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Volume 7, Issue 34, August 28, 2009 |
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Passengers on a recent Continental Express flight were kept onboard for nine hours without food or water waiting out a weather-related emergency landing. In light of the situation, a proposed Airline Passengers Bill of Rights is once again being discussed on the Senate floor.
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Denver International Airport (DEN) is seeking approval for construction of a photovoltaic solar-electricity generating system to power the airport’s fuel storage and distribution facility.
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Beginning Sept. 16, All Nippon Airways first-class passengers arriving in Tokyo (NRT) can take advantage of a complimentary luxury helicopter charter to the city center.
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There is some good news for airlines and business travelers. According to figures from the International Air Transport Association, business- and first-class travel is beginning to show signs of stabilization.
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Aug. 20 marked the first anniversary of GoGo Inflight Internet’s launch on American Airlines. Since 2008, the service has significantly increased in popularity, launching on seven additional airlines.
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Did a recent airline or hotel experience leave you feeling angry? Flustered? Confused? Are you desperately seeking answers from the provider to no avail? Global Traveler is coming to the rescue.
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This was my first experience on Southwest and, I must admit, I faced the no-seat assignment boarding process with a bit of trepidation. I had fears of a free-for-all and a harried race for seats. In actuality, my whole check-in and boarding process could not have been simpler.
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Start September off right with significant savings from Turkish Airlines. Beginning Sept. 1, inter-European flights and long-range flights are available at greatly reduced fares. The offer lasts through Sept. 30.
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According to a recent Hotels.com survey, 74 percent of men hold pre-wedding celebrations lasting more than one day and 32 percent of men travel for the festivities. In celebration of the festivities (and male bonding in general), the New Orleans Marriott is offering the Big Easy Gents Getaway package.
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Most travelers do not expect cash back after a tropical vacation, but that is about to change. Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is offering U.S. and Canadian travelers cash back when they book a Cook Islands vacation.
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There’s a new reason to meet in Singapore with the launch of the City Advantage tag.
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Enjoy New York City in the fall with this special hotel package. Check out the Moroccan-themed Marrakech Hotel, offering recently renovated accommodations. Fall rates at the property begin as low as $169 per night.
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