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Volume 7, Issue 42, Oct. 21, 2009 |
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As concern swirls about the H1N1 flu outbreak, more travelers are relying on travel insurance. The World Health Organization continues to advise against travel restrictions, but the industry still faces challenges as the number of infected people increases. According to Travel Weekly, with uncertainties looming, travel protection plans and insurance policies are being hailed as the traveler’s only protection against cancellations and other changes resulting from the flu outbreak.
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According to an American Express survey, 30 percent of U.S. consumers plan to make adjustments to Thanksgiving travel plans this year, but only 21 percent of those respondents say they plan to spend less than last year. “Spending & Saving Tracker” is the second report in a monthly series about consumers’ views on the economy, spending and saving.
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Beginning Dec. 1, Air India will launch a new direct service between the United States and India. Boeing 777LRs will service the daily route between Washington, D.C. (IAD) and Delhi (DEL). The flights will depart Washington at 12:10 p.m. and stop in New York (JFK) before continuing on non-stop to Delhi.
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The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on pilot qualifications last week with a vote of 409-11. The new legislation will institute tougher regulations on pilot training, qualifications and schedules.
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Another Trump property is set to open in New York City this winter. Trump Hotel Collection announced its first downtown property, Trump SoHo New York, will open on Feb. 1, 2010. The new property will tower 46 stories and boast 391 luxury guestrooms.
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A campaign to allow Americans to travel to Cuba is gaining momentum, with both supporters and opponents predicting legislation will be approved. The measures have yet to receive support from the White House. The U.S. travel industry, the press and some agricultural companies are the largest backers of the campaign.
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I had the pleasure of visiting the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Ill., for a performance of Movin’ Out (a musical by Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp). The show was outstanding, but the real star is the theater.
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Qantas launched a limited time sale fare on business-class flights between Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and New York (JFK) to Australia. Through Oct. 29, the fares represent a savings of 40 percent off normal business-class fares.
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Act now to book your Golden Opportunity with Icelandair. Through Oct. 22, the Golden Circle Getaway includes round-trip airfare, two-night accommodations, a Golden Circle tour, guaranteed early check-in and a welcome breakfast. The new getaway is available from Icelandair’s new Seattle (SEA) gateway.
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Paris is welcoming a new exhibition this fall. Renoir In The 20th Century will open at The National Gallery at Grand Palais and will focus on the artist’s later works. In celebration of the exhibition, Hilton Hotels in Paris is launching the Renoir Celebration package.
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Fairmont Willow Stream Spa guests will look boo-tiful this Halloween season with special spa treatment discounts at participating properties. Through Oct. 31, participating spas are offering complimentary BOOsting serums and 25 percent off any facial masque when booking a 60- or 90-minute facial experience.
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The Capital Hotel, in the Knightsbridge neighborhood of London, is offering travelers the chance to experience the city affordably. The Capital Idea package offers fixed-dollar rates throughout 2010.
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