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Which Americans have passports, and which Americans don’t? http://bit.ly/eqxfxd 6:31 PM Mar 8th, 2011 via twitterfeed
Double up? Citibank’s American AAdvantage Visa comes with a connected Amex http://bit.ly/htja9c 7:36 PM Mar 7th, 2011 via twitterfeed
Liquid scanner update: Maybe next year? http://bit.ly/dVZ8Pv 1:04 PM Mar 4th, 2011 via twitterfeed
Do we really need smartphone apps for individual hotels? http://bit.ly/gcJewV 7:12 PM Mar 2nd, 2011 via twitterfeed
Another thing to worry about?: Rental car recalls http://bit.ly/fCE8tM 6:53 PM Feb 28th, 2011 via twitterfeed
Upgraded: Stopovers in Istanbul, with free tours courtesy of Turkish Airlines http://bit.ly/f97eLF 7:22 PM Feb 24th, 2011 via twitterfeed
Bring channel 9 to @Continental RT @benetwilson An Open Letter To United Airlines http://dlvr.it/HSyjD @UnitedAirlines #keepCh9 5:27 AM Feb 24th, 2011 via web
Now THIS is a boarding pass http://bit.ly/eOsZdh 7:49 PM Feb 23rd, 2011 via twitterfeed
Upgrades and Downgrades: Carry-on liquids, free AA miles, ballpark elites, and airline fee video! http://bit.ly/hdMTrA 5:59 PM Feb 22nd, 2011 via twitterfeed
Classed-up air service to Vegas, but can it succeed? http://bit.ly/igyaWu 7:16 PM Feb 21st, 2011 via twitterfeed
This site is making my day awesome & ruining the lives of friends and colleagues. Click the head. http://www.hiyoooo.com/ 5:27 PM Feb 21st, 2011 via web
Economy Plus seating: United to keep it, Continental to adopt it http://bit.ly/ehq6Ma 6:47 PM Feb 17th, 2011 via twitterfeed
Upgrades and Downgrades: Moscow hotels, Tokyo flights, $5 rental cars, and hot cheese http://bit.ly/f40A6H 7:15 PM Feb 16th, 2011 via twitterfeed
Your new template for written replies. http://www.lettersofnote.com/2011/02/regarding-your-stupid-complaint.html 12:52 PM Feb 15th, 2011 via web
Great news for infrequent travelers: Delta SkyMiles no longer expire http://bit.ly/dL3txp 8:29 AM Feb 15th, 2011 via twitterfeed
A Valentine’s Day public service announcement: Get your shots before you travel http://bit.ly/fOLxwD 6:45 PM Feb 14th, 2011 via twitterfeed
Sell your miles, but at what price? http://bit.ly/hVx5E3 6:56 PM Feb 10th, 2011 via twitterfeed
@stevensullivan I didn't either! And I was doubly surprised that it happened for such a cheap ticket. 6:31 AM Feb 9th, 2011 via web in reply to stevensullivan
Hell freezes over: In which I actually get an Orbitz Price Assurance refund http://bit.ly/enjIwN 7:47 PM Feb 8th, 2011 via twitterfeed
Delta starts offering more legroom in international economy, for a price http://bit.ly/gQl0Xd 6:38 PM Feb 7th, 2011 via twitterfeed

Name Mark Ashley
Location North Carolina, USA
Web http://www.upgrad...
Bio Traveler, blogger, and thus travel blogger at Upgrade: Travel Better. Living the first class life, at coach prices.