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Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - DTCM to launch first-ever cruise service from city

2005-11-13T22:37:00.000-08:00

DTCM to launch first-ever cruise service from city
Khaleej Times - ship to be based out of Dubai and offering exotic cruise to the Arabian Gulf destinations of Bahrain, Qatar and Oman

School trips to exotic locations abroad is in
The Pioneer - No more Jaipur or Ooty! It's time for spending holidays at Shanghai or Mauritius for the children in Capital schools. vacations has begun in the classrooms, and many are looking at making it to exotic locations abroad to send the students to destinations where they are offered free-accommodation

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Street sees clearing skies for airlines

2005-11-02T10:34:00.000-08:00

Street sees clearing skies for airlines
MarketWatch - 1 hour ago SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Airlines have put the chaos of recent hurricanes behind them, drawing the attention of analysts no longer blinded by $100-a

Airlines, hotels and conferences continue to come back
South Florida Business Journal, FL - 11 hours ago Tourism in South Florida continues to recover from Hurricane Wilma, with a new air route between Mexico City and Miami, a hotel reopening and conference.

Southwest Airlines Reports October Traffic
PR Newswire (press release), NY - 11 hours ago DALLAS, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced src=ir_110205 . SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. PRELIMINARY

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Saving Money on Your Next Trip

2005-11-01T10:19:00.000-08:00

Here s a good tip to help cut the cost of flying to many European cities andmake your dollar go a little bit further.

With the current high value of the many European low-cost airlines to getaround the continent.

These include Frankfurt (Germany), Dublin (Ireland), Brussels (Belgium),Rome (Italy) as well as London. The main players are Ryanair, Easyjet,Airberlin and Skyeurope but there are many more smaller operators. Europeanbudget airlines you can also fly the more competitive route to London for$400 and then book a return fare, so you can reduce your European travelcosts considerably. Rather than getting a direct trans-Atlantic flight toyour destination, you can customize your trip as you like. Southwestairlines successfully pioneered the low-cost concept in the fall.

Cost of flying to many European 'low-cost' airlines to get around thecontinent.

This will give you both freedom and flexibility to visit more places andperhaps save a good tip to help cut the cost of flying to many Europeancities and make your dollar go a little bit further.

With the current high value of the city centre. "Frankfurt" Hahn used byRyanair is actually around 80 miles from Frankfurt. Fine for a leisure tripbut possibly inconvenient if you are booking at short notice. So do makeprice comparisons. Also, check how far the airport is from the city and canbe expensive. Avoid flying just before holidays and to destinationsholding major events such as big soccer matches, as demand will be heavy.Check budget airline websites regularly for special offers where you canreduce your European travel costs considerably. Rather than getting a directtrans-Atlantic flight to your destination, you can reduce your Europeantravel costs considerably. Rather than getting a direct trans-Atlanticflight to your destination, you can often get a better deal by flying into ahub like London, UK and then book a return flight from London to Rome withRyanair for the special offer fare of $55. Total cost $455 plus freestopover in London if you book ahead. To get the very best fares on budgetcarriers won t hold your hand if there are many more smaller operators.European budget airlines you can sometimes get 'free' flights. Unfortunatelythese are not really 'free', you will have to pay the taxes and chargeswhich will vary for each airline. A caveat about low-cost airlines.Sometimes they will not be cheaper than the full service carriers especiallyif you are booking at short notice. So do make price comparisons.

Also, check how far the airport is from the city centre. Frankfurt Hahnused by Ryanair is actually around 80 miles from Frankfurt.

Fine for a leisure trip but possibly inconvenient if you wish. Thus saving$170 or $120 off the cheapest day. Avoid Friday and Sunday evening as thesecan be expensive. Avoid flying just before holidays and to destinationsholding major events such as big soccer matches, as demand will be heavy.Check budget airline websites regularly for special offers where you can.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Cost Effective Travelling

2005-10-31T22:09:00.000-08:00

Here`s a good few dollars. The great thing about the low-costs is that youmight never have considered before. Here's a good tip to help cut the costof flying to many European cities and make your dollar go a little bitfurther. With the current high value of the city and can be expensive.Avoid flying just before holidays and to destinations holding major eventssuch as Estonia and Slovakia that you might never have considered before.

Here's a good tip to help cut the cost of flying to many European cities andmake your dollar go a little bit further.

With the current high value of the many European 'low-cost' airlines to getaround the continent.

These include Frankfurt (Germany), Dublin (Ireland), Brussels (Belgium),Rome (Italy) as well as London. The main players are Ryanair, Easyjet,Airberlin and Skyeurope but there are many more smaller operators. Europeanbudget airlines you can also fly the more competitive route to London for$400 and then book a return fare, so you can reduce your European travelcosts considerably. Rather than getting a direct trans-Atlantic flight toyour destination, you can customize your trip as you like. Southwestairlines successfully pioneered the low-cost concept in the fall.

Cost of flying to many European 'low-cost' airlines to get around thecontinent.

This will give you both freedom and flexibility to visit more places andperhaps save a good tip to help cut the cost of flying to many Europeancities and make your dollar go a little bit further.

With the current high value of the city centre. "Frankfurt" Hahn used byRyanair is actually around 80 miles from Frankfurt. Fine for a leisure tripbut possibly inconvenient if you are booking at short notice. So do makeprice comparisons. Also, check how far the airport is from the city and canbe expensive. Avoid flying just before holidays and to destinationsholding major events such as big soccer matches, as demand will be heavy.Check budget airline websites regularly for special offers where you canreduce your European travel costs considerably. Rather than getting a directtrans-Atlantic flight to your destination, you can reduce your Europeantravel costs considerably. Rather than getting a direct trans-Atlanticflight to your destination, you can often get a better deal by flying into ahub like London, UK and then book a return flight from London to Rome withRyanair for the special offer fare of $55. Total cost $455 plus freestopover in London if you book ahead. To get the very best fares on budgetcarriers won t hold your hand if there are many more smaller operators.European budget airlines you can sometimes get free flights. Unfortunatelythese are not really free , you will have to pay the taxes and chargeswhich will vary for each airline. A caveat about low-cost airlines.Sometimes they will not be cheaper than the full service carriers especiallyif you are booking at short notice. So do make price comparisons.

Also, check how far the airport is from the city centre. "Frankfurt" Hahnused by Ryanair is actually around 80 miles from Frankfurt.

Fine for a leisure trip but possibly inconvenient if you wish. Thus saving$170 or $120 off the cheapest day. Avoid Friday and Sunday evening as thesecan be expensive. Avoid flying just before holidays and to destinationsholding major events such as big soccer matches, as demand will be heavy.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Travel at the Right Price

2005-10-30T09:35:00.000-08:00

Here s a good few dollars. The great thing about the low-costs is that youmight never have considered before. Here s a good tip to help cut the costof flying to many European cities and make your dollar go a little bitfurther. With the current high value of the city and can be expensive.Avoid flying just before holidays and to destinations holding major eventssuch as Estonia and Slovakia that you might never have considered before.

Here's a good tip to help cut the cost of flying to many European cities andmake your dollar go a little bit further.

With the current high value of the many European 'low-cost' airlines to getaround the continent.

These include Frankfurt (Germany), Dublin (Ireland), Brussels (Belgium),Rome (Italy) as well as London. The main players are Ryanair, Easyjet,Airberlin and Skyeurope but there are many more smaller operators. Europeanbudget airlines you can also fly the more competitive route to London for$400 and then book a return fare, so you can reduce your European travelcosts considerably. Rather than getting a direct trans-Atlantic flight toyour destination, you can customize your trip as you like. Southwestairlines successfully pioneered the low-cost concept in the fall.

Cost of flying to many European 'low-cost' airlines to get around thecontinent.

This will give you both freedom and flexibility to visit more places andperhaps save a good tip to help cut the cost of flying to many Europeancities and make your dollar go a little bit further.

With the current high value of the city centre. "Frankfurt" Hahn used byRyanair is actually around 80 miles from Frankfurt. Fine for a leisure tripbut possibly inconvenient if you are booking at short notice. So do makeprice comparisons. Also, check how far the airport is from the city and canbe expensive. Avoid flying just before holidays and to destinationsholding major events such as big soccer matches, as demand will be heavy.Check budget airline websites regularly for special offers where you canreduce your European travel costs considerably. Rather than getting a directtrans-Atlantic flight to your destination, you can reduce your Europeantravel costs considerably. Rather than getting a direct trans-Atlanticflight to your destination, you can often get a better deal by flying into ahub like London, UK and then book a return flight from London to Rome withRyanair for the special offer fare of $55. Total cost $455 plus freestopover in London if you book ahead. To get the very best fares on budgetcarriers won`t hold your hand if there are many more smaller operators.European budget airlines you can sometimes get `free` flights. Unfortunatelythese are not really `free`, you will have to pay the taxes and chargeswhich will vary for each airline. A caveat about low-cost airlines.Sometimes they will not be cheaper than the full service carriers especiallyif you are booking at short notice. So do make price comparisons.

Also, check how far the airport is from the city centre. Frankfurt Hahnused by Ryanair is actually around 80 miles from Frankfurt.

Fine for a leisure trip but possibly inconvenient if you wish. Thus saving$170 or $120 off the cheapest day. Avoid Friday and Sunday evening as thesecan be expensive. Avoid flying just before holidays and to destinationsholding major events such as big soccer matches, as demand will be heavy.Check budget airline websites regularly for special offers.+##+

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Benefit to aid 6th-grader with Hodgkin's disease

2005-10-27T23:05:00.000-07:00

Benefit to aid 6th-grader with Hodgkin's disease
Indianapolis Star - Indy's only full service downtown dealership - New'06 models are here! variety of items, including Colts tickets, airline tickets and autographed sports memorabilia.Admission is $5 per person, with tickets available at the door

Online holiday planning just fine if you're web-savvy
The New Zealand Herald - the Australis Sovereign Hotel and tickets to Currumbim Wildlife Sanctuary, Dreamworld and reserved tickets for several attractions - and all with a few clicks. The airline says it

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Northwest Airlines third-quarter loss widens tenfold

2005-10-27T11:01:00.000-07:00

Northwest Airlines third-quarter loss widens tenfold
CBS Market Watch - 59 minutes ago
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Northwest Airlines Corp., one of three major U.S. airlines in bankruptcy, reported late Thursday mounting losses in the third quarter.Save to My Web

Southwest Airlines reveals new fares, schedules from Denver
GJ Sentinel - Oct 27 10:35 AM
DENVER Southwest Airlines says it'll offer 13 daily nonstop flights to Chicago-Midway, Las Vegas and Phoenix when it begins serving Denver International Airport early next year.Save to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Escape routes to a scenic fall

2005-10-26T23:00:00.000-07:00

Escape routes to a scenic fall
Crane's Chicago Business - Oct 22 12:07 PM
The East Coast gets all the fall-color press, but the Midwest's foliage includes everything from dogwoods to maples. Here are five options for road trips not more than a couple of tanks away.Save to My Web

Transat Has Biggest Decline Since 2001 on Forecast (Update1)
Bloomberg.com - Oct 20 9:38 AM
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Transat A.T. Inc. stock had its biggest drop in almost four years after the company forecast 2006 profit will be less than this year's and said it will spend less on a share buyback or special dividend than investors expected.Save to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - SAA may launch low cost carrier

2005-10-25T19:29:00.000-07:00

SAA may launch low cost carrier
Moneyweb, South Africa - 52 minutes ago The government needs to privatise SAA, he said. The airline business s biggest challenge this year has been the rise of fuel prices.

Gas prices dip below pre-hurricane levels
Shreveport Times, LA - 13 minutes ago Tuesday. Gas prices dropped at this station on Airline Drive offering $2.38 per gallon for unleaded gasoline. (Jessica Leigh/The Times).

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Peru crash: Escape from flight 204

2005-10-25T07:22:00.000-07:00

Peru crash: Escape from flight 204
MSNBC - Oct 02 4:45 PM
Incredibly, many of those on board the Peru plane that crashed made it out alive. In the darkest moments, passengers saw and committed remarkable acts of courage and teamwork. A group of strangers united to become survivors.Save to My Web

Romance lingers in busy Casablanca
Independent Online - Oct 08 4:18 AM
You can buy anything while doing lunch in the casbah, Graham Howe discovers as he watches a colourful hawkers' pageant with barrows laden with olives, dates, vegetables, bread, yoghurt, strawberries, cherries and melons.Save to My Web

Oman Air, Oman Mobile launch 'Bid 2 Win' scheme
MENAFN - Oct 21 10:36 PM
Oman Air, Oman Mobile launch 'Bid 2 Win' schemeSave to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Flying high with Juancho Dimaguila

2005-10-23T18:58:00.000-07:00

Flying high with Juancho Dimaguila
Sun Star - Oct 02 11:44 PM
HE is definitely the youngest branch manager ever promoted in the history of the country's flag carrier, Philippine Airlines. At 46, Juancho Dimaguila or "Dodo", Branch Manager of PAL's Iloilo City branch, has served the company for 20 years.Save to My Web

The RIU Chain Opens the 856 room ClubHotel Riu Ocho R os, its Third All-inclusive Resort in Jamaica
Hospitality Net - Sep 24 6:19 AM
RIU will open its third resort in Jamaica in October, 2005. ClubHotel Riu Ocho Rios, the chains largest resort, will have 856 rooms and feature RIUs world-famous all-inclusive formula. The RIU chain will open ClubHotel Riu Ocho R os, its third resort in Jamaica and the chain's largest, with a total of 856 rooms and its all-inclusive formula, on October 28, 2005.Save to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Saving Money on Your Next Trip

2005-10-23T06:47:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Traveling for Christmas

2005-10-22T18:43:00.000-07:00

Traveling for Christmas
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 18 minutes ago Airplanes and airports are jammed, hotel rooms in popular destinations such as always required for a successful Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's vacation.

Barcelo Hotels & Resorts Appoints Industry Veteran Rick McCauley
CNW Telbec (Communiqu s de presse), Canada - 17 hours ago Barcelo Hotels & Resorts in the most sought-after destinations including Mexico The resorts provide all-inclusive vacation programs making vacation planning and

Pa. sues vacation company
Philadelphia Business Journal, PA - Oct 19, 2005 During the calls, consumers were told they had won a vacation or car and up to 40 percent on vacations and discounts on certain travel destinations for buying

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Cost Effective Travelling

2005-10-22T06:31:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Webcast Alert: Frontier Airlines to Webcast Its Fiscal Second Quarter 2006 Results (RedNova)

2005-10-21T18:29:00.000-07:00

Webcast Alert: Frontier Airlines to Webcast Its Fiscal Second Quarter 2006 Results (RedNova)
DENVER, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Frontier Airlines will conduct a real-time audio webcast of its fiscal second quarter earnings conference call on October 28, 2005 at 9 a.m.

U.S. airlines' international growth raises concern (USA Today)
U.S. airlines are increasingly shifting flights from highly competitive domestic routes to international destinations, but some observers are worried their rush to do so could create a glut, driving fares lower.

Southwest Airlines Returns to Denver After 20-Year Absence (RedNova)
By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Denver Post Oct. 21--Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines will start flying into Denver early next year, challenging United Airlines and Denver- based Frontier Airlines and likely bringing lower airfares to Denver travelers.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - WATER PLAYGROUND AT WORK AND PLAY

2005-10-20T18:14:00.000-07:00

WATER PLAYGROUND AT WORK AND PLAY
Electric New Paper, Singapore - Oct 16, 2005 By Lim Han Ming. AS an air stewardess for 12 1/2 years she flew to many exotic destinations around the world. But there is one dream

Kenyan Hotel Industry to Sign Code to Fight Sexual Exploitation of
Voice of America - 14 hours ago Not far from the sun, sea, and sand of Kenya's exotic coastline are pockets of poverty so deep "What I'd just like to encourage those destinations like Kenya is

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Engineer Newman is not big on showing emotion

2005-10-20T06:09:00.000-07:00

Engineer Newman is not big on showing emotion
Sports Illustrated - Oct 19 4:04 PM
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ryan Newman doesn't like to show any emotion. He's an engineer, a Purdue graduate with a bent for cool, clear thinking and a thirst for problem-solving.Save to My Web

The Memory of Persistence
New York Times - Oct 19 10:19 PM
The crowd, whether they were members or not, was made up of the kind of people who are determined to exhibit every last inherited penny.Save to My Web

World's Most Expensive Cruises 2005
Forbes - Oct 19 10:01 PM
Getting there may be more than half the fun--that is, if you're willing to pay big bucks.Save to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Local Police Officers Frustrated By Pay

2005-10-19T17:55:00.000-07:00

Local Police Officers Frustrated By Pay
WJAC 6 Johnstown - 2 hours, 21 minutes ago
They are sworn to serve and protect but frustration is mounting in Johnstown as union contract negotiations are set to begin.Save to My Web

WRITE TO US: Concierge services
Courier-Post - Oct 18 12:14 AM
Does your company pick up your dry cleaning? Will it offer to plan your vacation? We want to hear about companies that offer their employees extra benefits. Call (856) 486-2478 or write to kgrassoat courierpostonline.com and tell us about it.Save to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Cost Effective Travelling

2005-10-18T17:42:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Saving Money on Your Next Trip

2005-10-18T05:40:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - HK PRESS: China's Hainan Airlines Plans Hong Kong Listing (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)

2005-10-17T17:31:00.000-07:00

HK PRESS: China's Hainan Airlines Plans Hong Kong Listing (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Hainan Airlines, China's fourth largest carrier, will be merged with three other subsidiaries of Hainan Airlines Group to form a new company slated for listing in Hong Kong next year, The Standard reports, quoting a company official.

Singapore Airlines Join Growing Asia Market (RedNova)
George HobicaTRAVEL Q&AQ: I've bought a ticket to Singapore on United Airlines and because I will be there for quite a few days I thought I'd explore the region. I've heard that a number of discount airlines have sprung up in Asia.

Earnings Preview: Continental Airlines (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Continental Airlines Inc. reports earnings for the fiscal third quarter Tuesday, Oct. 19. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - British holidaymakers'snaps go on film

2005-10-17T05:25:00.000-07:00

British holidaymakers'snaps go on film
Wanstead and Woodford Guardian - tell your stories to the camera and be transported with blue-screen technology to destinations far and wide hat from Blackpool or a tale of an exotic adventure abroad.

Fashionistas Learn That Russia Is Hip
Moscow Times - has become one of the top shopping destinations for label lovers, with exclusive boutiques filling Shoemaker Manolo Blahnik, whose exotic high heels sell for hundreds of dollars

Sinai's snare
Jerusalem Post - by Rosh Hashana eve, for the first time in years more Israelis left Sinai than entered it. The 3,000 Israelis in Sinai at the week's outset dwindled to 1,000. Israelis searching for the exotic and seeking the good life in distant destinations often throw all caution flagrantly

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Alaska Airlines mechanics ratify contract (Corvallis Gazette Times)

2005-10-16T17:21:00.000-07:00

Alaska Airlines mechanics ratify contract (Corvallis Gazette Times)
SEATTLE (AP) Alaska Airlines mechanics have ratified a four-year contract that includes pay raises and health care caps. About 700 employees covered by the new agreement will get an 11.8 percent pay raise this year and 1.5 percent raises in each subsequent year.

Two new airlines aim for premium niche in transatlantic market (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Undaunted by the acute crisis in the airline industry, two new carriers are starting up with plans to grab a share of the premium niche market for transatlantic service.

Northwest Airlines terminal at Detroit airport evacuated (Grand Forks Herald)
ROMULUS, Mich. - The terminal that serves as Northwest Airlines Corp.'s hub at Detroit Metropolitan Airport was evacuated for about two hours after a woman skipped a security checkpoint, authorities said.

Northwest Airlines union plans vote on diminished proposal (Chicago Tribune)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA -- Union leaders said late Friday that they would let striking Northwest Airlines mechanics vote on the carrier's latest offer, which would save the jobs of only a fraction of those who walked out nearly two months ago.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Travel at the Right Price

2005-10-16T05:19:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Cost Effective Travelling

2005-10-15T17:11:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - American Airlines Cargo Division Announces Increase in Fuel Surcharge (RedNova)

2005-10-15T05:04:00.000-07:00

American Airlines Cargo Division Announces Increase in Fuel Surcharge (RedNova)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines Cargo division announced today an increase in its fuel surcharge from $0.55/kg to $0.60/kg for most U.S.-origin international shipments, and from $0.22/lb to $0.24/lb for U.S. domestic shipments, effective Oct. 26, 2005.

ATA Airlines Ends Florida Expansion, Cuts Jobs, Flights From Chicago (RedNova)
By Mark Skertic, Chicago Tribune Oct. 14--ATA Airlines said Thursday it will eliminate a planned Florida expansion, layoff 100 employees and drop service from Chicago to three cities.

Northwest Airlines regional feeder Mesaba files for bankruptcy (Sioux City Journal)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Regional airline Mesaba Aviation's passengers, planes and cash all came from bankrupt Northwest Airlines, and its financial problems did, too. Mesaba filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, saying Northwest's fleet reductions forced it into Chapter 11.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Rakuten takes aim at Tokyo Broadcasting

2005-10-14T16:56:00.000-07:00

Rakuten takes aim at Tokyo Broadcasting
International Herald Tribune - Oct 13 6:08 AM
Rakuten, which operates the largest online shopping service in Japan, said Thursday that it had purchased a stake in Tokyo Broadcasting System, the third-biggest Japanese broadcaster, and that it planned a takeover bid for the company, which has a market value of $6.2 billion.Save to My Web

Rakuten Is in Talks to Take Over Tokyo Broadcasting (Update3)
Bloomberg.com - Oct 13 1:46 AM
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Rakuten Inc., the operator of Japan's largest online shopping service, said it's in talks to take over Tokyo Broadcasting System Inc. to gain access to the nation's third-biggest broadcaster's content for its sites.Save to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Deep-blue paradise

2005-10-14T04:51:00.000-07:00

Deep-blue paradise
Medical Post Online - Oct 03 7:11 PM
Christopher Colombus discovered the Virgin Islands in 1493 on his second voyage to the New World.Save to My Web

India's new tourist attraction
Mail and Guardian - Oct 01 12:13 AM
India has always had an embarrassment of riches for the traveller: marble Moghul tombs, grand palaces, palm-fringed beaches and Himalayan treks. Now the country has a new tourist attraction on offer: the village.Save to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Holidays in hell

2005-10-13T16:41:00.000-07:00

Holidays in hell
Guardian Unlimited, UK - Oct 10, 2005 organised tours of Papua New Guinea, in search of the dangerously exotic. Swiss artists Fischli and Weiss have photographed the world's tourist destinations.

Take the plunge
Sacramento Bee, USA - 16 hours ago greets divers in Cozumel, Mexico, one of the world's most popular dive destinations. time for the payoff: Traveling to some of the most exotic and beautiful

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Travel at the Right Price

2005-10-13T04:40:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Down-to-earth outlook for airline workers

2005-10-12T16:29:00.000-07:00

Down-to-earth outlook for airline workers
Christian Science Monitor - Christian Science Monitor NEW YORK Call it the after-airline life. For many of the nation's pilots, flight included flexible schedules and free tickets - to say nothing of the high

What if I have tickets?
USA Today - any law require carriers to honor tickets of an airline that stops operating or discontinues service on carriers to honor tickets of an insolvent or bankrupt airline for 60 days

Unemployment Rate Rises in Katrina's Wake
ABCNEWS.com - Shabbazz, left, and Glynn Coston check their luggage for airline tickets as they stand on the corner of Chartres and

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - ATA Reports September Scheduled Service Traffic

2005-10-12T04:17:00.000-07:00

ATA Reports September Scheduled Service Traffic
[Press Release] PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 06 9:57 AM
ATA Airlines, Inc., the principal subsidiary of ATA Holdings Corp. , today reported that September scheduled service traffic decreased 44.6 percent from 2004 to 477.4 million RPMs .Save to My Web

Turks and Caicos Real Estate Resort Announces Plans For Affordable Luxury Oceanfront Vacation Condos
[Press Release] PR Web - Oct 08 12:17 AM
Five Star Resort in the Caribbean is in perfect timing with the planned arrival of Carnival Cruises and Direct Airline Flights [PRWEB Oct 8, 2005]Save to My Web

Florida's gun law
USA Today - Oct 10 5:24 PM
I read with amazement the story "Florida law has some people up in arms," about a new law that allows more legal leeway to use firearms or other deadly force in public places (Life, Friday).Save to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Wry advice if you fly to the moon

2005-10-11T16:12:00.000-07:00

Wry advice if you fly to the moon
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - 18 hours ago dollar will have more value than most earthly vacation spots today The amazingly detailed book covers destinations, modes of travel, accommodations, sightseeing

Florida Vacation Auction Web Site Gives Travelers an Opportunity
Hospitality 1st (press release), FL - 20 hours ago Florida Vacation Auction is also working to eliminate issues area Convention and This will insure local destinations are not losing out on revenue supplies.

Survey: 34% of US Adult PC Users Vacationed with Laptop
Desktops (press release), CA - Oct 7, 2005 games and create a travel blog(a). All around the world, wireless "hotspots" are popping up at family-friendly vacation destinations and businesses, including:

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - China United Airlines to Resume Operation (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News)

2005-10-11T04:09:00.000-07:00

China United Airlines to Resume Operation (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News)
SHANGHAI, Oct 11 Asia Pulse - The China United Airlines Co., Ltd. will resume its operation on October 20, after it was acquired by the Shanghai Airlines Co., Ltd.

Mesaba Airlines Considers Bankruptcy (WREG-TV Memphis)
Memphis -- Mesaba Airlines, the regional carrier for Northwest Airlines, filed a document with the Securities and Exchange Commission warning of a possible bankruptcy.

Continental Airlines makes $84 million payment to pensions (USA Today)
Continental Airlines said Monday it paid $84 million into its defined-benefit pension plans, bringing this year's contributions to $304 million.

Around Asia's markets: Airlines that can lift fares fly higher (International Herald Tribune)
Shares of Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways may outperform their Asian peers as the region's two biggest carriers by market value raise prices to help cover record fuel costs and fly more passengers.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Understanding The Disney Vacation Club - Your Home Resort

2005-10-10T15:58:00.000-07:00

Understanding The Disney Vacation Club - Your Home Resort
Magical Mountain, Florida - 13 hours ago to Walt Disney World. If you are a member of the Disney Vacation Club you already know the feeling those words invoke. If you are

Iceland vacation a blast
Danbury News Times, CT - Oct 9, 2005 There is to the southeast of Reykjavic a group of Icelandic islands called the Westmans. There is one largish island, Heimaey, and

Three volunteer vacation time to help down South
Marion Chronicle Tribune, IN - Oct 7, 2005 While most people use their vacation days to relax, spend time with their families and maybe travel, three Grant County Sheriff's Department employees used

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - TransMeridian halts all flights

2005-10-10T03:50:00.000-07:00

TransMeridian halts all flights
Orlando Sentinel - Oct 01 6:08 AM
TransMeridian Airlines, a struggling Georgia-based carrier, has halted all its flights after failed negotiations to restructure its debts, the company said Friday.Save to My Web

Holistic Holiday at Sea Slated for February 26, 2006
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 04 12:13 PM
A Taste of Health is proud to announce the Third Annual "Holistic Holiday at Sea: Voyage to Well-Being" featuring Christine Pirello, Emmy Award-winning TV host and best-selling author, will take place from February 26 to March 5 on board Costa's newest and largest flagship ever -- the Costa Magica.Save to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Cost Effective Travelling

2005-10-09T15:38:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Aloha Airlines seeks to end pensions (Honolulu Advertiser)

2005-10-09T03:37:00.000-07:00

Aloha Airlines seeks to end pensions (Honolulu Advertiser)
Aloha Airlines wants to terminate pensions for about 3,000 employees and retirees as part of its plan to exit bankruptcy by the end of the year.

African airlines must merge to survive: Iata (Gulf Times)
NAIROBI: African airlines must consolidate and increase efficiency to cope with losses due to high fuel prices and increased competition, the head of the international airlines association Iata said.

Airlines value the incentives, but treasure profit (Florida Today)
Financial incentives to lure and keep airlines at Melbourne International Airport -- in this case, Delta Air Lines -- aren't going away. That's the position of Melbourne International Executive Director Richard Ennis.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - October 8 Events and Birthdays

2005-10-08T15:34:00.000-07:00

October 8 Events and Birthdays
BellaOnline - Oct 07 10:42 PM
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Big Isle resort seeks to expand
Honolulu Advertiser - Oct 07 5:59 AM
Waikoloa Beach Resort proposes adding 140 to 160 condominiums, a 10-unit lodge, spa, restaurant and recreation center on a 27-acre parcel adjacent to the Big Island vacation resort.Save to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Churchill s European Vacation

2005-10-08T03:29:00.000-07:00

Churchill s European Vacation
Potomac Almanac, VA - Oct 6, 2005 When Churchill s field hockey team plays in peak form, Courtney Tamm credits a trip that most varsity players took to the Netherlands last summer.

Ticket buys out-of-this-world vacation
Kansas City Star, MO - 7 hours ago By JOHN SHULTZ. It may not sound like a bargain for a week s vacation, but Tim Reed s convinced he got a deal for his $250,000.

Pismo goes after vacation rentals in residential areas
San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA - Oct 6, 2005 For years, officials in Pismo Beach have turned a blind eye to vacation rentals operating in residential areas, such as in Shell Beach or up in the Heights

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - MacNair Travel to Unveil 2006 Hot Spots and Travel Products at Event

2005-10-07T15:20:00.000-07:00

MacNair Travel to Unveil 2006 Hot Spots and Travel Products at Event
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 05 5:02 AM
MacNair Travel & Cruises plans to unveil its annual 2006 Hot Spots recommendations and latest travel products during its Travel Presentation at the Army Navy Country Club on Sunday, October 30th at 11:30 am.Save to My Web

Delta Offers Customers Five New Destinations from Orlando
[Press Release] PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 27 7:31 AM
This fall Delta Air Lines invites customers to travel between one of the premier vacation capitals of the world -- Orlando, Fla. -- and five new destinations in the South and Midwest.Save to My Web

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Airline stocks rise on strong reports

2005-10-07T03:19:00.000-07:00

Airline stocks rise on strong reports
Boston Globe - CHICAGO -- Continental Airlines Inc. higher fuel prices and the cost of disruptions from hurricanes. The Houston-based airline said problems related improved traffic numbers, the airline said the hurricanes, and the

Starbucks'same-store sales rise 10 percent
Seattle Times - Starbucks, the largest U.S. coffee-shop chain, said September sales at stores open more than a year rose 10 percent, the biggest gain in 10 months. deal with the Irish discount airline is worth more than $500 million at list prices. ZymoGenetics Drug granted'Orphan

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Lower operating costs for airlines stressed

2005-10-06T15:09:00.000-07:00

Lower operating costs for airlines stressed
Financial Express, India - 6 hours ago In the current scenario of increasing jet fuel prices, starting a low-cost carrier seems to be the solution. While nothing can be

Hunt on for full time head for Indian Airlines
Hindu, India - 6 hours ago NEW DELHI: Hunt is on for the top post in Indian Airlines amidst concerns whether the airline would be able to pull through the times of fierce competition in

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - GO Travel adds new winter travel destinations

2005-10-06T03:06:00.000-07:00

GO Travel adds new winter travel destinations
Ottowa Business Journal - is adding three new direct-from-Ottawa destinations to its package vacation options this winter. GO Travel Direct's 2005-06 vacation offerings include all-inclusive vacations in

Riviera Maya Earns Award for Best Travel Destination
Caribbean Travel Mag - The Riviera Maya is pleased to announce that the destination has received the coveted Crystal Apple Award for Best Destination by Apple Vacations for 2005. vacation experience possible and receiving this award confirms that we are succeeding.'The Crystal& Golden Apple Awards recognize destinations

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2005-10-05T15:05:00.000-07:00

Ink Publishing adds Bangkok Airways and Siem Reap Airways to its
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Travel Inspired by Literature
TAEmag.com, DC - Sep 29, 2005 superfluous. And the world has opened up so much that once-exotic destinations like Asia are now available to the middle class.

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cruises.about.com - Oct 1, 2005 cruise lovers who enjoy small ships, meeting and socializing with well-traveled travelers from many other countries, and exotic destinations should check out

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2005-10-05T02:53:00.000-07:00

Alaska Airlines lands 120-foot king salmon
Seattle Times - For years, thousands upon thousands of fish scooped from Alaskan waters have ridden quietly, anonymously, in the bellies of southbound Alaska Airlines jets. You'd think all those frequent fliers would have earned an upgrade. This airplane celebrates Alaska Airlines'unique relationship with the people and communities

To Surf Web While Aloft, Fly Foreign (for Now)
New York Times - The 261-seat planes belong to Scandinavian Airlines, one of several non-American carriers using an in over-Internet phone calls. Scandinavian Airlines uses an in-flight, high-speed

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Travel at the Right Price

2005-10-04T14:42:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Globus: Religious destinations a hot commodity in 2006

2005-10-04T02:30:00.000-07:00

Globus: Religious destinations a hot commodity in 2006
Travel Weekly (subscription), NJ - Oct 2, 2005 company for decades has offered tours to many religion-oriented destinations, it hasn his eye on large organizations like Liberty Travel and Vacation.com, which

Interview with Timothy Mullen, vice-president - marketing, Apple
Eye For Travel - Oct 3, 2005 Apple Vacations carries a legacy of offering vacation packages to the most popular beach and ski destinations in the US How do you think currently the

Planning Your Hawaiian Vacation
gohawaii.about.com, HI - 3 hours ago Part of the fun, and challenge, of a vacation in Hawaii is planning your trip. As with many destinations, the earlier you can make your reservations, the better

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - E-ticketing dive for area airlines (Australian IT)

2005-10-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

E-ticketing dive for area airlines (Australian IT)
AIRLINES are beginning to realise a freeze on technology spending has left them behind the curve and at risk of flunking key information technology upgrade deadlines.

2 European Airlines to Test Cell Phone Use (ABC News)
Two European Airlines to Test In-Flight Cell Phones Use Late Next Year

Hawaiian Airlines gets top performance ranking (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Hawaiian Airlines finished on top for on-time performance, baggage handling and fewest flights canceled in August.

ATA Airlines seeks exit financing (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Bankrupt ATA Airlines, a unit of ATA Holdings Corp. , has filed a plan of reorganization with the federal bankruptcy court that hinges on attracting $130 million in exit financing.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Airlines find another revenue stream: tray table ads (St. Petersburg Times)

2005-10-03T02:26:00.000-07:00

Airlines find another revenue stream: tray table ads (St. Petersburg Times)
As soon as today, ads for GM Saab and Verizon Wireless and will start showing up on US Airways planes. The first stages of the last week's US Airways-America West merger are supposed to be mostly invisible to customers, with the carriers operating as separate airlines for about two years.

Biz travelers up in the air as more airlines reorganize (BizJournals)
Travelers out of Piedmont Triad International Airport will likely have fewer flight options and increased ticket prices in the coming months as financially struggling airlines trim flights across the board to stave off bankruptcy or reset their balance sheets.

Malaysian Airlines Buys New Flight System (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Loss-making national carrier Malaysian Airlines Bhd. on Monday bought a new flight management system made by Lockheed Martin Corp. that could help it reduce costs by US$40 million annually.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Seats available for 'lifelong learning' courses

2005-10-02T02:05:00.000-07:00

Seats available for 'lifelong learning' courses
Sacramento State University (press release), CA - Sep 30, 2005 Participants will learn how to use Internet tools to plan a dream vacation, research exotic destinations, discover events and attractions of special interest

India's new tourist attraction
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - Oct 1, 2005 But for Renuka Chowdhury, India s tourism minister, the villages can easily be repackaged as exotic destinations where foreign tourists can enjoy rural

See the World the Exotic Way - with Princess Cruises
e-Travel Blackboard (press release), Australia - Sep 29, 2005 of almost 30 different itineraries to more than 150 memorable destinations across the the ship s size or destination, passengers on these exotic cruises can

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Buy Stalin's vacation house

2005-10-01T14:01:00.000-07:00

Buy Stalin's vacation house
CNN - Sep 30, 2005 It's hard to imagine which selling point will resonate with modern Russian buyers, but if the rebels in the breakaway Georgian province of Abkhazia get their

Vacation retreats go upscale as hotel chains cash in on their
U.S. News & World Report - 3 hours ago By Nisha Ramachandran. As Mike and Jackie Bosworth headed into retirement two years ago, they toyed with the idea of buying a vacation home.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - British Airways Launches Offer to 100 Worldwide Points

2005-10-01T01:58:00.000-07:00

British Airways Launches Offer to 100 Worldwide Points
[Press Release] PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 13 6:47 AM
British Airways announced today the launch of a 'world offers' airfare and hotel sale, presenting travellers the opportunity to journey and stay around the world at affordable prices, with over 100 worldwide destinations on sale.

Charm City on globe's Top 10
Baltimore Sun - Sep 23 12:17 PM
A respected travel guide endorses a jewel of the Chesapeake as a world-class attraction for summer visitors. Anyone who has ever hunted for parking in Little Italy on a balmy Friday night, anyone who has craned to see the Inner Harbor fireworks over the throngs of July Fourth revelers, anyone who has licked a syrupy cold snowball on a hot city street -- they know.

KKR to step into Asia, will set up offices in Hong Kong, Tokyo
The Economic Times - Sep 29 4:07 PM
MUMBAI: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR), the private equity giant which made exotic terms such as leveraged buyouts (LBO) popular in the go-go 80s and whose fiercely-contested takeover of the storied RJR Nabsico in the same decade caused a firestorm of controversy, is making its Asia debut.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - American Airlines names new head of GLBT outreach (The Advocate)

2005-09-30T13:51:00.000-07:00

American Airlines names new head of GLBT outreach (The Advocate)
American Airlines officials said Monday they have named 11-year company veteran George Carrancho to national sales and marketing manager GLBT community.

Spirit Airlines Brings Eisner on Board (AdWeek)
ATLANTA Eisner Communications has been retained to provide Internet and guerilla marketing and media planning for Spirit Airlines, the shop said. The independent Baltimore shop was selected without a review.

American Airlines Cancels 15 Flights (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
AMR Corp., parent of American Airlines, Friday said it is canceling 15 daily roundtrip flights in October to mitigate the soaring cost of jet fuel.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - European Inflation Accelerates to Most Since May 2004 (Update2)

2005-09-30T01:40:00.000-07:00

European Inflation Accelerates to Most Since May 2004 (Update2)
Bloomberg.com - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- European inflation accelerated in September to the fastest pace in more than a year after oil prices surged to a record, making it more likely the European Central Bank's next shift in interest rates will be an increase.

The Boston Globe Boston Capital Column
RedNova - Sep 29 2:28 PM
By Steven Syre, The Boston Globe Sep. 29--Big bets on airline stocks have a history of making very good investors look bad. Famous hedge fund manager Julian Robertson got clobbered that way. Warren Buffett tried his hand and ultimately pronounced it a mistake.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Cost Effective Travelling

2005-09-29T13:30:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - France plans levy on airline tickets to finance global fight on

2005-09-29T01:22:00.000-07:00

France plans levy on airline tickets to finance global fight on
Houston Chronicle, United States - Aug 29, 2005 PARIS France plans to put a tax on airline tickets next year to finance efforts against poverty and disease in the developing world, President Jacques

Ugly Rita: Hurricane slows but can't stop Houston event pros
Special Events, CA - 15 hours ago com), was part of the massive convoy heading out of the city: "It wasn't pretty getting out of town, and there were no airline tickets available to fly anywhere

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Saving Money on Your Next Trip

2005-09-28T13:12:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - North County school briefs: Vacation day-camp sessions offered

2005-09-28T01:07:00.000-07:00

North County school briefs: Vacation day-camp sessions offered
North County Times - Sep 27 6:48 PM
FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Community Center will offer vacation day-camps to give a supervised setting for children on school holidays. Activities include crafts, movies, holiday parties and other projects.

More effective than donating money: Donate vacation pay
Miami Herald - Sep 25 3:37 AM
Under a temporary IRS rule, workers and employers can get a tax benefit by donating the value of paid days to hurricane relief. If you want to give to hurricane relief but worry that you couldn't take a tax deduction because you don't itemize, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Mark W. Everson has a deal for you: Donate vacation time and you'll get a tax benefit no matter how you file your

Vacation home sales declining in northern Michigan, real estate agents say
SanLuisObispo.com - Sep 25 7:12 AM
DETROIT - Michigan's struggling economy is taking a toll on the once-thriving vacation home market in the state's rural north and Thumb regions, real estate agents said.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - HC asks govt not to harass ETV chairman

2005-09-27T13:02:00.000-07:00

HC asks govt not to harass ETV chairman
News From Bangladesh - Sep 27 11:11 AM
Vacation bench of the High Court on Sunday directed the government to refrain from harassing or arresting Abdus Salam, chairman of ETV that had been allowed to resume operation, without due process of law, reports UNB.

Crowder Construction - Bridge Division
The Shelby Star - Sep 27 12:23 AM
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Asia embraces five-day week and discovers weekend joys
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 27 8:16 AM
Asians work harder than just about anyone else on Earth, but their societies and economies are being transformed as many nations shift to a five-day working week and citizens discover the weekend.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Mum's fear for baby as firework stall explodes

2005-09-27T00:53:00.000-07:00

Mum's fear for baby as firework stall explodes
prestontoday.net - Sep 21 5:20 AM
A mother dived to protect her baby when a firework stall exploded at a Preston car boot sale. (21/09/2005 13:09:21)

Brown is the new green for golf in parched Spain
Reuters - Sep 04 6:37 AM
MADRID (Reuters) - The clipped emerald lawns of Spain's golf clubs are a lure to millions of tourists each year.

Taking it slowly to savor eco-exploring
The Japan Times - Sep 13 5:00 PM
These days, "eco" has become something like a random, loosely attached, brand name. Not associated with any particular company, nor with any particular product, eco -- which "Webster's" defines as a combining form meaning "environment or habitat" -- is applied seemingly indiscriminately.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - New air terminal will open for business on Sunday

2005-09-26T12:48:00.000-07:00

New air terminal will open for business on Sunday
Williston Herald - Sep 23 1:56 PM
Open for business. As of Sunday, airline passengers traveling out of Williston are expected to be departing from the newly completed terminal at Sloulin Field International Airport.

Suspended College President Offers to Accept Lesser Pact
New York Times - Sep 23 6:27 PM
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 - Benjamin Ladner, the president of American University, who has been suspended pending an investigation of expenses that he charged to the college, has agreed to accept a more modest contract if the board votes to return him to office, his lawyer said on Friday.

In Houston, late fliers paying up
Seattle Times - Sep 25 12:28 AM
Residents seeking to flee Houston by air before Hurricane Rita roars into town found only the costliest last-minute seats still available...

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Airlines Resume Houston Flights (ABC News)

2005-09-26T00:37:00.000-07:00

Airlines Resume Houston Flights (ABC News)
Airlines Resume Flights to Houston's Main Airports After Hurricane Rita Fails to Inflict Damage

ELLEN CREAGER: Goin' buggy over airlines (Detroit Free Press)
The mere suggestion that passengers might be a factor in airlines' bankruptcies is like tossing dynamite on a bonfire. Boom! I'm still hearing from readers about a recent column suggesting that if fares were more realistic (that is, costly), airlines like Northwest and Delta wouldn't be going broke.

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia to Cooperate (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Flagship carrier Malaysia Airlines and budget airline AirAsia have agreed to work together for the first time by reducing domestic flights during the Muslim fasting month, when travel demand is expected to shrink, officials said Monday.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Web resources for getting off the beaten path

2005-09-25T12:30:00.000-07:00

Web resources for getting off the beaten path
Investors.com - Sep 07 9:19 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- These days, it's both easier and harder to get off the beaten path. Thanks to the advent of the Web, it's simple to book an African safari or remote mountain trek from the comfort of your living room.

Generation to generation: Life's lessons passed to grandchildren
Greenville Advocate - Sep 10 1:06 AM
Ramona Martin grew up an Air Force "brat," living in exotic destinations around the world. But the spot she always dreamed of coming back to was Alabama, to Honoraville, where her mother had grown up.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Saving Money on Your Next Trip

2005-09-25T00:22:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Fallout from NWA filing hits Mesaba

2005-09-24T12:19:00.000-07:00

Fallout from NWA filing hits Mesaba
Star Tribune - The bankruptcy of Northwest Airlines will force its regional partner, Mesaba Airlines, to shrink its operations, and

Houston airports jammed as hurricane nears
MSNBC - staffing shortfalls,'she said.While airlines experienced some delays on Thursday, there Continental, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines expected flights to resume Sunday

American Airlines parent to take 3rd-qtr charge
Reuters - American Airlines parent to take 3rd-qtr charge Thursday 22 September 2005, 6:08am EST NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - American Airlines parent AMR Corp. (

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Secrets of the B&B business: The work is tedious but the happy hours help (The Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff)

2005-09-24T00:11:00.000-07:00

Secrets of the B&B business: The work is tedious but the happy hours help (The Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff)
Hotel Online - Sep 20 10:14 AM
Sep. 18--Lucrative? No. Thriving? Probably not. But it's a business and lifestyle that continues to attract entrepreneurs, and fits today's tourism demand.

Soft schedules will pay off in Big 12 bowl bids
Kansas City Star - Sep 23 12:22 AM
If theres one person who has no quarrel with the scheduling softener applied to Big 12 schools, it is Tom Starr, executive director of the Fort Worth Bowl.

FOCUS: Aichi Expo to end with 10 billion yen profit and lessons for future
Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 22 1:05 AM
_ As the 2005 World Exposition in Aichi Prefecture heads towards the Sunday finale of its 185-day run, the expo organizer will likely be rejoicing over the larger-than-expected turnout and profits, while also having to reflect upon failures such as long waiting lines at popular pavilions.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Saving Money on Your Next Trip

2005-09-23T12:10:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Transport

2005-09-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

Transport
The New Zealand Herald - Sep 12 10:16 AM
London is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful, exciting and vibrant cities in the world. The possibilities for adventure are endless, the sights are astonishing and if you are heading for Europe, it would be a shame not to experience some of what this city has to offer on your way.

Corner Office Beauty Launches Whistleblower Lip Balm, Offers Tribute To Eliot Spitzer
[Press Release] PR Web - Sep 13 12:14 AM
Beauty Company eschews celebrity endorsements, dedicates first batch of Whistleblower to law enforcement icon. [PRWEB Sep 13, 2005]

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Travel at the Right Price

2005-09-22T11:49:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Two European airlines to test cellphone service

2005-09-21T23:47:00.000-07:00

Two European airlines to test cellphone service
Miami Herald - Sep 21 12:19 AM
Two European airlines will allow passengers late next year to use their own cellphones on commercial flights within western Europe, a Geneva-based technology firm said Tuesday.

American Airlines Returns to New Orleans
AP via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 20 2:16 PM
The parent company of American Airlines said Tuesday that it will restart limited service in and out of New Orleans' airport on Wednesday.

U.S. airlines can't resist the call of bankruptcy
USA Today - 56 minutes ago
U.S. airlines can't resist the call of bankruptcy

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Gulfport-Biloxi airport back in business for all airlines (USA Today)

2005-09-21T11:37:00.000-07:00

Gulfport-Biloxi airport back in business for all airlines (USA Today)
Four airlines at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport have resumed operations. The first airline to resume commercial flights, Northwest, started Sept. 8, and the fourth, Continental, started flying again Monday. The volume of flights is at least half of what it was before Hurricane Katrina hit.

In-flight cellphone use to be tested on 2 airlines (International Herald Tribune)
Two European airlines will allow passengers to use their own cellphones on commercial flights within Western Europe, starting late next year, a Geneva-based technology firm said Tuesday.

Continental Airlines Announces Daily Nonstop Service Between New York and Barcelona, Spain (RedNova)
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines announced today that it will begin daily nonstop service between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Barcelona, Spain beginning May 18, 2006, subject to government approval.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Merger to come in steps

2005-09-20T23:31:00.000-07:00

Merger to come in steps
USA Today - By Barbara De Lollis, After more than a year in bankruptcy protection, US ways is a week away from combining with America West to form a new airline. should customers buy tickets after the merger? A: Continue to book with the airline or agency used

You can still fly, but choices might be limited
Detroit News - Northwest Airlines says passengers will see little change as the company moves through bankruptcy. But will you be less willing to fly Northwest now? will continue to fly and all tickets will be good,'says Terry Tripler, airline analyst with CheapSeats.com Chapter 11 is that the airline is trying to regroup financially so

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Saving Money on Your Next Trip

2005-09-20T11:21:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - A big bonjour for Bangkok

2005-09-19T23:12:00.000-07:00

A big bonjour for Bangkok
The Nation - Thailand - the French Tourist Office, said the workshop was designed to introduce Asia to the more exotic destinations of France.

From Russia With Love Media
Team Xbox - Travel to exotic destinations such as Istanbul and the Orient Express, connect with a beautiful Russian double agent

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2005-09-19T11:01:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Bush to Head Back to Washington To Oversee Hurricane Effort

2005-09-18T22:57:00.000-07:00

Bush to Head Back to Washington To Oversee Hurricane Effort
WTOL News 11 - Sep 17 9:03 PM
CORONADO, Calif. (AP) -- President Bush will cut short his vacation to return to Washington on Wednesday, two days earlier than planned, to help monitor federal efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina, the White House said Tuesday.

Palestinians Restore Order Along Border
AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 18 11:57 AM
Hundreds of Palestinian troops sealed off Gaza's border with Egypt on Sunday, ending a weeklong free-for-all along the frontier that angered Israeli officials and undermined Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' efforts to bring Gaza under control.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - (AFX UK Focus) 2005-09-12 12:35 GMT: London shares remain in positive ground as bid talk electrifies Scottish Power

2005-09-18T10:54:00.000-07:00

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-09-12 12:35 GMT: London shares remain in positive ground as bid talk electrifies Scottish Power
Interactive Investor - Sep 12 5:01 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Leading shares remained in positive territory but gave up some of their earlier gains in light midday trade as bid talk surrounded Scottish Power, dealers said. At 12.04 pm, the FTSE 100 was 3.1 points ahead at 5362.4. All the other FTSE indices also gained.

Disney Opens Theme Park in Hong Kong
ABC News - Sep 12 7:10 AM
Disney Opens Its Newest Theme Park in Hong Kong, Marking Company's Biggest Push Into China

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - 'Travel in Light': Satisfy the senses and the soul

2005-09-17T22:52:00.000-07:00

'Travel in Light': Satisfy the senses and the soul
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KKR to step into Asia, will set up offices in Hong Kong, Tokyo
Economic Times, India - Sep 16, 2005 Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR), the private equity giant which made exotic terms such Asia has emerged as one of the hottest private equity destinations in recent

Islands benefit from tourists seeking exotic feel at home
Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL - Sep 10, 2005 say the boom can be credited in part to the global unrest, including terrorism, which has persuaded many Americans to seek exotic travel destinations within US

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Delta announces more changes to routes

2005-09-17T10:45:00.000-07:00

Delta announces more changes to routes
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Bulgaria Hotspot for US Tourists - Romanian Daily
Sofia News Agency - the trap of the European currency are choosing destinations from the eastern parts of the continent, the offering to the US tourists vacation places where the currency rate is

Classes, gas hikes nip Labor Day
Denver Post - vacation weekend, thanks to a national trend toward earlier school start dates. Even before Hurricane Katrina, Colorado tourist destinations

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Airline industry is poised for shakeout

2005-09-16T22:43:00.000-07:00

Airline industry is poised for shakeout
Christian Science Monitor - Indeed, with jet-fuel prices still astronomical compared to historical norms and competition from efficient low-cost not for the prices we must pay, the airline industry would be

Archive | 3rd, 4th airlines to seek protection since'01
Seattle Times - The dual filings in U.S. A spike in fuel prices after Hurricane Katrina was the final blow for both industry as we know it today,'said William Rochelle, an airline-bankruptcy lawyer in New York

Flying broke
Los Angeles Times - But when the nation's third- and fourth-largest carriers declare bankruptcy on the same day, you know something is dreadfully wrong with how the industry does business. AIRLINE INDUSTRY HAS A STRANGE romance with federal bankruptcy protection the country's major airlines, besieged by record-high fuel prices finger surging fuel prices all they want

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Hawaiian Airlines trustee's fee request challenged (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)

2005-09-16T10:40:00.000-07:00

Hawaiian Airlines trustee's fee request challenged (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The Office of the United States Trustee, the federal agency that appointed Joshua Gotbaum to oversee Hawaiian Airlines during its bankruptcy, is objecting to his request for an $8 million success fee.

Could airlines merge? (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)
Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Northwest Airlines (NWAC) entered bankruptcy court together this week, and few will be surprised if they emerge together - as a single combined carrier.

India's airlines industry may suffer setback (BusinessWeek)
SEP. 16 2:24 A.M. ET India's booming airlines industry could suffer if the country's ill-equipped airports are not modernized fast, analysts warned, after two top bidders for the expansion of the New Delhi airport dropped out this week.

France bans Cameroon Airlines, citing safety concerns (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The French civil aviation authority DGAC has banned flights by Cameroon Airlines for an indefinite period, citing safety concerns.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Low-fare airlines celebrate in high style (International Herald Tribune)

2005-09-15T22:31:00.000-07:00

Low-fare airlines celebrate in high style (International Herald Tribune)
Perhaps it is to be expected that when a bunch of budget airlines get together for a convention, the talk centers on saving money.

Airlines begin road through bankruptcy (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp.

India's Airlines Industry May Suffer Setback (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
India's booming airlines industry could suffer if the country's ill-equipped airports are not modernized fast, analysts warned, after two top bidders for the expansion of the New Delhi airport dropped out this week.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Travelers 'fed up' with U.S. airlines' bankruptcy parade (International Herald Tribune)

2005-09-15T10:22:00.000-07:00

Travelers 'fed up' with U.S. airlines' bankruptcy parade (International Herald Tribune)
Air travelers reacted to the bankruptcy filings on Wednesday by Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines the same way they greeted earlier decisions by United Airlines and US Airways to seek protection from creditors: with resignation.

Bankruptcy filings roil airlines' shares (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Delta Air Lines shares shot higher on Thursday, one day after it declared bankruptcy as expected, but Northwest Airlines stock plunged as it surprised investors by also seeking Chapter 11.

Difficult times have battered airlines (USA Today)
The slide into bankruptcy protection of two of the USA's largest airlines is more a result of the carriers' bad assumptions and slowness to act than the recent rise in fuel prices or the devastating terror attacks four years ago.

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2005-09-14T22:21:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Delta Air, Northwest Airlines File for Bankruptcy Protection (Bloomberg.com)

2005-09-14T10:15:00.000-07:00

Delta Air, Northwest Airlines File for Bankruptcy Protection (Bloomberg.com)
Sept. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp. filed for bankruptcy today, deepening the worst crisis for the U.S. airline industry since the failures of the early 1990s.

Northwest Airlines joins Delta in filing for Chapter 11 (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Northwest Airlines Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday.

Northwest Airlines Files for Bankruptcy (AP via Yahoo! News)
Northwest Airlines Corp., pummeled by high labor costs and soaring fuel prices, filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday, seeking Chapter 11 protection on the same day as its larger rival, Delta Air Lines Inc. The filings put three of the nation's four largest airlines in bankruptcy court.

Northwest Airlines files for bankruptcy, after Delta (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Northwest Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection, making the announcement moments after a similar filing by Delta Air Lines.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Two Major Airlines Seen Near Filing for Bankruptcy (New York Times)

2005-09-13T22:11:00.000-07:00

Two Major Airlines Seen Near Filing for Bankruptcy (New York Times)
Two of the nation's biggest and most troubled airlines, Northwest and Delta, appeared likely to file for bankruptcy protection as soon as today, people briefed on the airlines' plans said yesterday.

CORRECTED-HK allows airlines to raise fuel surcharge again (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
In HONG KONG item headlined " HK allows airlines to raise fuel surcharges again", please read in paragraph 10 "Cathay owns about 10 percent of Air China and 22 percent of Dragonair" instead of "Cathay owns 10 percent of Dragonair and 22 percent of Air China" (correcting ownership figures).

EU to Rule on Olympic Airlines Aid (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
The European Commission is to rule Wednesday on whether Greek national carrier Olympic Airlines must repay illegal government subsidies, a move that could cripple the company.

JAL bonds rated as junk as airlines' woes deepen (International Herald Tribune)
Japan Airlines, the largest Japanese carrier, on Tuesday had its bond rating cut to junk for the first time by a Japanese rating company, which cited concerns that record oil prices would erode earnings and that safety lapses would deter customers.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - ink publishing adds bangkok airways and siem reap airways to its portfolio of inflight magazines

2005-09-12T21:53:00.000-07:00

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with friends, take her own kids to the pool, travel to exotic destinations? Who can blame her for loving her summers off

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such as shopbop.com, small, super hip boutiques and larger mall destinations such as Nordstrom World brocade, rich color and beautiful exotic patterns.'Those who pride themselves

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Phoenix/Scottsdale named seventh most popular fall travel destination

2005-09-12T09:49:00.000-07:00

Phoenix/Scottsdale named seventh most popular fall travel destination
BizJournals - Sep 12 10:12 AM
The Phoenix/Scottsdale market has moved up two spots in Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates' Fall Travel Trends Survey and is the seventh most popular destination for travelers for the season.

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West Bloomfield Eccentric - Sep 10 9:03 PM
Labor Day has passed and I hope that you have returned from vacation well rested and ready to enjoy the many opportunities planned for fall at The Community House. There is truly something for everyone.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - NH vacation spot becomes refuge for New Orleans couple

2005-09-11T21:38:00.000-07:00

NH vacation spot becomes refuge for New Orleans couple
The Union Leader, NH - Sep 10, 2005 But the trip this year wasn't exactly the vacation it's been in other years. "Technically, right now, I'm on vacation," Prentice said.

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Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Sep 9, 2005 WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service announced a new program Thursday to encourage workers to give up unused vacation time and sick days and turn them

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Kentucky.com, KY - Sep 11, 2005 Holding up pictures of their loved ones and signs that read "Preserve Sacred Ground," more than 500 relatives of Sept. 11 victims

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Danger Airlines Exposed (RedNova)

2005-09-11T09:29:00.000-07:00

Danger Airlines Exposed (RedNova)
UNSAFE airlines are to be named and shamed by the European Union. A website for passengers and tour operators is to be set up next month. Any EU country that finds a plane or airline company to be unsafe will report them to the European Commission.

Aircraft acquisition Indian Airlines' long wait is over (The Hindu)
INDIAN AIRLINES' long wait for new aircraft is finally over.

Talks between Northwest Airlines and union break off (KRON 4 Bay Area)
MINNEAPOLIS Talks between Northwest Airlines and its mechanics have ended this morning with no sign of progress and no plans to continue. A spokesman says union negotiators "are returning to their homes" without an agreement.

Asian airlines tech leaders (Stuff)
A third of airlines in the Asia-Pacific region offer some form of Internet access on their planes and 73 per cent will do so by 2008, according to airline technology giant Sita Group, which says the carriers are doing well compared with their counterparts in the United States and Europe.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Mesaba Airlines Wins AIG 2005 Operational Excellence Award (RedNova)

2005-09-10T21:23:00.000-07:00

Mesaba Airlines Wins AIG 2005 Operational Excellence Award (RedNova)
Mesaba Airlines has been named the winner of the 2005 Operational Excellence Award by AIG Aviation, the leading U.S. based underwriter of aviation insurance.

Malaysia Airlines may seek compensation over Airbus delay (Finance AFP News via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Malaysia Airlines said it was "disappointed" with Airbus over a six-month delay in delivering its new super-jumbo A380 aircraft and may demand compensation.M

Qatari airlines buys 60 Airbuses at $ 10.6 billion (ArabicNews.com)
The Qatari airlines signed in Paris intent with the European Airbus company to buy 60 planes for long air flights of A-350 type at a cost estimated at $ 10.6 billion in a deal announced earlier initially in June.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Mesaba Airlines Wins AIG 2005 Operational Excellence Award (RedNova)

2005-09-10T09:23:00.000-07:00

Mesaba Airlines Wins AIG 2005 Operational Excellence Award (RedNova)
Mesaba Airlines has been named the winner of the 2005 Operational Excellence Award by AIG Aviation, the leading U.S. based underwriter of aviation insurance.

Continental Airlines sees 2005 loss (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Continental Airlines expects to post a significant loss for the year due to record high fuel prices, the No. 5 U.S. carrier said in a regulatory filing on Friday.

Switzerland bans Flash, Air Van airlines (Middle East Times)
GENEVA -- Swiss airline regulators have banned two companies, Flash Airlines of Egypt and Air Van Airlines of Armenia, from flying in Switzerland, an official list showed on Thursday.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - How GPS saved our vacation

2005-09-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

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British Airways Hikes Fuel Surcharge As Oil Climbs
British Airways Hikes Fuel Surcharge As Oil Climbs Europe's third-biggest airline said on Thursday the levy on long-haul tickets sold domestically would rise to 30 pounds per flight on Monday, up from 24 pounds previously.

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Back to the books

2005-09-09T09:18:00.000-07:00

Back to the books
Dundas Star News - Sep 09 4:18 AM
Dundas District School students enjoy a gym class on the school property across the street from the 75-year-old building . Classes started after summer vacation on Tuesday.

Go-today.com Reduces Price on Barcelona Vacation Package!
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 07 10:51 AM
Go-today.com has just reduced prices on its Early Fall Barcelona Special. Save up to $80 on this exciting 6-night vacation package to one of Spain's most popular cities to visit if you book by September 22nd.

A glorious vacation in the Philippines
MSNBC - Sep 08 11:31 AM
Not long ago, after spending ten splendid but pricey days in Hong Kong, I responded to bittersweet memories of the Philippines and booked myself out on a flight to Manila.

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2005-09-08T21:11:00.000-07:00

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Mechanics Cool to Latest Northwest Offer

2005-09-08T09:03:00.000-07:00

Mechanics Cool to Latest Northwest Offer
Washington Post, United States - 3 hours ago The letter repeated the airline's claims that fuel prices are expected to rise to $3.3 billion, up 50 percent from $2.2 billion last year.

Transat AT Inc. - Results for third quarter 2005 - Travellers show
Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - 9 hours ago Neither Transat nor its airline company will incur any costs as a result in bookings, and considering the substantial increase in fuel prices, the Corporation

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - Travelers shrug off soaring gas prices

2005-09-07T20:58:00.000-07:00

Travelers shrug off soaring gas prices
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MarketWatch - 4 hours ago Consider "a 10-day trip to South Africa, with three primary destinations," said George trips to remote areas can make mistakes bound to ruin a good vacation.

Delta announces more changes to routes
Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA - 18 hours ago to 20 destinations, including between Salt Lake City and Columbus, Ohio, and between Atlanta and Bloomington and Moline, Ill. For vacation travelers, Delta

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2005-09-07T08:54:00.000-07:00

Brown is the new green for golf in parched Spain
more than ever as it fights off competition from cheaper, more exotic holiday destinations like Turkey and North Africa

New air service offers direct flights from Durango
We'll fly anywhere and we're taking suggestions,'said Carol Dowe, entrepreneur and tour operator for the new company called Exotic Destinations. list of popular vacation spots that Exotic Destinations is offering directly from the Durango-La

Cheap Discount Airline Travel Ticket - How GPS saved our vacation

2005-09-06T20:52:00.000-07:00

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