November 16, 2009
Avis rental car can now offer a driver at over 600 US locations.
Rates start at $36.80 + car rental with a minimum of 3 hours.November 13, 2009
British Airways and Iberia has agreed to merge.
Even tough both have said that they will continue to operate
as separate brands, look for combining of resources and services.
New cellphone apps. to look for when you travel -
- Wikitude World Browser - Brief user-generated pop up info about sights.
- Monocle from Yelp - Scan street with your phone to get restaurant info
- Nearest Tube(London), London Bus(London), Metro
Paris Subway(Paris),
Bionic Eye(New York, Chicago, DC) - public transportation info
including nearest stop.
- Wikitude Drive - Replace your GPS with this app.
November 11, 2009
Avis and Budget car rentals will start to require credit card guarantee
for rentals in North America, South America, Australia and New Zealand
in order to collect no-show fees if the clients fails to cancel at least 24
hours prior to scheduled car pick up or use the rental.
October 7, 2009
United Airlines has published the new rules for upgrading.
Tickets purchased on or after January 12, 2010 will require
miles and a co-pay ($0 to $500 each way).
September 25, 2009
British Airways have instroduced 'pay for advance seat assignments.
September 10, 2009
Several airlines have followed British Airways and
will be allowing only one checked bag for free on
international flights.
Make sure to check with the airline you are flying with
for the most up to date information.
August 3, 2009
Alaska/Horizon Air has announced new sevice for:
Boise to Sun Valley - Seasonal service
Los Angeles to Prescott, AZ
Los Angeles to Sun Valley, ID - Seasonal service
San Jose to Sacramento, CA
Seattle to Reddingm CA
Anchorage to Maui - Seasonal
service
Las Vegas to Bellingham
Oakland to Maui
Oakland to Kona
Portland to Maui
San Jose to Austin, TX
Seattle to Atlanta, GA
Seattle to Austin, TX
Seattle to Houston, TX
July 31, 2009
British Airways announced that starting October 1, they
will only allow one checked bag for free when you fly in the World
Traveller Economy.
.July, 27, 2009
Delta Airlines is starting several new flights to
Shangai, Nairobi, Prague and Sao Paulo.
Southwest is starting flights from New York, La Guardia to Baltimore and
Chicago
as well from Boston to Baltimore and Chicago.
Icelandair from Seattle to Reykjavik
V Australia from Los Angeles to Melbourne
Jetblue from New York to Barbados
July 2, 2009
Virgin Atlantic announced that they will suspend
their Chicago-London flight
during the 2009/2010 winter schedule.
that June 30, 2009
Southwest to started to fly to New York,La Guardia today.
New York's most congested airport.
May 28, 2009
Delta Airline announced that they will start to charge $50
for the second checked bag on flights between the US and Europe. The first bag remains
free. Will the other airlines follow?
May 5, 2009
United Airlines is introducing new inflight meals
and drinks- Click here
April 23, 2009
Air New Zealand announced plans to double the number of
Pacific Premium Economy seats available on its 777-200ER fleet, with the first of the
newly configured aircraft re-entering service next week.
Air New Zealand’s Pacific Premium Economy cabin offers
international travellers a taste of affordable luxury, bridging the gap between Economy
and Business class. Premium Economy customers enjoy business class style food and beverage
and amenities, with nine inches of seat recline and additional legroom. The new
configuration will enhance the experience, introducing even more legroom, increased seat
pitch and a new self-service bar area
April 16, 2009
Notice sent to all Continental frequent flier acccount holder:
Regarding SkyTeam, as previously announced, Continental
intends to end its participation in the SkyTeam Alliance after the last scheduled flight
on Oct. 24, 2009.
OnePass Members:
Will continue to earn OnePass miles on Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines for all
qualifying flights through Oct. 24, 2009.
May book and ticket reward travel using OnePass miles for
travel on Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines through Oct. 24, 2009.
Must complete all reward travel on or before Oct. 24,
2010.
Will continue to receive Elite upgrade privileges on
Northwest through Oct. 24, 2009, or the date of the Delta SkyMiles and Northwest
WorldPerks loyalty program integration, whichever comes earlier.
March 19, 2009
Emirates will replace its two Airbus 380 with Boieng 777 for flights to New York.
The 380s will be used to fly to Toronto and Bangkok from Dubai instead.
New flights to start:
Denver and San Francisco to Mexico City with Aeromexico
on February 2, 2009
Los Angeles and San Francisco to Boston with Virgin
America on February 12, 2009
Dallas to Madrid with American on May 1,
2009
Atlanta to Tokyo with Delta on May 5,
2009
San Francisco to Orange County with Southwest
on May 9, 2009
Atlanta to Johannesburg with Delta on
June 1, 2009
Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City with Delta on
June 1, 2009
Salt Lake City to Tokyo with Delta on
june 3, 2009
Detroit to Rome with Delta on June 4,
2009
New York to Valencia with Delta on June
5, 2009
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