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Airline Update: One Calls it Quits, Another Adds New Seating
Another European carrier calls it quits, an online travel agency offers entertainment options up front, and a legacy line finishes an upgrade.
Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent Flyer DealsIf it was a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly.
Starwood Will Upgrade Elite BenefitsIn what the company claims will result in "the richest elite program in the industry," Starwood has added a slew of new benefits for elite members of its Preferred Guest program.
Are New Consumer Protections at Risk?A new bill proposes to undo the latest consumer protection rules. But overturning the new rules would do consumers a great harm.
Daily Daydream: Whakarewarewa Forest, New ZealandA 100-year-old Redwood forest, 11 freshwater lakes, and scenic walking paths for every fitness level.
What We're Reading: Most Romantic Hotels in the U.S. and Caribbean, App for Germaphobes, MoreNo time to browse hundreds of travel sites and blogs to get to the good stuff? Consider us your personal fascinating-story search engine. This week, we unearthed the answer to the germy remote-control conundrum, a roundup of dreamy hotels close to home, and more.
Save 50 Percent on AmtrakOn the train, the journey can be the destination. Here are some appealing (and heavily discounted) trips for winter and spring.
Better Air Service on the HorizonWith all the talk that Washington is "broken," it's good to report that House and Senate negotiators agreed on a bipartisan program to extend FAA funding for four years.
10 Things You Should Never Pack in Your Checked BagPacking the wrong thing in your checked bag could ruin your whole trip. Are you still making any of these 10 common packing mistakes?
Daily Daydream: Millau Viaduct, FranceThis amazing bridge is taller than the Eiffel Tower!
The Five Weirdest Olympic-Alternative EventsTickets to the 2012 games are tough to get. Why not take in Shin Kicking, Gravy Wrestling, or (our personal favorite) the World Stinging Nettle Eating Championships instead?
Are Taxable Frequent Flyer Miles in Your Future?The IRS wants you to pay taxes on miles earned for opening a savings or checking account. What's next: a tax on miles earned for signing up for credit cards?
Direct Air Extends Half-Off SaleVisit Florida at a major discount with Direct Air's sale fares of 50 percent off regular rates.
Daily Daydream: Maratea, ItalyOne of the less-touristy coastal spots in Italy, this hilltop town is full of Italian character, amazing views, and beautiful beaches.
Travel Insurance: Tips for the New YearFailure to buy the right coverage could bust your budget beyond expectations.
Spirit Introduces 'Unintended Consequences' FeeSpirit is using rules created to protect flyers as an excuse to charge them more. Oh, the irony!
Shrinking Coach-Class Seats on American?There's reason to believe American is going to squeeze ultra-narrow seats into coach, reports Ed Perkins.
Win 500,000 Priority Club Points, Plus a CruiseEnter Priority Club Rewards Cruises' "Million Points" sweepstakes by April 30 for a chance to win the grand prize: 500,000 Priority Club points, plus a $2,000 cruise voucher.
Daily Daydream: Royal Penthouse Suite, Hotel President Wilson, GenevaSpend more on one night's sleep than most people make in a year!
Product Review: Go CaddyThis terrible on-the-shoulder fanny pack "practically invites muggers," writes Caroline Morse, and "even the models seem embarrassed to wear it."
Kitty Chaos in the Cockpit! Frisky Feline Forces Flight DelayRemember Toonces the Driving Cat? Meet his cousin Ripples—the cat who (tried to) take over the cockpit on a recent Air Canada flight.
Daily Daydream: Neuschwanstein Castle, GermanySee the real-life inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle.
Bank of America Credit Card Holders Get Free Entry to 150 MuseumsMuseums on Us affords Bank of America credit and debit card holders free entry into 150 museums, aquariums, and science centers on the first weekend of every month.
EXPOSED! American's Deceptive PricesYou think you've found the deal of the century—$65 to London, including taxes and fees! Then American pulls the ol' bait and switch, and your bargain disappears. Find out how it works and what the airline has to say about its behavior.
Olympic Update: The Gouge Begins, But it's Not Too LateWhat's a procrastinating Olympic enthusiast to do? Make peace with paying through the nose for tickets and accommodations, or be willing to compromise on comfort or location.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:09:20 -0500