http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings Imagine - Experience - Share Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:03:35 GMT Clearspace 2.5.11 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2009-10-29T12:03:35Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/10/29/hook-em-while-they-re-young-american-airlines-recognizes-first-time-flyers My first airplane ride was in 1973 on a Northwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Rochester, Minn. It was winter, and the plane hit a fair amount of turbulence. My mother looked like she was going to pass out. I thought it was fun.   That trip air_travel airlines american_airlines Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:03:35 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/10/29/hook-em-while-they-re-young-american-airlines-recognizes-first-time-flyers 2009-10-29T12:03:35Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/10/08/wi-fi-in-the-sky As much as I hate to admit it, I’m addicted to the Internet: I obsessively check Yahoo Mail, New York Times online, Craigslist and Facebook. And when I’m away from my computer, I have my Blackberry to keep me connected (phew!). As a air_travel wi_fi Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:17:21 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/10/08/wi-fi-in-the-sky 2009-10-08T20:17:21Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/10/02/long-haul-flight-survival-kit Hardly anyone looks forward to being trapped on an airplane for hours on end, but long-haul flights are unavoidable if you like to travel the globe, as I do.   I’m writing this from Tokyo ’s Narita Airport on my three-hour layover packing_list air_travel dreamsacks Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:49:59 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/10/02/long-haul-flight-survival-kit 2009-10-02T21:49:59Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/09/29/airtran-adds-nonstop-bransonorlando-service-and-offers-fare-sale Orlando–based AirTran Airways announced this weekend the addition of nonstop flights on Saturdays between Branson Airport and Orlando International Airport beginning Dec. 19, 2009, making it even easier to travel between two of the air_travel airtran branson orlando budget_travel Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:38:58 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/09/29/airtran-adds-nonstop-bransonorlando-service-and-offers-fare-sale 2009-09-29T13:38:58Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/09/25/continental-airlines-onepass-program-joins-star-alliance Beginning Oct. 27, Continental Airlines will join Star Alliance’s list of member airlines , allowing Continental OnePass members to have reciprocal mileage earning and redemption opportunities with the 21 airlines in the program.   Photo: air_travel airlines Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:07:21 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/09/25/continental-airlines-onepass-program-joins-star-alliance 2009-09-25T10:07:21Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/09/21/24-hour-virgin-america-business-fare-sale Tired of flying coach for business trips? If work requires you to travel between two of the nine cities currently serviced by Virgin America between now and Sept. 30, 2009, this could be your lucky day.   The California–based airline took top virgin_america air_travel Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:46:55 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/09/21/24-hour-virgin-america-business-fare-sale 2009-09-21T15:46:55Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/09/16/air-france-auction-for-airbus-a380-flights Eager to get a ride on the new wide-bodied Airbus A380? Air France , the first airline to offer flights on the aircraft between Europe and the United States, is auctioning 380 seats on two inaugural flights in November.   Photo: Air France air_travel airbus _a380 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:54:33 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/09/16/air-france-auction-for-airbus-a380-flights 2009-09-16T15:54:33Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/09/01/southwest-airlines-is-a-top-green-power-purchaser Air travel is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions—a real bummer for eco-travelers like myself. I can’t help but feel a little guilty every time I board a plane.   But it looks like the airline industry is really air_travel eco_travel Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:47:42 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/09/01/southwest-airlines-is-a-top-green-power-purchaser 2009-09-01T17:47:42Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/08/28/new-airline-fees-when-will-the-madness-end   On Monday, American Airlines announced yet another baggage fee . Starting September 14, international passengers traveling to Europe, India or the Caribbean on American Airlines will be charged $50 for their second piece of checked luggage air_travel baggage_fees Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:04:36 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/08/28/new-airline-fees-when-will-the-madness-end 2009-08-28T10:04:36Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/08/03/three-new-united-airlines-travel-reward-credit-cards In an effort to more quickly reward loyal customers, or, perhaps, capture some of American Express’s card members who cannot justify renewing their $450 platinum card this year, United Airlines , in conjunction with Chase Card Services , air_travel airlines united_airlines Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:18:18 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/08/03/three-new-united-airlines-travel-reward-credit-cards 2009-08-03T16:18:18Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/07/29/airline-deals-for-end-of-summer-and-fall-travel It’s hard to believe that the end of summer is nigh, but for those who want to plan one more getaway this season, you’re in luck—airlines are offering killer deals right now for end-of-summer and fall travel. Here are some of the air_travel airlines travel_deals Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:43:43 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/07/29/airline-deals-for-end-of-summer-and-fall-travel 2009-07-29T15:43:43Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/06/15/liquids-pudding-back-on-board For those of us who still miss bringing a bottle of homemade liquid courage (iced tea, of course!) with us on flights, help may be on the way. Trials of a new liquid scanner begin this month at Newcastle Airport in Britain, according to the London air_travel security liquids_ban Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:00:06 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/06/15/liquids-pudding-back-on-board 2009-06-15T16:00:06Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/06/15/southwest-airlines-to-let-pets-fly-incabin Starting June 17, Southwest Airlines will begin to allow pets to fly with their owners on vacation. If your small dog or cat fits in a hard-sided carrier that can be stowed under the seat in front of you, then you win! Think of how much more fun air_travel pet_friendly_travel Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:00:21 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/06/15/southwest-airlines-to-let-pets-fly-incabin 2009-06-15T10:00:21Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/06/12/helpful-guide-to-greener-summer-travel Photo: cogdogblog   If you’re trying to shrink the carbon footprint of your summer vacation plans this year, you’ve probably run headlong into a number of tricky transportation issues. Drive or fly? Bus or train? Economy or first ecotourism road_trips travel_planning air_travel bus_travel train_travel Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:00:49 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/06/12/helpful-guide-to-greener-summer-travel 2009-06-12T16:00:49Z http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/05/28/wifi-takes-off-on-virgin-america-others-queued-on-the-runway Photo by GlennFleishman   The list of places in the world where you can safely avoid updating your Facebook profile got smaller last week with Virgin America’s launch of in-flight WiFi on all its 100 daily routes. Unless you were one of air_travel airlines Thu, 28 May 2009 17:00:54 GMT tmadmin http://www.travelmuse.com/community/blogs/travel_musings/2009/05/28/wifi-takes-off-on-virgin-america-others-queued-on-the-runway 2009-05-28T17:00:54Z