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Airfare Hack

James Van Dellen — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:02:16 +0000

Here is a fun airfare hack.

However some suggest searching gateway cities for cheaper prices. I.e. San Francisco for flights to Asia, or Houston or Miami for flights to points south.

Case in point: Denver to Laz Paz Bolivita, clocks in at $1,097. Reasonable price for this time of year for hopping to another continent. However, separating these out finds Miami to La Paz at $654, and transit over to Miami at $284, $159 cheaper.

Of course there are risks associated. If you miss your Miami-Pa Paz flight on TACA because your American flight was delayed, you’ll be responsible for re-scheduling and any fees. And, this method also requires collecting and re-checking bags midpoint. But, it also lets you build a long layover in Miami if you desire too.

Food for thought.

Winter Park . Colorado

James Van Dellen — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:37:52 +0000

Spring tracks…

Copenhagen Metro Short Video

James Van Dellen — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:56:54 +0000

The conductor-free Metro train of Copenhagen. These four lines (M1 to M4) complement the suburban S trains and also serve Copenhagen Airport in Kastrup, a few miles south of the center.,

Knives on Planes

James Van Dellen — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:59:51 +0000

In response to last week’s announcement by flight attendants chastising the TSA allowing small knives on airplanes, I’ll respond by sharing this photo of a pile of wine bottles haphazardly sitting behind an O’Hare food kiosk.

It’s easy to imagine the process of modifying a wine bottle (or five) into an object for more terrifying than a pocket knife, and proves that anything can be weapon, and the onus of defense has been (for 12 years) and will continue to be with the people.

Now, about dismantling the liquid ban..

iPads at Toronto Pearson Airport

James Van Dellen — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:21:02 +0000

These are perfect when one wants to FaceTime the person across from them instead of conversing in real time.

Actually they’re quite functional; you can order food and drins, charge, surf, and it alerts you to your flight status as well. And, since they’re in Canada they won’t be stolen.

Jet Lag is Hard

James Van Dellen — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:14:46 +0000

Christie Aschwanden writes an excellent, thorough, perhaps tedious (that’s a compliment), article about jet lag, which has been syndicated in various newspapers over the past few months.

Jet Lag: Why you get it and how you can avoid it.

My advice: Stop worrying about what time is where you WERE, and focus on the time is is NOW where you’re at. End of story…

Southwest Airlines to Grand Rapids

James Van Dellen — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:30:38 +0000

Starting late summer with service to Denver, Baltimore, Orlando and St. Louis. For the scattered West Michigan region this is sure to bring down costs.

Meanwhile this may put the stake in Frontier’s Denver-GRR run, as this Denver Post article from last week details their strategy of playing ping-pong around the competition.

Costa Rica Road

James Van Dellen — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:31:55 +0000

Between San Ramon and La Fortuna.

Photo . Moapa Valley Nevada

James Van Dellen — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:45:48 +0000

Lone Joshua Tree, between Las Vegas and St. George Utah.

NYC Subway App

James Van Dellen — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:32:58 +0000

Is out for iPhone/iPod. As commenters point out it’s not really necessary during rush hour, as trains arrive with heavy frequency-but for late night hours it’s helpful to know when to head underground…

Full article in today’s Wall Street Journal.