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Delta to Make Investments in Customer Experience

It’s no wonder Delta Airlines is consistently voted the best run and most admired airline by industry insiders and business travelers alike. One of the ways Delta stays ahead of other carriers is by constantly improving customer comfort and superior … Continue reading

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Delta Airlines Announces Changes to Elite Frequent Flyer Program

Delta Airlines is adding a spend requirement to its SkyMiles Medallion Program for U.S. resident frequent flyers. The newly announced Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) Program will take effect in 2014. Travelers will be required to meet both the mileage or … Continue reading

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Delta Airlines To Increase Presence At London-Heathrow Airport

According to latest reports, Delta Airlines will soon acquire Singapore Airline’s 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic and will gain a larger presence at London Heathrow Airport. The joint alliance means Delta and Virgin Atlantic combined will become the second largest … Continue reading

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Airline Loyalty Programs Strategy

Business travelers looking to accumulate and use airline travel points or miles might consider taking advantage of credit card offers. Most credit card companies offer sign-up bonus points that can be used toward first-class upgrades, airline club lounges, free checked … Continue reading

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The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane: A Business Traveler’s Review

On a recent trip to London, my wife and I stayed at the Four Seasons Park Lane Hotel. As we exited the taxi that transported us from London Heathrow Airport, the registration staff greeted us by name and we were … Continue reading

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TripIt Shares Five Ways to Prevent Holiday Travel Mayhem

TripIt is already used by many business travelers, but if you’re unfamiliar with this application, TripIt is a mobile service that helps you organize and share your travel plans. It allows you to easily consolidate your them into a comprehensive … Continue reading

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TSA Exploring New Airport Security Line Designs For Quicker PreCheck Screening

After TSA’s PreCheck pilot program debuted last year, the Transportation Security Administration has continued to work towards finding even more effective and efficient PreCheck screening processes for air travelers. The initial program promised enhanced security by placing more focus on pre-screening … Continue reading

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In-Flight Phone Calls To Become Standard, Say Experts

You will soon be allowed to talk on your cell phones when traveling internationally on Virgin Atlantic Airlines. Scheduled to launch this summer, Virgin Atlantic will allow phone calls, e-mails, text and Smartphone web browsing on some flights between select … Continue reading

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Tips for Cellular Service When Traveling Internationally

Smartphone usage continues to transform our lives and is becoming the norm for most business travelers. Their usage has transformed from a simple mobile calling device to text messaging capabilities, information retrieval, sending pictures or videos, entertainment and staying connected … Continue reading

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Upcoming Changes to United’s MileagePlus Program

Mileage programs have become a major source of revenue for U.S. carriers and a primary source for retaining business travelers and keeping them away from competing carriers. United’s MileagePlus members, for example, are waiting with anticipation for the official launch … Continue reading

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