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St. Thomas air/hotel, from $852 - MSNBC

June 25, 2008 By: admin Category: airfares Comments Off

Analyst Breaks Down Airfares (NPR)
Aviation consultant John Ash discusses airline flight pricing and the move to charge passengers for everything from luggage to sodas.

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:39:34 GMT
Is it better to drive or fly as fuel costs soar? - USA Today
Is it better to drive or fly as fuel costs soar?USA Today - 8 hours agoThe bottom line is that gas prices at the pump have skyrocketed across America, rising by about a third over the last year, while airfares have inched Higher Gas Prices Hit the Cullens Wall Street Journalall 2 news articles

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:55:23 GMT
Free Airfare with Beijing Summer Games Travel Packages - Forbes
WINNIPEG, June 25 /PRNewswire/ - With the 2008 Beijing Summer Games less than two months away, international sports travel leader Roadtrips is offering free round-trip airfare from several North American cities with the purchase of select Summer …

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:44:00 GMT
Loft yourself to Europe in style on Lufthansa - Cheapflights.com
Loft yourself to Europe in style on LufthansaCheapflights.com, MA - 5 hours agoBusiness-Class discount airfares are wondrous things. You get to sit up front for significantly less than you would usually pay. These kinds of deals make

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:56:51 GMT
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Your Corporate Card Is Watching You - BusinessWeek

June 25, 2008 By: admin Category: airfares Comments Off

Airfares pinching you? Try chartering a flight (HT via Yahoo! India News)
IF YOU can afford bulk buying of business class tickets till the end of next year, chartering a flight would be a marginally cheaper option, according to a projection released by Airnetz Aviation, a Mumbai-based charter service company.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:45:00 GMT
Jet off for all action romance - Easier (press release)
Jet off for all action romanceEasier (press release), UK - 8 hours agoFlight Centre is offering seven nights? accommodation at the 4* Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa Hotel from

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Hotel stocks fluctuate as energy concerns continue (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

June 24, 2008 By: admin Category: airfares Comments Off

A worldview gone glum (The Washington Times)
Is everything spinning out of control? Midwestern levees are bursting. Polar bears are adrift. Gas prices are skyrocketing. Home values are abysmal. Airfares, college tuition and health care border on unaffordable.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:41:34 GMT
Hotel stocks fluctuate as energy concerns continue - Forbes
Hotel stocks fluctuate as energy concerns continueForbes, NY - 2 hours agoIn a note to investors on Monday, Thomas Weisel Partners analyst Jake Fuller said high gas prices and rising airfares are likely to hurt demand at the same

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:37:11 GMT
Track Airfares on Yapta - Mashable
Track Airfares on YaptaMashable, CA - Jun 23, 2008Yapta acts as a personal assistant that remembers your budget and traveling preferences while also tracking airfare prices ? even after you bought your

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:36:36 GMT
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Deals Await the Flexible Flier - Wall Street Journal

June 24, 2008 By: admin Category: airfares Comments Off

Wotif expects full-year profit to rise 30 per cent to $34.5m - News.com.au
WHILE airlines are being shaken by sky-rocketing oil prices, Wotif.com and fellow travel agents are busy posting or preparing for healthy profits. Accommodation provider Wotif.com today said it expects net profit this financial year to be about $34.5 …

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:32:00 GMT
Deals Await the Flexible Flier - Wall Street Journal
Deals Await the Flexible FlierWall Street Journal - 2 hours agoAirfares to New York are up about 23% this summer from last summer, versus a 7% rise on airfares to Seattle, according to Travelocity, based on booking data

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:00:45 GMT
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Is the shekel coming to Israeli aviation? (Haaretz Daily)

June 23, 2008 By: admin Category: airfares Comments Off

Summer steals: Open-minded consumers can reap thrifty vacation deals - Detroit News
NEW YORK — With gas topping $4 a gallon, parents who hoped to take their families on a road trip this summer may have thought it was out of the question. But travel experts say that with a little creative thinking and flexibility, belt-tightening …

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:07:00 GMT
Is the shekel coming to Israeli aviation? (Haaretz Daily)
Shekelization - the use of the shekel as the standard currency for Israeli airfares - may finally be on its way.

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:31:40 GMT
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Track Airfares on Yapta (Mashable)

June 23, 2008 By: admin Category: airfares Comments Off

Track Airfares on Yapta (Mashable)
Have you ever paid for a flight only to find out that the price dropped a few days later? I?m sure many of you have and it has angered the heck out of you. There are hundreds of travel sites on the Internet that help you locate cheap flights, but that is of no help […]

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:59:26 GMT
More Ohioans Taking Trips By Bus - WLWT 5
Long-haul bus companies are reporting an increase in passengers between major cities as people respond to $4-a-gallon gas prices and more expensive airfares. Low-cost carrier Megabus, which runs routes in the Midwest, said it has seen a 35 percent …

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:08:00 GMT
Airfares may rise further on steep fuel prices - Economic Times
Fresh NewsAirfares may rise further on steep fuel pricesEconomic Times, India - Jun 22, 2008NEW DELHI: Bulk of air passengers travelling by full-service carriers (about 52%) has seen a stiff hike of up to 40% in airfares in the last six months. Air India, SpiceJet hike airfares SifyAir India and SpiceJet hike airfares TechWhack (press release)Airfares soar again even as growth skids in May LivemintReuters India - Economic Timesall 150 news articles

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:41:09 GMT
High Oil Prices to Send Airfares Soaring - ????(???)
High Oil Prices to Send Airfares Soaring????(???), South Korea - 18 hours agoInternational airfares will rise by W10,000 to W46,000 one-way from next month due to soaring oil prices (US$ 1 = W 1029). If purchased this month,

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:32:59 GMT
More Ohioans Taking Trips By Bus (WLWT-TV Cincinnati)
Long-haul bus companies are reporting an increase in passengers between major cities as people respond to $4-a-gallon gas prices and more expensive airfares.

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:36:23 GMT
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Some tips for lower airfares (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

June 22, 2008 By: admin Category: airfares Comments Off

Travel Deals: Be Flexible, Act Fast - Wall Street Journal
Travel Deals: Be Flexible, Act FastWall Street Journal - 2 hours agoAirfares to New York are up about 23% this summer from last summer, versus a 7% rise on airfares to Seattle, according to Travelocity, based on booking data

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:01:22 GMT
SCSU trustees spent thousands on travel to games, conferences - Times and Democrat
During a 10-month period from July 2007 to April 2008, South Carolina State University trustees spent $24,669.61 on travel and accommodations to attend national board conferences, board meetings and football games, according to university documents …

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:00 GMT
NBA demands disgraced ref Donaghy reimburse league for shoes, salary … - International Herald Tribune
NEW YORK : The National Basketball Association is so angry at disgraced referee Tim Donaghy that it wants him to reimburse the league for the cost of his basketball shoes. The NBA said in a court filing it spent $750 (?480) over three seasons to …

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:34:00 GMT
Airfares to rise by 40 percent - Car Rentals
Daily MailAirfares to rise by 40 percentCar Rentals, UK - Jun 19, 2008Passengers in the United Kingdom will soon be paying 40 percent more for their airfare, due to soaring fuel costs, according to industry experts. Holidaymakers face 40% hike in airfares due to soaring price of fuel Daily Mailall 4 news articles

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:08:33 GMT
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Holidaymakers Face 40% Hike in Airfares - Focus on Travel News

June 22, 2008 By: admin Category: airfares Comments Off

Holidaymakers Face 40% Hike in Airfares - Focus on Travel News
Holidaymakers Face 40% Hike in AirfaresFocus on Travel News, Turkey - 7 hours agoAir fares could rise by 40 per cent because of the soaring cost of oil, industry experts warned last week. The increase threatens to put holidays abroad out

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:29:10 GMT
Some tips for lower airfares (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
This summer don’t be surprised if your airline ticket causes sticker shock. The high cost of oil has driven up fares, in some cases two and even three times what they were just a year ago. If you are planning on flying this summer, here are three ideas to save on your flight: Compare your fares. Have a look at three or four travel Web sites. One site, Kayak.com, compiles the results of more than …

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:17:58 GMT
Timing tricky for best airfares - Dallas Morning News
Timing tricky for best airfaresDallas Morning News, TX - 12 hours agoIf you have been following the headlines, you\’ve no doubt heard about increased airfares and fees. You are probably wondering when would be a good time to

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:46:00 GMT
Spirits plunge amid onslaught of grim news (Deseret Morning News)
Is everything spinning out of control? Midwestern levees are bursting. Polar bears are adrift. Gas prices are skyrocketing. Home values are abysmal. Airfares, college tuition and health care border on unaffordable. Wars without end rage in Iraq, Afghanistan and against terrorism.

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:24:52 GMT
Antigua resorts offer free airfare - Philadelphia Inquirer
Here are travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air. Deals sell out quickly and are not guaranteed to be available. Restrictions such as day of travel, blackout dates, and advance-purchase requirements may apply. Book a stay at select …

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:10:00 GMT
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Here’s how to save on summer airfares (Belleville News-Democrat)

June 21, 2008 By: admin Category: airfares Comments Off

NBA seeks payment for Donaghy’s referee shoes - Houston Chronicle
NEW YORK ? The NBA is so angry at disgraced referee Tim Donaghy that it wants him to reimburse the league for the cost of his basketball shoes. The NBA said in a court filing it spent $750 over three seasons to buy sneakers for Donaghy, who pleaded …

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:34:00 GMT
Here’s how to save on summer airfares (Belleville News-Democrat)
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Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:16:02 GMT
Hedge Exposure to Oil Prices, Airfares and Stress with the \’Hedge … - Earthtimes (press release)
Hedge Exposure to Oil Prices, Airfares and Stress with the \’Hedge Earthtimes (press release), UK - Jun 19, 2008The exclusive, 29-room Esencia now offers a “Hedge” program that minimizes exposure to the stress of rising airfares by giving $250 per person to guests who

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:38:35 GMT
Higher airfares change the way business travels - MarketWatch
Higher airfares change the way business travelsMarketWatch - 15 hours agoTo cope, McKay said she encourages her trainers to buy their airfare earlier, do more research to find better prices, and even stay an extra day to return

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:02:20 GMT
Travel: Higher airfares change the way business travels (Market Watch)
Higher airfare, new luggage fees, fuller flights and what seems like more cancellations are all forcing businesses to change the way their employees travel.

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:08:04 GMT
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Travel: Higher airfares change the way business travels (Market Watch)

June 21, 2008 By: admin Category: airfares Comments Off

Soaring airfares prompt video-conferencing - Hindustan Times
Soaring airfares and concerns about emission levels are prompting companies worldwide to replace physical trips of their executives with high-end videoconferencing. Telecom firm Vodafone, for example, saved over 13,500 flights per year and used …

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:06:00 GMT
Higher airfares change the way business travels - Marketwatch
In some cases the cost of a trip had doubled, particularly to China,” said Cynthia Mckay, the company’s chief executive. To cope, McKay said she encourages her trainers to buy their airfare earlier, do more research to find better prices, and even …

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:17:00 GMT
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