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Volume 7, Issue 32, August 12, 2009 |
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Airlines have been reducing routes and capacities, resulting in fuller airplanes, particularly on popular routes, throughout the summer. Fewer flights and fuller planes can lead to two common problems: bumped passengers and hard-to-redeem frequent flyer miles. Read on for tips on handling these summer travel woes.
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One of the United States’ most iconic hotels will close its doors to complete a major refurbishment. Tim Lee, general manager at Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, announced a massive make-over slated to begin in October.
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A new Federal Aviation Administration mandate will require all new designs for U.S. aircraft to include plans for automatically activated ice prevention systems. The new ruling is in response to a 1994 turboprop crash in Indiana.
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In today’s turbulent economy, business continues to grow for the cruise industry, which is a significant economic boost for airlines serving embarkation cities. In 2008 approximately 13 million people took cruises, with almost 9 million of those passengers from the United States.
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The Homeland Security color-coded advisory system, used to alert federal agencies, private businesses, and U.S. citizens to threat levels (particularly at airports) is being revamped by a new task force.
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After the Department of Homeland Security passed regulations banning beverages from being carried through security checkpoints, several airports saw a significant rise in checkpoint waste. At Portland International Airport (PDX), it was estimated up to a ton of liquid per day was ending up in the waste stream.
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Brazilian Court Hotel
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Palm Beach, FL 33480
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During a weekend trip to Palm Beach with two girlfriends, I had the chance to enjoy dinner and brunch at our hotel’s restaurant, Café Boulud. Chef Daniel Boulud has a host of eateries throughout the country. The restaurant is an extension of the popular NYC hotspot. My friend Beth, who now lives and works in NYC, joined me on the trip. She had attempted to dine at Café Boulud in the city several times, but found it impossible to get a reservation. We were all eager to savor the experience.
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Air France is preparing to auction 380 seats on its two Airbus A380 inaugural flights between Paris and New York. While the terms and date of the auction are not yet finalized, the goal is clear — to fund three humanitarian projects in France, South Africa and India.
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Consider Mexico for your next golf vacation. Palace Resorts’, with 12 all-inclusive resorts throughout Mexico and the Dominican Republic, Golf Tour Package is quite the tempting offer. From November 2009 through April 2010, the package is available for $450 per person, per night and from May 2010 to October 2010, the package is available for $350 per person, per night.
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Lufthansa has teamed up with Swissôtel for a new partnership aimed at turning children into frequent flyers. JetFriends is Lufthansa’s Miles & More frequent flyer program for children. The program allows children to earn and redeem airline miles. Program membership is free for children 17 and under.
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Hertz Connect, the company’s car-sharing club, is celebrating its NYC expansion in a big way. The new expansion offers more than 460 cars at 150 parking locations scattered throughout the city. Its fleet includes Toyota Yarises, Mazda 6s, Volvo C70 convertibles, Volvo C30 hatchbacks, Volkswagen Jettas and VW Beatles.
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Looking for a place to host your next conference? Consider one of The Rocco Forte Collection’s new properties — The Augustine in Prague or the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort in Sicily. The new properties are currently offering a No Hidden Extras package for the conference and incentive industry.
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