Even a few years ago, travel apps were among the most basic smartphone apps. You could check your flight status and possibly generate a boarding pass. Maybe, just maybe, you could even book a ticket. Lately, though, apps from airlines, hotels and online travel agencies have really been upping their game. Some travel apps have …
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The Ultimate Guide to the Etihad A380 Residence
Etihad stunned #avgeeks and casual travelers alike when it unveiled its unprecedented three-room Residence aboard the Airbus A380 back in 2014, blowing previous best-in-class suites like the old Singapore Suites and Emirates first-class suites out of the skies. Along with a bedroom, living room and lavatory (with shower!) all to themselves, Residence passengers are treated …
Read MoreRest easy. Those perks you get from earning hotel ‘status’ still can be yours, despite changes in the programs
Written by Eric Rosen @ Travel News & Deals – Los Angeles Times
The start of a new calendar year means it’s time to hit the reset button on elite-status qualification with hotel loyalty programs. That means now is the time to formulate your travel strategy to rack up the necessary hotel stays to qualify for the elite-status level you want.
Perks could include…
Read MoreWant better mileage from your frequent-flier program? Look to foreign airlines
Written by Eric Rosen @ Travel News & Deals – Los Angeles Times
U.S. airlines’ frequent-flier programs have undergone big changes in recent years. Delta, United and American, for instance, now award miles based on how much you spend, not how far you’ve flown.
These legacy carriers also have revamped their award charts. Now many awards, especially those in…
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