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Nonplussed traveler: Air France becomes the Biggest Loser

February 8, 2010
By Al Vinikour
Nonplussed traveler: Air France becomes the Biggest Loser

Should certain passengers face husky fees for two seats instead of just one? Air France has begun doing just that, charging obese passengers extra to free up the seat next to them. Skinny people don't receive a discount.
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Banned from the Super Bowl

February 7, 2010
By Hipster Travel Guide Staff

Today is the day every one travels -- at least to a Super Bowl Party somewhere. And lots of people focus on the most important part of the show -- the things that come on between the plays.
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When snow becomes your canvas

February 7, 2010
By Hipster Travel Guide Staff
When snow becomes your canvas

Shooting the best pictures in blizzard like conditions can be a little more difficult than most people suspect. Sure, those trees covered in snow on an empty street look beautiful, but when you get home, all of the pictures look like mush. How do you stop that?
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Atlantic City: Smoking rooms

February 6, 2010
By Hipster Travel Guide Staff
Atlantic City: Smoking rooms

Smoking in the boys room used to be a song, but smoking in a hotel room has become a sin that apparently requires punishment.
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Mega snow storm shuts down DC

February 6, 2010
By Hipster Travel Guide Staff
Mega snow storm shuts down DC

Winter happens -- at least once a year. And this time, winter is dumping a little white stuff all over the capital. Now, the media has made this the story of the weekend.
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First glimpse: A look at the interior of the 787 Dreamliner

February 4, 2010
By Hipster Travel Guide Staff
First glimpse: A look at the interior of the 787 Dreamliner

The third Dreamliner has begun testing and that includes interior testing -- just to make sure bags don't drop out of the overhead and that passenger in front of you doesn't end up in your lap when he lowers his seat back.
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In a hotel room? Watch your glass.

February 3, 2010
By Gayle McCarthy
In a hotel room? Watch your glass.

Those little glasses next to the sink may not only be full of water, but germs as well, as least at three hotels recently tested by one news organization. And then things get worse.
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How to save money on hotel rooms — book online, avoid taxes

February 3, 2010
By Hipster Travel Guide Staff
How to save money on hotel rooms — book online, avoid taxes

Pay less and book online, at least that's what a California court ruled yesterday -- saying city governments could not collect taxes set for hotel rooms.
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Breaking news: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, winter to linger

February 2, 2010
By Hipster Travel Guide Staff
Breaking news: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, winter to linger

Phil just wants to be left alone and thinks all of the hoopla is for naught. So today, he pretended to see his shadow and headed back to rest for another six weeks. Winter, it appears, is going to be here for six more weeks.
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American Eagle Airlines slapped with $2.5 million fine by FAA

February 2, 2010
By Hipster Travel Guide Staff
American Eagle Airlines slapped with $2.5 million fine by FAA

American Eagle Airlines may be embarrassed by its weight, but now it's getting fined for not checking it correctly, according to the FAA.
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