Watch those miles: Websites help you make sure your frequent flier miles don’t expire

Websites to help you manage frequent flier miles

What good are a million frequent flier miles if they expire before you can use them?
All of the major airlines except Continental have slapped expiration dates on their frequent flier miles, generally one to two years. Activity on the accounts – like flights or credit card awards – …. Read the original article  : here.

US State Dept. lifts travel warning for Thailand, saying it’s safer now

US lifts travel warning for Thailand
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department has lifted its travel warning on Thailand, saying safety has improved after political unrest.

A department statement issued Tuesday night said the travel warning for Americans issued last Thursday was no longer in effect “due to improvements in safety and security conditions throughout the country.”
The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US State Dept. lifts travel warning for Thailand, saying it’s safer now.

Airline passengers would have 24 hours to cancel reservations, get up to $1,300 if bumped

DOT: Airlines should pay bumped passengers more

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration wants to raise the amount airlines have to compensate passengers bumped from full flights to as much as $1,300. They pay up to $800 now.
The Transportation Department unveiled the proposals Wednesday. The proposed changes also would give passengers 24 hours to cancel reservations without …. Source  : Gaea News Network.