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What we’re reading: Win celebrities’ baggage from JetBlue, pilot error in AF crash, insane deal to Tokyo

by Stephanus Surjaputra on May 25, 2011

Win celebrities’ baggage from JetBlue, pilot error determined in Air France crash, insane bargain on trip to Tokyo

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Weekend what we’re reading: Economic problems make travel bargains, Happy 30th to FF programs, fare switcheroos

by Charlie Leocha on April 24, 2011

This weekend we read about deals based on economic misfortune, frequent-flier program woes that don’t seem to be stopping the enthusiasm of members, and mistakes cropping up on online travel sites and why.

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With travel agents and consortia, sometimes there is a free lunch, or breakfast

by Janice Hough on March 8, 2011

With the economy picking up, many travel providers are pushing hard for their share of new business. Often their preferred channels are favored travel agents and consortia. Sometimes, the enticement is a free lunch, really.

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What we’re reading: airlines say no to re-regulation, Qantas plans premium service upgrades, FAA not easing NY traffic congestion,Las Vegas deals

by Stephanus Surjaputra on November 13, 2009

Major US carriers urge the Obama administration to say no to re-regulating the industry or to intervene in airline operations.

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Buy airline tickets on Tuesday afternoon

by Charlie Leocha on April 8, 2009

According to Rich Seaney’s twittered advice, the best time to buy tickets is on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. He is seeing the biggest bargains of the season being announced at that time. Then, it’s first come first served.

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