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Volume 7, Issue 39, October 2, 2009 |
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As the number of people using mobile phones for data services continues to increase, more and more travelers find themselves with exorbitant mobile phone bills. Users can easily limit talk time based on cost per minute, but data charges can be less straightforward, leaving users shocked when the bill arrives. The European Union introduced regulations capping text message costs and limiting roaming charges, but there is currently no comparable law in the United States.
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Hilton Worldwide, formerly Hilton Hotels Corporation, recently launched a new corporate identity. In addition to a name change and new logo, the company also relocated its headquarters.
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Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide announced a slew of new openings and proposed hotels. The company has executed 25 new deals and opened more than 40 North American properties in 2009.
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Waiting times are expected to decrease at Dulles International Airport (IAD) thanks to a recently expanded arrivals building.
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A new seat design, currently under development in the United Kingdom, could lead to an increased number of passengers onboard and cheaper travel. The new design configures passengers in rows facing each other.
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Sally O’Neill, 17, has cerebral palsy. The teenager is currently distributing a petition asking airlines to modify the first seat in the first row of aircraft to allow passengers with wheelchairs to remain in them during flights.
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48 Maryland Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63108
tel 314 361 7227
Maryland Plaza, in St. Louis’ fashionable Central West End, is a restored and gentrified historic section of the city that now seems more European than Midwestern. During the past few years, many urban planners and restaurant designers mimicked Italian piazzas and bistro-style eateries in cities such as Omaha, Sarasota and Minneapolis. I should not have been surprised then at the Mediterranean feel of the lush, tree-lined street outside of Scape, a two-year-old St. Louis restaurant that has been getting rave reviews in the local press.
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Peninsula Hotels is celebrating the opening of its ninth property, The Peninsula Shanghai, on Oct. 19. In honor of the grand opening, the new hotel is offering guests an exclusive preview rate.
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Air France is offering two exclusive promotions; an October fare sale and a special offer for frequent flyers. It is now possible to purchase Flying Blue award miles for yourself or for others.
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Hainan Airlines launched a business-class sale fare for travel in December. Through Oct. 31, passengers can enjoy Hainan Airlines’ business-class service and private limo transfers for $2,200 roundtrip.
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Lufthansa is offering frequent flyers the chance to give back to the environment. Miles & More award miles can now be used for voluntary carbon offset donations at Lufthansa and SWISS.
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It is now possible to fly first class at economy-class prices. Through Nov. 30, Air Canada is offering Executive First tickets at economy fares. The offer is valid on travel through Dec. 31.
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