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The Joy of Miles
The value of a frequent flyer mile (Part 7 of 12)
At some point, every frequent flyer looks at the balance on his monthly mileage statement, scratches his head, and wonders, "What's a frequent flyer mile worth, anyway?" read more

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Photo: British AirwaysAmerican, British Air, Iberia in joint venture
This new alliance could reverse some benefits of the open-skies accord, pushing up prices for flights between the U.S. and both England and Spain. read more
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Waiting for luggage (Photo: iStockphoto/Stephen Morris)Who's exempt from new airline baggage fees?
Some passengers—in particular, overseas travelers, elite-level frequent flyers, and early bookers—can get by without having to pay for their first and second checked bags. read more
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