Travel Industry News
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 12:07 PM

Win a Trip Around the World on United Airlines
June 15, 2004 - United Airlines offers consumers a chance to win the world. Customers who book qualifying travel on United, United Express, Ted or Star Alliance from any of the three major Washington, D.C.-area airports automatically become eligible to win a trip around the world. To qualify, eligible travel must be booked by June 20, 2004.

UA - Travelers who fly two qualifying roundtrips from LAX to select cities can earn a companion ticket for a friend
June 16, 2004 - It just takes two: Mileage Plus® members who take two qualifying roundtrips* on United from Los Angeles (LAX) to their choice of three popular East Coast cities - Boston (BOS), New York (JFK) or Washington, D.C. (IAD) - by Nov. 15, 2004, can take along someone special for free** on an upcoming trip. The earned companion ticket will be valid for future travel in United Economy® on United, United Express or TedSM between LAX and all 52 nonstop destinations in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada.

United Launches Poignant New Spot in Global Brand Campaign
June 17 - United Airlines will continue courting frequent business travelers with the debut of the fourth and final television spot in its acclaimed global brand campaign. "A Life" will launch in key United markets during the U.S. Open golf tournament telecast on NBC beginning on June 17.

United, "Taste Of Chicago" Official Airline, Introduces Ted to the Taste
June 16 - United Airlines (OTCBB: UALAQ.OB), Chicago's Hometown Airline, will once again serve as the official airline of the "Taste of Chicago" mid-summer food extravaganza and this year United's low-fare service Ted will join in the fun.

United Airlines and Hertz: Making Summer Travel Easier and Cheaper
June 14 - Just in time for summer, United Airlines (OTCBB: UALAQ.OB) and Hertz are teaming up to make your travel easier and cheaper. Each time you purchase a ticket on United, United Express, Ted or Star Alliance, you'll qualify for one free* rental day from Hertz. All United flights and Hertz rental cars associated with this promotion are eligible to earn Mileage Plus miles.

United Mileage Plus and Newspaper Subscription Services Make Reading More Rewarding
June 14 - United Mileage Plus and Newspaper Subscription Services announced a partnership to offer Mileage Plus members the opportunity to earn miles by subscribing to any of over 60 local and national newspapers. Some of the titles include USA TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Denver Post and others. Through the partnership, United Mileage Plus members can earn up to 1,000 miles when they purchase a new subscription, or can redeem miles for 50-100% discounts on select subscriptions.

US Airways Offers Long Weekend Special Fares for BOS, NY, and WAS
June 15, 2004 -- US Airways is offering special fares, ranging from $138*-$198* roundtrip, for travel between most cities in the U.S. and Boston, New York-LaGuardia, and Washington, D.C.

US Airways Washington, D.C. Fares Start as Low as $79* Each Way
June 18 -- US Airways® today rolled out its next wave of its GoFares®, offering Washington, D.C.-area travelers low, simplified fares for travel on twenty-two initial routes from Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International airports. Employees will be performing “unbelievable” acts of kindness as part of a nine-day campaign to tell Washingtonians about their new local GoFares.

Independence Air Began New Low-Fare Service At Washington Dulles
Independence Air began new low-fare service from its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport on June 16th, by launching inaugural flights to its first five destinations—Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS) Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Newark (EWR) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU). New destinations and departures will be added throughout June, July and August so that by September 1st, Independence Air will serve 35 destinations from Washington, with a schedule of 300 daily departures—making Washington Dulles the largest low-fare hub in America.

Delta Air Lines Offers Customers Low Fares for Summer and Fall Travel to/from Atlanta
June 14, 2004 - Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is inviting customers to have major fun without a major investment when planning summer and fall travel. Sale fares are available from Delta’s Atlanta hub and other select cities in the United States.

Delta Air Lines Celebrates 75 Years of Service In Its Hometown of Atlanta
June 18, 2004 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) celebrates 75 years of serving customers today with events in Atlanta.

TSA Announces "Registered Traveler" Program Pilot
Rear Admiral David M. Stone, USN (Ret.), Acting Administrator for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), today announced that TSA has reached agreements with its partners for the Registered Traveler program. TSA will be launching the experiment in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with Northwest Airlines later this month. Checkpoint operations are scheduled to begin in early July.

Airlines put jets on diet
High fuel costs are causing airlines to take stinginess to new heights. Travelers are beginning to see the effects of changes made in the name of conservation — whether their trip is taking them through Los Angeles International, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York's John F. Kennedy or elsewhere.

Indonesia Travel Warning
The Department urges Americans who choose to travel to Indonesia despite this Travel Warning to observe vigilant personal security precautions; to remain aware of the continued potential for terrorist attacks against Americans, U.S.- or other Western interests in Indonesia; and to register with U.S. Embassy Jakarta, U.S. Consulate General Surabaya or the U.S. Consular Agent in Bali. Registration facilitates the U.S. Mission’s contact with Americans in emergency situations. Americans in Indonesia should maintain a low profile, vary daily routines, avoid crowds and demonstrations, and keep abreast of current Indonesian events.

Los Angeles Airport Mordernization Plan
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the massive modernization plan for Los Angeles International Airport has been approved by the city's airport and planning commissioners, albeit in a scaled-back version that postpones development of the plan's most controversial provisions, including a new passenger check-in facility. The report discusses the future of the plan and also considers whether some issues, such as security, are adequately addressed.

Spirit Airlines Implements E-Ticketing on Galileo
June 11 -- Galileo International, Inc., a leading global distribution system (GDS) and subsidiary of Cendant Corp. (NYSE:CD), today announced that it has deployed E-ticketing with Spirit Airlines, the largest privately-held airline in the U.S. and low fare leader. This new deployment extends Galileo's position as the E-Ticketing market-leader with a total of 62 airlines in 48 countries worldwide.