Haiti Earthquake Relief

Travel-On management and staff extend our deepest sympathy to the many people who have suffered from the devastating effects of the earthquake in Haiti, and to those in the community who have family or friends who have been gravely affected by this disaster. Our help is desperately needed at this critical time. Please click on the American Red Cross logo to make your donation. Click here for other ways to help.

Is Social Media On Your List for 2010?

Here are a few ways that you can use an intranet site to help support your travel program while providing your travelers the interactive and social experiences they desire:

• Ride-sharing opportunities
• Preferred properties review
• Destination information
• “Ask Someone Who’s Been There”

Have you thought about the following ways to use Twitter as part of your social media strategy?

•  Travel arrangers – communicate how-to’s, new hotel discounts, etc.
  
• Updates during emergencies
• Quick one-question surveys
• Policy reminders
• Unique travel situations that affect small groups of travelers but are very important (i.e. taxi strike in London)
  

Travel-On has been using social media as a part of our marketing and sales strategy. Currently, we are expanding our strategy to include existing clients with the addition of client-specific solutions through Twitter and other media. If you would like more information, please contact your account manager.

U.S. Gets World Airline Support for Tighter Security

A day after pressing Europe's governments, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Friday gained the support of the world's airlines for the Obama administration's goal of ramping up aviation security to keep terrorists off planes. Read more

Airlines Baggage Fees Expected to Continue For Domestic Flights

Five major domestic airlines: American, Continental, Delta, United and US Airways have all increased their baggage fees which are expected to bring billions to the struggling airline industry, according to The Business Journal of Milwaukee. Read more

AMR, Continental Herald ‘Return of Business Traveler’

American Airlines and Continental Airlines Inc. executives say business travelers are starting to fly again, paring revenue declines as U.S. carriers seek to halt losses this year. Read more

Mobile Personal Assistant Now Available for iPhone Users!

We are excited to announce the beta-test of our new iPhone Mobile Personal Assistant. Any Travel-On client who has an iPhone and is utilizing our online profile and/or booking platform is invited to participate. Now you too can reap the benefits long enjoyed by our clients already using the BlackBerry Mobile Personal Assistant! Click to read more and get download instructions.

• Complete travel itinerary in mobile-friendly format
• Alternate flight search including policy indicators
• Maps and directions
• Weather
• Dining options based on your current location, favorite cuisine, and company policy
• Click-to-call technology to reach Travel-On, or car service (if permitted by company policy)
• And coming soon, the ability to book travel from your iPhone

More than 92% of business travelers utilize a mobile device as an integral part of their work/life management. Now iPhone users can have the function of TripIt, WorldMate, FlightStats, Weather.com, OpenTable, MapQuest, and more in one application.  Read more