Jul
31
2016
The past several months have seen deep discount fares and fare wars like we haven’t seen in a long time.
Here are 4 deals found elsewhere today that are still live as of this writing.
Four Airfare Deals Live Right Now
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for July 2016.
One Way Airlines Make Life Harder That Doesn’t Even Improve Their Bottom Line
Jul
31
2016
The Department of Transprtation ruled about four years ago that airlines can only charge you a single checked baggage fee even when you’re traveling on multiple carriers. If they collect $35 from you and you’re traveling on more than one airline that $35 gets split — instead of letting each airline collect a separate $35.
The fully anticipated result (we cannot really call this an unintended consequence since it was predicted and predictable) was that US airlines no longer allow you to through-check luggage onto other airlines when traveling on separate tickets, at least when those airlines aren’t in the same global alliance.
How to Keep Points from Expiring
Jul
31
2016
Most programs promote that their miles never expire, and yet most airlines have some form of expiring miles.
Here are the rules for expiring miles in airline frequent flyer programs, and how to prevent your miles from expiring.
How to Survive a Plane Crash (and Land the Plane if Necessary)
Jul
31
2016
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Review: Etihad First and Business Class Lounge New York JFK
Jul
30
2016
Etihad first and business class passengers receive complimentary car service both on departure and on arrival in most major cities. This is even offered on award tickets.
We were staying at the Andaz 5th Avenue, and Etihad’s driver (contracted through Empire CLS) was right on time for the ride to New York JFK. We checked in with Etihad, and went through security on our way to Etihad’s gorgeous New York JFK lounge.
AMAZING FARE: Tokyo for Under $450 Roundtrip
Jul
30
2016
There’s a sale on Star Alliance fares between Los Angeles and Tokyo, and you can fly United, ANA, or Singapore Airlines. Fares go down below $450 roundtrip including all taxes! It’s a wonderful opportunity to get ‘lost’ in this most amazing city.
FARE ALERT: New York to Several European Cities From Under $400 Roundtrip
Jul
30
2016
There’s a really great United sale for travel between Newark and several cities in Europe starting at under $400. Travel is permitted on some other Star Alliance airlines as well.
The ‘standard price’ for the current sale on United is $461 roundtrip between, for instance, Newark and Amsterdam this fall. That’s a great deal of course. But you can actually bring it lower…
500 Free Miles If You Change the Country on Your Account and More
Jul
30
2016
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
What Are the Best Cities to Work from Home?
Jul
29
2016
Here’s some interesting data on cost of living and quality of life by a variety of measures for cities around the world.
You can search just on cost of living, best cities if you’re a single guy (or girl), cheapest, safest (for women), and where you can make the most on Airbnb.
I like their list of best cities to work from home which they call their digital nomad list based on “internet speed, cost of living, weather and fun.” The neat thing is you can filter by your own criteria like beach or snow, cold or hot, and how friendly a city is to same sex couples.
Hotel Discounts for ‘Booking Direct’ May Not Be Working
Jul
29
2016
Expedia says that efforts by chains like Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Hyatt to offer lower rates on their own websites than through online travel agency signs isn’t hurting them.
