msnbc.com: Travel Tips http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7394115/ns/travel-travel_tips/ Msnbc.com is a leader in breaking news and original journalism. Copyright 2012 msnbc.com en-us http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/SiteManagement/SiteWide/Images/msnbc_logo.gif msnbc.com http://www.msnbc.msn.com/ Wed, 16 May 2012 17:31:12 GMT News 60 Astounding first-class air cabins As airlines stave off bankruptcy by cutting amenities and services to their economy classes, there seems to be a shield around the almighty first class. http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/16/11251565-astounding-first-class-air-cabins?lite Wed, 16 May 2012 12:42:52 GMT News http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/16/11251565-astounding-first-class-air-cabins?lite Terminal upgrades: 7 new airport expansions On Wednesday, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens a new $1.4 billion terminal. The airport upgrades don’t stop there. Here are six more projects you may spy next time you fly. On Wednesday, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens a new $1.4 billion terminal. The airport upgrades don’t stop there. Here are six more projects you may spy next time you fly.




]]> http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/16/11720479-terminal-upgrades-7-new-airport-expansions?lite On Wednesday, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens a new $1.4 billion terminal. The airport upgrades don’t stop there. Here are six more projects you may spy next time you fly. On Wednesday, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens a new $1.4 billion terminal. The airport upgrades don’t stop there. Here are six more projects you may spy next time you fly. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 On Wednesday, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens a new $1.4 billion terminal. The airport upgrades don’t stop there. Here are six more projects you may spy next time you fly.


]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 12:39:55 GMT News http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/16/11720479-terminal-upgrades-7-new-airport-expansions?lite Virgin Atlantic announces cellphone calls from the cabin The phrase "Can you hear me now" has entered the jet age. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47435675/ns/travel-business_travel/ Tue, 15 May 2012 21:59:12 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47435675/ns/travel-business_travel/ Watching movies while flying just got easier Digiboo allows you to download a film file to a USB flash drive at airport kiosks and then put it directly on your laptop's hard drive.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=5020e0c034f90a94d88fd000c6b43330&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=5020e0c034f90a94d88fd000c6b43330&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://tags.bluekai.com/site/5148"/><img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://insight.adsrvr.org/track/evnt/?ct=0:jl92yqm&adv=wouzn4v&fmt=3"/> http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/03/11524244-watching-movies-while-flying-just-got-easier?lite Mon, 14 May 2012 18:08:26 GMT News http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/03/11524244-watching-movies-while-flying-just-got-easier?lite VoIP call earns Delta passenger a police escort New technology and an old debate over whether to allow air travelers to make cell phone calls on flights prompted some mid-air tension on a recent Delta Air Lines flight. http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/10/11642836-in-flight-voip-call-gets-delta-air-lines-passenger-escorted-off-plane?lite Thu, 10 May 2012 20:31:28 GMT News http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/10/11642836-in-flight-voip-call-gets-delta-air-lines-passenger-escorted-off-plane?lite US Airways selling priority access US Airways has joined other major U.S. carriers by offering non-elite frequent flyers access to priority travel services for a fee. http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/09/11602403-us-airways-selling-priority-access?lite Wed, 9 May 2012 12:32:46 GMT News http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/09/11602403-us-airways-selling-priority-access?lite High-tech hotels add ease and luxury With features that include electronic room privacy settings and spa reservations at the touch of a button, technology may be the latest way to getting a relaxing stay.With features that include electronic room privacy settings and spa reservations at the touch of a button, technology may be the latest way to getting a relaxing stay.




]]> http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/26/11411992-high-tech-hotels-add-ease-and-luxury With features that include electronic room privacy settings and spa reservations at the touch of a button, technology may be the latest way to getting a relaxing stay. With features that include electronic room privacy settings and spa reservations at the touch of a button, technology may be the latest way to getting a relaxing stay. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 With features that include electronic room privacy settings and spa reservations at the touch of a button, technology may be the latest way to getting a relaxing stay.


]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 12:34:47 GMT News http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/26/11411992-high-tech-hotels-add-ease-and-luxury Keeping tabs on tablets tough for frazzled travelers It probably happens more often than we’d like to admit. The plane lands, everybody jumps up and, in the mad dash to deplane, you leave something behind. http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/04/11538342-frazzled-travelers-find-it-tough-to-keep-tabs-on-their-tablets?lite Fri, 4 May 2012 15:10:23 GMT News http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/04/11538342-frazzled-travelers-find-it-tough-to-keep-tabs-on-their-tablets?lite LaGuardia, LAX ranked America’s worst airports Minneapolis-St. Paul International (pictured), meanwhile, took top honors in Travel + Leisure magazine’s rankings of America’s 22 major airports. Minneapolis-St. Paul International (pictured), meanwhile, took top honors in Travel + Leisure magazine’s rankings of America’s 22 major airports.


]]> http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/19/11289168-americas-best-and-worst-airports?lite Minneapolis-St. Paul International (pictured), meanwhile, took top honors in Travel + Leisure magazine’s rankings of America’s 22 major airports. Minneapolis-St. Paul International (pictured), meanwhile, took top honors in Travel + Leisure magazine’s rankings of America’s 22 major airports. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 Minneapolis-St. Paul International (pictured), meanwhile, took top honors in Travel + Leisure magazine’s rankings of America’s 22 major airports.


]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 18:54:31 GMT News http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/19/11289168-americas-best-and-worst-airports?lite Frommer's introduces interactive itineraries for the iPad Tired of flipping through the pages of that dog-eared guidebook? The folks at Frommer’s suggest you tap, click or flick instead.Tired of flipping through the pages of that dog-eared guidebook? The folks at Frommer’s suggest you tap, click or flick instead.


]]> http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/01/11474395-frommers-introduces-interactive-itineraries-for-the-ipad?lite Tired of flipping through the pages of that dog-eared guidebook? The folks at Frommer’s suggest you tap, click or flick instead. Tired of flipping through the pages of that dog-eared guidebook? The folks at Frommer’s suggest you tap, click or flick instead. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 Tired of flipping through the pages of that dog-eared guidebook? The folks at Frommer’s suggest you tap, click or flick instead.


]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 00:44:03 GMT News http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/01/11474395-frommers-introduces-interactive-itineraries-for-the-ipad?lite <![CDATA[Sponsored By:]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=4ff94ba08f64c172007ad7e0aff10e2c&p=4 4ff94ba08f64c172007ad7e0aff10e2c ]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 00:44:03 GMT How to save money on airfare Timing is everything when it comes to getting the best airfare.Timing is everything when it comes to getting the best airfare.


]]> http://todaytravel.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/27/11432978-timing-it-right-how-to-save-money-on-airfare?lite Timing is everything when it comes to getting the best airfare. Timing is everything when it comes to getting the best airfare. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 Timing is everything when it comes to getting the best airfare.


]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 12:21:58 GMT News http://todaytravel.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/27/11432978-timing-it-right-how-to-save-money-on-airfare?lite How to get a free upgrade If you want to score a gratis first-class seat, swanky suite or high-end rental car, you can't rely on luck alone.If you want to score a gratis first-class seat, swanky suite or high-end rental car, you can't rely on luck alone.


]]> http://todaytravel.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/27/11375612-how-to-get-a-free-upgrade?lite If you want to score a gratis first-class seat, swanky suite or high-end rental car, you can't rely on luck alone. If you want to score a gratis first-class seat, swanky suite or high-end rental car, you can't rely on luck alone. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 If you want to score a gratis first-class seat, swanky suite or high-end rental car, you can't rely on luck alone.


]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:18:24 GMT News http://todaytravel.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/27/11375612-how-to-get-a-free-upgrade?lite Travel insurance can protect your vacation "Insurance is for pessimists" seems to be the attitude of many people planning a vacation overseas. No one wants to dwell on the mishaps that might land you in a foreign hospital or, worse, require an emergency air evacuation from your dream vacation. http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/26/11410610-travel-insurance-can-protect-your-health-or-wallet-on-vacation?lite Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:28:52 GMT News http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/26/11410610-travel-insurance-can-protect-your-health-or-wallet-on-vacation?lite Beautiful people fly for free on Miss Travel Solo travelers have two new, and two very different, tools to help cut costs and find companionship — and possibly more — while out on the road.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=be4a1d19bf8db88ee447097c32abd94c&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=be4a1d19bf8db88ee447097c32abd94c&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://tags.bluekai.com/site/5148"/><img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://insight.adsrvr.org/track/evnt/?ct=0:jl92yqm&adv=wouzn4v&fmt=3"/> http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/26/11393588-traveling-solo-new-site-wants-beautiful-people-to-fly-for-free?lite Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:07:41 GMT News http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/26/11393588-traveling-solo-new-site-wants-beautiful-people-to-fly-for-free?lite Is flying giving you an 'airplane headache'? Body scans, missed connections, fighting for overhead bin space, annoying passengers in flight -- there are many things about flying that can make your head pound.Body scans, missed connections, fighting for overhead bin space, annoying passengers in flight -- there are many things about flying that can make your head pound.


]]> http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/26/11397446-is-flying-giving-you-an-airplane-headache?lite Body scans, missed connections, fighting for overhead bin space, annoying passengers in flight -- there are many things about flying that can make your head pound. Body scans, missed connections, fighting for overhead bin space, annoying passengers in flight -- there are many things about flying that can make your head pound. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 Body scans, missed connections, fighting for overhead bin space, annoying passengers in flight -- there are many things about flying that can make your head pound.


]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:54:15 GMT News http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/26/11397446-is-flying-giving-you-an-airplane-headache?lite 3 apps for national-park-bound travelers Most people head to the national parks to gaze at the scenery. This summer, though, don’t be surprised if more of your fellow visitors are staring at their smartphone screens.Most people head to the national parks to gaze at the scenery. This summer, though, don’t be surprised if more of your fellow visitors are staring at their smartphone screens.


]]> http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/24/11355154-technology-in-nature-3-apps-for-national-park-bound-travelers?lite Most people head to the national parks to gaze at the scenery. This summer, though, don’t be surprised if more of your fellow visitors are staring at their smartphone screens. Most people head to the national parks to gaze at the scenery. This summer, though, don’t be surprised if more of your fellow visitors are staring at their smartphone screens. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 Most people head to the national parks to gaze at the scenery. This summer, though, don’t be surprised if more of your fellow visitors are staring at their smartphone screens.


]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:30:47 GMT News http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/24/11355154-technology-in-nature-3-apps-for-national-park-bound-travelers?lite NYT: Are travel agents back? Agent Emily Meredith Prentiss secures exclusive rates and special treatment for her clients. Still, the travel tip she offers is simple: plan ahead for better rates.NYT: In the age of apps, travel agents can seem a bit quaint. Yet the industry is showing signs of growth. We profiled six rising stars to learn why, and to find out what they can do for you.


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47121319/ns/travel-travel_tips/ The New York Times This photograph is protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, publ Agent Emily Meredith Prentiss secures exclusive rates and special treatment for her clients. Still, the travel tip she offers is simple: plan ahead for better rates.


]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:55:26 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47121319/ns/travel-travel_tips/ NYT: How to fly through airport lines Travelers have a variety of options that will shorten wait times at security and immigration.NYT: Travelers have a variety of options that will shorten wait times at security and  immigration. Here is a guide that will help save you some time.


]]> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47104030/ns/travel-travel_tips/ The New York Times This photograph is protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, publ Travelers have a variety of options that will shorten wait times at security and immigration.


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