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View AllAirlines Put Elite Status on a Higher Price Tag
NEW YORK, United States - Delta, United and other major airlines are raising elite status hurdles, leaving frequent flyers on discounted fares with less credit.
By James Anthony
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Carnival Rewards Sets Sail With Spending Based Status
Miami, United States - Carnival Rewards replaces VIFP, tying cruise status to eligible spending while preserving separate recognition for lifetime sailing days.
By Dana Lockwood
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9 National Parks Where Fall Colors Steal the Show
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, Maine - Nine national parks are drawing autumn travelers with vivid foliage, scenic drives and trails that are generally quieter than in summer.
By Jennifer Wilmington
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Deadly Floods Cripple Grand Canyon Water Supply
Grand Canyon, Arizona - Flash flooding killed two people, left another missing and severed a critical waterline, forcing major lodging closures across the park.
By James Anthony
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United App Lets Disrupted Travelers Fly Earlier
Chicago, United States - United Airlines is giving disrupted passengers more control by letting them join standby lists for up to three earlier departures.
By Jeff Colhoun
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Airlines Extend Middle East Flight Suspensions to 2027
LONDON, England - Virgin Atlantic has suspended Dubai flights until October 2027 as global carriers reroute, delay returns and cautiously rebuild Middle East service.
By Bob Vidra
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The Travel Watches I Actually Wear: Stylish, Useful, and Not Worth Getting Mugged Over
I love watches. I love nice watches. I also love not turning myself into a walking insurance claim the second I step out of an airport.A good travel watch has a very specific job. It needs to tell the
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The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition Chaos
The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition ChaosI have very little patience for travel bags that only look good in a product photo.A good bag earns its place the hard
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The 100MP Camera That Made Me Leave the Big Kit Behind
I have owned, tested, broken, carried, and cursed at more camera gear than any normal person should. I have shot everything from expeditions in Mongolia, ships in Antarctica to luxury hotels, wildlife