American Airlines Introduces New Option for Last-Minute Packages on AA.com
July 19, 2005 -- As the mercury rises in thermometers across the country, there's no better time to get away for a quick trip. And now, with new weekend getaways at http://www.aa.com/lastminutepackages , there's no better place to find great deals for last-minute travel. MORE

American Airlines and Philippine Airlines Launch Interline Electronic Ticketing
July 14, 2005 --American Airlines and Philippine Airlines recently launched interline electronic ticketing (IET), bringing the number of domestic and international airlines providing IET in cooperation with American to 28. MORE

American Supports Allied Pilots Association Position to Maintain the Mandatory Pilot Retirement at Age 60
July 19, 2005 -- AA issued a statement to the Senate Aviation Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in support of the Allied Pilots Association's (APA) testimony today to maintain the age 60 retirement requirement for commercial airline pilots. MORE

Song Offers Sun, Sand And Signature Cocktails To Customers Traveling Between New York And Aruba With New Service Launch
July 21, 2005 – Song® begins weekly nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) on Saturday, July 23. MORE

Delta Realigns, Strengthens Leadership Team
July 20, 2005 – Delta announced executive changes designed to realign and strengthen the company’s leadership team as Delta continues to execute its transformation plan and intensify its efforts to improve its financial and operational performance in the face of spiking fuel costs and other external forces. MORE

Fare hike doesn't reduce Delta's Chapter 11 risk
July 18, 2005 -- Shares of Delta Air Lines climbed nearly 18% last Thursday after the carrier announced it would raise its fare caps for domestic one-way walkup fares from $499 to $599 (ATWOnline, July 15), but JP Morgan analyst Jamie Baker threw cold water on the higher expectations, stating that the fare increase is a positive step but does not improve Delta's chances of avoiding Chapter 11. MORE

Delta Raises SimpliFares Cap
July 14, 2005 -- Citing excessively high jet fuel costs, Delta Air Lines raised by $100 to $599 and $699, respectively, the cap on domestic economy and first class fares, abandoning lower cap levels established in January as part of domestic airfare reform (BTN, Jan. 17). The changes affect full-fare walk-up fares and certain three-day advance purchases. MORE

U.S., Foreign Airlines Adding Capacity, Seeking Antitrust Immunity
July 18, 2005 -- 18, 2005 -- Big Six network carriers continued to increase traffic and capacity on international routes in the first half of 2005 as the domestic market offered little in the way of profitable growth. MORE

Valuair, Jetstar Asia talks heat up
July 21, 2005 -- Talks between Valuair and Qantas-operated Jetstar Asia about an alliance or merger are back on, with analysts in Singapore claiming that Qantas will put an additional S$50 million into the merged airline. MORE

ATA to eliminate another 450 positions with more outsourcing
July 18, 2005 -- ATA Airlines announced plans to expand the outsourcing of its heavy maintenance program and to begin outsourcing its customer reservations call center in moves that will result in the loss of 450 jobs. MORE

BA to begin new landing procedures at London airports to cut noise
July 20, 2005 -- British Airways will begin a trial of new landing procedures at London Heathrow and Gatwick aimed at reducing the number of people affected by early morning aircraft noise. MORE

BA changes services to Porto effective 30 October 2005
British Airways franchise partner, GB Airways, has announced it will cancel some services for the Winter 2005/06 schedule to Porto (OPO). These changes will affect flights operating between 30 October 2005 to 26 March 2006. MORE

BA changes services to Almeria and Valencia, effective 30 October 2005
British Airways franchise partner, GB Airways, has announced it will cancel some services for the Winter 2005/06 schedule to Almeria (LEI) and Valencia (VLC). These changes will affect flights operating between 30 October 2005 to 26 March 2006. MORE

AC to enhance schedule with launch of new routes
July 19, 2005 -- Air Canada unveiled plans to launch a number of new daily nonstop flights in Canada and the US this winter and boost service on several key domestic routes as well as others inside Canada and to the US. MORE

Car / Rail News

Amtrak Offers Special Package to This Year's Missouri State Fair

Amtrak Builds on a Good Thing: Empire Builder to Get Fresh New Look

Car Rental Cos. Raise Published Rack Rates
July 18, 2005 -- For the first time in years, the major rental car companies last month succeeded in increasing published rates across the board. Many industry insiders contend the hikes will stick or even increase as rental firms and industry insiders anticipate tighter fleet supply and higher vehicle costs from auto manufacturers. MORE

Hotel News

Indian hotels check in for boomtime
April to September is the slack season for Indian hoteliers, but this year 7 out of 10 rooms are booked and a one-night stay in the big cities costs up to 75% more than the going rate across the United States. MORE

Travelling with pets is hotter than the dog days of summer
July 20, 2005 -- In response to many guests traveling with pets this summer, Marriott International’s extended-stay brands, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites offer tips from Betsy Higgison, Marriott’s resident pet expert, to make a terrific trip for everyone, including Fido. MORE

Marriott Rewards® members now have 60 new options to earn points
July 19, 2005 -- Marriott Rewards introduced 60 new ways for members to earn their way to a free dream vacation. The program allows members to earn points at their favorite online retailers, including the Gap, Netflix, Best Buy, Sony Style, Dell Home, Overstock.com and Target. MORE

Marriott Rewards' new partnership with Air France/KLM
July 18, 2005 -- Marriott Rewards members to earn Air France/KLM Flying Blue miles when they stay at over 2,500 Marriott International, Inc. hotels in 64 countries. Marriott Rewards members now have 26 airline options. MORE

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