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Air Travel

Delta Offers 1 Mile Expiration Extension

June 16, 2009

I recently reviewed my Delta mileage statement.  On the statement Delta posted 1 mile to my account.  Not a big deal right.  Well, I manage three accounts on behalf of my family.  Between my wife and I we have 50,000 Delta points.  Those points were set to expire Dec. 31st, 2009.  However, the one point [...]

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NWA + Delta Bonus Miles on Select International Destinations

June 13, 2009

Earn up to 15,000 Bonus Miles on New International Routes Northwest and Delta are offering you more convenient options to see the world. As we merge to form a new global airline, we are adding many new nonstop international routes. To celebrate, register to earn up to 15,000 Bonus Miles on any of the select [...]

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Airline Credit Card Round Up

June 12, 2009

Here are some current mileage promotions for airline credit cards offered to US residents.  Please remember to review the information with the credit card company to confirm  all information for accuracy. Continental Airlines (World MasterCard) – Up to 25,000 miles Great Cardmember Benefits BusinessFirst® 2 for 1 when you purchase your international tickets with the [...]

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US Airways Changes Baggage Fee – More $

June 11, 2009

When I saw the following on the US Airways site I was initially excited.  I have felt like airlines should scrap the baggage charge all together.  But, as you will come to find out, they are not offering a lower price for booking online, but a higher charge ($5 per bag) if you don’t pay [...]

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Dreaming of Where to Go for Vacation?

June 7, 2009

About.com posted this list of some of the worlds most visited countries: 1. France – 76 million 2. Spain – 55.6 million 3. United States – 49.4 million 4. China – 46.8 million 5. Italy – 36.5 million 6. United Kingdom – 30 million 7. Mexico – 21.9 million 8. Germany – 21.5 million 9. [...]

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Should you drive or fly on your next family vacation?

June 6, 2009

I’ve given tips on ten ways to save money on you road trip. I’ve also showed you how to save when you fly on you family vacation this summer. So how do you know if you should drive or fly? Some people are road warriors.  Perhaps they choose to drive because of a fear of [...]

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When your flight is delayed or cancelled use Rule 240

June 4, 2009

Rule 240 might just help you avoid a long delay.  It might save you from being stranded at your destination.  You might find yourself enjoying the beach rather than waiting at the airport if you learn about rule 240. Photo by dam Here are a few articles about ‘Rule 240’.  I recommend reading these prior [...]

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Find a Budget Airline

May 31, 2009

One thing that I find that disadvantages travelers when they are traveling overseas is a lack of familiarity with their travel options.  When you only use the large online travel agents you are likely to miss the smaller car rental companies, hotels, and airlines. I live in Papua New Guinea and many of you who [...]

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Southwest and WestJet’s Partnership on Hold

May 30, 2009

Being a Canadian I was especially looking forward to the newly forged relationship between Southwest Airlines and WestJet.  They were going to join forces by offering code share flights.  While the Americans were enjoying the Memorial Day Holiday WestJet released a press statement Monday, May 25, 2009.  It seems as though Southwest is primarily responsible [...]

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The Real Cost – Don’t Forget to Account for Extra Airline Fees

May 24, 2009

The pricing structure at many airlines has changed dramatically over the last two years.  Unfortunately, when booking tickets people neglect to accurately incorporate all the extra fees when booking airline tickets. I want to show you a few simple steps to be sure you are getting the actual lowest price on your airline tickets. Here [...]

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