The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
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Why United’s CEO Is Right (And Wrong) About Dulles Airport
What to make of United’s presence at Washington Dulles Airport? Now that they have a new lease, is it time for a new terminal? What does their CEO think?
Cheap Flights to Central America, New Discount Flights To Europe And Free Steak!
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
Cheap Flights From New York To Los Angeles And Discounts On Hyatt In The Americas. The Best of The Rest For August 27, 2015
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. On a daily basis, I try to keep track of roughly 100 different blogs (try being the operative word) that have interesting things for you and I to learn from. Some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens […]
Braniff, Awesome! Who Does That Overhead Bin Belong To? The Best Of The Rest on August 9, 2015
Don’t forget I’m giving away two months of your own free travel assistant to everyone. The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. On a daily basis, I try to keep track of roughly 100 different blogs (try being the operative word) that have interesting things for you and I to learn from. Some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your […]
Pizza Week In Review: May 17, 2015
Lots going on this week, including new developments in DOT regs on mistake fares, info on where United is putting its 787-9s into service, Disney World tips and Starwood’s summer promotion.
Crazy Business Class Fare War, Delta Honoring Amtrak Tickets and 50,000 Point Southwest Credit Card Bonuses Are Back
Did you snag a business class ticket to Hong Kong while the airlines were having a fight?
Amtrak Crash: Congress Looks To Delay Requirement For Safer Trains
The loss of life in the recent Amtrak accident is tragic, especially when a solution exists. While it seemed that solution might be close to implementation, there are conflicting signals from Congress.
Is a 360 MPH Train In America’s Future?
High speed rail has long been a frustrating discussion in the United States. The only true example of high-speed rail currently operating in the US is the Amtrak Acela line, which runs between Washington DC and Boston. I’ve ridden it a number of times and it’s a clean, comfortable way to get from DC to downtown NY and vice versa. The NY Times is reporting about a group trying to bring a new high-speed option to the Northeast Corridor. It’s called a maglev train (for magnetic elevation) and tops out […]
Diversify Your Points And Your Planning For A Winning Vacation Strategy
Diversification is important for many facets of our lives. In travel, having different types of miles and points available is key. WIth the increased availability of one-way award flights over the last five years, mixing and matching is the best way to make your dream trip happen. Here’s a quick look at some examples of a diversified vacation.
