Events We're Watching

Still Watching Iceland With Possible Volcano Larger than Last Year’s 

By comparison, Bárdarbunga dwarves the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, which shutdown most of Europe's airspace last year after its ash cloud drifted across the continent's skies. Read more

International Destinations Where There is Unrest

We are watching closely the fluid situations in various countries around the world. We want to make sure that you have the resources that you need to travel safely and be an informed traveler.

 

 

 

We recommend:

 

1. For your safety we urge anyone traveling internationally to register in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) with the US State Department. It’s quick and easy. Details
2. For Travel Warnings and Alerts and country-specific information, click here.
3. For Hotspots Snapshots of events, click here.
4. Talk to your Travel-On/Travel Place agent if you have any questions or concerns about a specific destination. He/She will make sure that you get the information that you need.

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Travel-On recommends ExpenseWire, one of the industry's leading automated expense reporting systems, and will be happy to schedule a demo of ExpenseWire for you. Our systems are compatible with all major commercially available automated expense reporting systems, and many propriety platforms via an XML file feed. We are happy to work with you to find the right solution for your needs.

Your Travel-On Account Manager will answer your questions about an expense management system that is right for your business. For even greater efficiencies, ask your account manager about integrating your existing expense management product with your Travel-On reservations.

New Passport Forms Available Online on March 1  

Travel.State.Gov and all passport facilities will make the new forms available on March 1, 2011. Please continue to use the current forms if you are submitting your passport application before March 1, 2011. Read more

 

 

 

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Delta Eliminates Miles Expiration  

Delta Air Lines has now decided to eliminate expiration dates in its SkyMiles program, making it the only major U.S. airline without some form of frequent-flier mile expiration. Read more

 

United Airlines will keep Economy Plus seats as it combines with Continental  

United Airlines says it will keep its Economy Plus seats, where passengers can pay an extra fee to get more legroom. United currently has Economy Plus on all 359 of its planes. The combined fleet will have it on more than 700 planes plus some regional jets. The charge depends on the length of the flight; it's $49 each way for Denver-to-Seattle, for example. Read more

 

US Airways Flight Attendants Picket Airports

In the first of a series of events, AFA held a system-wide Day of Action on February 17, in all Flight Attendant bases, to show management and the public that Flight Attendants are united in their effort to reach a fair merged contract. Read more

 

Changes Are Coming to Airport Security that May Alleviate Privacy Fears

Maybe the last time you gave airport security a thought was just before the holidays when that fellow in San Diego became the latest YouTube sensation with the immortal words, " Don't touch my junk." Read more

 

Airlines offer more comfortable seats to attract business travelers

Business travel is roaring back after a two-year slump, and the airlines are welcoming it with a selection of new amenities, including bigger, more comfortable seats. Read more

 

Does Airplane Air Really Make You Sick?

It may help you breathe easier next time you fly knowing that air flow is minimized between seat rows and that airplane air is refreshed more often than the air in office buildings. Read more 

 

What Humans Know That Watson Doesn't

Providing unique answers to questions limited to around 25 words is not the same as dealing with real problems of an emotionally distraught passenger in an open system where there may not be a unique answer. Read more

 

DC Area Airports Becoming the Next Concert Series Venue?

Art has played a significant role at National and Dulles airports, where sculptures, exhibits and paintings are featured in the terminals. The concert series is an expansion of the airports' art program, which will also include three sculptures, mixed-media art and portraits by local art students that will go into the international arrival facilities at Dulles this year. Read more

More Rental Cars Going 100% Smoke Free

As of Jan. 1, travelers who rent a car from Dollar or Thrifty had better think twice about lighting up. The rental car company that owns both has a new policy prohibiting smoking by renters at all U.S. corporate stores and participating franchise locations Read more

 

When Is A Business Expense A Tax Deduction?

During tough economic times, everyone always tries to reduce expenses and increase savings. Believe it or not — one government agency actually rewards you for spending. The reward comes in the form of more tax savings — not increased income, mind you, but more savings. Read more

 

Relief From Checked Baggage Fees! IHG Now Pays Back up to $100 in Round-Trip Checked Baggage Fees

Stay any weekend between January 1 – April 30, 2011, at any of our 4,500 hotels and pay with your Visa® card. We’ll reimburse you for your checked airline bags with an IHG Visa Prepaid Card (up to $100). Book today!

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Radisson Drops Free Internet for All But Loyalty Members

On March 31, Carlson will replace its Goldpoints Plus program with Club Carlson, a points-based program that includes free Internet access at Radisson hotels globally and at all Carlson brands across North America. Free Internet previously had been a brand standard across Radisson’s North America properties, a relative rarity among upscale brands, but Carlson CEO Hubert Joly said that would no longer be the case. Read more

 

Both Marriott and Hyatt are Reporting High Corporate Rate Increases for 2011

Both Marriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. are reporting corporate rate increases in the high single digit as they wrap up negotiations for 2011 hotel programs. Read more

 

 

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