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Today’s Top Story
American Airlines hikes fares, cites fuel prices
American Airlines said Thursday it raised U.S. round-trip fares by $20, the biggest in a series of hikes carriers have pushed through in recent weeks as oil prices have surged. (AP)
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What’s New On Tripso
Help! My points are MIA
Elizabeth Klikas and her family have a dreadful stay at a Doubletree hotel in Miami, and they’re promised a refund of their loyalty points as compensation. But the points never show up in their account, despite repeated calls and e-mails. How does Klikas get Doubletree to keep its word? (Christopher Elliott)
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More travel news
Deadly tropical storm heads toward Bahamas
Tropical Storm Noel lumbered toward the northern Bahamas early Thursday, leaving a deadly trail of mudslides and floods in its wake in the Caribbean. (CNN)
Historic hotels get a second chance
Across the country, hoteliers are seeking to breathe new life into older properties. (AP)
Judge lets American lawsuit against Google go ahead
A federal judge will let American Airlines go ahead with a lawsuit against Google over the Internet company’s sale of keyword ads that use the airline’s trademarked names. (AP)
Long lines don’t affect screening quality
Even if you’re in a very long line while you queue up for security screening at your U.S. departure airport, you’re going to be screened as thoroughly as if you had just a few people in front of you. (Aviation)
Sex ban on the Airbus A380
The A380 may have the world’s first airborne double bed, but it won’t be put to the obvious use if Singapore Airlines has its way: “If couples used our double beds to engage in inappropriate activity, we would politely ask them to desist,” said the company’s Stephen Forshaw. (Times Online)
Today’s Travel Blogs
JetBlue applies for U.S.-Canada service
American travelers may see more of our northern neighbor if JetBlue’s application to launch flights between the U.S. and Canada is approved. (Smarter Travel)
Is Crystal Cruises the world’s best line?
It is, if you trust the readers of Conde Nast Traveler. The travel magazine’s closely-watched Readers’ Choice Awards, in this month’s issue, once again names Crystal Cruises the top large ship line. (Cruise Log)
Airport Wi-Fi: No more singin’ the blues in New Orleans
The airport WiFi news around here just won’t stop–and we love it. Today, kudos go out to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, which has seriously stepped up its wireless game with new, airport-wide service. (Jaunted)
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