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Volume 7, Issue 30, July 29, 2009 |
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Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent airport lounge program, released the results of a survey of its members. Touted as some of the most experienced travelers around, the survey pressed Priority Pass members to share travel suggestions. The results revealed tips for preparing, saving money, avoiding stress and more.
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As the H1N1 virus continues to be a pandemic around the world, British airlines are implementing safety measures to prevent flu victims from boarding flights. The new measures are an effort to prevent the spread of the virus in Britain where 29 deaths and a rise in the number of affected has led to the worst outbreak statistics in Europe.
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The U.S. Senate recently approved legislation requiring U.S. airlines to let passengers disembark if their flight is stuck on the tarmac for more than three hours. The legislation was pushed by consumer groups, but many critics, including the airlines, oppose the move.
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Another U.S. airline is going wireless. Last week Aircell announced plans to outfit US Airways with its GoGo Inflight Internet service. US Airways is Aircell’s eighth airline partner.
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In the past week, a slew of airlines unveiled important updates: news about new routes, new uniforms, canceled flights and revamped lounges.
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Recent concerns about low pay for crew and questionable rest standards for flight crews on board regional airlines is raising concern about safety among business travelers.
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and visitors to the city continue to be impressed with the dramatic changes in the now reunified German capital. One of the more startling developments was the conversion of the 1889 Dresdner Bank — located just steps from East Berlin’s largest boulevard, Unter den Linden — into the 5-star Hotel de Rome.
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The Pacific Rim’s newest airline, V Australia, is making one-way travel between Los Angeles (LAX), Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE) more affordable than ever. The new sale fares make V Australia the first airline to offer one-way fares across all fare brackets, including the lowest lead-in fares.
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Heathrow Express, the fastest way to get from Heathrow (LHR) to central London, introduced the Explore London ticket, the perfect way for passengers with a transfer or layover in the city to explore London.
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Guests longing to spend one more night away will have their wishes granted with the One Night Is Not Enough package from the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. The hotel’s convenient location allows for easy access around the city and the surrounding areas.
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American Airlines and Eurosport are offering sports fans the trip of a lifetime with the Give & Go contest. New and current AAdvantage members are eligible. Register for the contest online.
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Now is the time to extend your vacation. Hilton Hotels is offering extra nights for free at 166 hotels in 44 countries. The longer the stay, the more complimentary nights you’ll earn.
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