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American Airlines Becomes Official Sponsor of the USA Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:30:01 EST

First-Ever World Expo Held in China is Largest in 150-Year Expo History; Event Expected to Draw More Than 70 Million Visitors

American Airlines Expands Mobile Boarding Passes to 19 Additional Airports for Use With Mobile Phones or PDAs

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:29:14 EST

No Need for Paper Boarding Pass Now at 27 Airports - Simply Show Barcode on Mobile Phone or PDA

FAA Ordered to Pay Air Carrier More Than $121,000 for Attorney Fees and Expenses

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:28:08 EST

In a record breaking decision issued March 4, 2010, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) denied the Federal Aviation Administration's appeal challenging a decision by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to pay Air Trek, Inc., a Florida-based air ambulance operator, attorney fees and expenses in the amount of $120,169.35 pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act 49 C.F.R., Section 826.1 et. seq. (NTSB Order No. EA-5510).

Luxury Link Releases 2010 Consumer Survey Results

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:52:39 EST

Online Luxury Hotel Deal Expert's Annual Survey Reveals Preferences, Travel Booking Practices and Most Sought-After Destinations of More Than 6,000 Travelers

World’s Biggest Britophiles Revealed by Skyscanner

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:22:05 EST

Flight site Skyscanner reveals which countries of the world are the biggest fans of Britain.

Frontier Airlines Extends Kansas City - Cancún Service

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:18:48 EST

Frontier Airlines today announced it will extend its seasonal nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) through Aug. 28, 2010, the first time the airline has offered summer nonstop service on the route.

Arriba! US Airways Gets Ready for Summer Vacation with Four New Routes from the East Coast to Mexico and Canada

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:16:59 EST

US Airways (NYSE:LCC) is gearing up for the busy summer travel season by announcing four new routes, allowing customers to escape to cool days in Canada and hot summer nights in Mexico. The new service will originate from the airline’s Philadelphia and Charlotte, N.C. hubs. Customers can start booking their summer travel beginning March 13.

Amadeus Survey: 800 North American Travel Professionals Voice Optimism, Innovation for the Year Ahead and Beyond

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:56:15 EST

Travel professionals report a confident outlook and see an increased role for service, technology, and specialization to serve the needs of future travelers

US Airlines February Traffic Slips by 2.4%

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:53:11 EST

With almost 50% of traffic numbers available, the February pax numbers are down by more than (2.4%)

Travel Companies Grapple with 'New Normal'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:34:47 EST

As the recession sapped demand for travel, hotel operators got creative. They shut down restaurants, closed floors and even cut back on newspaper delivery to ride out the downturn.

BRS Founder Boris Popov Wins Prestigious Sperry Award

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:32 EST

BRS Aerospace (PINKSHEETS: BRSI), a manufacturer of aircraft emergency and military parachute systems, announced today that Boris Popov, its founder and Board Director, has been awarded the prestigious Sperry Award for 2009.

The Avascent Group Strengthens Its Space and Telecom Team

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:26:44 EST

The Avascent Group, announced today that it has deepened its capabilities in the space, telecom and defense markets with the addition of Stephen Ganote as a Principal with the firm.

Frontier Airlines Extends Anchorage Service by Three Weeks

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:22:31 EST

Frontier Airlines today announced it will extend its seasonal service to Anchorage, Alaska, by three weeks and will also reintroduce the popular Saturday daytime flight. The seasonal nonstop service from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) that begins Friday, May 14, 2010, will now operate through Oct. 10, 2010. In addition to the extended season, Frontier will also reintroduce a Saturday daytime flight, providing two flights on the most popular travel day.

Air Transat Pilots: Outsourcing Bad for Business

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:21:23 EST

Union leaders for the Air Transat pilots issued the following statement in response to the excessive and continual outsourcing of flying enforced by their airline’s holding company - Transat A.T. [TSX.TRZ.B ]. Air Transat pilots, who are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), recently began contract negotiations with the company’s management. The pilots are seeking guarantees that Transat A.T. will not farm out work to the lowest bidder. They are hopeful that a successful outcome will help mitigate the negative impact the current outsourcing is having on Air Transat pilots.

White Paper - Six Mistakes Companies Are Making Today And How You Can Avoid Them

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:56:08 EST

When the economy slows, many businesses react by retrenching and cutting costs in order to weather the downturn.

Secretary Napolitano Announces Greece‚s Designation As a Member of the Visa Waiver Program

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:34:09 EST

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States.

UNWTO Secretary General Calls Upon The Tourism Sector To Speak With One Voice

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:32:57 EST

Working together to ensure that global policies are supportive of the sustainable growth of tourism and position travel and tourism as one industry speaking with one voice were some of the challenges highlighted by UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, speaking on the occasion of the opening of this year’s ITB Travel Trade Show (Berlin, Germany, 10-14 March 2010).4

World Airways First to Transport Six Mine-Resistant Vehicles to Afghanistan Aboard Boeing 747 Freighter

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:36:54 EST

World is the first and only Boeing 747 operator to successfully load and deliver six M-ATVs on one aircraft.

Hawaiian Airlines Expands New Fleet with Another New Airbus A330 for Delivery in 2011

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:33:04 EST

With an eye on accelerating its plan to expand service in Asia and other markets, Hawaiian Airlines today announced the purchase of an additional Airbus A330-200 scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2011.

GAZ Realty, Inc. Wins Bid to Build a World-class Airport Plaza at Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:12:47 EST

GAZ Realty, Inc. was awarded an RFP to begin the design, construction and operation of an Airport Plaza at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, Fla. The decision was made final by the Lee County Port Authority Board of Port Commissioners at the airport’s joint board meeting yesterday.