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How to Fly for Less
- Posted
- 11.20.09
- Filed Under:
- Tips + Tricks ,
- Air Travel
Traveling by plane this holiday season? Unfortunately, airfare is often the most expensive part of travel, especially these days, as airlines get more and more creative when it comes to extra fees.
Spirit Takes to the Air with an Enhanced Frequent Flier Program
- Posted
- 11.19.09 By
- Libby Zay
- Filed Under:
- Air Travel ,
- News
Spirit Airlines just announced enhancements to their rewards program, making it simpler and speedier for frequent fliers to earn free flights using their Free Spirit MasterCard. According to a November 12 report by the Sun Sentinel, the low-cost airline
Plane Overshoots Runway, Lands in Lava
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- 11.19.09 By
- By Brandon Wenerd
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November 19, 2009 A passenger plane missed a runway in eastern Congo, abruptly coming to a halt in a hardened lava field at the end of the airstrip, according to Associated Press and Agence France Presse reports on November 19th. Initial broadcasts on
AOL Travel & MapQuest Holiday Travel Survey Top Line Results
- Posted
- 11.19.09 By
- AOL Travel
- Filed Under:
- Holidays ,
- Air Travel
Executive SummaryThough the majority of travelers said they economy had some effect on their holiday travel plans and that they would be spending less money on holiday travel this year than in the previous year, travelers are overwhelmingly continuing
California Nudists Refuse to Put Clothes On
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- 11.18.09 By
- By Libby Zay
November 18 2009 California beachgoers were officially stripped of their right to bathe nude this past October, but many naturalists are refusing to cover up. Here's the skinny: For more than 30 years, the far south end of San Onofre State Beach has
Airlines Surcharges for Busy Days Getting Higher and Higher
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- 11.18.09 By
- By Libby Zay
- Filed Under:
- Air Travel ,
- News
November 18 2009 Three airlines have tacked on additional surcharges for busy travel days. Holiday travelers and football fans will be hit the hardest by the new fees. Delta, Northwest and United are now charging travelers an extra $10 to $50 on heavy
Cruise Ship Struggles in Antarctic Waters
- Posted
- 11.17.09 By
- By Liz Behler
November 17, 2009 A Russian cruise ship carrying 105 passengers has begun to break free after being trapped in frozen waters near Antarctica. “We're currently mobile, we're breaking through some ice, and due to some frankly unprecedented winds
How to Haggle for Hotel Discounts
- Posted
- 11.17.09 By
- By Colleen Clark
- Filed Under:
- Tips + Tricks
You've done endless online searches. You tried to cash in your hotel loyalty points. You even bid on Priceline. But you still can't quite afford that great hotel room. Don’t despair. With occupancy rates down more than 8 percent in 2009, hotels
Tracy Morgan Loves New York City and Talks Crazed Fans
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- 11.16.09 By
- By Patrick Batu
- Filed Under:
- News ,
- Pop Culture
November 16, 2009 Tracy Morgan is an actor and comedian best known for his roles on "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock", recently released his autobiography titled "I Am the New Black." In the book, Tracy talks about his struggles with life in
Beyonce Books Separate Hotel Room for Luggage
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- 11.16.09 By
- By Libby Zay
- Filed Under:
- News ,
- Pop Culture
November 16 2009 On November 13th, U.K. tabloid The Mirror reported that pop star Beyonce Knowles travels with so many suitcases that she needs a separate hotel room just for her luggage. Beyonce may have checked into the Charles Forte Presidential Suite