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How to leverage airline and alliance hubs to book better award tickets

Airlines worldwide rely on the hub-and-spoke system to efficiently move thousands of passengers across the globe. What is a hub-and-spoke system? In short, hubs allow airlines and their alliance partners to fly into larger airports where passengers can be transferred to a smaller aircraft to reach their final destination. This is why you might fly through Frankfurt Airport (FRA)…

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Spring break travel warnings for Mexico: What you need to know

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. The state of Texas has issued an unusual travel warning for Mexico, saying it’s too dangerous to visit for spring break this year. It comes just days after the U.S. Department of State reiterated its calls for caution on travel to Mexico. The Texas Department of Public Safety urges…

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Fast, free Wi-Fi coming to Delta’s international jets with latest upgrade

Staying connected to speedy internet while globetrotting will soon be a reality on Delta.The Atlanta-based carrier announced on Tuesday that it’s officially teaming up with Viasat, one of the leading providers of satellite connectivity, to outfit the airline’s entire wide-body fleet with the provider’s latest connectivity solutions. As part of the expanded tie-up, Delta will add Viasat antennas to…

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Does it make sense to hold an Amex Platinum and Amex Gold card?

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.  I know what you’re thinking: There’s no way to justify holding two cards that earn the same type of points and paying almost $1,000in annual fees to keep them both. (The Platinum Card® from American Express: see rates and fees) (American Express® Gold Card: see rates and…

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Holiday Inn owner tries to go upscale with more high-end brands

Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express continue to be the 800-pound gorilla in terms of brand recognition at IHG Hotels & Resorts. But don’t discount the company’s other brands. They illustrate where IHG sees growth and offer new ways for travelers to experience the company and its loyalty program. IHG’s budget-friendly Voco brand of boutique-style hotels just hit an…

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The best hotels in London

With tens of thousands of rooms spread across London’s hotels, travelers have no shortage of choices when it comes to booking a place to stay in the city. Even once you stay at all the best hotels in London, more will join the ranks every year.  There are iconic London hotels in some of the poshest neighborhoods that have…

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