Archive for May, 2009
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
New low-cost airline targets smaller markets - Yahoo NewsNEWARK, N.J. ? A new low-cost airline will begin serving mid-sized U.S. cities that it thinks larger carriers have left behind. JetAmerica is targeting small and midsize cities like Lansing , which has seen the number of daily flights at its ... ...
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
Qantas to offer extra long-haul leg room (Stuff)Qantas will introduce new fees of up to A$160 (NZ$200) for emergency exit row seats which offer extra leg room on long-haul overseas flights. Under new plans confirmed yesterday, the airline will introduce a pre-purchase option for emergency exit row seats for international ...
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Monday, May 25th, 2009
Not so fast, Southwest, WestJet delay joint flights - lower ... - San Francisco ExaminerYou?re going to have to wait a while longer before taking advantage of the possible price breaks that could result from the transborder code-share of Southwest Airlines and WestJet . The U.S. and Canadian discount ...
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Monday, May 25th, 2009
Bad economy -- great travel deals (Detroit News)Thanks to the recession, swine flu, lower fuel prices and a stronger dollar, this summer will be the cheapest in years to take a domestic or foreign vacation.
Mon, 25 May 2009 05:45:04 GMTAussies cash in on cheap fares - New Zealand HeraldThe latest ...
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Sunday, May 24th, 2009
Federal grants subsidize airport, airline in congressman's hometown (McClatchy Washington Bureau)WASHINGTON ? Lake Cumberland Regional Airport's new $3 million, federally funded commercial terminal sat virtually empty for three years while renovations were completed and local officials struggled to persuade a carrier to provide service to rural Somerset, Ky., population about ...
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Sunday, May 24th, 2009
Cheaper Gas May Spur More Road Trips This Memorial Day Weekend (Bloomberg)May 23 (Bloomberg) -- More Americans may forgo backyard barbecues and go on road trips this Memorial Day weekend to take advantage of discounted hotel rooms and a 38 percent decline in gas prices.
Sat, 23 May 2009 15:33:22 GMTPassengers ...
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
The Hindu Business Line : Global airlines woo travellers with bargain fares (The Hindu)If you are planning a trip abroad, this is the best time to do so with airfares being offered at rock-bottom levels.
Fri, 22 May 2009 18:41:05 GMTJet to add four new Dubai-India routes - Business24-7Jet Airways, India's ...
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
Quebec cultural agency head sees no problem with lavish spending - CBC.caQuebec cultural agency head sees no problem with lavish spendingCBC.ca, CanadaThe head of Quebec\'s cultural development agency is defiantly defending his travel expenses and has refused to step down, even after the premier suggested he\'s in no position ...
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009
AAA: Memorial Day to spark rebound in travel - Bizjournals.comReutersAAA: Memorial Day to spark rebound in travelBizjournals.com, NCAirline travel is expected to fall 1 percent despite a projected 4 percent decline in airfares. Hotel rates nationwide are expected to be between 7 percent and 12 percent lower than last ...
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009
Airlines turn to perks, fare sales to drive demand (Market Watch)More people may take to the road this summer with fuel prices off last year?s record highs, but given the current deals available on airfares, vacationers should consider trips further afield, particularly overseas.
Thu, 21 May 2009 22:52:33 GMTHuge gas-price spike ...
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