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the Holidays with Travel-On
Dec.
10, 22, 28 (11am - 2pm)
9000 Virginia Manor Road, Suite 201
Beltsville, Maryland
You are invited
to visit our incredible holiday decoration
display. This festive display, representing
one of the largest personal collections
in the country, features over 400
animated dolls and figurines. View
Photos
Bring your
family,and friends to visit this one-of-a-kind
celebration of the season. Light refreshments
will be served.
Please
RSVP via Email
or call 240-387-4020.
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here for directions to our office
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| Limits
easing for sharp objects on planes
Nov 30, 2005 -- TSA will ease restrictions on
sharp objects aboard airlines, a Department of
Homeland Security official said. MORE
Senators
opposes sharp objects on planes
Dec 2, 2005 — A proposal to allow small
scissors and tools back onto airliners is drawing
strident opposition from flight attendants, families
of victims of the Sept. 11 hijackings and several
lawmakers. MORE
U.S.,
Canada seek way around border passport plan
Nov 30, 2005 -- The Homeland Security and State
departments are trying to come up with a cheap,
convenient way for U.S. citizens and Canadians
to prove their identities while crossing the border.
MORE
FAA
calls for mediator in talks with air traffic controllers
Nov 28, 2005 -- Contract talks with the nation's
15,000 air traffic controllers turned more contentious
Monday when the federal government called for
a mediator. MORE
Curbside
check-in fee planned
Nov 30, 2005 -- Travelers flying American Airlines
at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport will soon find that
the convenience of curbside check-in comes with
a price. MORE
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TSA
to unveil new security procedures
From Jeanne Meserve
Dec 2, 2005 -- TSA will announce changes in screening
procedures at the nation's commercial airports,
allowing passengers to take small scissors and
tools on planes but increasing random passenger
checks and the thoroughness of pat-down searches.
MORE
LAX
ranks at top for dangerous runways
Nov 25, 2005 -- Los Angeles International Airport
and two others nearby have the worst runway safety
records recently among the nation's busiest airports,
a review of federal aviation data shows. MORE
Business
trips will get more pricey in 2006
Nov 28, 2005 -- Anyone who believes that inflation
has been whipped probably isn't paying for business
travel. On every front — air travel, hotels,
rental cars — costs are up and going higher.
MORE
Calif.
airport to offer express screening
Dec 1, 2005 -- The international airport of Silicon
Valley will soon become the nation's second airfield
to offer a high-tech express lane for security
checks. MORE
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Airline
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| AA,
Southwest Prepare For New Love Field Battle
Dec 1, 2005 -- Southwest Airlines would start new
nonstop service from Dallas Love Field to both Kansas
City and St. Louis, and American Airlines said it
formally notified Love Field officials that it would
initiate service as soon as possible. MORE
US
Airways Firms Up 20 Plane A350 Order
Nov 29, 2005 -- European planemaker Airbus said on
Tuesday that US Airways had signed a contract for
20 of its A350 passenger planes, firming up an order
placed in May. MORE
Feds
investigating Continental bag screening at Newark
Dec 12, 2005 -- Federal officials are investigating
whether luggage for a Continental Airlines flight
out of Newark Liberty International Airport was improperly
screened. MORE
KLM
Lowers Fuel Surcharge, Hikes Security Fee
Dec 2, 2005 -- Dutch airline KLM, part of Air France
KLM, said on Thursday it would lower its fuel surcharge
but raise the extra security fee. MORE
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United
plans Capital improvements
Dec 2, 2005 -- United Airlines is strengthening its
presence at its Washington Dulles hub, announcing
service additions and expansions to 10 domestic and
two international markets. MORE
Northwest
Airlines reports $346 million loss in bankruptcy
Nov 30, 2005 -- Northwest Airlines lost $346 million
during the first six weeks of its bankruptcy, the
company. MORE
Bankruptcy
court judge approves Delta request to sell planes
Nov 30, 2005 -- A U.S. bankruptcy court judge on Tuesday
approved Delta Air Lines's request to sell some of
its airplanes and to reject an Atlanta office lease.
MORE
Delta
again seeks pilot pay cuts after $1.14 billion loss
Dec 1, 2005 -- Delta Air Lines said Thursday it lost
a stunning $1.14 billion in just the first six weeks
of its Chapter 11 case and called again for immediate
pay cuts for its pilots. MORE
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Mexicana
to be sold to hotel company; AeroMexico privatization
delayed
Dec 1, 2005 -- Mexicana will be sold to the Grupo
Posadas hotel company for $165 million plus the assumption
of $294 million in debt and $997 million in aircraft
lease obligations in the first stage of Mexico's long-anticipated
airline privatization. MORE
Non-stop
flight service between Mexico and Baltimore announced
Nov 29, 2005 -- Passengers looking for a non-stop
flight service between Mexico and the Baltimore-Washington
area need look no more. MORE
Air
France says Airbus a year late in delivering A380
Nov 29, 2005 -- The European aircraft manufacturer
Airbus will deliver A380 superjumbo airliners to Air
France a year late on April 1, 2008. MORE
JetBlue
Signs Lease For New JFK Terminal
Nov 29, 2005 -- JetBlue Airways on Monday said it
had signed a 30 year lease agreement for its new terminal
at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). MORE
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BA's
Walsh cuts from the top
Dec 1, 2005 -- New British Airways CEO Willie Walsh
has begun executing his game plan to streamline the
airline, announcing plans to cut management staff
by 35% by March 2008.. MORE
ACE
looking to sell portion of Jazz
Nov 29, 2005 -- Air Canada parent ACE Aviation Holding
is preparing to sell a share of its Regional subsidiary
Jazz through an initial public offering of units of
Jazz Air Income Fund, which will hold a minority interest
in the carrier with ACE retaining majority control.
MORE
Aloha
cleared to leave bankruptcy
Dec 1, 2005 -- Aloha Airlines' reorganization plan
was confirmed by the US Bankruptcy Court Tuesday,
clearing the way for the Honolulu-based carrier to
exit Chapter 11 protection as early as Dec. 15. MORE
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Rail
/ Hotel / Car / Cruise News
Top
Paris hotels fined for illegal cartel
Nov 28, 2005 -- France's competition watchdog fined
six top Paris hotels, including the Ritz and the Crillon,
for operating an illegal cartel, the Competition Council.
MORE
New
$350 million Phoenix hotel starts construction in
February
Nov 28, 2005 -- Work on a $350 million downtown hotel
is scheduled to start in February now that a city
board has approved the sale of bonds, meaning the
city should have money available for the project by
mid-December. MORE
Hyatt
Buys Extended Stay Summerfield Suites Brand
Dec 1, 2005 -- Global Hyatt Corporation today confirmed
it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
the 21-hotel Summerfield Suites brand and franchise
system for an undisclosed price. MORE
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Starwood
Closes Le Meridien Purchase
Nov 28, 2005 -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts last
week completed its acquisition of Le Meridien, completing
a deal initiated this spring to take on the brand's
franchising rights as well as the management of more
than 130 hotels and resorts, mostly outside of the
United States. MORE
For
Omni hotel chain, lemongrass makes scents
Dec 1, 2005 -- Planning a stay at an Omni hotel? Get
ready to wake up and smell the ... lemongrass. That's
right, lemongrass, mixed with a little green tea,
will be the official scent of the 41-hotel chain,
which is the latest to add "scent machines"
to its hotel lobbies. MORE
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Other
Industry Related News
U.S.,
E.U. Draft New Open Skies Pact
Nov 21, 2005 -- The United States and European
Union late last week tentatively agreed to a
regulatory framework for a new, liberalized
air transport agreement. MORE
Panama
offers more than canal
Nov 28, 2005 -- Visitors can chose between a
swim in the Pacific or the Caribbean, hear tales
of pirates looting the city's original site,
find bargain shopping, sample tropical fruits
and try their luck at the horse races in Panama
City. MORE
Benchmarking
travel expenses abroad
Nov 29, 2005-- So you're considering an overseas
vacation, and you're ready to book the flights,
hotel rooms and ground transfers. MORE
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Bombardier
revenues buoyed by business jet deliveries
Dec 1, 2005 -- Bombardier Aerospace reported
third-quarter earnings before taxes and interest
of $28 million, a 41.6% drop from the $48 million
posted last year. MORE
Boeing
delivers 777-300ER with 1.4% better fuel burn
Nov 30, 2005 -- Boeing delivered to Air France
the first 777-300ER incorporating enhancements
that improve overall fuel efficiency by 1.4%.
This equates to an annual fuel savings of approximately
200,000 gal., according to the manufacturer.
MORE
European
Union, Ukraine link up
Dec 2, 2005 -- European Union signed a so-called
"horizontal" aviation agreement allowing
European airlines to fly between any EU member
country and Ukraine. MORE
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