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Bush plan targets travel delays
Air industry experts dismiss proposals as a mixture of old initiatives WASHINGTON—With Thanksgiving and peak holiday travel approaching, President Bush announced several steps Thursday aimed at alleviating "the epidemic of aviation delays," but critics immediately said the moves lacked the necessary substance to make much of a difference. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:29:40 GMT)
Bush seeks to head off air travel chaos
On the eve of a crowded holiday travel season, the president says he'll open military airspace for use as 'express lanes' for commercial traffic. To try to ease what he called an "epidemic of aviation delays," President Bush on Thursday announced a series of new measures -- including a temporary Thanksgiving "express lane" for commercial airplanes in military airspace -- to head off what many ... (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:25:18 GMT)
Easing Holiday Travel Headaches At Logan Airport
Many people are headed to Logan and other airports Friday hoping to avoid the holiday travel rush. Meanwhile President Bush is hoping a new travel plan will avoid the frustration and waiting travelers have faced in the past. Logan Airport is working on other ways to ease travelers’ pain as well. More Massachusetts News (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:17:00 GMT)
Travelers brace for record holiday travel season
Thanksgiving travel is expected to break records this year, with 27 million passengers expected to fly and nearly 40 million traveling by road. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:24:22 GMT)
Sector Snap: Online Travel Cos. Rise
Shares of online travel companies mostly rose Friday, with Expedia Inc. climbing after a Citi Investment Research analyst upgraded the stock to "Buy" from "Hold." (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:45:50 GMT)
OIA Secrets Make Holiday Travel Merry
The Orlando International Airport said Saturday will be one of the busiest days for travel, but there are some things you can do to get in and out faster. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:30:04 GMT)
Expedia says midweek holidays mean long travel season
NEW YORK -- With both Christmas and New Year's Day falling on Tuesdays this year, the Expedia.com Travel Trendwatch predicts that the peak season for holiday travel will be longer than usual. ... (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:26:29 GMT)
Thanksgiving travel does not always lead home to mom
NEW YORK -- Thanksgiving is always one of the busiest travel times of the year. But not everybody is heading home to mom. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:56:34 GMT)
AAA predicts increased travel
AAA expects a modest increase in holiday travel. Travelers this Thanksgiving are facing record high gas prices for November, but they will not be deterred from seeing friends and family this holiday. AAA estimates that 38.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a modest 1.5 percent increase from last year's 38.1 million travelers. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:28:21 GMT)
Thanksgiving travel does not always lead home to mom
Thanksgiving is always one of the busiest travel times of the year. But not everybody is heading home to mom. Some folks go skiing, some head to Orlando or Vegas, others cram the streets of New York and Chicago to watch parades. And some far-flung families gather at a hotel instead of grandma's house. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:30:32 GMT)
ADTA highlights Abu Dhabi's brand identity to visitors at the World Travel Market expo in London
Abu Dhabi's brand identity was the focal point of the World Travel Market in London with Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, the apex authority that manages the tourism sector of the Emirate, succeeding in promoting Abu Dhabi's strengths in tourism. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:34:07 GMT)
Roncato Travel Gear launched - Picture Gallery
Elite Brands launched Roncato Travel Gear in India. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:03:50 GMT)
Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Department declares London's World Travel Market a resounding success
The World Travel Market exhibition, which took place in London from 12 to 15 November, was a resounding success for the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:49:08 GMT)
Kansas City International Airport Expects Busy Holiday Travel Season
With the holiday travel season upon us, the Kansas City Aviation Department is reminding travelers that Kansas City International Airport (KCI) offers the most convenient and affordable travel experience in the region. And the rebuilt flykci.com web site is available to make travel easier even before passengers reach the airport. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:41:44 GMT)
Travel disrupted north of Wellington this afternoon
Train travel north of Wellington was disrupted this afternoon with a power fault and a wine festival conspiring to hold up train passengers. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:23:32 GMT)
South Florida: Real-time travel conditions available by dialing 511
The Florida Department of Transportation encourages Florida travelers to use its free 511 Travel Information Service to receive statewide real-time roadway, airport and seaport information this holiday season. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:01:32 GMT)
Travel letters | Seattle school linked to Nicaragua island
Thank you for the lovely Travel-section article about Ometepe Island in Nicaragua (by Kristin Jackson, Nov. 4). It was a delight to read... (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:33:34 GMT)
RP lifts travel ban top Afghanistan, others
A Philippine travel ban to Afghanistan has been lifted to allow Filipinos to work for subcontractors employed by the United States and its allies as well as the United Nations, the labor department said Sunday. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:55:05 GMT)
Purchase PFD-based travel deals before they expire
If you're thinking about buying tickets for travel between now and next September, take a moment and consider the PFD travel deals, which are set to expire on Tuesday. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:41:28 GMT)
Gas and go: Family trumps travel costs at Thanksgiving
Planning to travel this week for the Thanksgiving holiday? Be prepared for company. The state Department of Transportation projects high volumes of traffic Wednesday and Thursday morning, spokeswoman Teri Pope said, "But hopefully they will be spread out a little bit." (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:15:21 GMT)
Holiday Travel Safety Tips
Thanksgiving weekend is one of the deadliest times of the year to travel, so we've got a few travel tips to keep you and your loved ones safe while on the road. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:54:03 GMT)
Tgiving travel woes unavoidable
Despite some initial efforts by President Bush to ease the situation, airline experts say some holiday air travel delays are unavoidable. Bush says long delays have turned holiday travel into "a season of dread for too many Americans." (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:07:26 GMT)
Holiday Travel Crunch Begins
The annual holiday travel crunch means long lines and delays, but Orlando International Airport has some tips that can make your travel experience a little less painful. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:51:24 GMT)
RP lifts travel bans to 3 countries
MANILA, Philippines -- A Philippines travel ban to Afghanistan has been lifted to allow its nationals to work for subcontractors employed by the US and coalition forces as well as the United Nations, officials said Sunday. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:34:54 GMT)
TRAVEL DIVA: Have holiday travel questions? Ask the Travel Diva now
UPDATED 11:10 AM: The Travel Diva is here live Monday to answer your holiday travel questions. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:50:07 GMT)
Potential Midwest snow could impact holiday travel
Fall 2007 has been one of the Midwest's mildest and driest in years, but an ill-timed onslaught of snow and cold may disrupt the busy Thanksgiving travel period. The week will start out mild, with readings well above normal, though rain will develop ahead of an approaching storm system. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:24:34 GMT)
Are you ready? Because it’s coming. - The dreaded Holiday travel season
Holiday travelers will be greeted this year by gasoline at $3-plus per gallon, fuel surcharges, crowded airports and rising fares for the Thanksgiving/Christmas travel period. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:34:43 GMT)
Busiest Travel Days Underway
This week will be the busiest travel week for airline passengers. The day before Thanksgiving and the Sunday and Monday following, many will converge on airports nationwide. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:50:05 GMT)
Mobile Microbes: Viruses Living in Yellowstone's Hot Springs Travel Near and Far
Ability of extremophiles to live and travel outside of their hosts has implications for evolution and ecology (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:02:31 GMT)
Big Travel Week Could Have Weather Headaches
A big holiday travel week has the potential to be a slippery one by next weekend. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:44:16 GMT)
HOLIDAY TRAVEL: Northeast Ohio Airport Information
Cleveland, OH - Hopkins International Airport is asking travellers to call ahead and double check your flight status before heading to the airport for your holiday travel. The airport may experience some delays. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:09:55 GMT)
Travel kit
Where to go? Turkey Day travel Are you traveling to your Thanksgiving dinner? We want to hear your holiday stories and tips for making the trip safe and fun. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:14:09 GMT)
Weather, Glitches Cause Travel Delays
The Thanksgiving travel weekend is off to a bad start in Atlanta and across the country. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:16:33 GMT)
Delays popping up as busy travel week gets underway
The weather has been causing delays at several of the nation's airports, creating a rough start to 1 of the year's busiest air travel weeks. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:22:36 GMT)
Flights delayed as busy travel week starts
The weather has been causing delays at several of the nation's airports, creating a rough start to one of the year's busiest air travel weeks. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:53:56 GMT)
Stormy weather kicks off busy travel week
The Thanksgiving travel week got off to a rocky start Monday as bad weather and equipment problems triggered airport delays that are expected to worsen when a rain and snow storm hits the USA on Wednesday. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:42:36 GMT)
Holiday travel off to a rough start
Bad weather and an airport technical problem stalled Thanksgiving holiday travel on Monday -- and conditions are likely to worsen as Turkey Day nears. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:02:48 GMT)
Travel is election issue
On the eve of the year’s busiest travel weekend, 80 percent of South Carolinians want to hear more from their presidential candidates about reducing lines, congestion and delays while traveling, according to a poll released Monday by Ayers, McHenry & Associates. The poll also shows Hillary Clinton is creeping toward a majority of Democratic voters, while Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani and John ... (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:35:41 GMT)
Fog, Radio Tower Problems Hamper Holiday Travel
Whether the problem was machines, or Mother Nature, few travelers are giving thanks so far this week. Bad weather, equipment failures and high gas prices have put a damper on the first day of a travel period that was supposed to get better. CBS News Interactive: U.S. Airport Tracker (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:39:00 GMT)
Sirius Ups the Ante With Travel Link Service
The new Travel Link service, which reportedly will be available exclusively to Ford-family vehicles for the first year, delivers new "premium" data services directly through "compatible" navigation systems. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:40:09 GMT)
Gas prices won't slow travel
AAA predicts that near-record prices won't deter drivers during Thanksgiving. Gas prices at or near record highs at a time of year when they typically decline are not expected to deter drivers from hitting the road this Thanksgiving, according to the AAA travel service. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:46:26 GMT)
Are You Spending too Much on Holiday Travel?
(ARA) - AAA estimates that 38.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday season, a 2.7 percent increase from last year. Of this, 4.8 million will travel by plane. This means millions of people spending top dollar for choice airline seats. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:54:32 GMT)
Fog, Radio Tower Problems Hamper Holiday Travel
Whether the problem was machines, or Mother Nature, few travelers are giving thanks so far this week. Bad weather, equipment failures and high gas prices have put a damper on the first day of a travel period that was supposed to get better. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:57:48 GMT)
Luggage Weight Limits Could Hinge Holiday Travel
Packing is a frustrating part of holiday travel. | | At the airport, if a piece of luggage weighs more than a specified limit, travelers have to pay more to check it. | | “It always comes in at 49 pounds and I'm always sweating it when I'm packing my bag,” said traveler Tina Davis. | | Most U.S. air carriers have a 50 pound limit before they charge a fee or make travelers... (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:24:16 GMT)
A Sour Thanksgiving Recipe: Record Travel, Possible Storm
Thanksgiving travelers should brace for brutal trips in the air, on highways and on the rails, with record numbers of Washingtonians expected to travel this week and a storm threatening the Midwest today, transportation officials said. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:33:37 GMT)
Weather concerns cloud holiday travel outlook
A forecast including rain, snow and gusty winds was painting a gloomy picture for travelers looking to get in or out of Chicago today, one of the year's busiest travel days. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:12:29 GMT)
Record Thanksgiving travel predicted; technology can help passengers at MSP
Today will be the busiest day of the Thanksgiving weekend at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in terms of the number of passengers who will pass through the terminals, but thanks to technology travelers can get up-to-the-minute information on flight status and parking availability. A record 38.7 million U.S. residents were expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. And ... (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:01:52 GMT)
Big travel day goes smoothly — so far
Travelers beginning their holiday trips this morning experienced clear roads and few airline delays, officials report. Well over 1 million North Carolinians are expected to travel by road or air. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:36:58 GMT)
Turkey Day travel is smooth in South Florida
Despite predictions of record-smashing Thanksgiving holiday travel and fears of long lines and massive delays, the scene at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Wednesday morning was relatively subdued. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:43:08 GMT)
Holiday Travel Rush Under Way At Sacramento Airport
No major travel delays were reported early Wednesday for Thanksgiving travelers departing and arriving at Sacramento International Airport. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:47:10 GMT)
Delays Due to Clog Thanksgiving Air Travel
The day before the Thanksgiving holiday is among the busiest travel days of the year in the U.S. According to AAA, some 39 million Americans are due to travel at least 50 miles. Many will be in crowded airports where flights are bound to be either delayed or cancelled. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:01:54 GMT)
Your Thanksgiving Travel Guide
One click away: travel resources for planes, trains and automobiles. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:10:06 GMT)
Have backpack, will travel
Armed with backpacks, sleeping bags, budget travel guides and hunger for a wider world long beyond their reach, backpackers from China are likely to be heading to a youth hostel near you. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:15:36 GMT)
Experts hope extra airspace will ease travel woes
Planes crisscrossing the East Coast will have access to military airspace Wednesday afternoon, a handy accommodation as fog and winter weather threaten to make one of the busiest travel days of the year even more tedious. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:23:42 GMT)
U.S. airlines on their toes as holiday travel increases
U.S. airlines were dogged more by anxiety than by operational glitches on Wednesday, as Thanksgiving travel revved up despite iffy weather forecasts that threatened to cause havoc on an overburdened air traffic system. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:22:20 GMT)
Millions Set Off for Thanksgiving Travel
Some 38 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home today, according to AAA. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:25:51 GMT)
U.S. air travel smooth with few delays
U.S. airlines were dogged more by anxiety than by operational glitches on Wednesday as the Thanksgiving travel rush began in earnest with scattered delays and no major problems. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:51:51 GMT)
Holiday air travel smooth except for storm-hit airports
The U.S. Thanksgiving air travel rush began in earnest on Wednesday with flights running smoothly for much of the day, but hitting turbulence later with storms and delays hitting some key airports. (Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:12:52 GMT)
Experts hope extra airspace will ease travel woes
Planes crisscrossing the East Coast were given access to military airspace Wednesday afternoon, a handy accommodation as fog and winter weather threaten to make one of the year's busiest travel days even more tedious. (Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:31:42 GMT)
Holiday Travel Gets Off To Smooth Start
The holiday crush has started, with 38.7 million Americans expected to travel 50 miles or more this weekend. Most are driving, despite gasoline prices nearly 85 cents a gallon higher than last year. Delays thus far have been minor. (Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:11:19 GMT)
Air France Quarterly Profit Doubles on Travel Demand (Update1)
Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Air France-KLM Group, Europe's biggest airline, said fiscal second-quarter profit almost doubled as it increased fares and sold more tickets for travel to Asia and North America. (Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:04:51 GMT)
Holiday air travel smooth but some affected by storms
The Thanksgiving air travel rush began in earnest on Wednesday with flights running smoothly for much of the day, but hitting turbulence later with storms and delays hitting some key airports. (Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:58:02 GMT)
Donations help soldiers travel home for Christmas
More than 100 Kentucky soldiers will be able to come home in time for Christmas thanks to some generous donations. The soldiers have been training in New Jersey and are scheduled to deploy to Iraq in January. A program called "Bring a Soldier Home" raised more than $25,000 to pay for their travel expenses. The donations allow 136 soldiers from the 438th military police company to come home. ... (Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:16:43 GMT)
Holiday Travel
2.2 Million people will travel through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport during the Thanksgiving Holidays. (Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:03:26 GMT)
Union powerless to travel
The Fiji Rugby Union says it cannot do anything about being denied travel access through New Zealand. (Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:46:50 GMT)
Lifting of travel ban to Iraq urged
MANILA, Philippines -- A labor group on Thursday urged President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to lift a travel ban to or from Iraq to allow thousands of Filipinos to find lucrative jobs there or come home for Christmas. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:04:54 GMT)
Travel Picks: Top 10 new golf courses of 2007
A golf course in the U.S. state of Washington has been named the top new course of 2007 by magazine Travel + Leisure Golf. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:13:45 GMT)
Slippery Travel Across Central New York
Temperatures below freezing coupled with falling snow is causing slippery travel across parts of central New York. Conditions should improve through the morning as temperatures rise to near freezing. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:13:50 GMT)
The Secret to Holiday Travel Savings
(ARA) - AAA estimates that 38.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday season, a 2.7 percent increase from last year. Of this, 4.8 million will travel by plane. This means millions of people spending top dollar for choice airline seats. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:26:24 GMT)
50 best travel websites of 2007 | travel.timesonline.co.uk
First things first. This is not a definitive list so sorry if your favourite site is not included. It is not comprehensive, very subjective and not an all-encompassing-list-of-every-travel-website-that-ever-was. But it isn't a half-bad list for all that, a recognition of sites that have shown real innovation during 2007 and which have launched or improved their offerings to become truly worthy ... (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:02:09 GMT)
Pace of Holiday Travel Expected to Increase
An increase in auto travel this holiday season is expected despite the continued increase in prices at the pumps of area gasoline stations, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:21:23 GMT)
Tyler Brûlé: Haneda Airport leads top 50 travel poll
Tyler Brûlé's year-end, top 50 list focusing on the best in travel leads with Haneka Airport in Tokyo. In second place was Carmignani bed linen at the Hôtel des Bergues, Geneva. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:07:05 GMT)
Travel Suppliers Fighting Back In Online Battle | PricewaterhouseCoopers Reports
The online travel market is experiencing an evolution with the balance of power shifting over the past 12 months from online agencies to the suppliers, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:17:09 GMT)
Travel books
James Owen enjoys two accounts of the desert's enduring attraction to Britons, Anthony Peregrine gets into the French psyche and Tahir Shah picks his favourite travel book. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:32:23 GMT)
SriLankan Airlines holds product seminar for 50 top travel agents in Riyadh
SriLankan Airlines successfully conducted a seminar for 50 front line staff of leading travel agencies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 06:49:11 GMT)
The Secret to Holiday Travel Savings
(ARA) - AAA estimates that 38.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday season, a 2.7 percent increase from last year. Of this, 4.8 million will travel by plane. This means millions of people spending top dollar for choice airline seats. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:18:02 GMT)
Travel Media Showcase displays attractions
A picture may be worth 1,000 words. And a story, worth its weight in gold. But the eighth annual Travel Media Showcase that'll take place Tuesday through Thursday at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa near Cabazon for 100 leading print and broadcast travel writers and 75 vendors from around the world holds promise to charge into the "priceless" category. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 09:23:53 GMT)
Travel-policy upgrades set for Franklin County
MALONE -- A revised travel policy under study by Franklin County legislators will require them to record exact odometer readings, like all other county employees. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:24:59 GMT)
Acadia University attracts new students with travel rebates: Program helps give edge to institution in tough market
So what about declining enrolment? Acadia University is doing its best to buck that trend and lure new recruits by ponying up their travel costs. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:38:57 GMT)
Our view: Holiday travel is pricey but worthwhile
With fuel prices rising, it's getting pretty expensive to travel to visit friends and family for the holidays. Expensive, yes. But worth it. Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday of the year. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:50:43 GMT)
Warriors travel to City of Brotherly Love
Warriors travel to City of Brotherly Love (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:36:36 GMT)
Holiday Travel Tips
Traveling for the holidays this year? Here are some holiday travel tips. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:42:39 GMT)
Reporter Talks About the Travails of Travel Story
In a Reporter's Notebook, Robert Smith explains that he brought his young daughter to an airport to cover holiday air travel. The "real story," Smith says, is how he juggled a microphone and his young daughter. (Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:15:32 GMT)
HaNdy, Dandy travel Gifts
One rule for travel gifts: If it's to be used "on the road," it has to be worth the space and weight it consumes. (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:29:32 GMT)
Struggling to get a travel insurance claim paid
Could making a travel insurance claim be made any harder? Probably not for Jim Dvorak and his family. Their once-a-day evening flight on... (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:05:42 GMT)
THE TRAVEL DOCTOR: Prime ID; no free lunch; dogs in Hawaii
Dear Travel Doctor: My daughter will be studying abroad next semester. While overseas she will turn 21, and her Michigan driver's license will expire. Of course, she will have her passport and visa. (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:54:08 GMT)
Museum cruising: Artful travel delights
To shop or not to shop? Should you have a little fun during the holidays, or sacrifice your spare time to the gift gods? Settle the question both ways, without guilt, with an itinerary of artful travel. You can top off museum cruising with a buying blitz at the always-interesting gift shops. Many museums also offer special seasonal decor displays, notably the Indianapolis Museum of Art's Lilly ... (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:49:47 GMT)
Would your knowledge of travel trivia get you around the world?
Travel trivia anyone? Try these. Which side of the road do you drive on in Russia? How about in Japan? What is the name of the swirling vortex of currents comprising the northern Pacific Ocean? In which direction does the vortex flow? (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:51:26 GMT)
Busy Travel Day Expected
Advanced airline booking numbers show it could be the busiest travel day ever, with more than 324,000 passengers expected to be moving through the airport at some time Sunday. » Traffic : Reports, Cameras, Travel Times » Airport : Arrivals, Departures, Security Wait Times (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:12:49 GMT)
Holidays' Busiest Travel Day Expected Sunday
As people are on the move, rushing to get back home after the long holiday weekend, Sunday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the entire holiday season. (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:22:54 GMT)
N.H. Flights on time on busy travel day
Associated Press - November 25, 2007 10:15 AM ET MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - The end of the Thanksgiving long weekend brings 1 of the biggest travel days of the year as people head back home... (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:22:56 GMT)
Our view: Holiday travel is pricey but worthwhile
With fuel prices rising, it's getting pretty expensive to travel to visit friends and family for the holidays. Expensive, yes. But worth it. Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday of the year. (Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:06:14 GMT)
Sino Express Travel Announces New Business Direction in the Development of Tourist Destinations in China and Acquires ...
Sino Express Travel Limited (OTC:SXPT) announced that it has commenced a new business direction in the investment and development of tourist spots and travel destinations in China. At US$96 billion in 2005 revenues, China's tourism business is expected to grow at 8.7% per year in the coming 10 years according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Smooth Holiday Travel Bewilders but Delights
It ain't over till it's over, but with one day to go in the Thanksgiving travel period, the predicted nightmare scenario aloft and aground was something of a turkey yesterday. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:38:43 GMT)
JetBlue lists airline tickets on travel Web sites
Low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways Corp has begun selling tickets through online travel agencies Travelocity and Orbitz Worldwide, the companies said on Monday. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:51:00 GMT)
Fog slows air, ground travel
Dense fog in the Charlotte metro region and elsewhere in the eastern United States is causing problems this morning for travelers. WCNC-TV, the Observer's news partner, is reporting that the fog has curtailed departing and arriving flights at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport until at least 9:30 a.m. That comes on a busy travel day for business people returning to work after the ... (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:36:50 GMT)
JetBlue lists airline tickets on travel Web sites
Low-cost U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways Corp has begun selling tickets through online travel agencies Travelocity, Orbitz Worldwide, and Priceline.com, the companies said on Monday. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:20 GMT)
Online Travel Sites Add JetBlue Fares
Online travel companies Orbitz Worldwide, Travelocity and Priceline.com Inc. said Monday they will make JetBlue Airways Corp. flights available to customers for travel bookings. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:32 GMT)
The Secret to Holiday Travel Savings
(ARA) - AAA estimates that 38.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday season, a 2.7 percent increase from last year. Of this, 4.8 million will travel by plane. This means millions of people spending top dollar for choice airline seats. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:39:32 GMT)
JetBlue lists airline tickets on travel websites
Low-cost U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways Corp has begun selling tickets through online travel agencies Travelocity, Orbitz Worldwide, and Priceline.com, the companies said Monday. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:42:55 GMT)
Boeing upgraded on global growth in air travel
Shares of Boeing Co. rose in Monday trading, after an analyst upgraded shares of the airplane maker on long-term gains driven by growth in air travel worldwide. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:01:29 GMT)
Holiday Travel Rush Underway
Travelers heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend are expected to make this one of the busiest travel days of the year. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:05:44 GMT)
O'Hare Prepares For Busiest Travel Day Of The Year
More than 230,000 people are expected at O'Hare International Airport today as they return home from their Thanksgiving travels. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports that it is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year. (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:05:57 GMT)
Talk About Travel
The Post's Travel Section Flight Crew will take your comments, questions, suspicions, warnings, gripes, sad tales and happy endings springing from the world of ... the world. Of course, the Flight Crew will be happy to answer your travel questions -- but the best thing about this forum, we insist, is that it lets travelers exchange information with other travelers who've been there, done that or ... (Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:35:08 GMT)
Rain slows end of holiday travel
The Thanksgiving holiday travel blitz stumbled to a close Monday with lengthy flight delays due to weather in New York and across much of the East Coast, according to the government and airline officials. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:25:22 GMT)
Holiday's travel rush nearly over
Today typically signals the end of the holiday-travel weekend, but Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport expects a 20 percent passenger increase compared with the same day last year. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:30:25 GMT)
Travel stocks pace decline in Europe; Barclays, UBS rise
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Travel stocks led European shares lower on Tuesday afternoon, with consumer spending worries typified by a profit warning from jewelry retailer Signet. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:02:46 GMT)
Britain eases travel advice for Myanmar
Britain on Tuesday eased a travel warning for people visiting Myanmar, as security in the troubled south Asian country appeared to be stabilising. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:14:38 GMT)
UK Government Eases Travel Advice For Myanmar - AFP
LONDON (AFP)--The U.K. Tuesday eased a travel warning for people visiting Myanmar, as security in the troubled south Asian country appeared to be stabilizing. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:41:18 GMT)
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Declining Customer Satisfaction Throughout the Travel Industry Extends to ...
Amid increasing costs and decreasing levels of customer satisfaction across various aspects of the travel industry, customer satisfaction with independent travel Web sites also experiences a decline, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Independent Travel Web Site Satisfaction (ITWS) Study(SM) released today. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:02:08 GMT)
The Secret to Holiday Travel Savings
(ARA) - AAA estimates that 38.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday season, a 2.7 percent increase from last year. Of this, 4.8 million will travel by plane. This means millions of people spending top dollar for choice airline seats. (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:08:54 GMT)
New generation of travel Web sites
Planning a winter vacation? (Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:40:52 GMT)
Cadillac Travel grows with Net challenges
Cadillac Travel, a 24-year-old travel management company, used the Internet as a springboard to change, avoiding the fallout in the industry from the advent of online bookings. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:29:58 GMT)
Expedia extends corporate-travel service to China with call center
Expedia's corporate-travel division is making its first foray into China. Expedia Corporate Travel said Tuesday it has begun offering a... (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:12:45 GMT)
MIS president Roger Curtis appointed to Michigan Travel Commission
Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm appointed Michigan International Speedway president Roger Curtis to the Michgian Travel Commission. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:30:00 GMT)
Citizen's CMP-10 Mobile Printer Hits the Road With Globus, One of the World's Largest Travel Tour Companies
Globus, a world leader in guided travel tours, was faced with a problem - how to manage credit card transactions in a timely manner from customers touring locations all over the world. The answer was a unique system that uses the Palm Treo Smart Phone and Citizen Systems CMP-10 mobile, wireless printer. Used in tandem, the two products instantly deliver an itemized printed receipt to customers ... (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Call to limit free bus travel to over-65s
SCOTLAND'S flagship free bus travel scheme for over-60s could be restricted to over-65s in future because too many "suits" are using it to get to work. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:33:17 GMT)
Stella buys UK travel group for $300m
MFS'S Stella Group has paid more than $300 million for a British travel business following MFS's decision yesterday to retain the Stella hotels and tourism business after a private equity firm buyer failed to meet price expectations. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
E-letters helpful for travel deals
There are many excellent travel E-letters, blogs and Web sites that can be invaluable when traveling. These sites can alert you to dangers, problems, good deals and much more. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:46:06 GMT)
Are You Spending too Much on Holiday Travel?
(ARA) - AAA estimates that 38.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday season, a 2.7 percent increase from last year. Of this, 4.8 million will travel by plane. This means millions of people spending top dollar for choice airline seats. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:11:22 GMT)
Spending on travel abroad jumps
OTTAWA – Canada's international travel deficit climbed to its highest level ever in the third quarter of 2007, as spending by Canadians in the United States reached record levels. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:31:03 GMT)
Lessing unable to travel for Nobel
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – British writer Doris Lessing will be unable to travel to Stockholm to receive the Nobel Prize in literature on Dec. 10 due to back problems, the Nobel Foundation said Wednesday. (Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:42:03 GMT)
Tip of the Week: Desktop Widgets to Help Ease Holiday Travel
With the holiday travel season upon us, timely updates on traffic conditions, weather, flight times and gas prices can save time and frustration. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:37:33 GMT)
Mining gains checked by travel firms, banks in Europe
LONDON (MarketWatch) - Gains from copper miners offset lower travel stocks and renewed banking weakness in Europe on Thursday, as investors continued to prepare for a widely anticipated U.S. interest-rate cut in December. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:17:46 GMT)
Web site reveals odd billing of travel by then-Mayor Giuliani
Late in his tenure as mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani billed tens of thousands of dollars in travel expenses to little-known city agencies as he was beginning an extramarital affair, a political Web site reported Wednesday. The report, on the Politico Web... (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:38:35 GMT)
Targus Travel-Ease Noise Cancellation Headphones
If you're looking for a more humble imitation of Bose's QuietComfort 2 headphones, Targus Travel-Ease Noise Cancellation Headphones may just fit the bill. © 2007 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:10:52 GMT)
3Com Travel Router
The OfficeConnect Travel Router is light and portable. Unfortunately, it's neither as elegantly designed nor as full featured as Apple's more expensive AirPort Express. © 2007 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:44:14 GMT)
Mobile Printers: Citizen's CMP-10 Mobile Printer Hits The Road With Globus, One Of The World's Largest Travel Tour ...
Globus, a world leader in guided travel tours, was faced with a problem - how to manage credit card transactions in a timely manner from customers touring locations all over the world. The answer was a unique system that uses the Palm Treo Smart Phone and Citizen Systems CMP-10 mobile, wireless printer. Used in tandem, the two products instantly deliver an itemized printed receipt to customers ... (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:08:16 GMT)
Young, affluent middle class reshapes regional travel tourism market
JAKARTA: Rising affluence of Asia's younger middle class is reshaping the region's growing market for medical travel and tourism. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:33:01 GMT)
The Secret to Holiday Travel Savings
(ARA) - AAA estimates that 38.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday season, a 2.7 percent increase from last year. Of this, 4.8 million will travel by plane. This means millions of people spending top dollar for choice airline seats. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:11:48 GMT)
City said to have paid travel bills as Giuliani's affair began
o Late in his tenure as mayor of New York, Rudolph W. Giuliani billed tens of thousands of dollars in travel expenses to little-known city agencies as he was beginning an extramarital affair, a political Web site reported Wednesday. The report, on the Politico Web site, cited documents obtained under the New York State Freedom of Information Law. But it was unclear from those documents whether ... (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:59:30 GMT)
European Retail, Travel Stocks Decline; DSG, Air France Fall
Nov. 29 (Bloomberg) -- European retail and travel stocks dropped after Sears Holdings Corp. of the U.S. reported earnings that missed analysts' estimates and oil surged more than $4 a barrel. (Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:34:42 GMT)
TSA plan could make travel particularly unsafe for some
A proposal to collect travelers' birth dates and genders could add to travel hassles for many and poses a particular challenge for transgender folks, whose legal gender is not always as simple as "M" or "F." (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:41:16 GMT)
Wired's How To Wiki: Avoid Air Travel Delays
As the holiday travel season begins, in addition to the rabid shopping, gluttonous meals, and uncomfortable moments under the mistletoe at office parties, we must prepare ourselves for another unwelcome companion to the season: airport delays. This event is almost inevitable if you plan to fly more than twice this season. So, in order to prevent the additional stress of an unwanted visit to the ... (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:28:49 GMT)
Giuliani Defends Travel Costs, Calls Report `Political Hit Job'
Nov. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Rudolph Giuliani's presidential campaign, responding to reports about travel expenses incurred by his police detail years ago while he was involved in an extramarital affair, said the former New York mayor spent and accounted for the money appropriately. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:12:21 GMT)
Luxury holiday travel gifts for people on the go
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- For travel buffs, it's not just the destination, it's the journey. Help make their adventures the trips of a lifetime with luxury gifts of high-tech gadgetry, memorable voyages and globe-trotting essentials. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:17:46 GMT)
The Secret to Holiday Travel Savings
(ARA) - AAA estimates that 38.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday season, a 2.7 percent increase from last year. Of this, 4.8 million will travel by plane. This means millions of people spending top dollar for choice airline seats. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:56:15 GMT)
Best Western Brings the Gift of Travel to Raley's Stores
PHOENIX----Best Western International announced today that it is expanding the retail presence of its popular gift card to Raley's supermarkets - just in time for holiday shopping. Through an agreement with InComm, a leading technology provider and distributor of prepaid products, the $50 Best Western Travel Card is now being sold at 144 Raley's stores in California and Nevada. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:00:00 GMT)
City committee rejects proposed travel limits
The city's legal and finance committee on Wednesday rejected a proposal to limit the number of council members who can travel out of state at the same time. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:07:06 GMT)
European Travel Commission Picks Travel Ad Network to Rep visiteurope.com
Travel Ad Network, the leading vertical ad network in travel and the web's largest travel information source in total audience, today announced that it has been selected by the European Travel Commission, an association of National Tourism Organizations, to rep the inventory on www.visiteurope.com. (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:43:00 GMT)
Celtics travel to Miami
Celtics travel to Miami (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:35:40 GMT)
Travel Troubleshooter: A missed connection to Hawaii
On her way from Dallas, Texas, to Kauai, Marlene Kelley lands in Phoenix, Arizona, to find that her connecting flight to Hawaii has already left. But no one notified her about the schedule change, and now she and her husband are sent to Los Angeles to catch another flight to the islands. What do her airline and travel agent owe her for the runaround -- specifically for the night she had to spend ... (Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:16:57 GMT)
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