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  1. Travel Tips
    1. Airline and Air Travel Information

      1. Airfare Restrictions
      2. Airline Alliances & Consumer Benefits
      3. Airline Check-In Options
      4. Airline Flight Trackers
      5. Airline Upgrade Guide & Tips
      6. Airport Security
      7. Booking the Best Airplane Seat
      8. Dealing With Lost Baggage
      9. Getting Bumped
      10. Legroom Guide
    2. Business Travel

      1. Frequent Traveler Reward Points
      2. Travel Gadgets
    3. Find the Best Airfare Deals

      1. Alternative Airports
      2. Booking Flights by Phone
      3. Cheap Airline Tickets Tips
      4. Cheapflights-ology
      5. Last Minute Airfares Tips
      6. Senior Traveler Discounts
      7. Travelnomics
    4. Hotel Planning and Booking Information

      1. Eccentric Hotels
      2. Eco Spas Around the Worldnew
      3. Eco-Friendly Travel and Ecotourism
      4. Green Hotels Heal Heart Body and Planetnew
      5. Green Housenew
      6. Hotel Etiquette and Tipping
    5. International Travel Tips

      1. Currency Conversion & Exchange Rate Tips
      2. Embassies & Consulates Abroad
      3. Getting a Passport
      4. International Flights
      5. Understanding The Euro
      6. Vacation Shopping In Europe
    6. Special Interest Trips

      1. Adventure Travel in the Sunnew
      2. Babymoon Vacation
      3. Backpacking & Airline Tickets
      4. Best Family Beaches
      5. Brighten Up Your Holiday Travel
      6. Celebration & Festival Travel
      7. Chill Out on an Alaska Cruisenew
      8. Easter Celebrations Around the Worldnew
      9. Escape to Quebec City
      10. Exploring the Top National Parks
      11. Fall Weekend Getaway Ideas
      12. Gay and Lesbian Travel
      13. Girlfriend Getaways
      14. Going Green in Portlandnew
      15. Great Golf Getaways
      16. Marathon Travel Plans
      17. Planning Your Spa Vacation
      18. Procreation Vacation
      19. Relaxing Weekend Getaways
      20. Romantic Vacation Destinations
      21. Singles Vacations, Trip Ideas And Flight Deals
      22. Spring Break Vacation
      23. Summer Cruising
      24. Take Me Out To The Ballgame
      25. Top Travel Destinations on the Big Screen
      26. Travel Like a Celebrity
      27. Unique Sites in the City
      28. Winter Vacation Travel Tips
    7. Travel and Dining

      1. Airplane Food: What To Expect
      2. Beer Lovers Airport Guidenew
      3. Healthy Eating at the Airport
    8. Travel Etiquette

      1. Airplane Etiquette
    9. Travel Health and Comfort

      1. Air Travel & Pregnancy
      2. Air Travel and Families
      3. Air Travel and Health
      4. Avoiding Jet Lag Tips
      5. Disabled Traveler Tips
      6. Staying Healthy at Sea
    10. Trip Planning

      1. 10 Things To Do Before Your Flight
      2. Air Travel Planning Tips
      3. Airport Amusements
      4. Buying Travel Insurance
      5. Eco-friendly Travel Preparationsnew
      6. Family Travel on a Budget
      7. Gap Year Travelnew
      8. Luxury Travel for Less
      9. Stretch Your Travel Dollar
      10. The Best Packing Practices
      11. Time Your Trip
      12. Travel Tips for Womennew
      13. Traveling With Your Petnew

Airline Alliances

When airlines team up, consumers benefit

Airlines across the globe have built compatible air miles and code-sharing programs. If you’re a frequent flyer, you could enjoy some extra benefits if you know which airlines work together.

We recommend you visit the alliance Web sites for detailed airline alliance information. The good news is you may benefit from air miles programs in more ways than you thought.

Oneworld Alliance
Oneworld travels to 600 destinations in 135 countries. Combined fleet of approximately 2,000 aircraft. 8 member airlines:

  • Aer Lingus
  • American Airlines
  • British Airways
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Finnair
  • Iberia
  • LanChile
  • Qantas

Star Alliance
Established in 1997, Star Alliance travels to 795 destinations in 139 countries. Combined fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft. 20 member airlines:

  • Air Canada
  • Air New Zealand
  • ANA - All Nippon Airways
  • Andria
  • Asiana Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • Blue 1
  • BMI British Midland
  • Coatia Airlines
  • LOT Polish Airlines
  • Lufthansa
  • German Airlines
  • SAS - Scandinavian Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Spanair
  • Swiss
  • TAP Air Portugal
  • Thai Airways
  • United Airlines
  • US Airways
  • Varig Brazilian Airlines

SkyTeam
SkyTeam offers 658 destinations in 133 countries. Combined fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft. 9 member airlines:

  • Aeromexico
  • Air France
  • KLM
  • Alitalia
  • Continental Airlines
  • CSA Czech Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Korean Air
  • Northwest

For more information, check our Frequent Fliers: points, rewards and bonuses links

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