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Re: France: Cameras are watching more than speed
I'm very wary of surveillance when it applies at an individual level. However, traffic, often high speed traffic, has to be regulated (Highway Code) for us to expect to survive most journeys. Who is it that would object to bad driving being scrutinised ? They may well be grateful some day that someone else's misdemeanour has been noted. if you mindfully do that stuff, you shouldn't. And if you won't behave among the rest of us, then maybe you shouldn't drive.
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Re: How do you buy your travel?
A reminder I used to post on other sites...when you book through an agency, with OTA or brick-and-mortar, the next step is to ask them for the airline locator number (that 6-digit string that goes on your reservation). With that code, go to the airline's site and search for your reservation...doesn't matter if you didn't book it with them directly, you'll be able to find it with the code and your name. If not, call the airline! The reason for all this is to make sure that the agency did its...
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Re: Swaledale Sheep, Black Hill, Muker, Swaledale, North Yorkshire.
And here I thought those colors were part of their genetic code....
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Re: Airbnb: 1 Night Free for New Users, Andorra new top choice
Given the way the system works, I don't believe it concerns the hosts at all who will be paid for all nights. The promotion is, I have to believe, at the expense of the company and not the individuals with listings. Since there's a promotion code, it should all take place at the website level when booking.
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Re: Airbnb: 1 Night Free for New Users, Andorra new top choice
I'm lost folks. Is the confusion resulting from the brief comment with the news clip? If so, I apologize, although it seems to me to be a pretty good replication of this quote from the original document, which they copied from an Airbnb press release, by the way. " First-time Airbnb guests who book a trip between January 13-17 for travel by March 31 , for stays of at least two days, will receive a one night discount (up to $300 ) on their trip." I don't see why "over one night" is clearer...
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Amsterdam on JetBlue? Orlando on Icelandair? Codeshare coming!
JetBlue Airways and Icelandair, which already have an interline partnership, have asked for U.S. government permission for a codeshare agreement. If approved, JetBlue would place its code on seven Icelandair routes from the U.S. to Iceland, and eight...
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Japan Airlines, Hawaiian to code-share flights
The two airlines will extend each other's networks between the two archipelagoes.
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JetBlue, Icelandair partner up frequent-flier plans
JetBlue and Icelandair passengers can now earn loyalty points on each other's flights, with a double-points bonus through July 7.
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French bus drivers at war over heat and pants
Faced with a heat wave and an uncooperative bus company, French drivers turn to skirts to make a point
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Oysters R in Season—in vending machine!
A pair of oyster farmers in western France have come up with a 24/7 self-service option for their customers.
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Alitalia plan: Budget domestic, full-service int'l
Weeks away from financial collapse, Alitalia has a new lifeline plan: Fly full service internationally and as a tight-fisted budget domestic carrier.
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Paris: Velib gets makeover and competition
Gobee offers new bikes that don't need docking stations, but Velib has new plans, too, with a new operator and new bikes.
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Walking around New York City: Surprises everywhere!
Jonathan L loves walking around a city. It is the only way to really understand its life and rhythm. And his hometown, New York City, is one of the most walkable.
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New protection for ancient artifacts
A new high-tech method gives valiuable objects an invisible signature that can trace it back to its home if stolen.
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Weimar food fight: the Döner that isn't
Strict enforcement of Germany's food codes has forced döner kebab to take an alias in some cities.
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Paris clamps a cap on scooters
Paris is following the lead of Marseille by limiting the number of scooter companies to a manageable and licensed few.
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Qantas bends alliance lines in KLM/AF deal
Closer ties between airlines in rival alliances may hint at future changes in the world of connections.
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Italian Swiss town 'rejoins' Italy
An Italian town whose heart and geography may have been in Switzerland loses its unique status.
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Top Vegan Places in the World
A look at the growing tend in Vegan tourism, and cities in which excellent Vegan options are available (sponsored content)
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Moxy is Breeze Airways, waiting for license
David Neeleman's new U.S. airline reveals its name and moves closer to flying.
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Is this the shape of the future?
Airbus reveals it's testing a model for a plane with a radical design that might be the most efficient shape ever for an airliner.
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Seaborne, JetBlue to code-share Caribbean flights
Seaborne Airlines and JetBlue are hooking up for some Caribbean codeshares that will let JetBlue sell tickets to destinations in the Virgin Islands, Netherlands Antilles, Martinique and the Dominican Republic. Seaborne, originally based in the...
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United to hackers: earn miles by breaking in
Could he be on his way to a million MileagePlus miles? Photo: Wikimedia / wwward0 United Airlines has launched a "bug bounty" program to reward computer-adept people who find security flaws...
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How safe is that Hotel Room Safe?
Many of us assume the safe stashed in the closet of our hotel room offers security for our valuables. Well, it's certainly better than nothing but far from completely secure. Take a look at this video, a demonstration...
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Your TSA Approved Locks Won't Keep Thieves Out
The TSA requires any lock on luggage to be branded as “travel sentry approved”, so they search the bag without breaking the lock. Those master keys for the TSA to get into the bags have been closely guarded by...
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Alaska and Icelandair shake (cold) hands
Two specialists in cold homelands, Alaska Airways and Icelandair, have signed a deal for code-shares and for reciprocal mileage earning in their loyalty programs. The upshot should be increased availability for Americans visiting Iceland, and more...
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Expedia, Travelocity to be enhanced for blind users
Expedia has formed a partnership with the National Federation of the Blind to improve access to Expedia and Travelocity web sites for blind users, including updated and upgraded screen readers and other technologies. Improvements are in store for both...
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Interview: Orion Travel Tech's Gary German
While writing Travel Gumbo’s Travel News, we came across one of the most interesting stories this year, Orion Travel Tech’s plan to put advertising on luggage, and getting travelers to display the ads as they travel, and be paid by...
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UK Citizens now eligible for U.S. Global Entry
Officials look on as traveler uses Global Entry kiosk, away from the lines. Global Entry, the U.S. "trusted traveler network" that is designed to speed entry into the U.S. for registered members, is now being opened to U.K. citizens. The...
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France won't cut regional rail, but changes coming
France will keep less-used lines open because of their local importance, but will address SNCF's massive debt problems and service complaints.
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Qantas, Codeshare, Cabotage: Confused?
Qantas pays the U.S. a fine for technically violating an obscure law you've probably never heard of.
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ANA, Alitalia agree on codeshares and loyalty
ANA and Alitalia plan code-shares and loyalty-point shares on flights in and between Japan and Italy starting in October. If Alitalia is still flying then.
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Stuck with A380s, company plans airline
Stuck with a fleet of unwanted A380s, an Irish leasing company comes up with a scheme to fly them itself and market through others.
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Venice turns to turnstiles for holiday crush
A move to limit crowds on the main passages of the city leads to criticism from locals who say they want a livable city, not barriers.
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In Egypt: Around Luxor
With a week to spend in Luxor, PortMoresby enjoys leisurely days in the town as much, if not more, as those spent at its famous monuments.
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Paris gets electric scooter rental
A new transit option in Paris: electric scooters by the hour. But will it succeed where others have run into difficulties?
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AA-USAir Wedding Complete, Lots of Work for the Honeymoon
The merger of American Airlines and USAir took place today; the new company, with American's name and location, and mostly USAir management in its future, began trading on NASDAQ this morning. Over the next months, they will still have to merge...
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Qatar, USAir create Philly code-share hub
Not a sexy headline, but good news for travelers in USAir cities around the country as Qatar Airways and USAir expand their codeshare arrangements so that travelers from USAir cities such as Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami,...
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Staying In Touch on the Road: Part 3
GETTING YOUR PHONE READY TO GOThis is part 3 of a report on communication for travelers. In the first two parts, we discussed the kinds of service available, and how to choose the one you want. Obviously, using your own smartphone is the best...
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Staying In Touch on the Road: Part 4
ET—HERE’S HOW TO CALL HOME! Right! I promised you alternatives to paying high cellphone call rates for calling back home. Using one of these low-cost strategies lets you spend more on data (or dinner!) and lets you choose a SIM by the best...
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Ryanair Ticketing through agents; codeshares next?
Low-cost carrier Ryanair has taken a big step toward the mainstream by making its tickets available through travel agents for the first time. They are partnered with Amadeus, the computerized reservation system used by much of the travel agency...
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Feds New Airfare Rules: More info for you!
The Federal Department of Transportation has issued proposed new rules that will require air carriers to provide better information about add-on fees such as baggage charges, and will extend the rules to more airlines, and also to travel agencies that...
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Gulf Airlines: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em
British Airways and Qatar sign joint operating agreement for London and Doha; Qatar adds to its stake in BA's parent.
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Airline 'Battle for Seattle' boosts airport business
As Delta and Alaska continue to battle for dominance of their Seattle hubs, the airport is gaining more passengers and business.
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Paris adds scooters to rental options
Paris's famous bike rental and electric car rentals are now being joined by Cityscoot, which allows users to rent an electric moped on the street.
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Angkor Wat: No Nudes is Good News
At Cambodia's famous temple complex, a new set of rules to deal with recent misbehavior and dress code issues.
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4 fairly new travel apps that really work
Four fairly new and very useful apps for travelers, personally use-tested. They really work as advertised, and they're all free.
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Oo-la-la! French court OKs 'hanky-panky' site
A court ruling says that marital fidelity is optional, and that a pro-adultery website can continue advertising.
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Delta wants to buy 49% of Aeromexico
Delta is buying up to almost half the shares in its joint-venture partner.