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Qantas to distribute movies in-flight thru iPads
Journey Etc. &bull Feb 5, 2012
Australian airline Qantas is the newest carrier to try innovative ideas to deliver in-flight entertainment to travelers. The national airline of the Land Down Under will be making use of Q Streaming thru iPads connected via WiFi. Qantas will be… Full Story »
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Budapest: A Night at the Opera in Budapest is Cheaper Than a Tour of the Opera House
Jaunted &bull Jan 30, 2012
A night at the opera is normally one of the most expensive, OTT things you can do. We know which wed prefer. On our recent trip, the cheapest opera ticket we could buy on the day was 4400HUF ($19.50) for… Full Story »
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Brooklyn Reality Tour June 2, 2012
FrugalTravelGuy &bull Jan 28, 2012
The world famous Dan Hammer is conducting and leading the 12th annual Brooklyn Reality tour. The seating is extremely limited (25) and will sell out quickly. Most people have never experienced the life of a true "Brooklander", "Brooklinian", maybe its… Full Story »
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JetBlue to grow Even More Space, says the honeymoon is over
The Wandering Aramean &bull Jan 26, 2012
Today's quarterly earnings conference call from JetBlue had a few interesting bits of information that was unveiled, giving insight into future developments that can be expected from the carrier. The company reported a profit for both Q4 2011 and the full year, but there are also some very real challenges that the company is facing in 2012. As one person… Full Story »
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The Buskers are back in town.
Perceptive Travel Blog &bull Jan 23, 2012
Christchurch is rocking again but this time with laughter as the annual World Buskers Festival takes center stage this week. More than 50 highly versatile and talented buskers from around the world are setting up their pitch and strutting their… Full Story »
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End of line is near for rollicking Reno Fun Train
SF Gate Travel &bull Jan 20, 2012
Under normal conditions, paying more than $200 for a seat on a train that I never had a chance to use would be a problem. Full Story »
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Dispatch from Buenos Aires: A Taste of the City's Art Scene
Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Jan 19, 2012
Buenos Aires has always been a magnet for artists, drawn to the capital city for its unique mix of Latin and European culture. While visiting the major museums, such as the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, are more than worth your time, the murals and… Full Story »
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In flight: Taking Speedbird for a hop across the pond
The Wandering Aramean &bull Jan 18, 2012
By the time we got to London we had been on the go roughly 34 hours. Sure, a decent amount of that time was spent in the glorious confines of Emirates' A380 First Class Suites but we were still pretty beat. The last flight of our vacation was all that remained - British Airways from Heathrow… Full Story »
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Southwest Announces Interior Upgrade, Plans to Increase in 737-700 Seat Count
Things in the Sky &bull Jan 17, 2012
Earlier this morning Southwest Airlines revealed Evolve: The New Southwest Interior, a cabin upgrade that includes bringing new seats to the airline. Like many other carriers, Southwest has opted for lighter low-profile seats that should generate cost savings. The airline… Full Story »
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Oh, the Places You Will Go, the...Colors You'll See?: Beacon Hill's Palette
Let's Go &bull Jan 15, 2012
As I was dawdling at my computer screen, wondering, "What other sorts of fun, unique, and interesting things can I write about Beacon Hill, especially about its food and accommodations?" I realized something a little startling. In some sort of… Full Story »
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Galley Gossip: Improve your travel with Bruce Lee
Gadling &bull Jan 13, 2012
Think about that next time you feel nickel and dimed by an airline. Ticket prices are less than they were twenty years ago, so in the end you're still paying the same price you were in 1992, maybe even less.… Full Story »
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Senior Travel: Bid for cheap upgrades?
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Jan 12, 2012
A few days before my short flight on US Airways from Charlotte to Baltimore last fall, US Airways sent an email asking if I'd like to upgrade to first class for $90 at the airport, if a seat was still… Full Story »
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Earn TrueBlue points for flying on South African
The Wandering Aramean &bull Jan 10, 2012
JetBlue and interline partner South African Airways have come up with a rather interesting promotion for earning points in the TrueBlue program this month. They're letting passengers double dip on points earnings for a limited time, netting 10,000 TrueBlue points… Full Story »
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Rookie Travel Tips and Some Great Travel Apps
FrugalTravelGuy &bull Jan 6, 2012
Use simple paper labels and ink or permanent markers to mark on the face of the card which categories the card earns more points/should be used for. For example, my Chase Freedom is now marked "Amazon/Gas" for the first three quarters of the year, while my American Express Blue Cash now reads "6pts grocery, 3 gas." Last weekend I had the joy of having… Full Story »
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Etihad Airways to the UAE: Conclusion
One Mile at a Time &bull Jan 6, 2012
On the airline front this was a trip I was really excited about, since I had heard so many great things about Etihad Airways. While the seat and entertainment were phenomenal, I didn't think the service or food was as… Full Story »
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Olympics ticket holders can return unwanted tickets
CNN.com Travel &bull Jan 6, 2012
The resale process will allow those who are no longer able to attend or no longer want their tickets to sell them to other sports fans and help ensure that venues are full at Games time," the London Organizing Committee… Full Story »
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Gadling Gear Review: Bamboo Bottle Company Water Bottle
Gadling &bull Jan 3, 2012
I'm always losing water bottles. I'm grateful that they're swag at so many events, because I'm continually leaving them behind somewhere -- on airplanes, in hotel rooms, in the back seat of the rental car. It's the right thing to… Full Story »
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My Christmas Wish From You
FrugalTravelGuy &bull Dec 30, 2011
I've been reading your blog for a while now, and as an airman I want to say thank you for your continued support of my brothers and sisters in arms. We appreciate what you do for us! As many of… Full Story »
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Playing musical chairs on an airplane
MSNBC Travel &bull Dec 30, 2011
In an email to msnbc.com's Overhead Bin, Palkoner said that when this happens his strategy is to "politely ask the person in the seat next to our upgraded seat if they will switch seats so my wife and I can… Full Story »
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In the unlikely event of College Humor's parody on air travel.....
Gadling &bull Dec 28, 2011
Anyone who has even been on an airplane has seen the flight attendants mimic a range of unlikely events, like what to do if you need to use your seat as a floatation device or if the cabin loses oxygen.… Full Story »
