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Travel News and Notes for January 30th 2012 through January 31st 2012

webmonkey — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:07:16 +0000

Bringing you what’s new in travel for January 30th 2012 through January 31st 2012:

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New Site “We Met on a Plane” Reconnects Fliers for Romance – Sean O’Neill recently posted this on This Just In…Newsweek’s Travel Blog:On a long flight, some passengers may have something more in mind than just finding a seat mate who is a quiet and polite neighbor. Some may want to flirt.
Skies over New York remain gridlocked – USATODAY.com-
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Despite efforts to ease congestion, LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports had some of the highest rates of delays in the country last year.
Free Flight to Sandals Resorts – Smarter Travelhas posted some info about sandals resorts: This deal takes “all-inclusive” to a whole new level. Book a stay at select Sandals resorts and receive up to $555 airfare credit to pay for your flight!Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
Receive Free Nights with Australia Packages – Smarter Travelhas posted some info about australia vacation: If you’ve bothered to travel all the way Down Under, why not stay a little longer? Book select airfare-inclusive Australia vacation packages from Trafalgar and tack up to three extra nights on to your package for free.Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
Group pushes to have tarmac-delay penalties written into law – USATODAY.com-
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The consumer group FlyersRights.org joined a House member Monday in urging Congress to penalize airlines for lengthy tarmac delays as part of …
Ski Free in Wyoming – Smarter Travelhas posted some info about teton mountains: It looks like that season pass you bought this year is really going to pay off! Travelers holding season passes to any ski resort can hit the slopes for free at Grand Targhee Resort in Wyoming’s Teton Mountains.Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

Travel News and Notes for January 30th 2012 through January 31st 2012

Hotels: Four-star Omnis from $69 a night

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:09:33 +0000

Sean O'Neill recently posted this on This Just In... Newsweek's Travel Blog:

The fare wars are on, with plenty of airlines slashing rates for post-holiday travel. Deals include Midwest's Omaha to Ft. Lauderdale for $104 each way. Find the deals at Kayak, Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Cheaptickets, Priceline, and other search engines.

Hotels: Four-star Omnis from $69 a night

Travel innovations you’ll love

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

SonjaG recently posted this over on the Bing Travel Blog:

Most of what you read about airlines these days is bad news. Ticket sales are down, surplus planes are being retired to the desert and long flight delays are stranding passengers. Yet, despite the economic struggles that are affecting many carriers’ bottom lines, some are still managing to make passenger improvements that have been a long time coming.

Travel innovations you’ll love

Why Is Southwest Travelers’ Favorite Airline?

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : We love certain airlines and avoid others at all costs. Ed Perkins investigates one survey's results to explain why Southwest wins top honors and why US Airways has some work to do.

Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

Why Is Southwest Travelers’ Favorite Airline?

Best Airlines by Traveler Test

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:47:54 +0000

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : Ed Perkins examines the pros and cons of airline reader surveys, and finds that they can be useful if you employ some healthy skepticism.

Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

Best Airlines by Traveler Test

Flexibility Saves Money Durings the Holidays

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:29:31 +0000

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : With airlines adding surcharges on many holiday travel dates, you can save big with a little flexibility and by booking early. Ed Perkins explains how to find the trip that best suits your plans.

Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

Flexibility Saves Money Durings the Holidays

How Do I Know Which Airlines Is the Best?

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:49:50 +0000

Smarter Travel has posted some info about airline ratings: Ed Perkins examines the useful but imperfect world of airline ratings, and finds that and no one airline can be best for all travelers.

Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

How Do I Know Which Airlines Is the Best?

Can Airlines Possibly Charge for Anything Else?

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:11:31 +0000

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : Food, drinks, baggage, and now seat assignments. Ed Perkins debates whether the onslaught of airline fees will ever end and explains what you can do in the meantime.

Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

Can Airlines Possibly Charge for Anything Else?

Can I Move Frequent Flyer Miles Among Programs?

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:26:36 +0000

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : For consumers, the ability to exchange miles and points between their various airline and hotel loyalty accounts is an obvious plus. Airlines and hotels see the matter very differently.

Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

Can I Move Frequent Flyer Miles Among Programs?

I Want More Miles! Which Credit Card Do I Get?

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:42:33 +0000

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : Ed Perkins answers this frequently asked question by comparing bank-issued credit cards with offered by the airlines. Find the credit card that best suits your traveling needs.

Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

I Want More Miles! Which Credit Card Do I Get?