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AA/USAir: Start the Miles and Lounge Sharing

Now the frequent flier part of the AA/USAir merger begins. AA announced yesterday that members in both its AAdvantage and Dividend Miles programs can earn miles in either program on all AA or USAir flights. In addition, elite members of either program…

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Travelodge to relaunch its brand

When was the last time you stayed at a Travelodge?  I’ve got to admit I can’t remember — it was that long ago.  The hotel chain has gone through some rough times and is looking at trying to rebrand its image.  More here.

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Ryanair cuts fees??!

It’s true!  Ryanair announced it will cut the rates it charges for checked bags to put its fee structure more in line with its competitors.  Some other rate adjustments are also part of this realignment, including the dreaded printing of…

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Inflight wifi soon available throughout Canada

Gogo just announced it has added in-flight Internet service for business and commercial flights over Canada.  The project will be implemented over a number of months and its implementation has already begun.  Once completed, full wifi…

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Iceland’s Secret Life as a Film Star (Really!)

The new Ben Stiller film, the Secret Life of Walter Mitty, has focused new attention on Iceland as a venue for film-making. It’s a surprising country with a wide variety of scenery…but up to now it has mostly played “somewhere else” in the movies….

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Brazil creates Riot Force for World Cup

Brazil is creating a special riot force that will consist of 10,000 police to help with anticipated demonstrations throughout Brazil during the FIFAWorldCup  this summer http://www.usatoday.com/story/…e-world-cup/4303167/

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AA/USAir: Start the Miles and Lounge Sharing

Now the frequent flier part of the AA/USAir merger begins. AA announced yesterday that members in both its AAdvantage and Dividend Miles programs can earn miles in either program on all AA or USAir flights. In addition, elite members of either program…

Read More

Travelodge to relaunch its brand

When was the last time you stayed at a Travelodge?  I’ve got to admit I can’t remember — it was that long ago.  The hotel chain has gone through some rough times and is looking at trying to rebrand its image.  More here.

Read More

Ryanair cuts fees??!

It’s true!  Ryanair announced it will cut the rates it charges for checked bags to put its fee structure more in line with its competitors.  Some other rate adjustments are also part of this realignment, including the dreaded printing of…

Read More

Inflight wifi soon available throughout Canada

Gogo just announced it has added in-flight Internet service for business and commercial flights over Canada.  The project will be implemented over a number of months and its implementation has already begun.  Once completed, full wifi…

Read More

Iceland’s Secret Life as a Film Star (Really!)

The new Ben Stiller film, the Secret Life of Walter Mitty, has focused new attention on Iceland as a venue for film-making. It’s a surprising country with a wide variety of scenery…but up to now it has mostly played “somewhere else” in the movies….

Read More

Brazil creates Riot Force for World Cup

Brazil is creating a special riot force that will consist of 10,000 police to help with anticipated demonstrations throughout Brazil during the FIFAWorldCup  this summer http://www.usatoday.com/story/…e-world-cup/4303167/

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