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With all of the social media outlets to juggle, it’s easy for one to go hot and cold.
I’ve recently been sucked into Pinterest’s Architecture pins and can’t seem to get enough. It’s not the science behind architecture that draws me in, but more of the art, vision, culture, & history that grabs me.
My pinning has been a bit lackluster, but a few shifts in content and few great shots has me creating a few new boards. If anything, they can serve as inspiration…
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Continue reading We’ve all been there….up all night finishing your packing and trying to negotiate with your hand-held luggage scale trying to figure out where you can skimp and save on the extra pounds.
Several airlines have increased their check-in baggage fees and many other airlines may follow suit. So many of us savvy travelers are trying to beat the system. Is your carry-on brimming with personal effects? Are you wearing all of your heaviest items (i.e., coat, boots, etc)? There may be a principle to uphold here, and I’m all for saving money, but you know what….maybe it’s worth paying the extra $10 or $15.
Depending on how you pack, the extra juggle may not be a big deal. But for most of us, it may be a small price to pay in the scheme of things so you don’t have to muscle all your stuff and keep an eye on it all throughout your journey. Last time I checked, planes are crowded, narrow, and personal space is at a premium.
Lufthansa Pilots Ballot on Strike Action
Comparecarrentals.co.uk
Posted: January 25th, 2010
Written By: Ted Harris
(excerpt)
It now seems that the German pilots union Vereinigung Cockpit is balloting its Lufthansa members on strike action. According to reports Vereinigung Cockpit has sent the ballot to 4,500 pilots employed by Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Germanwings. The voting closes as of February 17th.
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British Airways may strike 1st week of March. BA training employees to fill in just in case.
British Airways Is Training Employees as Fill-Ins if Attendants Strike
The New York Times – Travel Section
Posted: January 25, 2010
Written By: Julia Werdigier
(excerpt)
British Airways began Monday to teach employee volunteers, including engineers and pilots, how to serve meals, conduct safety demonstrations and sell duty-free goods on a flight if the attendants walk off the job. Unite, Britain’s biggest trade union, has asked the 12,000-member British Airways cabin crews it represents to vote now through Feb. 22 on whether to strike.
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Shipping Luggage Can Be Cheaper Than Checking
The New York Times – Travel Section
Published: January 26, 2010
Written By: Michelle Higgins
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Earlier this month Continental, Delta, United and American began charging $25 for a first checked bag and $35 for the second on domestic flights — an increase of about $5. That costs more than some shipping services, according to Airfarewatchdog.com…..
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Have you read……..
10 Ways to Cut Your Travel Costs This Year
Published: January 10, 2010New York Times – Travel Section(excerpt)
Airlines have long offered to refund the difference in their fares (minus a change fee) in the form of a voucher to customers who ask. Using your confirmation number, Yapta.com will automatically track the price of your ticket, taking the airline’s fees into consideration, and send you, without charge, an e-mail message or Twitter alert notifying you of the lower price. You can then call the airline to claim the credit.
Similarly, Travelocity.com promises to refund the difference in price for prepaid hotel reservations if you find the same room for a cheaper rate online before check-in.
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