When you travel on business, you don’t typically have much choice in where to go. You fly wherever business takes you, whether it’s to Paris or Peoria, Kalamazoo or Kandahar. But if … Continue Reading
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1,000 Bonus Miles for Every Delta SkyMiles Partner Transaction
As with any fully developed airline loyalty scheme, Delta’s SkyMiles program has plenty of non-airline partners. SkyMiles members can earn miles for staying at hotels, for renting cars, for shopping… Continue Reading
Airline Electronics Ban Comes Under More Scrutiny
Safety and security at all costs, right? Not! The ban on electronic devices carried onboard flights to the U.S. and U.K. from select African and Middle Eastern countries continues to generate controversy… Continue Reading
Acapulco Loses Cruise Line Over ‘Security Concerns’
While the prospect of violence and mayhem from Mexico’s spreading drug wars may be a turn-off for some vacationers, most travelers seem mostly oblivious to the danger. One major cruise line,… Continue Reading
New from the World of Hyatt: Double Points from April 1
Hyatt replaced its longtime loyalty program, Gold Passport, with the World of Hyatt program on March 1. It was, according to the company, a major upgrade to a program Hyatt customers were generally already… Continue Reading
Even with PreCheck, Airport Security Lines Are too Long
Last summer, the TSA’s inability to efficiently manage the country’s airport security checkpoints was front-page news, complete with photos of choked lines and stories of missed flights. More… Continue Reading
This Week’s Featured Sweepstakes: Win a 9-Day Trip to Costa Rica
Fancy an adventure tour of Costa Rica? Enter the Hearst Communications “Oprah Magazine Costa Rica” sweepstakes by April 17, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize: a nine-day trip to Costa… Continue Reading
This Week in Travel: Virgin America’s Future + LAX Chaos + Laptop Ban + Dangerous Destinations
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! The Future of Virgin America, Revealed (and Richard Branson’s Reaction)… Continue Reading
10 Countries Where Americans Are Most Likely to Be Killed
Do you factor the risk of violent death into your planning when choosing which countries to visit? If you were to judge solely by the number of travel advisories issued by the U.S. State Department, Mexico… Continue Reading
Virgin America’s Future, Revealed – And Richard Branson Responds
What does the future hold for Virgin America? Perhaps no other airline merger has raised more questions than Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Virgin America. Two certifiably fine airlines, with very different… Continue Reading