India - Kingfisher Airline Disruptions to Continue up to Four Months
Disruptions on Kingfisher Airlines (IT) are set to continue for at least another three to four months, airline officials revealed Nov. 21. The airline is currently experiencing from 50 to 55 cancellations per day. Officials said that no more flights would be canceled, with primarily domestic routes affected, in addition to one international route to Bangkok. The flights will gradually be restored through March.
France - EasyJet Strike
EasyJet crewmembers belonging to the aviation union UNAC started an indefinite strike Nov. 30 over benefits. The industrial action is causing flight delays and cancellations at Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Lyon airports. No possible end date to the strike has been announced, hence disruptions are likely to continue.
Qantas vs Unions: More Strikes Threatened as Talks Collapse
Discussions between Qantas and all three unions involved in industrial disputes have broken down without reaching a resolution.
What Airline Flies To The Most Countries?
If you travel the world, maybe the answer won’t surprise you: Air France travels to more countries than any other airline (86 of them). So which U.S. airline boasts travel to the most countries? No, it’s not American. Coming in at fifth place - Delta, which flies to 66 countries. The second, third, and fourth place finishers are: Lufthansa (82 countries), British Airways (79 countries), and Turkish Airways (71 countries)
Did you know that your passport could get you stuck at the border?
Believe it or not, even with a valid passport in hand, you could have trouble entering or exiting a country. Passports must have at least two blank visa pages. If you have fewer than that, you can order additional visa pages through the State Department. Many countries also require that your passport be valid at least three to six months after your date of travel. The rules vary by country: For example, all visitors to New Zealand must carry a passport that's valid for at least three months after the date of departure; travelers to Brazil must have a passport that's valid for at least another six months when applying for a visa. Check with the embassy of your destination country to confirm which rules apply to you.
TRAVEL MANAGER NEWS
Best Practitioners Discuss the Travel Manager's Integral Role
The BTN Group in Denver in August bestowed its annual Best Practitioners recognition upon four travel management professionals for their work in enhancing their organizations' travel programs.
Redefining Lowest Logical Airfare in Your Travel Policy
By understanding the needs of travelers and their greater mission for the company, the travel manager can better manage the overall experience--keeping costs down, and compliance to corporate policies and traveler satisfaction high.
Making a Very Strong Case for Corporate Card Programs
Companies that fail to use corporate cards for travel and entertainment spending are losing out in almost every way that matters. They’re losing negotiating clout, travel policy compliance, back office efficiency, traveler satisfaction and potential card rebates.
Companies Tweaking Policies in Advance of 2012 Airfare Increases
Business-class fares are projected to rise by 3 percent to 7 percent in 2012, while economy-class passengers can expect to pay 0.5 percent to 5 percent more, American Express recently said in an annual travel forecast.
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Senate Bill Aims to Block Airline Baggage Fees
Airlines would no longer be allowed to charge passengers for their first checked bag under a bill being introduced in Congress ahead of the holiday travel season.
Let's be clear. The most hated airports in the world are not the worst airports in the world.
Flying in First Class Just Got Even Better
U.S. airlines, profitable again after a disastrous decade, are spending almost $2 billion to upgrade amenities for their highest-paying customers.
Tricks for Short Cutting the Car Rental Counter
Don't like to wait at the rental car counter? Who does? But with the holiday season approaching you could see longer lines, and longer waits. There just may be something you can do to all but eliminate any hassle at the rental counter, and get on your way quickly and easily.
Picture This: Better Decisions Through Data Visualization
A U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) competition that invited college students to turn reams of dry numbers into visually compelling graphics that could help drive decisions about transportation and infrastructure improvements.
The Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria, VA, is now including complimentary services in their government per diem rates.
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