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Top Travel News - The Travel Alliance Formed By Six Destination S...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:14:15 GMT

...members to ensure continued excellence. The Travel Alliance is predominantly a cross-selling marketing tool that travel agents can turn to in order to find similar operators in different countries. All the members of the group work with both...

China Eastern Airlines teams up with Alibaba

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:31:15 GMT

...Analysys International. Though consumer electronics and household items comprise most online sales, dozens of travel agents also offer their services on Taobao, where customers use instant message chatting to barter over prices and seal...

Winging It: Fees aid airlines, but travelers' costs too vague

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:12:27 GMT

...percent to the cost of the average airline trip.

What big companies spend on tickets is routinely tracked by their travel agents, and the data are used to negotiate volume discounts. Now, travel managers not only are calling for greater visibility...

N183AQ in Bellview colours - Contrails

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:56:00 GMT

...clearing house on the basis that Bellview was no longer operational. In a notice on its website, IATA directed that all travel agents should stop selling Bellview tickets and issue refunds. The exact circumstances surrounding the grounding of the...

Airlines improve on-time arrivals

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:30:13 GMT

...such as "Extreme Weather" and "National Aviation System Delay" that were created by the airlines, industry groups, travel agents and government officials. The government considers a flight on-time if it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule...

Allegiant expands service from Mesa

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:34 GMT

...the company's Web site, Allegiantair.com; the airline's reservations center at 702-505-8888; or professional travel agents. Baggage and convenience fees vary. "This is an exciting new addition for our airline and our customers...

Airline Web sites battle for fewer customers - MarketWatch

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:21:35 GMT

...effects. "The airline industry has certainly gone through a transformation in the Internet age, from having sole travel agents to taking matters in their own hands, to losing it to aggregation sites and winning them back. And different airlines...

St. Lucia's Upside

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:37 GMT

...attributes this in part to creative value-added promotions, laser-beam pricing strategies and incentive programs for travel agents, who should call 758-456-9999 for more information. Getting There JetBlue and American Airlines’ new...

Top Travel News - Quark Vessel Breaks Free from Antarctic Ice

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:41:30 GMT

...thrills and challenges that travel to the wondrous polar regions entails.” Shaw said Quark continues to work with travel agents and companies to ensure that the delayed passengers can continue their travel home. For more information, visit www...

AirTran Airways introduces seat back advertising (eyefortravel.co...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:19:01 GMT

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News in Brief: November 20 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:41:21 GMT

...more and more businesses wanting to tightly manage their travel expenditure and this technology effectively enables travel agents to compare low cost alternatives alongside traditional airfares in their preferred booking environment. "It...

PAL takes delivery of Boeing 777 (Sun Star)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:33:05 GMT

...and not eligible to earn miles with PAL Mabuhay Miles. Tickets may be bought at any PAL ticket office, accredited travel agents or through the PAL website using Mastercard or Visa credit cards or BancNet ATM cards. (PR) Published in the...

At 80, OAG eyes rebirth as 'entirely new company'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:00:13 GMT

...80th anniversary this year. For decades, the Official Airline Guide, its flagship product, was essential for travel agents, tour operators, interlining carriers anyone who needed to know which airline flew where and when. The OAG brand...

Air Canada to launch Calgary-Tokyo non-stop service; Offering con...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:31:00 GMT

...trip before taxes and other charges. Tickets are now available for purchase at www.aircanada.com and through travel agents. "The introduction of the only non-stop service between Calgary and Tokyo is great news for customers travelling...

Air Canada to launch Calgary-Tokyo non-stop service

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:37:30 GMT

Business travel helps easyJet to ride storm

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:35:26 GMT

...definitely grown our share in the business market.” About 15 per cent of easy-Jet’s sales now come via corporate travel agents. Its strong performance in this market was reflected in its results for the year to September 30, published...

No credit for card tricks

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:50:47 GMT

...business. Credit cards protect you from unscrupulous travel agents and tour operators. They hold companies accountable...he told me. One is United, which is asking some travel agents to handle ticket purchases through their own credit...

Morning, evening flights in demand

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:32:00 GMT

...airport, Mumbaikars are looking to travel early in the morning or late in the evening from this Tuesday. As a result travel agents are seeing more bookings for morning and evening flights. This has also led to an increase in air fares for this...

EasyJet's profits halve as fuel prices rise

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:03:00 GMT

...uk Easyjet warns business travel agents fee is to stay EasyJet cuts...its £10 charge for corporate travel agents EasyJet to close East Midlands...rise Easyjet warns business travel agents fee is to stay Jobs in travel...

Etihad Airways awards $200m engine overhaul contract to IAE (AME ...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:35:41 GMT

...Etihad teams-up with Institute of Applied Technology Etihad Airways hosts series of educational workshops for travel agents in Kuwait Etihad to operate double daily flights to Frankfurt Etihad voted world's best airline New Etihad...

Travelport,British Airways - {Travel Daily News}

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

...Galileo and Worldspan-connected travel agents worldwide until April 2013...parties and offers great value to travel agents.” Travelport and British...Galileo and Worldspan-connected travel agents with the ability to book extras...

At 80, OAG eyes rebirth as 'entirely new company'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:02:11 GMT

BA chief says Iberia deal won't raise fares

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:47:11 GMT

...alliance, with boss Richard Branson arguing that the union between BA and American would lead to price-fixing and force travel agents to send business to the pair. BA last week reported a net loss of 208 million pounds ($346 million) for the...

BA and Travelport Sign New Full Content Agreement

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:33:34 GMT

...Galileo and Worldspan-connected travel agents worldwide until April 2013...parties and offers great value to travel agents." Travelport and British...Galileo and Worldspan-connected travel agents with the ability to book extras...

In A Surprise, Travelport Inks Pre-Deadline BA Content Deal

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

...this month that it has signed a new full-content deal with British Airways until 2013. The agreement, which covers travel agents connected to both the Galileo and Worldspan global distribution systems, takes immediate effect. Opt-in levels...