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Let’s face it – this is a slow news week with Thanksgiving approaching here in the US. Though there isn’t much news, it’s a huge week for traveling. I know I promised to write about what’s happening with Cranky Concierge, and I thought this was a good time for it.

http://crankyflier.com/2009/11/24/what-flying-with-cranky-concierge-is-like/

Easyjet announces 24th route from Liverpool John Lennon airport

News | www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk | 4 hours 33 minutes ago

NO-FRILLS airline Easyjet will add another route to its Liverpool John Lennon airport network when it starts flights to the island of Malta on June 13 next year.

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/ldpbusiness/business-local/2009/11/24/easyjet-announces-24th-route-from-liverpool-john-lennon-airport-100252-25239737/

10 new easyJet routes

News | www.routesonline.com | 5 hours 9 minutes ago

The low-cost operator eastJet will be deploying its six new A319 aircraft on 10 new routes in Europe and North Africa starting from next year. This increases its fleet to 185 aircraft, operating on 449 routes across 112 airports in 28 countries.

http://www.routesonline.com/news/33/routes-news/53393/10-new-easyjet-routes-/

Growth in passengers keeps bmi soaring against trend

News | www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk | 5 hours 42 minutes ago

BMI is bucking the trend in the aviation industry with 6% growth on its route from Belfast to London.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/growth-in-passengers-keeps-bmi-soaring-against-trend-14572725.html?r=RSS

Akron-Canton Airport Now Proudly Brewing Caribou Coffee(R) - Zibb.com

Press Release | www.zibb.com | 1 hour 17 minutes ago

Served at Cafe Espresso Just in time for the holidays, Caribou Coffee(R) is now proudly being served at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). MSE Branded Foods, the airport's primary food and gift concessionaire, is now serving Caribou Coffee(R) throughout the terminal building. As a special holiday treat

http://www.zibb.com/article/5690055/Akron+Canton+Airport+Now+Proudly+Brewing+Caribou+Coffee+R

United Airlines launches Try-Before-You-Buy Wi-Fi Promotion on p....

News | www.asiatraveltips.com | 7 hours 41 minutes ago

United Airlines launches Try-Before-You-Buy Wi-Fi Promotion on p.s. Flights. United Airlines customers on transcontinental p.s. flights can enjoy a complimentary onboard Internet session with the new Try-Before-You-Buy promotion, offered in conjunction with airborne communications provider Aircell.

http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news09/2411-InflightInternet.shtml

Batavia Air to begin operations at Changi

News | www.flightglobal.com | 8 hours 13 minutes ago

Indonesian carrier Batavia Air will begin operations at Singapore's Changi Airport tomorrow. The privately-owned airline will operate twice daily flights...

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/11/24/335370/batavia-air-to-begin-operations-at-changi.html

Goa airport contract to Chinese firm cancelled

News | economictimes.indiatimes.com | 10 hours 29 minutes ago

The Airports Authority of India has cancelled the contract of a Chinese firm for building an integrated international-cumdomestic airport in Goa.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Goa-airport-contract-to-Chinese-firm-cancelled/articleshow/5263449.cms

Los Angeles World Airports: Los Angeles World Airports Representatives Available for Thanksgiving Travel Interviews at LAX by Appointment

Press Release | www.marketwire.com | 14 hours 14 minutes ago

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - WHAT: Media representatives from Los Angeles World Airports will be on-hand by appointment to share travel tips and travel forecasts for the Thanksgiving holiday travel period for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Airport officials estimate

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Los-Angeles-World-Airports-1081059.html