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Travel
industry adjusts after London attacks
In the wake of Thursday's rush-hour terrorist bombings
in central London, airlines and hotels responded by
waiving cancellation fees or letting passengers rebook
at a later date with no penalty. Many travelers, meanwhile,
adopted a stiff upper lip. And industry experts said
they doubted the deadly attacks would have a lasting
effect on what has been a banner year for U.S. tourism
to Britain. MORE
Amtrak
Raises Security Threat Level
July 7, 2005 -- Amtrak has increased the railroad's
security threat level in response to the terrorist
bombings in London's transit system. This means Amtrak
is putting more resources into its security efforts
in stations, aboard trains and along the railroad.
The heightened security involves deployment of more
officers and K-9 teams as well as briefings to the
railroad's employees reminding them to continue to
be vigilant and on alert for suspicious activity.
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Marriott
Waives Cancellation Fees in London
All of London properties are open and operating. However,
the company has decided to waive cancellation fees
for reservations at the hotels in London as well as
at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. This policy applies
to stays now through Sunday, July 24, 2005. MORE
London
Blasts Hit Airline Stocks, But Flight Schedules Unaffected
July 7, 2005 -- The string of explosions in central
London this morning caused airline stocks on both
sides of the Atlantic to fall amid fresh terrorism
fears. Transportation systems throughout the city
were shut down in the aftermath, initially including
bus and rail links to area airports, though such services
as Heathrow Express have been at least partially restored.
Meanwhile, flight operations at London airports at
press time were not affected, according to airport
operator BAA. MORE
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UAL
Initiates Exit Process
July 1, 2005 – UAL Corporation (OTCBB: UALAQ.OB),
the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United
Airlines, today began the process for exiting bankruptcy
protection by proposing a timeline that keeps the
Company on track to emerge from Chapter 11 this fall.
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Delta
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The Same-day Confirmed option allows you to change
your flight time on the same day of travel for a fee
of $25. To use the same-day confirmed option, you
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Tudor
Group Commits $65 Million In New Equity Funding To
US Airways-America West Upon Completion Of Merger
July 7, 2005 -- America West Group Holdings and US
Airways Group, Inc. announced that Tudor Investment
Corp., has made a $65 million commitment to provide
equity funding for US Airways’ Plan of Reorganization
(POR) in exchange for approximately 3.9 million shares
of new common stock at a price of $16.50 per share.
Funding will occur along with other equity investments
upon completion of the merger. MORE
Reorg
Plans: US Airways Files, UAL Sets Date
July 1, 2005 -- US Airways yesterday filed a reorganization
plan with the bankruptcy court overseeing its Chapter
11 case. Along with the plan, the airline filed a
disclosure statement related to its planned merger
with America West Airlines. The court scheduled an
Aug. 9 hearing to approve the disclosure statement.
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American
Airlines Announces New Items for Food on Board Snack
Boxes
Starting Aug. 1, American Airlines will extend the
Food on Board snack box program on select flights
departing from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. MORE
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Lufthansa
Gets Nod To Purchase Swiss
July 5, 2005 -- European and U.S. competition authorities
in the past few days approved Lufthansa German Airlines'
planned acquisition of Swiss International Air Lines,
clearing the carriers to begin integrating flight
schedules and other customer programs. MORE
Northwest
mechanics seek release from contract talks
July 7, 2005 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Assn
yesterday reversed itself and asked the National Mediation
Board to release the union from contract talks with
Northwest Airlines, citing the carrier's refusal to
"take contract negotiations seriously."
MORE
Oil
worries airlines more than terrorism
High fuel costs, not terrorism, dominated concerns
of the struggling U.S. airline industry Thursday despite
the fatal train and bus bombings in London. MORE
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American
Airlines Adjusts Haiti Service
Effective July 6, the airline will cancel one of two
daily non-stops between Port-au-Prince and New York/JFK.
On July 15, the airline will cancel one of its four
Port-au-Prince-Miami flights. A second Miami-Port-au-Prince
flight will be canceled Aug. 23. Effective Aug. 23,
American Airlines will operate two daily round-trips
to Miami-Port-au-Prince route, one flight between
Haiti and New York/JFK, and one in the Ft. Lauderdale-
Haiti market. MORE
Southwest
Airlines Load Factor Drops
July 6, 2005 -- Southwest carried 6.8% more passengers
in June over the same month a year ago, but the airline's
load factor — or percentage of seats filled
— fell to 76.2% from 78.8%, AP/Business Week
reports. MORE
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Marriott
Resort and Spa Opens in Malaysia
July 1, 2005 -- Marriott International, Inc. opens
the 220-room Miri Marriott Resort & Spa under
a management agreement with Majupun Sdn. Bhd.. The
former RIHGA Royal Hotel Miri underwent an extensive
renovation of its guestrooms, food and beverage outlets
and other public areas before being rebranded a Marriott
resort. It is the sixth Marriott branded hotel in
Malaysia. MORE
Atlantic
City moves closer to Las Vegas
Two years after the opening of the much-ballyhooed
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, the city's first Las
Vegas-style mega-resort, the long down-at-the-heels
gambling getaway welcomes a Las Vegas-size entertainment
complex overseen by the House of Blues. MORE
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projects play trump cards in Vegas
More high-profile high rollers are playing the booming
upscale Las Vegas lodging game. MORE
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