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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 World
      3. Eco-Friendly Travel and Ecotourism
      4. Green Hotels Heal Heart Body and Planet
      5. Green House
      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 Sun
      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 Cruise
      8. Easter Celebrations Around the World
      9. Escape to Quebec City
      10. Exploring the Top National Parks
      11. Fall Weekend Getaway Ideas
      12. Floating Around the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradenew
      13. Gay and Lesbian Travel
      14. Girlfriend Getaways
      15. Going Green in Portland
      16. Great Golf Getaways
      17. Marathon Travel Plans
      18. Planning Your Spa Vacation
      19. Procreation Vacation
      20. Relaxing Weekend Getaways
      21. Romantic Vacation Destinations
      22. Singles Vacations, Trip Ideas And Flight Deals
      23. Spring Break Vacation
      24. Summer Cruising
      25. Take Me Out To The Ballgame
      26. Top Travel Destinations on the Big Screen
      27. Travel Like a Celebrity
      28. Unique Sites in the City
      29. Winter Vacation Travel Tips
    7. Travel and Dining

      1. Airplane Food: What To Expect
      2. Beer Lovers Airport Guide
      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 Preparations
      6. Family Travel on a Budget
      7. Gap Year Travel
      8. Luxury Travel for Less
      9. Stretch Your Travel Dollar
      10. The Best Packing Practices
      11. Time Your Trip
      12. Travel Tips for Women
      13. Traveling With Your Pet

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 675 destinations in 130 countries. Combined fleet of approximately 2,000 aircraft. 10 member airlines:

  • American Airlines
  • British Airways
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Finnair
  • Iberia
  • LanChile
  • Japan Airlines
  • Qantas
  • Malev Hungarian Airlines
  • Royal Jordanian

Star Alliance
Established in 1997, Star Alliance travels to 916 destinations in 160 countries. Combined fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft. 21 member airlines:

  • Air Canada
  • Air China
  • Air New Zealand
  • ANA - All Nippon Airways
  • Asiana Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • BMI British Midland
  • Egypt Air
  • LOT Polish Airlines
  • Lufthansa
  • SAS - Scandinavian Airlines
  • Shanghai Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • South African Airways
  • Spanair
  • Swiss International Airlines
  • TAP Air Portugal
  • Thai Airways
  • Turkish Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • US Airways

SkyTeam
SkyTeam offers 905 destinations in 169 countries. Combined fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft. 13 member airlines:

  • Aeroflot
  • Aeromexico
  • Air France
  • Alitalia
  • China Southern Airlines
  • KLM
  • Continental Airlines
  • CSA Czech Airlines
  • Korean Air
  • Northwest
  • Air Europa
  • Copa Airlines
  • Kenya Airways

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