“In theory, I would choose to fly in a newer plane over an older one. It’s the obvious choice. By extension, it would seem to follow that I’d favor an airline with the younger aircraft fleet over the… Continue Reading
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Earn Club Carlson Bonus Points and Discounts at 350 Hotels
Bonus points and a discount… what’s not to like? Through March 26, Club Carlson members can save up to 30 percent and earn 2,500 bonus points when booking qualifying stays at 350 participating… Continue Reading
Which Airline Has the Youngest Fleet? (Do You Care?)
In theory, I would choose to fly in a newer plane over an older one. It’s the obvious choice. By extension, it would seem to follow that I’d favor an airline with the younger aircraft fleet… Continue Reading
With Near-Empty Flights, Airlines Flee Cuba Market
Remember when Cuba was the “It” destination, atop everyone’s where-to-go list? The airlines do, and wish they hadn’t bought into the hype. Following a trickle of news regarding airlines cutting… Continue Reading
American Bringing Back Free Meals in Coach
Today’s announcement that American is bringing back free meals in coach on some flights offers a glimmer of hope that flying is becoming more hospitable, or is at least regaining some of its former… Continue Reading
Travel To Europe For as Low as 50,000 SkyMiles: Delta Air Lines Flash Sale — March 2017 Edition
You can travel to Europe in economy class for as few as 50,000 SkyMiles round trip on flights operated by Delta Air Lines — plus taxes and fees — for travel to or from select cities in Europe and the… Continue Reading
Lawmakers Want to Outlaw Crusher Coach Seats
Got legroom? Or elbow room? Or any room at all? If you’re flying in coach, probably not. Travelers are getting taller, heavier, wider. Coach-class seats, on the other hand, are getting smaller and… Continue Reading
This Week’s Best Sweepstakes: Win a 7-Day Trip to Jordan
Is the Dead Sea on your bucket list? It’s included on the itinerary of this sweepstakes’ prize. Enter the National Geographic “Journey to Jordan” sweepstakes by April 15, 2017,… Continue Reading
Travel Alert March 2017: Major Winter Storm
If an area which includes eastern portions of Wisconsin and Illinois and the extreme northwestern corner of South Carolina all the way through the entire northeastern United States and beyond the Canadian… Continue Reading
New Elite Level Status Benefits for Best Western Rewards Members
Four new elite level status benefits for Best Western Rewards members were recently announced and are in effect. Qualified activity is required per calendar year to achieve or maintain elite level status;… Continue Reading
