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Good news (and bad) in the world of...

United Airlines has seen success selling travelers "bonus" Mileage Plus credit on a per-flight basis, American AAdvantage has decided to do the same.

Tags: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines

Summer escapes to Whistler and Banff

Whistler and Banff are renowned winter ski destinations, but you 'll be amazed by the many summer activities you'll find here, too, like world-famous golf, scuba diving, summer skiing, and other gorgeous outdoor adventures.

Tags: Banff, Canada

Hotel 71 smashed on the set of Tran...

Chicago's Hotel 71 has become the epicenter of the Transformers 3 mayhem, as shooting continues on Wacker Drive. The hotel, which morphed into Bruce Wayne's penthouse in The Dark Knight has reclaimed its Hollywood limelight in the third

Tags: Chicago

DOT tries to level the playing fiel...

The Department of Transportation has rolled out another series of passenger protections that could become effective as early as the fall. Here's a quick summary:

Tags: airline tickets, airlines

Relax, renew, rejuvenate during Mia...

This July and August, spa enthusiasts will delight as many of Miami’s most sought after spas participate in the third annual Miami Spa Month. During this time, several Miami’s spa’s are offering up some of their most innovative treatments for

Tags: Miami Spa Month

Airlines go to war in Boston, Phoen...

US Airways has been the only nonstop operator between Boston/Logan and its Phoenix hub. And it has charged business travelers accordingly. A one-way flight tomorrow is $613 (nonrefundable) or an astonishing $1,177 on a refundable basis. But that

Tags: AirTran Airways, JetBlue Airways

Africa vacations: 10 tips for exper...

From its impressive wildlife and diverse Malawian people to its tremendous outdoor activities and the awe-inspiring Lake Malawi, Malawi promises a rich African experience in landscape, culture, and people. Ready to explore Malawi? Here are 10

Tags: Africa vacation

Got a passport? Get 'em while they'...

If you're planning on traveling internationally and don't have a passport yet, now might be the time to get one. As of Tuesday, July 13 fees to buy a US passport will increase as much as 35%.

Gay pride at Montréal’s Divers/C...

This year, Montreal, Quebec, will celebrate gay pride at the annual Divers/Cite, "All Together Different" themed-festival from July 27-August 1.

Tags: Canada, LGBT

WiFi for Delta, Alaska and Amtrak; ...

The progress of travel WiFi continues to be a an erratic one. On the plus side, Alaska Airlines has begun installing in-flight WiFi on its aircraft. Six of the carrier's Boeing 737s now offer GoGo Inflight connections. And Delta Air Lines says

Tags: Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines

Dollars and sense: New airline fees...

What you need to know about the struggling airline industry's shifts in rules and fees. Here's the skinny on Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Tags: Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa

Botswana: An affordable, World Cup ...

For those in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup, you may have noticed that prices are at least double what they normally are. Botswana is a friendly, accessible, and affordable, alternative pre- and post-World Cup destination.

Tags: South Africa

South Africa: Top 10 World Cup excu...

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicking off in South Africa today and hundreds of thousands of fans arriving from around the world, we thought we'd offer some fun ways to enjoy a visit to Cape Town. And with so many World Cup fans paying top dollar

Tags: Cape Town, South Africa

Southwest is flying to South Caroli...

Recenetly, a very strange announcement came from Southwest Airlines. The carrier says that it will begin flights from two South Carolina airports -- Charleston and Greenville-Spartanburg -- next year.

Tags: Southwest Airlines

Back to the future for travel to Tokyo

Thanks to a recent open-skies agreement between the United States and Japan, Tokyo's Haneda Airport will again be open for intercontinental flights beginning late in the fall.

Tags: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Japan, Tokyo

Carry-on liquids rule gets 3 more y...

If you were hoping against hope that the annoying restrictions on carry-on liquids -- the so-called "3-1-1 rule" first enacted in the summer of 2006 -- would be lifted soon, forget it.

Will registered traveler programs l...

The somewhat ill-defined bones of CLEAR were purchased out of bankruptcy earlier this month by a new firm that claims it is about to relaunch the plan. The company, Alclear, paid about $5.9 million for the assets of CLEAR and the firm's chief

Tags: Travel program

Inflight WiFi gets a boost, new pri...

The struggling GoGo Inflight Internet service has a new angle: cross-airline monthly pricing. The new $34.95-a-month plan permits you to use GoGo on any of the 800 commercial aircraft where it's available.

Tags: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Us Airways

Bali beach vacations for singles

I’m young and single, so of course I had to find the best party location on my beach vacations trip to Bali this spring. I decided to stay in Kuta, a beach vacations destination perfectly saturated with tourists, surfers, clubs, and restaurants.

Tags: Beaches, solo

JetBlue makes its move into Washing...

Working with slots from American Airlines received in an alliance move, JetBlue Airways has set up its schedule for its entry into Washington's National Airport.

Tags: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Us Airways