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Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part I

The first in a series on the what, why and how to of Frequent Flier Miles. In this part, Sascha Segan reviews the major carriers' programs and offers some inside tips.

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EsCape Town: Don't Miss Out on This Boffo Fare to South Africa

Great airfares like this don't come along that often. Right now through March 31, South African Airways is offering a special fare on flights from either Atlanta or New York to either…

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Brave New Airline Starts US Service With Fares as Low as $69 One Way

Against all odds, a new independent airline is starting up service in the eastern US, with flights to the Caribbean and Mexico as well. This is USA 3000, a brand-new off the rack…

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Europe on the Edge: Shoulder Season Airfares for Jaunts Across the Pond

April's a great time to be in Europe--the weather isn't as miserable as it is in January, but the fares aren't as miserable as they are in July. To promote a spring fling across the…

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Two, Two, Two Stints in One: Take in Hong Kong and Bangkok with Only One Ticket

Asian carrier Cathay Pacific regularly features a deal of the month on the U.S. version of its Website, although "month" is used loosely since individual promotions usually crossover…

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German Giant Enters Budget Price Wars in the Air for Cost of a Cab Ride

Backed by what is claimed to be "the world's largest travel and tourism business," a new upstart airline has entered the airfare wars over Europe. This time, it's Hapag-Lloyd Express,…

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Bloomin' Bloomsbury! Fly British Air to Almost Anywhere in Europe and Get Two Free Nights In London

It really couldn't be much simpler or more affordable. If you book online, you get up to two free nights in your choice of nine London hotels. The rooms are gratis, and, what's more,…

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Even More Winter Reductions on Fares Now, Good For Flights Through Mid-Spring

In addition to the basket full of bargains enumerated last week for airfare discounts, we've got two more to add to the list; national carrier Air Canada and the no-frills Airtran.Air…

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A Brand-new Budget Carrier Based out of Germany Brings New Competition to the Market--and some Sehr Große Savings to You

There's a new Kind on the European budget carrier block offering certain one-way fares for as little as $20.Inaugurating its first flights on December 1, 2002, Germanwings, a brand new…

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The Bottom Line: What Do the Airlines Owe You When They've Lost Your Luggage?

It's every traveler's nightmare; the mystery of the disappearing luggage. Here's what you should do when faced with lost or damage bags when flying.

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Lost in Space: How to Cope with Baggage Snafus

Just in time for the hectic holiday season, here's everything you need to know to minimize the hassle of losing your luggage while you travel.

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Don't Get Caught In Mid-Air With Failing Airlines

In the largest Chapter 11 filing in the airline industry, United Airlines filed for bankruptcy. Earlier, US Airways Group filed for bankruptcy as well, while Vanguard and National…

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Travel Mavens Suggest Gifts for the Fussy Trip Takers on Your List

The quest for a good gift can be the bane of December. Save yourself some angst and give with confidence using this list from the experts from the Society of American Travel Writers,…

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How to Cope with Baggage: The Well Packed Bag

A handy rundown of what to pack, how to pack it and what to pack it in to make your travels virtually hassle-free.

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Free Days for Three Days! Again with the Free Airfare, but We're not Complaining

European intercontinental hopper Ryanair is giving away--yes, giving away--seats: 500,000 of them, but only until November 18th or until they're claimed! The carrier has posted a…

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Another Carrier Closes: What You Can Do if You're Holding a Ticket on National Airlines

Vegas-based National Airlines has closed up shop, but other airlines are offering to reaccommodate ticketed passengers. Here's who's stepping up to the plate.

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Reach for the Beach! Lowered Fares to the Caribbean (and Atlantic)--During High Season No Less

For a limited time, USAirways is cutting prices on nearby tropical places, just in time for the drop in the mercury. The sale is going on now through November 15 for travel through…

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Ello! Ello! British Airways Maintains Amazingly Affordable Fares to London, Even from the West Coast--Other European Cities Available as Well

We haven't seen prices this low in a decade. A fare anywhere near this price would normally be for a rare--and super special--sale, yet British Airways has been extending it again and…

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Travel Tips for Holiday Flights

We're serving up simple tips to make your holiday travel a breeze.

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Tips from the Publisher: Mike Sends You to JoeSentMe.com

Frommer's recommends this straight-talking, no-holds-barred Web site for business travelers where you find honest analyses on the travel industry, tips for travel and current deals.

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Asia Air Passes Allow You to See Country after Country after Country

You've read about the AccessAsia Pass from Malaysia Airlines before in this space, but here are the details again: From only $747, you can fly round-trip between Newark and Kuala…

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April in Paris or Amsterdam From $299 Roundtrip

Airfare wars notwithstanding, some tour operators can bring you low roundtrip rates on trips to Europe for months at a time. Sunnyland Tours is making the eight-month promise of…

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London's Calling! A Super-Low Roundtrip Fare from $198 for Three Western U.S. Cities Only

If you live in Denver, Phoenix or San Diego, now's the chance to jump on this short-term deal--the offer ends Thursday, October 10--for the absolute cheapest airfare you'll see to…

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Tour the Orient Your Way in Your Own Time with the Return of this Popular Airpass to Asia

Chinese air carrier, Cathay Pacific, is once again selling its "All Asia Pass" from as little as $999. What's the pass good for, you ask? In a betel nutshell, you can fly to as many as…

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Save On Air to Reno, Blow It at Roulette

The little airline with the big name, National, has just opened up a new route from Las Vegas to Reno/Lake Tahoe, and is celebrating the fact with fares as low as $39 one-way from…