Wi-Fi in the Sky, more airlines have joined forces!

I think this is great news!!!
Here was my previous post:
http://melissasuntimetravel.blogspot.com/2009/07/wi-fi-in-sky.html

Here is the latest article I just read, thank you to Budget Travel .com, this is an informative article to say the least!!!

If you're wondering which airlines, which routes, how to get Wi-Fi in the sky, here is the link to this article for you!!!: http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2009/10/03/AR2009100303214.html#

Here are the highlighted points:
1. Gogo is the go-to network
2. Costs are the same no matter the carrier
3. Monthlong Wi-Fi passes are only valid with one airline
4. The connection is good
5. Hotspots don't extend beyond U.S. borders
6. You can sign up in advance
7. No phone calls; no porn
8. Just because the airline has Wi-Fi doesn't mean your flight will
9. Airline seats aren't made for laptops
10. International access is on the horizon

AIRLINE WI-FI GUIDE
- Airtran Airways 100 percent of planes flying domestic routes have the Gogo service.
- Alaska Airlines All planes flying routes within the U.S. will be outfitted with Row 44.
- American Airlines Has Gogo service on 15 of its 767-200s (primarily used on cross-country flights) and later this fall will have it on 150 MD-80s (the airline's workhorse, used on all kinds of routes).
- Delta Air Lines The entire domestic fleet is expected to be outfitted with Gogo by the end of this year.
- Southwest Airlines Will begin installing Row 44 on all of its planes in early 2010.
- United Airlines Has signed on with Gogo to outfit 13 of its planes—those flying transcontinental routes—beginning late this year (i.e., right about now).
- US Airways Plans to start installing the Gogo network on 50 A321 planes in early 2010.
- Virgin America Gogo service is up and running on all planes flying routes within the U.S.

Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Northwest World Perks to Delta Sky Miles

OK, so you've received a hundred different promos from the Delta American Express, but did you receive your NEW Delta Sky Miles number?

You should have, or will be shortly, they started sending all the new numbers out in October!!!

If you had a Northwest World Perks number, and did NOTHING with it. You didn't bite on any of their little promos they offered, you just sat on your number. (I did too actually....) Then you were automatically issued a new number with Delta Sky Miles and you need to do nothing more.

Well, other than let your travel agent know, as we keep records of all of this stuff for you....

Were you one of those that already had a Delta Sky Miles number, and are now wondering what to do??? Let's say you have a NW number and a Delta number...... Then the merge happened.....

YOU DO NEED TO MERGE THESE ACCOUNTS!
This will not automatically happen for you!
Yes!!!
You must merge your accounts.....
Here is the website: delta.com/mergeaccounts

Confusing as usual!!!
But the basics are: If you have 2 Delta Sky Miles numbers now, you need to merge them, they will not automatically merge.

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Travelers need to take the proper steps to cover vacation travel plans during uncertain economic challenges, the upcoming flu season, and our current hurricane season.

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What if you lose your job due to involuntary termination or layoff?

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What if your luggage doesn't show up when you do?

What if you lose your wallet or identification?

Severe weather anywhere in the world- from thunderstorms and downpours to full-blown hurricanes, can frequently impact vacations at this time of year. Weather-related flight delays can lead to missed air connections and cruise departures. The best way to cover your vacation investment against the impact of severe weather is through a travel insurance plan that includes comprehensive trip cancellation, interruption and travel delay coverage, as well as 24-hour assistance and emergency travel services including emergency cash transfers, replacement of lost travel documents, coverage for emergency medical needs, and email and phone messaging to family and friends.

We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your upcoming trip.

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