new-refer-a-friend-program.html

Under-The-Radar African Safari: Namibia

First-time visitors to Africa tend to gravitate toward well-known destinations like South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania, but in this new travel series, TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen sheds light on five of southern Africa’s other great safari destinations. The first two posts covered Zambia and Rwanda. Now we turn our attention west to Namibia. As...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/04/under-the-radar-africa-safari-series-namibia/

Anthony Bourdain picks his top 10 episodes

These are Anthony Bourdain's 10 favorite episodes from "Parts Unknown." Vote for the one you want to see again before the premiere on Sunday, April 26.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/14/travel/bourdain-top-10-episodes/index.html

My One Year Anniversary Of Living In Hotels Full Time

April 14, 2014.

That’s the day I became "voluntarily homeless," and decided to move into hotels full time. When I first started this crazy experiment I said I’d try it for a year and then reevaluate.

Well, it has now been a year, and I don’t see things changing anytime soon.

The past year has been incredible. Partly thanks to living in hotels full time, and partly due to life in general just being good.

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@NatGeoTravel Twitter Chat: National Parks

Do you love America's national parks? Join @NatGeoTravel this Friday, April 17, at 2 p.m. EDT for a Twitter chat with Interior Secretary Sally Jewel and Nat Geo's own parks guru, John Francis.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/04/14/natgeotravel-twitter-chat-national-parks/

IHG Rewards Club Changes: New Elite Level, Points Expiration

IHG Rewards Club has announced a slew of changes that will go into effect starting in July (for elite status) and through May 2016 (points expiration) that are more in line with what the program says its members are looking for. As a reminder, IHG Rewards Club was formerly known as Priority Club, and is...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/04/ihg-rewards-club-changes-new-elite-level-points-expiration/

Asiana Airlines plane overshoots Hiroshima runway

An Asiana Airlines plane overran a runway while landing at Japan's Hiroshima Airport on Tuesday evening, prompting the airport to temporarily close, the Japanese transportation ministry said.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/14/world/japan-asiana-airlines-runway/index.html

Travelling while African

As a black African travelling abroad your travel companions will certainly be ignorance, racism and assumption and there will always be slurs disguised as coughs and men who have watched far too many hip hop videos in-between drooling over National Geographics.



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Hidden cameras reveal airport workers stealing from luggage

Inside a plane at Miami International Airport, baggage handlers are going on a shopping spree with passengers' bags.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/13/us/airport-luggage-theft/index.html

Should You Start Traveling Now or Later?

Wandering Earl

One day we’ll meet up at a cafe somewhere in the world and you’ll tell me your story, your story of how you went from the mere idea of wanting to travel to actually making it a reality. And I … Read more →

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