In the cockpit of a CL-130 over Antarctica

Many Videos from Antarctica We shot A LOT of video down in Antarctica. When will we release them? Who knows! Actually I gotta get on that… the editing takes forever, but we’re gonna get on it! Daily Photo – In the cockpit of a CL-130 over Antarctica I feel very lucky that my friend Randy […]



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The incredible but true story of how hotels became vacation-rentalized

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Business Briefing: U.S. to Review Complaint About Gulf Air Carriers

The Obama administration said it would review claims that Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways received large subsidies from their governments that distorted the global aviation market.

















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Lightning Strike Leaves Hole in Nose of Plane, Flight Continues 8 Hours Anyway!

An flight from Reykjavik to Denver was struck by lightning. It was only on arrival in Denver that anyone realized there was a gaping hole in the nose. Icelandair flight 671 was responding normally and there was apparently no indication of a need to divert. Lightning strikes aren’t uncommon, and planes are built to withstand them, though seeing the actual damage is striking. A little speed tape and should be good as new..

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Countdown to a Singapore Airlines Suites Experience

Next Friday, for the first time, I will do something I’ve wanted to do for years now: fly on the Singapore Airlines Suites. I have booked dozens of such awards for clients, but have never been able to make it work for one of my own personal trips. It is not particularly easy to book […]



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Personal Journeys: On a Gay Cruise, Just One of the Guys

A cruise that conjures up the thumpa-thumpa club scene does more than you’d think: it creates a worry-free space where being gay is the norm.

















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Head to Head: Amex EveryDay vs. Chase Freedom

The Amex EveryDay and Chase Freedom are both great credit cards for those looking to maximize everyday spending without paying an annual fee. But which card is best? If you’re guessing I’m going to say, “that depends on your travel needs” then I’ll spare you the repetition and just give you my take on which […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/04/head-to-head-amex-everyday-vs-chase-freedom.html

New Delta Award Discount Contains a New SkyMiles Sleight of Hand

Delta is running an award sale for spring travel on certain domestic and Caribbean routes where you can save 2500 miles each way on economy redemptions.

Slipped in there, though, is listing "12,500 miles" (25,000 miles roundtrip) as the new, special 'sale price' on some domestic award tickets -- which require 21 day advance purchase and have blackout dates.

Just when I thought Delta couldn't hide the ball even more on program changes, they appear to have moved forward...

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Last Call: Book United Award Tickets With “Inherited Status” NOW

One of the more interesting benefits that United flyers gained after the Continental merger takeover was a very favorable policy of "inherited status" on award tickets. For the past three years, any award tickets issued inherited the status of the account holder.

That means that if a MileagePlus Premier member booked an award ticket for a friend and family member, that person would be treated with pretty much all of the benefits as if the Premier was flying himself. These benefits included free checked bags, economy plus seating, premier check-in, and upgrades if the Premier also had the MileagePlus credit card -- even the boarding pass would show the status of the account holder!

As Ben covered back in November, United has announced that the benefit of "inherited status" will terminate for tickets booked after April 15. The Ides of April are upon us....

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7 reasons to explore your ancestry

It's a connection to the past, a chance to find some missing pieces in your family’s puzzle:



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In Transit Blog: A Hotel Where Guests Are Pals With the Pen

During National Card and Letter Writing Month, the Hotel Hugo in New York City is encouraging guests to send notes to folks back home (cards are free).

















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Frugal Happy Accident: A Trick for Booking Better Rates

Back in February, there was a glitch on United’s website where you could book first class international flights for under $100. The glitch required you select your home country as Denmark. The tickets priced there appeared to have a currency conversion issue, and rates that were supposed to be thousands of dollars were under $100. […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/04/frugal-happy-accident-a-trick-for-booking-better-rates.html

12 views Kiwis don't want you to see

Wow. Just wow.



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1000 Free Points, Big Japan Bonus, Uber’s anti-Uber, and More..

Last day for 1000 free Hilton points, register for 7500 bonus miles per Tokyo roundtrip on any fare, Uber introduces the anti-Uber services where you pay cash for a rickshaw, and other stories to keep you quickly up to date on miles, points and travel..

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Which Credit Cards Am I Spending Most On?

Reader Neverspring asked the following question on the "Ask Lucky" page of the blog:

"I’ve read a lot of your reviews lucky. Great site. I just have a simple question regarding cards that you’ve reviewed. Where do you rank them and how much money should you spending on them to make it worth having? A top 5 would be amazing. Thanks Lucky!"

It's a great question, though it's anything but "simple" to answer. ;)

Generally speaking, there are three reasons I consider applying for cards:

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