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by Greg Cruey on January 31, 2010
George Hobica at Frommer's pointed out recently that there are ways to get your baggage to your travel destination without giving it to your airline. And if the airline is going to charge you a...
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by Greg Cruey on October 31, 2009
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MSNBC reported recently that your layover in Bangkok may be about to get a little more pleasant. Bangkok’s international airport now offers free wireless Internet access for pass...
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by Greg Cruey on January 27, 2009
The Perrin Post pointed out earlier this month that that the summer air fare sale is on!
Now is the time to get cheap tickets for that summer trip to Europe....yesterday US Airways launched a fab una...
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by Gloria Gamat on October 14, 2008
Are you flying from the Philippines to the United States? If you are, you may want to check out Northwest Airline's Cash + Miles = a great vacation for less.
Here are your options if you are an o...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on June 16, 2008
If you are confused about which airline is charging how much for what, Rick Seaney wants to offer his assistance. The Fare Compare guru has taken it upon himself to create an online fee comparison sp...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on June 16, 2008
As if the $15 baggage fee wasn't enough, US Airways has decided to up the ante and charge $2 for water and soda. So now, you can't take water through security, and if you need to stay hydrate...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on June 16, 2008
Step One: Go to Orbitz and book a flight to your desired destination.
Step Two: Orbitz begins tracking to see if anyone has purchased a ticket to the same destination, but at a lower price.
Step Th...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on May 27, 2008
So I just returned from London. A bit tired, so I will the write up of my experiences for tomorrow. However, a few observations about travel in general. Sometimes, it's not about the places you s...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on April 28, 2008
Now here's an idea whose time has come! A new website, Inside Trip allows you to compare flights to different destinations. The trips are rated on factors such as:
Number of stops
Flight dura...
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by Melissa Petri on December 26, 2007
All-business airline MaxJet has discontinued it's services and filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy last December 24. The airline cited fuel prices as the reason behind the drastic measure.
For passenge...
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by Melissa Petri on November 24, 2007
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Zagat in cooperation with NBC's Today Show released it's airline survey for 2007. The survey is based on public opinion. Comfort, food, service, website and timeliness were rated on a ...
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by Melissa Petri on November 7, 2007
Are you single? Brave enough for speed dating? Interested in visiting Europe? Then listen up, because this isn't a joke.
Did you know that you can fly to cities in Europe and speed date on a 737...
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by Melissa Petri on September 12, 2007
No matter how much time you have put into planning everything, you cannot guarantee that everything will run smoothly. Not everything is within your control. And when traveling on a budget, you can be...
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by Melissa Petri on August 29, 2007
Knowing some travel lingo could help you find the best deal there is - whether you are checking online or talking to a travel agent. Here are a few terms which you should memorize:
Back-to-back Ticke...
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by Melissa Petri on August 23, 2007
Budget airlines has revolutionized the travel agency. Choose any destination and you are most likely to find more than a handful of no frills airlines plying that route. Type "low cost airlines&q...
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by Melissa Petri on August 10, 2007
richard branson, THE brainchild of Virgin Airlines, has yet again extended his entrepreneurial skills with the launch Virgin America.
With its main base of operations in SFO, Virgin America will be ...
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by Melissa Petri on July 16, 2007
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United is offering travelers to experience authentic Oktoberfest for as low as $250 O/W*. The offer between the period of September 10 and October 28, 2007 with a required 14-day advance purcha...
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by Melissa Petri on July 14, 2007
US Airways and Mastercard are offering good deals for destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Fares start at $99* O/W to 17 beaches in the Caribbean (Aruba, barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Freeport, Gran...
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by Melissa Petri on June 6, 2007
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For all frustrated astronauts but were too lazy to undergo years of training, the Shuttle Launch Experience is here to make your dreams into reality (well, almost).
Built to simulate a real ...
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by Melissa Petri on January 16, 2007
23 Asian Cities. 21 Days. One Low Price.
Cathay Pacific's All Asia Pass will allow you to discover several key cities in Asia for only US$1,399.
Departure Cities include: Los Angeles, New York ...
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by Melissa Petri on December 2, 2006
AirTran has yet another system-wide sale which, you may want to take advantage of. That is, if you still have yet to plan your winter getaway.
Price can be as low as $29 for a one-way ticket BUT, of ...
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by Melissa Petri on September 13, 2006
Autumn is travel time for those who abhor the crowds and for those who would rather not pay outrageous high-season prices.
Autumn is the perfect time to travel for those who love to see the natural c...
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by Melissa Petri on July 27, 2006
The Dog Days of Summer is the sultry (read: muggy and hot!) period of summer, from early July until early September. Time when we seem to become lazy.
Well, rather than be idle, why not try to get r...
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by Melissa Petri on June 28, 2006
Budget travel alternatives are sprouting all over. And with the launch of several low-cost carriers all over the world, air travel is becoming more and more affordable to the general population.
And...
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by Melissa Petri on April 25, 2006
United Airlines Flight 735 from Chicago to Sacramento was diverted to denver international airport last Friday. Apparently, one of the passengers tried to open an aircraft door. Luckily, he was subdue...
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by Melissa Petri on April 20, 2006
Yesterday, british Airways announced the increase in fuel charges for long-haul flights.
Today, British Airways decided to please the other segment of the market in Europe by announcing its plans to ...
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by Melissa Petri on April 12, 2006
Flying isn't always something that most of us look forward to. Varying degrees of boredom and stress are just a couple of sentiments some of us have when faced with a flight to somewhere. And beca...
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by Melissa Petri on March 24, 2006
Due to the demand for cheap flights, we have seen the rise in number of low cost airlines. They now permeat the European sky. With different budget airlines plying the same routes, offering basically ...
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by Melissa Petri on March 16, 2006
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"You buy an Airline ticket for $300. Three days later, the fare drops to $200. What do you do?
Don't just grumble about it. Get credit for the difference."
Apparent...
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by Melissa Petri on February 1, 2006
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Not all the best things in life are free. And travelling first-class (one of the best things that ever happened to travelers, albeit only to a limited number of people) defi...
