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Check this out Facebook fans. Delta Airlines has launched a new App that will allow you to find flights, book them, share and plan your trip all while never leaving Facebook.

The goal is to streamline the booking process for the customer. Delta being one of the largest commercial airline in the world and it is facing more and more competition from smaller, more web-friendly airlines like Virgin and Jet Blue.

It looks like they are one of the first airlines to allow a full travel booking on the social network. And Delta says that it will expand the Ticket Window, which is powered by Alvenda, to other social media sites, including online banner ads to allow full booking capabilities within the airline’s advertisements. It’s unclear if Facebook gets a cut from any of he flights booked on the platform.

Do you think that you’re ready to start booking flights on Facebook? Leave us a message and let us know how you feel about the idea.

When ever traveling especially in places that are hard to access and ATM’s or have cash-only shops taking cash with you is the only way to go. Protect yourself with the Multi-Stash method.

At the ‘Living Large on a Small Budget’ blog Wise Bread they have come up with an smart and simple way to prevent ruining your vacation and budget all at once. Safely traveling with money can be a daunting task, but with the multi-stash method you prevent yourself from falling victim to losing it all at once.

Carrying all your cash in one place (usually a wallet) puts you at the biggest risk of losing the whole enchilada if somebody lifts (or if you lose) your wallet. In addition, when you whip out your wallet to pay for something and are sifting through large amounts of money, you will immediately become a formidable target for theft.

So carry your cash in a few different places. Put the day’s spending money in your wallet (this can also be an effective budgeting technique), and then stash some cash in a few other places which you don’t access in public; maybe a money belt, lock some in your luggage (an unlikely place like with your dirty clothes is good), and/or put a few emergency bills in your shoe (underneath the insole is great).

This method can not only prevent your funds from being lifted but also help to keep your day-to-day travel expensive on track. Have a favorite tip for keeping cash safe on the go? Share it with us in the comments.

How to Get and carry Cash Safely and Securely [Wise Bread]

The Transport Security Administration (TSA) has launched a new program called Secure Flight that aims to better protect you.

So what does this mean for you? When ever booking a flight traveling to, from or within the United States TSA will be double checking your information against your Official Government Issued ID or Passport. Basically this means that the full name, gender, and date of birth you use to book your flight must match your ID and or Passport.

The following Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD) will be required when making a reservation:

• Name as it appears on government-issued I.D. when traveling
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Redress Number (if available)

Why are they doing this? SecureFlight serves to prevent individuals on the No Fly List from boarding an aircraft and to identify individuals on the Selectee List for enhanced screening. After matching passenger information against government watch lists, Secure Flight transmits the matching results back to airlines.

If your planning any upcoming flights, be sure to double check everything matches prior to booking to ensure a hassle-free flight.

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With the holiday season upon us, we are happy to announce that Luggage Online now ships internationally!  We have partnered with  ISHOPUSA to allow our customers to purchase and ship items where ever they choose! It’s easy! When checking out, simply click “international shopping” and it will walk you through the easy checkout steps. The customer can use PayPal or a major credit card to make a purchase.  Luggage Online, in partnership with ISHOPUSA, makes international shipping of quality handbags, briefcases, and luggage available to shoppers everywhere!

A snowboard bag is one piece of equipment you will not want to be without if you enjoy snowboarding as a sport. The reason is the bag helps to keep the board protected during travel, as well as from the elements when it is not in use and when it is in storage. Without the protection of a good cover, boards can become damaged and this can affect your performance as well as reduce the life of the snowboard.

Since this is the case, what you will find is that purchasing a quality snowboard bag is certainly worth the investment. That said don’t waste your time on finding just any old carrier. You want one that provides you with sturdy handles that you can easily grip and makes transportation easy, not difficult. Furthermore, you may want to consider obtaining a case that is equipped with a back strap for more convenient carrying, especially if you intend to take more than one board with you at a time.

Keep in mind that a snowboard bag is available in different sizes and styles. Thus, make sure what ever carry case interests you can accommodate your equipment, not just your personal taste.