Travel Industry News
Friday, May 21, 2004

United Offers $99 Fares Each-Way Based on Required Roundtrip Travel Between Sacramento and Washington/Dulles - PLUS Double Miles
April 29 - United Airlines unveiled a special $99 fare (each way based on required roundtrip purchase) for passengers traveling between Sacramento, California (SMF) and two Washington D.C. airports -- Dulles International (IAD) or Reagan National (DCA). In addition, those passengers traveling on non-stop, roundtrip flights between Sacramento and Washington/Dulles may also qualify to earn double Mileage Plus flight miles. United begins daily, non-stop service between Washington/Dulles and Sacramento on June 3, 2004 with a convenient morning flight leaving Sacramento at 8:45 PDT.

DC Area Travelers Can Earn Credits For Free* Tickets
April 27, 2004 – United Airlines launched a special 12-month promotion for United customers whose travel plans begin or end in the Washington, DC area. Qualifying participants in United’s “Go Around the World” offer earn one credit for each qualifying flight segment flown; credits are redeemable for free* travel. The first free award, a Regional Domestic ticket (less than 800 miles each way), may be earned after accruing four credits - just two qualifying roundtrips - to or from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). Customers can save up 24 credits for the ultimate award – a free trip around the world. (Read more)

US Airways Express will begin nonstop regional jet service between Reagan National and Chattanooga, Tenn.,
May 3 -- The new flights will operate every day except Saturday using 50-seat Canadair Regional Jets operated by US Airways Express carrier PSA Airlines. Flights will depart Washington at 3 p.m., and will arrive in Chattanooga at 4:49 p.m. Return flights will depart Chattanooga at 5:20 p.m., and will arrive in Washington at 7 p.m.

US Airways officially joined the Star Alliance
May 4, 2004 -- US Airways officially joined the Star Alliance network today, bringing customers convenient access to a network of 755 destinations in 132 countries, 575 airport clubs and lounges, and global Dividend Miles accrual and redemption.

US Airways "GoFares"
April 29, 2004 -- US Airways introduced the first phase of its new permanent and simplified low fares called "GoFares®" today in Philadelphia, kicking off the largest awareness campaign in company history. Employees will be performing "unbelievable" acts of kindness as part of an intense nine-day highly visible promotional campaign to tell Philadelphians about its new $29 - $499* GoFares. Best of all, there is no Saturday night stay required to take advantage of these new low fares in designated markets.

US Airways’ new GoFares start at as low as $29* each way, with last-minute fares as low as $49* each way. GoFares are never more than $499* each way, and there are no Saturday night stay or roundtrip purchase requirements typical of leisure-type fares.

Continental's New and Improved Web Check-In Features
May 4 -- Any customer using continental.com check-in can print out a coupon for a free headset to use for viewing Continental's complimentary inflight entertainment. Further, customers are now able to print a receipt for a ticket purchase along with the boarding pass, matching the ease of using Continental's acclaimed eService Center kiosks at the airport. Checking in online gives customers everything they need to get through security and head straight to the gate.

Delta Launches New Flights to Amsterdam and Rome from Cincinnati
May 4, 2004 - Delta Air Lines has launched a major expansion of its international service from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. On May 1, Delta began offering customers the first daily, nonstop service to Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and reintroduced daily, nonstop service to Rome. Delta has joined with the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions in celebrating the new service to Amsterdam with customers traveling on the flight today with gate and on-board festivities.

Delta Starts Codeshare Flights with China Airlines;
April 30, 2004 – Delta Air Lines will place its code on China Airlines flights between the United States and Taiwan beginning May 1. Since 2002, Delta customers have been earning SkyMiles on China Airlines’ daily flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Seattle and New York (JFK) to Taipei. China Airlines already places its code on Delta flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Salt Lake City, Honolulu (from Los Angeles and San Francisco) and Cincinnati.

American Airlines Increases Domestic Fares
May 6 -- American Airlines filed a fare increase today of $2 each way to help offset the rising cost of fuel. The increase, effective immediately, applies to fares for travel within the U.S.

TSA Launches New Passenger Rail Security Project
May 3 -- The TSA today launched a test program to measure the feasibility of explosives screening for people and bags traveling on U.S. trains. Amtrak and Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC) passengers boarding at the New Carrollton train station will be screened for explosives starting May 4 as part of a pilot project to make rail travel safer, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today.

Rail and Transit Security Awareness Tips For Passengers
The U.S. government, private industry and public agencies have all taken the responsibility of trying to secure our nation's commuter railways and mass transit systems very seriously. The Department of Homeland Security has been at the forefront of this initiative by coordinating a comprehensive set of security initiatives that will aid in reducing the risk of a catastrophic attack on both mass transit and/or commuter rail systems.