Travel Warning to Nepal
Dec 22 -- The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to defer non-essential travel to Nepal. Rebel violence has increased since the end of the ceasefire on August 27. Since the resumption of hostilities, Maoist statements and leaflets have carried anti-American slogans. Rebel leadership has continued to issue anti-American rhetoric against U.S.-sponsored or supported humanitarian organizations raising security concerns for all U.S. citizens living in or visiting Nepal. In November 2003, a U.S. government-affiliated training program in Butwal was terminated early and moved to Kathmandu due to rebels’ threats.

United Customers Get the Gift of EasyUpdate this Holiday Season
Dec 18 - This holiday season, over 250,000 United Airlines (OTCBB: UALAQ.OB) customers won’t have to worry whether their flight is on-time, thanks to EasyUpdate, United’s industry-leading notification system, which delivers departure and arrival information, delays or cancellation updates, as well as rebooking and seat upgrade confirmations. Updates can be sent directly to mobile phones, pagers, PDAs, email, Microsoft .Net Alerts or fax.

United Ends Non-Binding MOU With Mesa Related to Mesa's Proposed Aquisition of ACA
Dec 22 - UAL Corporation (OTCBB: UALAQ.OB), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today notified Mesa Airlines of United’s decision to end the non-binding memorandum of understanding between the two companies regarding Mesa’s proposed acquisition of Atlantic Coast Airlines Holdings, Inc. (ACA), United’s current United Express contract carrier at Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C.

US Airways to offer Wolfgang Puck In-flight Cafe
Dec. 19 -- US Airways announced today that it will offer signature menu items from Wolfgang Puck on In-flight Café-designated flights beginning Jan. 1, 2004, becoming the first airline to offer the celebrated chef’s high-quality fare onboard.

US Airways to offer unlimited free first class upgrades to Dividend Miles Preferred Members
Dec. 19 -- US Airways announced today that with travel beginning March 1, 2004, all of its Dividend Miles Preferred members will be able to upgrade to First Class free when traveling in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean, which is a program currently offered only to its Chairman’s Preferred members.

Continental Airlines to Resume Second Daily New York/Newark-Tel Aviv Service
Dec. 22 -- Continental Airlines announced today that it will resume its second daily Boeing 777 non-stop service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Tel Aviv, Israel effective March 31, 2004 (eastbound).

Delta Air Lines "Upgrades" Its SkyMiles Medallion Program, Offers New Benefits in 2004
Dec. 18 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is ringing in the new year with a variety of new SkyMiles Medallion program benefits and features. Beginning Jan. 1, 2004, SkyMiles Medallion members will receive unlimited, complimentary Upgrades†, subject to availability, when purchasing most published fares. In addition, Medallion members will be able to process upgrades automatically and upgrade travel companion.

Delta Air Lines and Nextel Communications Renew Partnership
Dec. 18 – Delta Air Lines has renewed its partnership with Nextel Communications, a leading provider of wireless communications services. The partnership will allow Delta SkyMiles members to earn 7,000 bonus miles when they subscribe to Nextel® service®.

American Airlines will increase fuel surcharge
Dec 19 -- Because of rising fuel costs, American Airlines announced today that it will increase its fuel surcharge by $3 one-way, $6 roundtrip, for travel in the domestic 50 States and travel between the U.S. and Canada. The increase is effective immediately. With the increase, the fuel surcharge now totals $13 one-way, $26 roundtrip, on applicable airfares.

New Bonus Milies for AAdvantage Members
Dec 19 -- American Airlines AAdvantage members, who can earn triple, double or 5,000 bonus miles for flying frequently in the first quarter next year.

American Airlines launches nonstop flights between Southern California and Puerto Rico.
Dec 19 -- For the first time, passengers will be able to step onto an American widebody aircraft and arrive in beautiful San Juan without having to change planes.