Fri, November 3, 2006
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS

New Requirements for Travelers Travelling to Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico or Canada

Major airlines rescind last week's fare hikes
Oct. 30, 2006 -Several U.S. airlines gave up on an attempt to raise fares by $6 per round trip after United Airlines, which had initiated the move, went back to its earlier rates over the weekend.

Britain loosens liquid carry-on restrictions
Nov. 3, 2006 - Passengers flying out of Britain will be able to carry small amounts of liquids, gels and lotions, including toothpaste and medicine, through airport security checkpoints starting Monday.

Northwest discounts holiday tickets for 1st time in 2 years
Nov. 2, 2006 - Northwest Airlines launched a holiday fare sale on Thursday, including a handful of "Super Bargain Days" aimed at filling its planes during November and December.

IRS Increases Vehicle Reimbursement Rate
Nov. 2, 2006 - The Internal Revenue Service today issued a 2007 allowable vehicle reimbursement rate of 48.5 cents per mile, despite a moderation in gas prices compared with the volatile post-Hurricane Katrina prices of a year ago.

Feel like your flight is always late? If it's Delta, it could be ... again
Nov. 3, 2006 - Every flight on Delta affiliate Comair Flight 5283 from New York JFK to Washington National in September, arrived late. That flight -- late 100% of the time and by an average of 79 minutes -- was the nation's most-frequently delayed.

What’s happening to hotel service?
Nov. 2, 2006 - I hear it all the time: Service at hotels isn’t that great anymore. And surprisingly, I hear this from employees within the industry as often as I hear it from guests. I agree that hotel service is declining, and I blame four kinds of people for it.

FCC gives approval to AirCell
Nov. 2, 2006 - The Federal Communications Commission has given a Louisville company the go-ahead to provide broadband service to U.S. airlines and business aircraft.

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