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Managing the Delta Terminal Changes at LAX

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LAX is one of the largest, busiest airports in the world, serving over eighty million passengers last year. When they make a change, it affects a lot of people! Starting May 12 one of the largest terminal moves in aviation history will begin, as Delta moves from Terminals 5 and 6 to Terminals 2 and…

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Road Warriorette Weekend Express

Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend?  Here’s the perfect opportunity!  Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: Have a…

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Delayed is the new normal

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Over the past six months I have made countless trips, typically two to three night stays, and happen week after week. I fly back and forth from city to city.  Sometimes I fly Southwest, and sometimes I fly American (who is now introducing US Airways into the mix). Most of these trips have one thing…

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Poll: Will you (or would you) stop using Delta?

The news this week about the changes to Delta’s Skymiles program has rocked the points and miles blogosphere. Gary Leff basically hates it. Jeffsetter considers a cross country move to escape the clutches of Skymiles. DeltaPoints wonders if the new program will mean the end of mileage runs. I don’t live in a Delta hub,…

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Delta changes points system

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Unless you’ve been living on the moon, you’ve probably heard about Delta changing the Skymiles program starting in January 2015. At that time they will stop awarding miles based on how many actual miles you fly, but instead base it on how much your ticket costs. There will still be bonuses for status and using…

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Perils of taking a different airline

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Today I am headed to a place where I have never been, a town where neither American nor Southwest flies. So I am flying Delta today and United home tomorrow. I know there are plenty of people who travel often and their corporate travel policy doesn’t necessarily allow them to choose their preferred airline every…

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Travel news roundup: Mergers, sharing perks, and unexpected travel benefits

American Airlines and US Airways: The merger is finally supposed to happen. Or is it? Articles abound today about the merger and what it means for travelers. A secret board meeting is supposed to happen next week to vote.  Reports are that the company will be based in Dallas, will be called American Airlines, and…

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