Travel-On/Travel Place is Wishing Happy Holidays to Local Military Families

We are proud to support Operation Homefront providing emergency assistance: food, auto and car repairs, baby supplies, emergency travel, etc. to families of deployed and wounded service members (many who have an average annual salary of $32,000).

Please help us thank and support our local military families in need by making a donation. Be sure to email us your donation receipt and we will match contributions made by our clients and employees between now and January 15.

Snow, Freezing Weather Disrupt Trains, Planes Across Europe for Fifth Day

Snowstorms and freezing temperatures are disrupting travel across Europe for a fifth day as airports cancel flights and train operators limit services. Read more

Travel-On has been closely monitoring the weather situation in Europe and how it may be impacting your travelers. Reservation and traveler arrangements are constantly monitored to determine who is traveling, or scheduled to travel, in areas affected by the storm. As travelers are identified, Travel-On agents contact the traveler, if possible, or the travel arranger to advise the situation and make alternate arrangements if required. We will continue our process until the storm has subsided and will provide any additional emergency bulletins as news breaks.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your account manager or your team leader.

Airlines waive change fees as storms snarl flights in Europe and Northeast US

Due to severe weather in these areas airlines have issued waivers on change fees for passengers. Travel-On agents are utilizing these waivers and reaccomodating travelers whose travel plans are affected by these weather conditions. If you have any questions about these waivers, feel free to contact your account manager or your team leader.

U.S. Travel Proposes Federal Trusted Traveler Program

The U.S.Travel Association is recommending the federal government accelerate the creation of a “trusted traveler” program which would result in an air travel security screening process that is more secure, efficient and effective. Read more

Travel expenses to rise slightly in 2011

The annual American Express Business Travel report predicts modest increases in North American air fares in 2011 compared with a 21 percent increase for economy short-haul and 39 percent increase for business class air fares this year. Read more

European Travel Commission Posts Update of U.S. Travel to Europe

The offseason opened with the largest increase this year in overall trans-Atlantic traffic. Leading carriers reported an average 7.8 percent rise for October, which followed an average 6.0 percent increase for September. The increase was made possible by an average 10.0 percent expansion in capacity. Read more

Business Travel Tip: Choose the Right Flight

Flying for business today inevitably means connections and layovers, thanks to capacity reductions by airlines. Fewer flights and smaller planes also mean greater chances of getting stuck with a much longer layover when you miss your connecting flight, since the next flight to your destination is likely hours away with all seats booked. . Read more

Program allows skipping long passport control lines

Approved members can bypass long immigration and customs lines, scan their own passports at airport kiosks and continue on their way in less than a minute. The membership must be renewed every five years. Read more

Buyers Facing Longer, Tougher Hotel Rate Negotiations

Corporate hotel rates for 2011 are trending as forecasted with slight increases, but buyers negotiating in high-occupancy cities are facing premiums on last-room availability and multiple negotiating rounds that potentially could require an extension of current rates. Read more

Airline Fees for Unaccompanied Minor

Travel-On has complied a list of airline fees for unaccompanied minors as they fly to see family and friends during the holiday seasons .View Airline Fees