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Japan Airlines, Hawaiian to code-share flights

Paul Heymont ·
The two airlines will extend each other's networks between the two archipelagoes.
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Sept. 27, 2017: Balloon Man Running, Denver

Samantha ·
A whimsical sculpture in Denver caught Samantha's interest; she shares views of it in different lights and times.
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TSA signs off on 'no unpacking' scanners

Paul Heymont ·
Good news for air travelers: TSA has signed off on new scanners, tested recently, that could speed up scanning and end the 3-1-1 liquid system.
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EasyJet builds trans-Atlantic connections

Paul Heymont ·
EasyJet will partner with Norwegian and Westjet to offer through connections to North America through London Gatwick airport.
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Sweden, Dominican Republic get pre-clearance OK

Paul Heymont ·
Two popular destinations agree to join the program; more may follow soon.
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CDC names the cleanest cruise ships

Paul Heymont ·
Centers for Disease Control found seven ships with perfect sanitation scores in the third quarter, and none that failed inspection.
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Montreal bridge gets 'living light show'

Paul Heymont ·
Montreal celebrates its 375th birthday with an interactive lighting installation on the Jacques Cartier Bridge.
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A Visit to the Al Ain Zoo, U.A.E

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger was pleasantly surprised to find a lovely first-class zoo in the middle of the desert, near the oasis city of Al Ain.
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Star Alliance contest with million-mile prize

Paul Heymont ·
Your favorite cultural experiences could earn you a bonanza in frequent flier points.
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Singapore, Turkish, Copa and more added to PreCheck

Paul Heymont ·
Seven more airlines, including three big international ones, have been added to TSA's PreCheck program, now up to 37 airlines.
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Air Canada to launch its own loyalty program

Paul Heymont ·
Air Canada matches its growing ambitions as a global carrier with a new loyalty plan of its own, replacing Aeroplan by 2020.
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Arctic Terns at Long Nanny

Ian Cook ·
A special bird preserve, Long Nanny is the breeding ground of several ground nesting species including the lovely arctic tern whose photos are highlighted in this post. Arctic terns have among the longest migratory route of any bird.
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Vegans at sea get a new choice

Paul Heymont ·
Oceania cruises is now offering full vegan menus with options at all meals.
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US-EU Visa Waiver war could get hotter

Paul Heymont ·
U.S. hints that Visa Waiver Program may get tighter, rather than complying with EU requirement to include all EU citizens.
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Europe won't end visa waiver for Americans...yet

Paul Heymont ·
Backing off from a deadline imposed by the European Parliament, the EU's executive won't end visa waivers for the U.S. as negotiations continue.
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JetBlue, Icelandair partner up frequent-flier plans

Paul Heymont ·
JetBlue and Icelandair passengers can now earn loyalty points on each other's flights, with a double-points bonus through July 7.
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Alaska drops companion fare to $0 for new cardholders

Paul Heymont ·
Alaska Airlines is sweetening the pot for new holders of Alaska Visa cards, with a free companion ticket. Works on both Alaska and Virgin America.
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France names its 'favorite village' of 2017

Paul Heymont ·
This year's favorite, chosen from a field of 12, is Kayserberg, in Alsace
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Icelandair to offer live theatre in-flight

Paul Heymont ·
Icelandair rolls its 80th anniversary, a Stopover Pass promotion and Icelandic culture into a new kind of in-flight entertainment.
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United shakes up its award program

Paul Heymont ·
United introduces flexible (and potentially higher) award pricing and a new way to qualify for stopovers.
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PreCheck passes a milestone: 5 million members

Paul Heymont ·
TSA hopes for even more enrollees to keep the lines moving this summer as a record number of passengers will be flying.
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Bagno Vignoni: Ancient bath, modern spa

Marilyn Jones ·
In a village known for its mineral baths for centuries, Marilyn Jones also appreciates a modern luxury spa.
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Airbnb to aid Milan refugee housing

Paul Heymont ·
Airbnb and Italian refugee relief groups pilot a way to use the short-term rental platform to find appropriate housing for refugees.
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American Airlines drops Mideast codeshares

Paul Heymont ·
As disputes over claims of unfair competition and subsidies continue, American takes a step to disconnect itself from Gulf carriers.
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Resort life: Sun, Sand, Birds and Lizards

Paul Heymont ·
PHeymont and his wife aren't really resort people, but on a recent trip with friends they enjoyed themselves, and found new relationships with wildlife.
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China's competitor for Boeing, Airbus nears flight

Paul Heymont ·
China's hopes of competing with Boeing and Airbus take a step forward as its first large commercial jet is cleared for flight testing.
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Three Coins in a Fountain, but no feet allowed

Paul Heymont ·
Police and the City administration are on a crackdown to keep people and problems out of the city's famed Trevi Fountain
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A Day Afloat in Glacier Bay, Alaska

Paul Heymont ·
It's the Alaska cruise destination you can't land at, but it remains a stunning experience, up close to the tip of the Alaska ice pack.
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VanDuzen Botanical Garden, Vancouver

Paul Heymont ·
A visit to an unusual botanical garden, and thoughts on why it's hard for PHeymont to write about it.
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TAP paints a plane to push free stopovers

Paul Heymont ·
TAP paints a huge ad on an A330 to advertise its free-stopover program for passengers changing planes in Lisbon or Porto.
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Air France tries out VR entertainment

Paul Heymont ·
Air France is handing out VR headsets in business class on selected flights, and may extend the system if it proves popular.
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Munch Museum adds Oslo Airport exhibit

Paul Heymont ·
Oslo's new international terminal will include a rotating selection of works by Edvard Munch and others.
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Air Berlin ends Oct. 28, news soon on Alitalia

Paul Heymont ·
Air Berlin sets the date for the end of all flights, while Alitalia has a couple of weeks left to learn its fate.
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Airbus, Bombardier join to save C-Series jets

Paul Heymont ·
Airbus and Bombardier partner to get around 300% tariff and assure airlines of a stable supplier. Earlier, Delta, with 75 on order, said it expects planes with no tariff.
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Marriott, Alaska Airlines top loyalty program ranks

Paul Heymont ·
In U.S. News & World Report rankings, Alaska takes #1 for third year in a row, with Marriott topping the hotel program rankings.
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Royal Caribbean adds lifeguards to pools

Paul Heymont ·
Royal Caribbean becomes the first major cruise operator to hire full-time lifeguards for its pools.
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Will Europe end Visa Waiver for Americans?

Paul Heymont ·
Europe is threatening to require visas if the U.S. doesn't extend the Visa Waiver program to the 5 EU member states that are excluded.
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The Museum of Chinese in America

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L visits the Museum of Chinese in America, which explores the long history of immigration to this country
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Viator says 'stuck at home? Hire a guide!'

Paul Heymont ·
TripAdvisor's experience-booking arm is offering free and paid virtual tours to help support the guides who normally give the tours.
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Sicily: We'll split the bill for your stay

Paul Heymont ·
Sicily wants its tourism back, and it's willing to put up some serious incentives to get it going again.
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A Vivid View of Theaters Past

Marilyn Jones ·
Time ravages great beauties and sometimes restores them. Marilyn Jones shares with us a book that chronicles some astonishing recent examples.
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Italy will pay to get people out of cars

Paul Heymont ·
Italy will spend some cash on incentives to get people out of cars and onto personal or public transport in the post-Covid era.
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MSC adds accessible shore tours

Paul Heymont ·
The cruise line announces a whole slate of shore excursions in 20 ports designed for people with varying mobility issues.
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Amsterdam: New program for saving face

Paul Heymont ·
Amsterdam has been saving architectural ornaments from demolished buildings and is offering them free to builders who will re-use them.
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Emirates juggles its future fleet

Paul Heymont ·
Emirates firms up an order for 787s, while changing models. It's also buying A350s as part of its prep for the post-A380 era
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New ideas in overhead bin wars

Paul Heymont ·
Three airlines, three different approaches to breaking up the struggle over overhead bin space, which delays boarding and seating.
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Learning More About New CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 Exams and How Exam Labs Practice Tests Can Assist You?

PrepAway (Guest) ·
Sponsored content highlighting study and examination preparatory materials in the IT resource field.
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College of the Ozarks, Branson

DrFumblefinger ·
DrFumblefinger visits the beautiful campus of the College of the Ozarks, and is impressed by the place and the students who work and study here.
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Berlin: Panda-monium for twin cub debut

Paul Heymont ·
Berlin's panda babies have their first public outing at 100 days old.
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High Road to Taos Scenic Byway, New Mexico Highlands

Jonathan L ·
Join Jonathan L off the main road through the New Mexico Highlands
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