THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS

NWA Faces Aug. 25 Strike
Aug 20, 2006 - Flight attendants are gearing up for a strike at Northwest Airlines a year after their coworkers who fixed and cleaned the airline's planes launched their own strike against the company. Attendants have said they could launch their CHAOS strike as early as next Friday (Aug. 25).

In order to assess the impact of this potential strike, Travel-On is in the process of identifying those travelers currently ticketed on Northwest flights scheduled to depart between August 25 and September 15. Should a strike occur, impacted travelers will be notified by Travel-On agents in order to make alternate arrangements. We are closely monitoring the situation and will keep you informed of any new information as it is made available.

Northwest will again charge extra for third checked bag
Aug 19, 2006 - Northwest Airlines says it will resume its normal excess-checked-luggage policies beginning Monday. Northwest has temporarily waived charges for a third piece of luggage to help travelers adjust to new carry-on luggage restrictions after the terrorist bomb plot was uncovered in London. Northwest and other carriers normally allow two checked bags.

Airport security rules become a mere blip for business travel
Aug 18, 2006 - Tighter airport security in the wake of a foiled bomb plot in Britain last week sent big-spending business travelers rushing to private jets in hopes of avoiding long delays and luggage restrictions.

Business travel costs on the rise
Aug 9, 2006 - Business travel is getting more expensive. Trying to combat higher fuel costs and taking advantage of strong demand, the nation's largest airlines are charging an extra $10 to $20 on round-trips purchased seven days or less before the flight date -- a move aimed at business travelers.

Calling All Road Warriors
Aug 14, 2006 - Knowing Where Your Employees Are Is Key to Keeping Them Safe; 'We Have to Get on With It'. As global terrorist attacks and attempts strike with increasing frequency, that's a pressing question for companies that send employees abroad. Last week's alleged plot by British and Pakistani citizens to bomb in midair as many as 10 American jetliners flying to the U.S. from the United Kingdom underscored the need for employers to be prepared for disasters and to sharpen their knowledge of where their travelers are.