THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS
NWA
Faces Aug. 25 Strike
Aug 24, 2006 -The Association
of Flight Attendants, which represents Northwest's 9,300
flight attendants, has threatened to start launching
intermittent strikes after 10 p.m. Friday unless the
bankrupt airline agrees to return to the bargaining
table.
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.
Justice
Department takes NWA's side in labor dispute
NWA, union aren't talking
U.S.
ask court to bar NWA strike
Flight
attendants to e-mail strike notices
Hyatt,
Hilton workers authorize strike
Aug 24, 2006 - Workers at six Chicago Hyatt and Hilton
hotels have authorized the union representing them to
call a strike if negotiations for a new contract get
bogged down.
Passport
requirement postponed
Aug 23, 2006 - The passport requirement for ferry passengers
on both sides of the U.S./Canada border has been delayed
for one year.
International
travelers can now register their trips with the US Sate
Dept for their own safety and well-being
US Gov. provides a free Travel registrationto U.S. citizens
who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country.
Private
jets seen as short-term fix
Aug 23, 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.
Travel
Buyers Wary Of Costs From Distribution Fallout
Aug 22, 2006 -- Travel buyers are most concerned with
the pricing implications of airlines', global distribution
systems' and travel management companies' efforts to
shake up the corporate travel industry's distribution
dynamics. |
