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United
Offers Double Miles for December Cruise Bookings
December 6, 2004 – With the opportunity to earn double miles on any cruise booked this month, now is the perfect time for United Mileage Plus® customers to give the gift of a spectacular cruise for the holidays. Book any cruise through United Cruises(sm) by Dec. 31, 2004, for travel throughout 2005 to earn the double miles bonus.*
December 6, 2004 – With the opportunity to earn double miles on any cruise booked this month, now is the perfect time for United Mileage Plus® customers to give the gift of a spectacular cruise for the holidays. Book any cruise through United Cruises(sm) by Dec. 31, 2004, for travel throughout 2005 to earn the double miles bonus.*
United
Launches Historic U.S. - Vietnam Service Via Hong Kong
December 9, 2004 -- United Airlines (OTCBB:UALAQ.OB) today launched the first scheduled flight of a U.S. airline to Vietnam in almost 30 years, the culmination of years of hard work and close cooperation between the governments of both countries.
December 9, 2004 -- United Airlines (OTCBB:UALAQ.OB) today launched the first scheduled flight of a U.S. airline to Vietnam in almost 30 years, the culmination of years of hard work and close cooperation between the governments of both countries.
US
Airways Moving Shuttle Check-In at Washington National Airport
Dec. 7, 2004 -- To accommodate US Airways' growth at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and to reduce the processing time at security checkpoints, US Airways is moving its Shuttle ticket counter to the upper level, adjacent to the current US Airways ticket counter, effective Dec. 14, 2004. The North Pier (Gates 35-44) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint, which handles most US Airways departures, including all US Airways Shuttle departures, will expand from four to six lanes.
Dec. 7, 2004 -- To accommodate US Airways' growth at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and to reduce the processing time at security checkpoints, US Airways is moving its Shuttle ticket counter to the upper level, adjacent to the current US Airways ticket counter, effective Dec. 14, 2004. The North Pier (Gates 35-44) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint, which handles most US Airways departures, including all US Airways Shuttle departures, will expand from four to six lanes.
America
West Declines Opportunity to Submit Bid for ATA Assets
Dec. 9 -- America West Holdings Corporation (NYSE: AWA), parent company of America West Airlines, Inc., today announced it does not plan to submit a bid to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to purchase ATA Holdings Corp. (OTC: ATAHQ). America West had previously announced it was considering acquiring ATA through that airline's Chapter 11 restructuring process.
Dec. 9 -- America West Holdings Corporation (NYSE: AWA), parent company of America West Airlines, Inc., today announced it does not plan to submit a bid to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to purchase ATA Holdings Corp. (OTC: ATAHQ). America West had previously announced it was considering acquiring ATA through that airline's Chapter 11 restructuring process.
America
West Offers Free Wireless Internet Access in Phoenix Airport Clubs
Dec. 8 -- America West Airlines announced today that it now offers free wireless Internet access at all three of its America West Clubs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This new amenity is the latest addition to the conveniences available at the America West Clubs including free copying, faxing, printing, telephone service, food and beverages as well as access to flight information. Plus, conference rooms are available in all Phoenix club locations, two of which have been recently refurbished. More details are outlined at http://www.americawest.com/flightfund/awaclub/ff_aboutclub.htm?c=12270816Clubs
Dec. 8 -- America West Airlines announced today that it now offers free wireless Internet access at all three of its America West Clubs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This new amenity is the latest addition to the conveniences available at the America West Clubs including free copying, faxing, printing, telephone service, food and beverages as well as access to flight information. Plus, conference rooms are available in all Phoenix club locations, two of which have been recently refurbished. More details are outlined at http://www.americawest.com/flightfund/awaclub/ff_aboutclub.htm?c=12270816Clubs
Southwest
Florida Beckons Hartford Travelers with Low Introductory Fares
Beginning March 2, Delta Connection carrier Comair will begin twice-daily non-stop regional jet service between Hartford and Fort Myers, the nearest airport to the uncrowded beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. To celebrate the new service, customers may purchase travel between Hartford and Fort Myers at fares starting as low as $67 each way based on roundtrip purchase (roundtrip purchase required) from now until Dec. 23.
Beginning March 2, Delta Connection carrier Comair will begin twice-daily non-stop regional jet service between Hartford and Fort Myers, the nearest airport to the uncrowded beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. To celebrate the new service, customers may purchase travel between Hartford and Fort Myers at fares starting as low as $67 each way based on roundtrip purchase (roundtrip purchase required) from now until Dec. 23.
Delta
to Offer Flights Between Jackson, Miss., and Washington, D.C.
Dec. 6, 2004 – Customers in Mississippi’s capital city soon will have a nonstop flight to the nation’s capital via new service from Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines. The service was approved today by the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Dec. 6, 2004 – Customers in Mississippi’s capital city soon will have a nonstop flight to the nation’s capital via new service from Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines. The service was approved today by the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Northwest
New Nonstop Jet Service Between Des Moines And Washington, D.C.
Dec. 6, 2004– Northwest Airlines today announced new daily nonstop jet service between Des Moines, Iowa, and Reagan National Airport serving Washington, D.C.
Dec. 6, 2004– Northwest Airlines today announced new daily nonstop jet service between Des Moines, Iowa, and Reagan National Airport serving Washington, D.C.
Continental
Wins Approval for New York-Lagos Non-Stop Service
Dec 9, 2004 -- Continental Airlines announced it has received approval from the governments of the United States and Nigeria to begin non-stop flights between New York and Lagos.
Dec 9, 2004 -- Continental Airlines announced it has received approval from the governments of the United States and Nigeria to begin non-stop flights between New York and Lagos.
Northwest
Announces Seasonal Jet Service Between Memphis And Three Destinations
Dec. 9, 2004– Northwest Airlines today announced new seasonal nonstop jet service between its Memphis hub and two Florida destinations – Sarasota and West Palm Beach – as well as Tucson, Ariz.
Dec. 9, 2004– Northwest Airlines today announced new seasonal nonstop jet service between its Memphis hub and two Florida destinations – Sarasota and West Palm Beach – as well as Tucson, Ariz.
Northwest
Offers Fares From Portland, Ore. To Hawaii For $191* Each Way
Dec. 9, 2004 –The airline announced new sale fares of $191* each way from Portland to Honolulu, and $231* each way to Maui, Hawaii, for travel from January 4 through May 19, 2005.
Dec. 9, 2004 –The airline announced new sale fares of $191* each way from Portland to Honolulu, and $231* each way to Maui, Hawaii, for travel from January 4 through May 19, 2005.
American
Increases Domestic U.S. Fares $5 One Way, $10 Round Trip; Increase to
Help Offset High Fuel Costs
American Airlines today increased most domestic U.S. and U.S. to Canada fares $5 one way and $10 round trip. The increase, which is effective immediately, is to help offset the continuing high cost of jet fuel.
American Airlines today increased most domestic U.S. and U.S. to Canada fares $5 one way and $10 round trip. The increase, which is effective immediately, is to help offset the continuing high cost of jet fuel.
American
Airlines and American Eagle Announce Great Low Fares for Winter Travel
to/From Canada
Just in case Americans and Canadians have been thinking they don't get to see enough of the "neighbors" anymore, American Airlines and American Eagle have just the ticket — at a terrific price!
Just in case Americans and Canadians have been thinking they don't get to see enough of the "neighbors" anymore, American Airlines and American Eagle have just the ticket — at a terrific price!
American
Airlines Invites You to 'Go to the Snow' With Great Low Fares to Ski Destinations
American Airlines will soon begin seasonal nonstop service to several popular ski destinations, and to celebrate, the airline is offering great low fares for ski travel in January and February.
American Airlines will soon begin seasonal nonstop service to several popular ski destinations, and to celebrate, the airline is offering great low fares for ski travel in January and February.
TSA
Asks Air Travelers to ‘Partner’ on Security Screening During
the Holidays
The head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today encouraged air travelers to become partners over the holiday season in ensuring security and minimizing passenger wait-times at screening checkpoints.
The head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today encouraged air travelers to become partners over the holiday season in ensuring security and minimizing passenger wait-times at screening checkpoints.
'Go
Canadian' for stress-free vacation, company advises (CBC News)
An American T-shirt company says its "Go Canadian" package is the perfect solution for U.S. travelers weary of dealing with questions on politics while on vacation.
An American T-shirt company says its "Go Canadian" package is the perfect solution for U.S. travelers weary of dealing with questions on politics while on vacation.
Mobile
Devices Pose Huge Risk to Company Data (eweek.com)
Now is truly the dawn of the golden age of mobile computing. Cell phones incorporate more and more true computing features while leveraging faster and faster wireless networks. As you can see from the wireless data network stories that lead off the Labs section this week, true enterprise business applications can be logged in to and used effectively from PDAs and many phones. Workers can be productive no matter where they are.
Now is truly the dawn of the golden age of mobile computing. Cell phones incorporate more and more true computing features while leveraging faster and faster wireless networks. As you can see from the wireless data network stories that lead off the Labs section this week, true enterprise business applications can be logged in to and used effectively from PDAs and many phones. Workers can be productive no matter where they are.
Toeing
the Line At the Airport Shoe Check (Washington Post)
"Travelers are not required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints." So said Yolanda Clark, an official of the Transportation Security Administration, describing the agency's policy. In case BizClass didn't quite catch it the first time, she repeated herself: "Travelers are not required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints." By the end of our conversation, she had uttered those exact words a few more times for good measure.
"Travelers are not required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints." So said Yolanda Clark, an official of the Transportation Security Administration, describing the agency's policy. In case BizClass didn't quite catch it the first time, she repeated herself: "Travelers are not required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints." By the end of our conversation, she had uttered those exact words a few more times for good measure.
Woman
missing from L.B.-bound cruise ship
Coast Guard looks for 16 hours in area where she may have fallen overboard.
The Coast Guard called off its search Sunday afternoon for a Long Beach-bound cruise ship passenger suspected of falling overboard into Mexican waters the night before, an official said.
Coast Guard looks for 16 hours in area where she may have fallen overboard.
The Coast Guard called off its search Sunday afternoon for a Long Beach-bound cruise ship passenger suspected of falling overboard into Mexican waters the night before, an official said.
Elko,
NV Airport may take over baggage screening
Elko Regional Airport may be the only airport in the nation to take over its security from the federal government.
Elko Regional Airport may be the only airport in the nation to take over its security from the federal government.
The airport applied to become a "qualified offeror" Monday, which would allow the city to handle the security that is currently operated by the Transportation Security Administration, said Elko Regional Airport Director Cris Jensen.
Sabre
To Raise Rates, Push Flexible Pricing
December 9, 2004 -- Sabre Holdings today said 2005 booking fees in its global distribution system would increase on average 2.3 percent as the company begins offering suppliers new and more flexible pricing options. Sabre also said it expected growth in travel agency incentive payments to decelerate further and predicted a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in global transactions.
December 9, 2004 -- Sabre Holdings today said 2005 booking fees in its global distribution system would increase on average 2.3 percent as the company begins offering suppliers new and more flexible pricing options. Sabre also said it expected growth in travel agency incentive payments to decelerate further and predicted a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in global transactions.
Hyatt
To Buy AmeriSuites
December 9, 2004 -- Hyatt Corp. today announced it will establish its own midprice hotel brand by acquiring the Blackstone Group's 143-unit AmeriSuites chain. The deal is expected to close in early January.
December 9, 2004 -- Hyatt Corp. today announced it will establish its own midprice hotel brand by acquiring the Blackstone Group's 143-unit AmeriSuites chain. The deal is expected to close in early January.
Hotels
Loading Rates Before Final Contract
December 6, 2004 -- Hilton Hotels Corp. and Marriott International have begun widespread preloading of negotiated 2005 rates, raising a red flag among travel buyers that, when final prices differ, the wrong rates will remain in global distribution systems. The practice exacerbates the problem for buyers who have been frustrated with preferred hotels for inaccurately loading negotiated rates in GDSs. This is particularly troubling for buyers in a negotiating season in which hotels are proposing rate increases of 3 percent to 5 percent.
December 6, 2004 -- Hilton Hotels Corp. and Marriott International have begun widespread preloading of negotiated 2005 rates, raising a red flag among travel buyers that, when final prices differ, the wrong rates will remain in global distribution systems. The practice exacerbates the problem for buyers who have been frustrated with preferred hotels for inaccurately loading negotiated rates in GDSs. This is particularly troubling for buyers in a negotiating season in which hotels are proposing rate increases of 3 percent to 5 percent.
Air
Decisions Imminent: Bankruptcy Courts, Cost Cuts To Shape Carriers' Restructuring
December 6, 2004 -- A spate of recently announced airline cost-saving measures shows an industry desperate to move toward a more sustainable structure. The newest decisions—ranging from deferring new planes and cutting more labor costs to downsizing equipment and even removing pillows—do not sit well with airline employees or business travelers but are likely to help most carriers either avoid bankruptcy protection or use it to successfully restructure. Nevertheless, many corporate travel managers are preparing for possible shutdowns among preferred airline suppliers.
December 6, 2004 -- A spate of recently announced airline cost-saving measures shows an industry desperate to move toward a more sustainable structure. The newest decisions—ranging from deferring new planes and cutting more labor costs to downsizing equipment and even removing pillows—do not sit well with airline employees or business travelers but are likely to help most carriers either avoid bankruptcy protection or use it to successfully restructure. Nevertheless, many corporate travel managers are preparing for possible shutdowns among preferred airline suppliers.
Southwest
In, AWA Out Of Midway Bidding
December 10, 2004 -- Southwest Airlines this morning said it will submit a bid to the federal bankruptcy court in Indianapolis today for certain assets of bankrupt ATA Airlines. The expected announcement follows yesterday's decision by America West Airlines to refrain from bidding on troubled ATA, which is exiting Chicago Midway Airport. All proposed bids for ATA assets are due today. AirTran Airways this month formalized its $90 million bid for 14 Midway gates and other assets.
December 10, 2004 -- Southwest Airlines this morning said it will submit a bid to the federal bankruptcy court in Indianapolis today for certain assets of bankrupt ATA Airlines. The expected announcement follows yesterday's decision by America West Airlines to refrain from bidding on troubled ATA, which is exiting Chicago Midway Airport. All proposed bids for ATA assets are due today. AirTran Airways this month formalized its $90 million bid for 14 Midway gates and other assets.
Biz
Travel Leads Lodging Recovery
December 9, 2004 -- Business travel is leading a recovery in the U.S. lodging market, contributing to a 3.9 percent growth in average daily rate in 2004 and a projected growth of 4.3 percent in 2005 and 4.6 percent growth in 2006, Bjorn Hanson, global hospitality industry leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers, said today.
December 9, 2004 -- Business travel is leading a recovery in the U.S. lodging market, contributing to a 3.9 percent growth in average daily rate in 2004 and a projected growth of 4.3 percent in 2005 and 4.6 percent growth in 2006, Bjorn Hanson, global hospitality industry leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers, said today.