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Continue reading →: Chasing Gold: A Cross-Country Push to Close Out Alaska Airlines StatusCHICAGO —It’s that time of year again across the frequent-flier corners of Reddit — travelers scrambling to close out their airline “status rings” before the calendar flips. I’m no different. Right now, I’m sitting at 31,142 Alaska Airlines miles. I need 40,000 to lock in Gold status. Under Alaska’s current…
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Continue reading →: Beating the Cold: Navigating Toronto Through the PATHTORONTO — Toronto in late fall has its own kind of magic. There are twinkling lights, busy sidewalks, and a holiday energy that fills the air. But there’s also something else: serious cold. The weekend I visited, the temperature dropped so low that the wind felt like it cut right…
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Continue reading →: Thinking of flying? Here’s why you might want to reconsiderThe Federal Aviation Administration on Friday ordered airlines to reduce flight schedules by 10 percent at several of the nation’s busiest airports as the federal government shutdown continues to disrupt operations. Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway International Airports are among those affected. Nearly 800 flights have already been canceled nationwide, with…
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Continue reading →: Finding Calm in the City That Never SleepsIn a city known for its constant motion, finding a moment of stillness can feel impossible. But even in the heart of New York City—where lights never dim and footsteps never stop—there are pockets of peace waiting to be discovered. The Pulse of Times Square The moment I step into…






