Review: KLM Crown Lounge Amsterdam

I got to Schipol Airport at around 10AM for my 12:40PM departure to Chicago.

The check-in hall wasn't especially grand compared to some other major airports, though it was perfectly functional.

I quickly found the Sky Priority check-in area, which was guarded by two agents. After confirming that I was in business class they let me through.

The check-in area was surprisingly crowded, so since no agent was available I decided to use one of the bright blue kiosks in the center of the check-in area, given that I didn't have any bags to check.

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You know you’re in Thailand when…

…a monkey snags your lunch while you’re taking a dip in a waterfall.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/know-youre-thailand/

HitchHiker and Ypsilon go virtual with eNett, Ryanair partners with Navtech, and more…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel SYSTEMS in tourism and hospitality for September 2014. September 19, 2014 ...



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How to Maximize IHG Points with 100% Bonus Purchase

I’m pretty excited to be taking my parents to their first all-inclusive resort this upcoming Spring Break. First, my parents have never been to an all-inclusive resort — and I’m sure they will think it is awesome! Second, I picked up all six of our flights with points, thanks to our Southwest Companion Passes and […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/09/how-to-maximize-ihg-points-with-100-bonus-purchase.html

Should United Airlines pay for its mistake – or should I?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-troubleshooter/united-airlines-pay-mistake/

Another Amazing Sunset at Bendemeer

Burning Man Here’s a new video I made from Burning Man. How did I make the animations? Check out the Animoto Review here on the site. Seeing Nature for What it Is Sometimes while I’m taking peaceful sunset photos like this, I feel like I can see the matrix for what it is. It’s quite […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/09/19/another-amazing-sunset-at-bendemeer/

Duke of Wellington Statue in Glasgow, Scotland…With a Traffic Cone on His Head

The Duke of Wellington Statue in the Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow has a tradition of placing a traffic cone being placed upon its head. It dates back to the early 1980’s. In 2013 the city tried to ban the practice, but a public outcry caused them to back down and the cone remains to [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/09/18/duke-wellington-statue-glasgow-scotland-traffic-cone-head/

Redeem Miles For Flight Simulator

As an aviation geek there's nothing cooler than a full motion airline flight simulator. Given that they cost millions of dollars, it's kind of tough to get into them unless you have an "in" at an airline or training center.

There are a few airlines that actually let you redeem miles for flight simulator rides, though it's usually prohibitively expensive. For example, you can redeem EVA Air InfinityMileage Land miles for a 1.5 hour flight simulator ride. The cost is 100,000 miles, and you have to be a Gold or Diamond member in order to qualify. You have to complete a form before the 15th of the month prior to the one where you want to schedule your session, and you can only do it Tuesdays or Thursdays between 2PM and 3:30PM.

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Does Boeing’s Pet Export-Import Bank Matter?

Pizza in Motion is happy to see some movement extending the Export-Import bank’s charter, even temporarily. I don’t think Ex-Im should go away. I say this narrowly from the perspective of someone who’s a Boeing supporter. Here’s a video my employer put out a month ago to explain Ex-Im winners and losers. The Export-Import Bank […]

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7 things to do in Roswell, NM

Roswell, New Mexico is more than just spaceships and little green men. Look past the UFO-shaped playground at McDonald’s and you’ll find a lot to do.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/6-things-roswell-aliens/

Divers help free manta ray

This was a great instance of humans and animals working together.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/giant-manta-ray-freed-trash-helpful-divers/

Farewell D. Walden: Chase Sapphire Has a New Customer

If the only thing holding you back from picking up the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is the cardholder name in the card art, then today is your lucky day! The ubiquitous D. Walden, who for so long was used in marketing materials, has been cast aside. Instead, meet D. Barrett, the new lucky holder of […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/09/farewell-d-walden-chase-sapphire-has-a-new-customer.html

Citi Launches New Expedia Credit Cards

Hot on the heels of the launch of its newly revamped Expedia+ Rewards program this summer, the online travel agency has unveiled two new credit cards in conjunction with Citi and Team TPG got all the details at a launch event last night. Here are the details on each card and the benefits they include. […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/09/citi-launches-new-expedia-credit-cards/

How’s the American Airlines Merger Doing?

American Airlines CEO Doug Parker gave good marks for merger progress so far with plenty of work to do. He cited progress implementing “the world’s largest code-sharing arrangement” between American and US Airways; US Airways joining oneworld and the transatlantic joint venture ith British Airways, Iberia, and Finnair; and re-banking the Miami hub to make […]

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Startup pitch: Virgo says “book a hotel, get a free airport ride”

No matter what your astrological sign is, Virgo, a new US travel service, has an offer for you: “Book a hotel, get ...



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