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Memorial Weekend travel forecast
Fewer of us plan to travel over the Memorial Day Weekend than a year ago. Those of us still planning to go 50 miles or further from home will find better deals on rental cars, higher gas prices and fewer people traveling by plane. (Fri, 16 May 2008 12:15:28 GMT)
Memorial Day weekend travel expected to drop below last year's levels
Pennsylvania is among the top 10 states of origin for Memorial Day holiday travelers, with an estimated 1.5 million expected to travel this holiday, AAA Mid-Atlantic reported Thursday. (Fri, 16 May 2008 12:47:45 GMT)
Arrow hit travel trailer in West Pennsboro Township
An arrow was found embedded in a travel trailer in West Pennsboro Township, according to state police at Carlisle. (Fri, 16 May 2008 13:15:29 GMT)
Air travel expected to drop by 3 million passeners this summer
Air travel is expected to be down this summer because of economic concerns. David Castelvetter of the Air Transport Association predicts about 211 million people will hop a flight between June 1 and Aug. 31. That's 3 million fewer than last year. (Fri, 16 May 2008 13:24:01 GMT)
A CLOSER LOOK: Memorial Day Travel
FOX 11's Michelle Melby takes a closer look at people's travel plans -- and how they are changing -- as Memorial Day is approaching. (Fri, 16 May 2008 13:47:00 GMT)
Treasury Secretary Paulson to Travel to the Middle East
Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will travel to the Middle East later this month to reiterate the United States commitment to open investment and discuss the economic benefits of nations around the world remaining open for investment. (Fri, 16 May 2008 21:00:27 GMT)
Forecast says international travel will increase despite economy
NEW YORK -- The economy is troubled and the dollar is weak. But one forecast suggests that Americans aren't giving up international travel. (Sat, 17 May 2008 04:27:22 GMT)
Letters: Biofuels for Jet Travel
To the Editor: The May 4 Green Traveler column (?Trying to Lighten that Carbon Footprint?) cites Friends of the Earth?s negative comments regarding Richard Branson?s biofueled flight and the drawbacks of producing biofuels for air travel. Friends of the Earth is considering only the current state of biofuel technology. Mr. Branson showed a successful ?proof of concept? that might have boosted ... (Sat, 17 May 2008 05:23:18 GMT)
Floridians challenge rules on Cuba travel
American Civil Liberties Union affiliates in three states joined a lawsuit on Friday seeking an end to Bush administration travel restrictions which limit the ability of Cuban exiles to visit relatives on the island. (Sat, 17 May 2008 07:06:38 GMT)
Bahrain Air debuts at Bahrain International Travel Exhibition (BITE) 2008
Bahrain Air was launched in February as Bahrain’s first premium low cost carrier and in the last three months has made its mark in the air travel sector of the GCC and the Middle East. (Sat, 17 May 2008 08:44:49 GMT)
To travel or not to travel?
The rising cost of travel -- gas, airfares, hotels and car rentals -- is reining in summer vacation plans for many area residents. (Sat, 17 May 2008 09:27:59 GMT)
Share your travel photos
Share some of your travel experiences with Ithaca Journal readers. (Sat, 17 May 2008 12:06:54 GMT)
'Cosme' brings travel woes in Luzon
Aside from strong winds and heavy rains, tropical storm Cosme (international code name Halong) also brought travel woes to hundreds of travelers in the affected areas. (Sat, 17 May 2008 13:00:03 GMT)
Travel almanac
COMPACT SET OF UTENSILS: Travel geru Rick Steves has put together a nice compact picnic set of utensils called the Picnic Set. It sells for $9.95 on www.ricksteves.com and includes a corkscrew, two forks, two teaspoons and two bread knives that fit in a small container. (Sat, 17 May 2008 13:05:26 GMT)
Nigerian held without travel papers in Chennai
A Nigerian was detained Saturday when he was moving suspiciously near a high security military cantonment here, police said. On questioning, the foreigner identified himself as S. Mohammed and claimed that his travel papers were left behind at the Nigerian embassy in New Delhi. (Sat, 17 May 2008 14:35:21 GMT)
Travel agencies cater trips around women
NEW YORK: Girlfriends' getaways — where women travel with other women and leave the menfolk home — are booming. And the phenomenon is not just about bachelorette parties or 20-somethings on spring break. (Sun, 18 May 2008 06:07:58 GMT)
More mix travel with surgery to cut costs
MEDICAL TOURISM GROWING Wanda Bough of Eureka combined surgery and a vacation and saved herself almost $23,000. She's among a growing number of Americans who are opting for medical treatment in a foreign country because of soaring costs at home. It's a trend called medical tourism or medical travel. It began a few years ago with cosmetic procedures but has evolved to include hip ... (Sun, 18 May 2008 06:11:33 GMT)
On vacations, it's best to travel light when carrying cash, cards
NEW YORK -- The last thing any traveler wants is to lose a wallet, whether it's misplaced or taken by a pickpocket, in the middle of a vacation. As the summer travel season approaches, it's a good time to review the financial rules of the road. (Sun, 18 May 2008 07:19:22 GMT)
Travel briefs | Americans still heading abroad
heading abroad The economy is troubled, and the dollar is weak. Yet it appears Americans aren't giving up international travel. AAA and Global Insight... (Sun, 18 May 2008 07:52:03 GMT)
Air Arabia takes home the gold at MENA Travel Awards 2008
In recognition of its stellar growth and commitment to service excellence, Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, received the prestigious gold award in the best airline category at the recent MENA Travel Awards 2008. (Sun, 18 May 2008 09:14:39 GMT)
Travel Briefs
GLOBAL Forecast: Americans won't cut out travel The economy is troubled and the dollar is weak. (Sun, 18 May 2008 09:23:37 GMT)
Travel Briefs
International travel will increase for Americans (Sun, 18 May 2008 09:39:22 GMT)
Travel expenses of O'Malley, Brown questioned by GOP
GOP criticizes $172,000 in spending by O'Malley and Brown Gov. Martin O'Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown have spent more than $172,000 in taxpayer dollars since taking office last year on trips for state business and political events around the county, and to foreign locales from Ireland to China, according to travel records obtained by The Sun . (Sun, 18 May 2008 10:56:19 GMT)
Air Travel Taxes Hearts of People With Sleep Apnea
SUNDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Flying on commercial flights may put people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea at greater risk of cardiac stress, Australian researchers report. (Sun, 18 May 2008 13:00:55 GMT)
ADP to launch online travel agency by October - report
PARIS (Thomson Financial) - French airport operator ADP is to launch an online travel agency in September or early October, Le Parisien reported in its Sunday edition. (Sun, 18 May 2008 14:29:16 GMT)
Orange Launches New Voice and Data Roaming Offers: Favourite Countries and Travel Data Daily
London and Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - - Latest Orange Travel Solutions Deliver Significant Savings - Favourite Countries Offers Between 18-60 % Savings ... (Mon, 19 May 2008 07:27:20 GMT)
Orange Launches New Voice and Data Roaming Offers: Favourite Countries and Travel Data Daily
London and Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - - Latest Orange Travel Solutions Deliver Significant Savings - Favourite Countries Offers Between 18-60 % Savings on Voice Roaming - Travel Data Daily Offers up to 90 % Savings on Data Roaming ... (Mon, 19 May 2008 07:36:06 GMT)
New looks at four kinds of travel questions
In case you don't read newspaper headlines, your old travel companion, the Philly Road Warrior, has been sent packing. As of last week, the Road Warrior column and blog on philly.com are now named Winging It, a name my editors and I decided would better reflect what we offer you daily and weekly. (Mon, 19 May 2008 08:26:40 GMT)
Travel insurance adds extra layer of security
Everyone hopes their trip of a lifetime doesn’t turn into a disaster, but life has a way of throwing curveballs. Travelers can minimize the damage of a last-minute illness, lost baggage or a bankrupt cruise line by purchasing travel insurance. (Mon, 19 May 2008 10:03:18 GMT)
Le Royal Meridien reconfirms top spot with four MENA Travel Awards
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa stole the show at the 5th annual MENA travel awards 2008, walking away with no less than four awards. (Mon, 19 May 2008 10:44:52 GMT)
PR agency touts travel
Question: What is Adventure Travel Media Source? (Mon, 19 May 2008 11:17:07 GMT)
Research and Markets: Lufthansa Cityline Gmbh Travel, Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality SWOT Report Is a Comprehensive ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of "Lufthansa Cityline Gmbh Travel, Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality SWOT Report" to their offering. (Mon, 19 May 2008 12:11:26 GMT)
Survey Finds 67 Percent of Companies Saved on Travel by Using Procurement Strategies
Reporting from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) Global Conference and Corporate Travel World (CTW) in Washington, D.C., American Express Business Travel today released the findings of the second annual Strategic Sourcery procurement practices survey completed with Business Travel News. Along with respondents' forecasts for future travel spending and program strategies, the ... (Mon, 19 May 2008 13:57:50 GMT)
Chinese citizens to start group travel to US in June
BEIJING -- Chinese citizens are to be allowed to apply for US-destined travel in groups starting from June 17, announced China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) and the US Department of Commerce here on Thursday. (Mon, 19 May 2008 14:00:54 GMT)
AAA says holiday travel will be down slightly
The summer travel season kicks off with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, and AAA is forecasting a decrease in travel (Mon, 19 May 2008 14:40:22 GMT)
Wernick: For now, OK to travel undocumented
Many of my undocumented friends and clients travel within the U.S. without problems. Immigration authorities rarely inspect domestic plane travelers. Inspections on buses, however, have increased. (Tue, 20 May 2008 08:28:58 GMT)
California cracking down on political travel expenses
California's elected officials no longer will be able to hide lavish travel expenses, thanks to new rules by the state's ethics watchdog agency. (Tue, 20 May 2008 08:36:29 GMT)
Afghan hijacker working at Heathrow 'ransacked travel agency in a rage'
One of the Afghans involved in the Stansted hijacking was back in court yesterday - accused of ransacking a travel agency. (Tue, 20 May 2008 13:40:06 GMT)
Budget Travel Uses KickApps to Transform Online Experience
KickApps (www.kickapps.com), the leading on demand social media platform, today announced that it has been selected by Budget Travel Magazine to power the new social media features on its award-winning website, BudgetTravel.com. Consistent with its dedication to vacations for real people, the upgraded BudgetTravel.com will enable readers to maintain a travel profile and share tips, photos, ... (Tue, 20 May 2008 13:44:21 GMT)
Europ Assistance and Marsh claim 'first' for travel insurance
Club Méditerranée, the Europ Assistance Group and Marsh have signed what they claim is a "ground-breaking agreement in the tourism market allowing the first international travel insurance programme to be launched". (Tue, 20 May 2008 14:00:25 GMT)
Travel to Canada hits record low for fifth straight month in March
The Canadian Press May 20, 2008 - 10:04 a.m. OTTAWA - Travel to Canada hit a record low for the fifth straight month in March, following big declines in both same-day car trips from the United States and the number of visitors from overseas nations. (Tue, 20 May 2008 14:16:49 GMT)
In Today’s Air Travel, Stress and Comfort Mix
Lauro Rizzatti’s perspective on the evolution of air travel is informed by an early bad experience in 1975, when the plane he was on skidded off the runway in Milan. (Tue, 20 May 2008 14:37:45 GMT)
MetLife Enhances Travel Assistance with Identity Theft Solutions in Group Life Portfolio
MetLife, the largest U.S. life insurer and a leading provider of employee benefits, today announced the enhancement of its Travel Assistance offering by adding Identity Theft Solutions as a standard benefit. Offered in partnership with, and administered by, AXA Assistance USA, Inc. Travel Assistance is an optional feature available with MetLife's Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) ... (Tue, 20 May 2008 14:41:16 GMT)
Travel to Canada hits record low for 5th month
Travel to Canada hit a record low for the fifth consecutive month in March, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 14:57:37 GMT)
Top Local Summer Travel Destinations Named
This weekend, travelers will fight airline delays and backed-up traffic for the Memorial Day travel. The unofficial beginning of summer means 37 percent of these travelers are planning to fly, while 59 percent plan to drive. Now, a travel website has named the top travel destinations for Pittsburgh residents. (Tue, 20 May 2008 15:18:00 GMT)
In Today’s Air Travel, Stress and Comfort Mix
Lauro Rizzatti’s perspective on the evolution of air travel is informed by an early bad experience in 1975, when the plane he was on skidded off the runway in Milan. (Wed, 21 May 2008 02:37:17 GMT)
Rising costs may stifle Memorial Day travel
AAA expects fewer Americans to travel this year. (Wed, 21 May 2008 04:38:22 GMT)
Gas prices change the face of holiday weekend travel
Memorial Day weekend, the traditional kick-off for the summer travel season, starts this week with a sputter. (Wed, 21 May 2008 07:25:47 GMT)
Travel talk
So what if the economy is tanking and the dollar is weaker than an Olsen twin? That's not going to stop us from using our passports, according to a recent international travel forecast. (Wed, 21 May 2008 09:07:38 GMT)
Gas Prices Affecting Holiday Travel
Travel experts expected to announce a decrease in Memorial Day travel due to record high gas prices... Read More>> (Wed, 21 May 2008 11:32:38 GMT)
PAL props up low-travel season with sale
MANILA, Philippines--Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering promotional fares for certain domestic and Asia-Pacific destinations to boost volume for the traditionally low travel season before Christmas. (Wed, 21 May 2008 13:59:01 GMT)
AAA predicting slight drop in travel for Memorial Day weekend
AAA Auto Club South is predicting travel on Memorial Day will drop slightly this year by 0.9 percent. About 2 million Floridians are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home this coming weekend. Local tourism directors and AAA attribute the change to a weakening economy, higher gas prices and unfavorable weather conditions caused by wildfires surrounding the Treasure Coast. (Wed, 21 May 2008 14:09:44 GMT)
Senator McCain Meets with Travel Leaders, Prominent Mayors to Discuss Critical Challenges in Domestic, International ...
Senator John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee for President, today met with travel industry leaders and prominent mayors to discuss the most critical issues in the domestic and international inbound travel process. The discussion concentrated on the value of travel promotion to attract international visitors, inefficiencies in the entry process for international travelers and growing ... (Wed, 21 May 2008 14:13:52 GMT)
Travel company plants 200 trees at Jurong Central Park
SINGAPORE : Residents in Jurong West now have their own central park. South West District Mayor Dr Amy Khor was at Jurong Central Park on Wednesday to help 30 staff from travel company Abacus International to plant 200 native trees. (Wed, 21 May 2008 15:22:20 GMT)
Travel Group Dials Up 90% Discount on Vacationing
Sunrise Premiums Corporation (SPC), a New York-based travel consolidator, is selling off tens of thousands of hotel rooms, airfares and cruises, issuing them at 60-90% off retail. Up until now, vouchers had been almost exclusively offered to big banks, huge corporations, and credit card and brokerage firms. SPC is finally releasing jaw-dropping travel and gasoline vouchers to customers thru ... (Wed, 21 May 2008 15:28:08 GMT)
4 secrets for finding the right travel pro
Who needs a travel agent anymore? (Wed, 21 May 2008 16:04:49 GMT)
How to avoid hidden travel fees
High gas prices are a given this holiday weekend. But here are some top tips on what other travel fees you're likely to get hit with. (Wed, 21 May 2008 16:28:36 GMT)
Air Canada sees fuel costs hurting air travel
High fuel prices that are consuming a growing proportion of income at Air Canada will likely hurt demand for air travel, the airline's chief executive said on Wednesday. (Wed, 21 May 2008 19:52:33 GMT)
Memorial Day Travel Likely To Hit 1st Dip Since 9/11
Fewer Washington area residents are expected to hit the roads and skies this Memorial Day weekend, as travel over the holiday is predicted to drop for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001. Blame skyrocketing gas prices, costly airfares and worries about a recession, analysts said. (Thu, 22 May 2008 03:00:09 GMT)
Holiday travel will cost you
Rising gas prices are putting the brakes on Memorial Day travel for more Virginians this year, but there will still be a lot of folks on the road. (Thu, 22 May 2008 07:04:25 GMT)
RUTH TO THE RESCUE: Beware of travel and vacation scams
As the weather heats up, so do travel and vacation scams. (Thu, 22 May 2008 07:19:38 GMT)
MATT HELMS: I-75 travel to be crimped
Our favorite way to get Up North will be the route to avoid for this holiday weekend. Those headed north on I-75 for holiday relaxation will run into trouble at the Zilwaukee Bridge. The northbound side is closed possibly into July, with traffic redirected onto I-675 through Saginaw. That'll significantly crimp travel tonight and Friday. (Thu, 22 May 2008 07:21:12 GMT)
American Express' Going Once Seasonal Travel Website `Keeps it Local,' Providing Access to Amazing U.S. Vacations
As summer approaches, many travelers are dreaming of getaways, but wonder how far their dollars can go. To quench the thirst for summer travel, American Express is offering exclusive travel packages from participating merchants that don't require a round-the-world flight. From June 2 -12, one unbelievable new U.S. vacation destination will be posted each day at the Going Once website ... (Thu, 22 May 2008 13:28:14 GMT)
New traveler survey says air travel has gotten worse
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Nearly two-thirds of the travelers who answered a new online survey say air travel has gotten worse over the past year. More than 5,000 travelers filled out the survey over the past month, and 63 percent of them said air travel had gotten worse over the past year. (Thu, 22 May 2008 15:00:14 GMT)
Russia retaliates in Ukraine travel ban row
MOSCOW - Russia imposed a travel ban on a Ukrainian government minister on Thursday in retaliation for Ukraine's bar on the mayor of Moscow, straining already damaged relations between the two countries. (Thu, 22 May 2008 15:17:38 GMT)
Nudist air travel not cleared for take-off
Here's one airline cancellation we're actually glad to see: A German travel company said this week it has decided to scrap a special all-nude flight that had been scheduled for this summer. (Thu, 22 May 2008 23:51:18 GMT)
Business Travel: End of the Road?
Why the current slowdown in business travel may not end when the economy recovers (Fri, 23 May 2008 04:13:05 GMT)
Loved ones oppose travel limits to Cuba
Baltasar Martín Garrote's mother is 85, has leukemia, and broke her pelvis and hip in a fall at home in Matánzas, Cuba, three months ago. Her son in Miami desperately wants to take care of her but can't because of Bush administration Cuba travel restrictions. (Fri, 23 May 2008 07:08:47 GMT)
Gas prices affecting holiday travel
RALEIGH -- The Memorial Day weekend is here, but so are record high gas prices. Experts predict they will have an impact on travel this year. (Fri, 23 May 2008 12:07:51 GMT)
Memorial Day Travel Predicted to be Down
If you're traveling for the long Memorial day weekend you may have some extra room to move this year. Travel experts expect fewer people on the roads and in the air. (Fri, 23 May 2008 12:35:05 GMT)
Gas prices affecting Memorial Day weekend travel
The rising cost of gas is affecting travel over the Memorial Day weekend. Whether it's planes, trains, or automobiles, everything is costing more. News 10 Now's Brad Vivacqua takes a look how much these rising costs will affect the weekend travel. (Fri, 23 May 2008 12:35:38 GMT)
Service assists travel management companies.
Part of Online Booking product suite, RESX Professional Services provide consulting and outsourced services to travel management companies and corporations using RESX online booking tool, allowing travelers to create policy-compliant and on-budget travel reservations via hosted Web interface. Services include Site Audit, where corporate travel sites are reviewed and analyzed; implementation ... (Fri, 23 May 2008 13:15:55 GMT)
Zardari favours visa-free travel between India, Pakistan
India and Pakistan should do away with visas for travel between the two countries, ruling PPP Chairman Asif Ali Zardari said today. Zardari said both he and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif agreed "on the fact that there should be no visa requirements in India-Pakistan relations". (Fri, 23 May 2008 13:49:56 GMT)
Boeing Delivers 400th 737 to ILFC for Lease to Travel Service
The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) and International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) on Monday celebrated the delivery of the leasing company's 400th Boeing 737 airplane, a Next-Generation 737-800 that ILFC customer Travel Service will operate under lease. (Fri, 23 May 2008 14:13:38 GMT)
AAA: Gas Prices to Affect Memorial Day Travel
Fewer southern Californians are expected to travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. (Fri, 23 May 2008 14:33:04 GMT)
Senior politician to travel to Burma
A SENIOR Federal Government MP will leave Australia today to travel to cyclone devastated Burma. (Sat, 24 May 2008 04:23:00 GMT)
McMullan to travel to Burma
A senior federal government MP will leave Australia on Saturday to travel to cyclone devastated Burma. (Sat, 24 May 2008 04:34:31 GMT)
State ACLU joins suit on Cuba travel
MONTPELIER -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont has entered the legal fray between a group of Cuban-Americans in the state and the federal government over tighter travel restrictions to the Caribbean country. ... - By DANIEL BARLOW Vermont Press Bureau (Sat, 24 May 2008 07:07:43 GMT)
Some are altering their travel plans
With the national average price of gas at an all-time high of $3.87 and most signs pointing toward a continued rise, many drivers are hitting the brakes on their Memorial Day weekend and summer travel plans in order to cope with the high costs. (Sat, 24 May 2008 09:26:27 GMT)
Obama says in Miami he would open family travel to Cuba
Barack Obama laid out his vision for U.S.-Latin American relations Friday, including a pledge to allow unfettered family travel and remittances to Cuba. (Sat, 24 May 2008 09:54:09 GMT)
High gas prices expected to curb Memorial Day travel
Posted: 1:21 PM- More than 355,000 Utahns are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home on Memorial Day weekend, a slight 0.1 percent decrease from last year, travel services agency AAA reported. (Sat, 24 May 2008 13:03:36 GMT)
Utah travel: Fishing for customers
As the upcoming Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer travel season in Utah and across the country, the combination of high gas prices, a terrible economy and a weak dollar may keep tourists closer to home. (Sat, 24 May 2008 13:03:56 GMT)
Gear up to travel with kids
After almost 10 years of traveling around the country and to Europe with children, I have learned this: Less is more. All that stuff you hear about packing little toys for kids to unwrap on the airplane or stocking up on travel games to play in the car is, in my experience, pretty much useless. (Sat, 24 May 2008 13:04:06 GMT)
High fuel prices cast a pall over holiday travel
LITTLE ROCK—The Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer driving season, though travel is expected to decline slightly from last year and families are reducing the distance they cover. (Sat, 24 May 2008 13:07:40 GMT)
Drivers, Flyers Pay Soaring Prices For Memorial Day Travel
As soaring gas prices make New Yorkers change Memorial Day weekend travel plans, two state lawmakers will propose today suspending tolls on holidays. (Sat, 24 May 2008 14:28:15 GMT)
As air travel gets costlier and more crowded, learn how you can avoid hassles
As air travel gets costlier and more crowded, here's how you can avoid hassles this summer. Air travel this summer promises to be as crowded as last year and more expensive, as airlines offset fuel costs by cutting flights and packing fliers on fewer planes. But by paying attention to the basics of how to book and fly, travelers can lessen their odds of experiencing a flight nightmare. ... (Sun, 25 May 2008 07:05:20 GMT)
US lifts travel warning on Indonesia
The United States says it has lifted a travel warning placed on Indonesia following a string of terrorist attacks. (Sun, 25 May 2008 07:29:00 GMT)
US lifts travel warning on Indonesia
The United States says it has lifted a travel warning placed on Indonesia following a string of terrorist attacks. It cited improved security for the decision. (Sun, 25 May 2008 07:35:55 GMT)
Busy Weekend Kicks Off Summer Travel Season
HONOLULU (KHNL) - Hawaii airports gear up for one of the busiest weekends for holiday travel. Hawaii's commercial airports will become increasingly busy this week due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend, which kicks off the summer travel season. (Sun, 25 May 2008 08:53:23 GMT)
US lifts travel warning for Indonesia--embassy
JAKARTA--The United States has lifted a travel warning for Indonesia issued more than seven years ago, saying there had been "objective improvements" in the security situation, the US embassy announced. (Sun, 25 May 2008 09:00:10 GMT)
International travel will increase, forecasts say
The economy is troubled and the dollar is weak. But one forecast suggests that Americans aren't giving up international travel. Travel organization AAA and Global Insight, a forecasting company, predicted 25.1 million Americans will take leisure... (Sun, 25 May 2008 09:09:41 GMT)
U.S. lifts travel warning for Indonesia
The U.S. State Department has lifted its travel warning for Indonesia, the U.S. ambassador in Jakarta said on Sunday, reflecting improved security and paving the way for closer ties between the two countries. (Sun, 25 May 2008 09:56:53 GMT)
Memorial Day travel may decline
ST. CHARLES – Fewer people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend as gas prices continue to soar. (Sun, 25 May 2008 11:02:38 GMT)
US lifts travel warning for Indonesia
The United States has lifted its warning against travel in Indonesia for the first time since the year 2000 when churches were bombed across the country, but Australia still warns its citizens to reconsider the need to travel to the country. (Sun, 25 May 2008 11:49:10 GMT)
U.S. lifts Indonesia travel warning
The United States lifted a travel warning placed on Indonesia following a string of deadly terrorist attacks, saying the security situation in the world's most populous Muslim nation had improved. (Sun, 25 May 2008 13:13:09 GMT)
'Time to lift Indonesia travel warning'
AUSTRALIA is under pressure to lift its travel warning to Indonesia after the United States cancelled a similar alert. (Mon, 26 May 2008 04:08:00 GMT)
Analyst: Summer 2008 air travel season expected to hit 'low point'
As the summer travel season kicks off, summer airline travel history, coupled with a new survey and higher ticket prices, are helping to shape this as a troublesome air travel season, according to the authors of the annual Airline Quality Rating. (Mon, 26 May 2008 04:58:36 GMT)
U.S. Ends Indonesia Travel Warning, Citing Lower Terrorism Risk
May 26 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. canceled its eight-year travel warning for visitors to Indonesia, citing a reduced risk of violence after the arrest of suspected terrorists since the last major attack in 2005. (Mon, 26 May 2008 05:43:39 GMT)
'No plate, no travel' drive nabs 50 violators in Camp Crame
The Philippine National Police Traffic Management Group on Monday halted 50 cars inside PNP headquarters in Camp Crame for violating the TMG's "no plate, no travel" policy. (Mon, 26 May 2008 06:30:03 GMT)
Travel Appears To Be Next Up For Google
BusinessWeek writes about Google's potential plans to enter the travel arena with a specialized offering. That offering, assuming it appears, would likely include a heavy dose of video. There would also likely be a heavy helping of Maps. Interestingly, Google is pushing Maps and MyMaps today as a travel/trip planning tool. Click to continue reading... ... (Mon, 26 May 2008 12:10:33 GMT)
French airport operator to launch online travel agency: media
French airport operator ADP is to launch an online travel agency in September or early October. According to the daily Le Parisien, the service will be called adp-voyages.com and will be run by a new, wholly owned subsidiary of ADP. (Mon, 26 May 2008 12:59:10 GMT)
Record High Gas Prices Make Holiday Travel Difficult
Record high for gasoline prices is making for a sober mood as Americans embark on holiday travel (Mon, 26 May 2008 13:15:18 GMT)
Rudd to face pressure on travel warning
THE Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, will face calls to drop Australia's warning against travel to Indonesia when he visits next month, after the US decided at the weekend to remove its travel alert. (Mon, 26 May 2008 14:36:25 GMT)
How to Travel Smart This Summer
The biggest change that vacationers will find at the airport this summer is the additional costs to travel before you take off. As the summer travel season kicks off this week with crowded airports, packed planes and nervous travelers, here are some tips to make it all easier. (Tue, 27 May 2008 04:57:45 GMT)
B & C Travel Plaza launches Flightsportal
DELHI, INDIA: B & C Travel Plaza Pvt Ltd, launches its online venture - Flightsportal.com. The website, www.flightsportal.com is integerated with the online search engine to enable visitors check real time availability of all scheduled Indian flights, book & pay online just with the single click. (Tue, 27 May 2008 07:40:50 GMT)
TripTouch ready with travel widget
TripTouch is to launch travel widget for Netvibes and iGoogle, especially useful for frequent travelers and / or travelers during a trip. (Tue, 27 May 2008 08:28:49 GMT)
Completing a travel planning and booking process in two clicks
TonsofHotels.com, an online travel site operated by Riverstone Partners LLC, has come up with what is being descrbied as a "breakthrough technology" simplifying the travel planning and booking process in just two clicks. (Tue, 27 May 2008 08:28:59 GMT)
Tell the Press-Gazette about your travel headaches
As vacation season gets under way, residents face the dilemma of balancing some needed down time against some major travel challenges from high gas prices and road construction to airline delays, traffic and tough economic times. (Tue, 27 May 2008 09:12:29 GMT)
What's the best way to travel?
SUMMER TRAVEL | Planes, trains or automobiles? So you wanna get away? It's gonna cost you. A lot. It's no secret that the price of practically everything related to the annual summer vacation has risen dramatically over the last year. (Tue, 27 May 2008 09:18:02 GMT)
Memorial Day travel may decline
ST. CHARLES – Fewer people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend as gas prices continue to soar. (Tue, 27 May 2008 09:46:15 GMT)
Bosnian PM hails visa-free travel dialogue with EU
(SARAJEVO ) - Bosnian Prime Minister Nikola Spiric welcomed on Tuesday the opening of a dialogue with the European Union on visa-free travel as a clear signal of the country's European perspective. (Tue, 27 May 2008 13:00:12 GMT)
With gas prices soaring, train travel might be a cheaper way to go
As gas prices continue to soar and families across the nation are trying to find inexpensive ways to travel, more and more people are turning to a rather nostalgic form of transportation - traveling by train. (Tue, 27 May 2008 14:13:07 GMT)
Travel Industry Wants End To US Government-Airline Dispute
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A disagreement about who ultimately should be required to check foreign visitors leaving the U.S. threatens to curtail foreign travel to the U.S. (Tue, 27 May 2008 15:12:07 GMT)
Budget Travel magazine celebrates 10th anniversary with reader content
Budget Travel magazine is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an issue written almost entirely by readers. (Tue, 27 May 2008 18:24:45 GMT)
Etisalat to introduce WorldMate Mobile Travel service for BlackBerry users
WorldMate Live is a first-of-its-kind mobile travel service empowering frequent fliers with travel information in real-time. (Wed, 28 May 2008 12:29:29 GMT)
Canadians scale back foreign travel
OTTAWA — Canada's international travel deficit pulled back in the first quarter of the year from record highs at the end of last year, but only because Canadians are scaling back foreign travel more than foreigners are cancelling trips to Canada. (Wed, 28 May 2008 12:50:44 GMT)
Father, son get court date in travel fraud
Facing several grand theft and conspiracy charges in connection with an alleged travel fraud scheme, a former Fairfield City Council candidate and his son will return to Solano County Superior Court in June. Visiting Superior Court Judge Henry K. Nelson on Tuesday scheduled 8:30 a. (Wed, 28 May 2008 12:56:45 GMT)
Surging international travel deficit subsides in first quarter
OTTAWA - The recent surge in Canada's international travel deficit subsided in the first quarter of 2008 due to a significant drop in Canadian travel spending in the United States. (Wed, 28 May 2008 13:16:39 GMT)
FEMA May Replace Travel Trailers With Cottages
Prefabricated cottages would replace the travel trailers that became infamous after Hurricane Katrina destroyed much of New Orleans, according to a plan from FEMA. (Wed, 28 May 2008 13:49:56 GMT)
Etisalat to introduce World Mate Mobile Travel service
ABU DHABI - Corporate executives and businessmen challenged by their busy lifestyle and constant travel plans can now find a solution to managing their travel itinerary with Etisalat announcing plans to introduce the World Mate Live application which operates on BlackBerry Smart phones. (Wed, 28 May 2008 14:31:59 GMT)
Train travel an option
Train travel might prove a good option for summer travel plans. Amtrak’s Sunset Limited, which offers service between New Orleans and Los Angeles, offers service three times a week in each direction, stopping at the railroad station on West Washington Street in between Corrine and Railroad streets. (Wed, 28 May 2008 15:08:10 GMT)
Method Uses 'Bluetooth' To Track Travel Time For Vehicles, Pedestrians
Engineers have created a method that uses pervasive Bluetooth signals from cell phones and other wireless devices to constantly update how long it takes vehicles and pedestrians to travel from one point to another. The method envisioned by engineers represents a potentially low-cost leap in technology to provide information for everything from the speed of the morning commute to the sluggishness ... (Wed, 28 May 2008 15:15:01 GMT)
Travel Search Engine Mobissimo Invents Recommendation Box
Today Mobissimo (www.mobissimo.com), the world's most comprehensive travel search engine, launched a powerful new recommendation feature to help travelers plan trips and compare fares: Mobissimo's Recommendation Box(R) gives a dashboard of the lowest fare options available for any destination, including the lowest fares for non-stop flights, the best fares on alternate dates, the best fares to ... (Wed, 28 May 2008 15:28:50 GMT)
Jennifer Openshaw: The 15-minute tip: One-stop shopping for summer travel deals
If you haven’t booked your summer travel already, you’re probably suffering a bit of travel angst. (Wed, 28 May 2008 23:34:46 GMT)
Share tips on handling travel headaches
As vacation season gets under way, people face the dilemma of balancing some needed downtime against some major travel challenges from high gas prices and road construction to airline delays, traffic and tough economic times. (Thu, 29 May 2008 09:11:45 GMT)
FSA updates market on travel insurance
The Financial Services Authority today told companies looking to sell travel insurance to apply early ahead of its new regulatory regime. (Thu, 29 May 2008 10:15:25 GMT)
Have craft projects, will travel
Last summer, when Barbara Heim advertised that her business could travel to customers, few clients seemed to notice, she said. This year, calls were pouring in by April – libraries, YMCAs and church camps asking Heim to come to them. Heim owns Plaster Creations, a paint-it-yourself plaster craft shop in Kannapolis. She makes plaster casts of objects, such as animals, rainbows and ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 10:56:53 GMT)
Nearly 75% of Families Use Internet to Plan Summer Vacations, Two-Thirds Haven't Booked Travel, AOL's Platform-A ...
More than seven in ten families plan to travel once school is out this summer, and 75% plan to make an online reservation for a rental car, air travel or lodging, according to a survey sponsored by AOL's Platform-A Strategic Insights group. The survey also found that nearly two-thirds of families have yet to book their summer travel. Platform-A's Strategic Insights group provides thought ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 13:00:16 GMT)
Museums work to make summer travel a cinch
The economic downturn, weak dollar and record fuel prices are converging, threatening to dampen summer travel plans for many North County residents. (Thu, 29 May 2008 13:14:29 GMT)
Cuban Americans air grievances of travel restrictions
Associated Press - May 29, 2008 9:25 AM ET BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - A group of Cuban-Americans living in Vermont say restrictions on travel to Cuba to once every three years violate their... (Thu, 29 May 2008 13:34:05 GMT)
Cuban Americans air grievances over travel restrictions
A group of Cuban-Americans living in Vermont say federal government rules that restrict their travel to Cuba to once every three years violate their rights. (Thu, 29 May 2008 14:23:34 GMT)
Sides square off in Cuba travel case
BURLINGTON -- Four Vermonters and the U.S. government squared off in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Wednesday over whether travel restrictions on Cuban-Americans who want to visit family members on the Caribbean island violate their constitutional rights. ... - By BRUCE EDWARDS Herald Staff (Thu, 29 May 2008 14:37:33 GMT)
Travel Insurance Is Getting Cheaper
With the sun preparing to get its hat on for the holiday season, many of us will soon be off on our summer adventures. And the good news is, travel insurance is getting cheaper. (Thu, 29 May 2008 14:56:34 GMT)
Delays, cost, airport hassles turn Americans away from air travel
Frustrated by delays, cancellations, and hassles at airports including lost luggage and long security lines, Americans have turned massively away from air travel, a poll showed Thursday. (Thu, 29 May 2008 18:21:54 GMT)
Survey: Fliers skipping trips due to hassles of air travel
Consumers chose not to take 41 million trips over the last 12 months because flying is too much of a hassle, according to a new Travel Industry Association study. (Thu, 29 May 2008 21:19:28 GMT)
Air Travel Woes Keeping Millions Grounded
Last year, 41 million people avoided trips at an estimated cost to the airlines of $9.4 billion, according to a survey by the Travel Industry Association. Mark Strassmann takes a look at the beleaguered industry. (Fri, 30 May 2008 00:30:03 GMT)
M.T.A. Does About-Face on Free E-ZPass Travel
Barely 24 hours after saying it would defend free travel perks for its former and current board members, the authority announced that it was backing down. (Fri, 30 May 2008 03:01:28 GMT)
Frustrated by air travel
Flight delays and cancellations have impacted on the air travel industry in the US... (Fri, 30 May 2008 07:11:35 GMT)
Reinvented travel agency soars when others have failed
Travel agent Gail Cochran's business was on the line. In August 2001, as Internet ticket sales continued to climb, the airlines announced another in a series of cuts in the commissions they paid travel agents. (Fri, 30 May 2008 08:37:33 GMT)
N.H. town freezes employee travel
GORHAM, N.H. (AP) - A travel moratorium has been placed on trips outside of the Berlin/ Gorham area for all non-emergency town employees because of rising fuel costs. (Fri, 30 May 2008 09:08:33 GMT)
Travel Picks: Ten top new hotels around the world
Looking for a hotel that really stands out from the crowd? Travel magazine Travel + Leisure has come up with its third annual list of the top 30 best new hotels of 2008 with ten of these listed below. (Fri, 30 May 2008 10:01:48 GMT)
Travel tips from MBA
Gasoline is hovering around $4 a gallon. The economy is soft. Airfares are up. Dining out is more expensive. As the summer travel season approaches, it’s enough to make the average American family want to hang out for a “stay-cation.” (Fri, 30 May 2008 13:44:26 GMT)
France seeks explanation from China over alleged travel boycott
France has asked China for an explanation following reports that Beijing travel agents have been asked to stop promoting trips to France, the foreign ministry said Friday. (Fri, 30 May 2008 14:55:45 GMT)
Air travel hassles cost the economy $26B - survey
The dysfunctional air travel system is causing many Americans to avoid air travel and the economy is suffering as a result, according to a survey released Friday. (Fri, 30 May 2008 17:58:36 GMT)
Cheap Travel Tips on the Web
Imagine a world where an airline pays you to travel. Spirit Airlines paid some travelers two cents — a penny each way — to travel to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. All the passengers had to pay were the taxes. Those came out to about $18. (Fri, 30 May 2008 18:19:11 GMT)
Budget Travel magazine celebrates 10th anniversary with reader content
NEW YORK -- Budget Travel magazine is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an issue written almost entirely by readers. Except for the magazine's monthly "40 Best Deals" section, all the articles, tips, photos and recommendations in the June issue come from readers. (Sat, 31 May 2008 04:27:25 GMT)
Travel
Travel is often a means of escape, and this year?s travel books offer plenty of it from failed relationships, dead-end jobs and other disappointments. (Sat, 31 May 2008 05:20:11 GMT)
Flying defensively: Strategies for successful airline travel
With fewer flights and more delays and cancellations, air travelers should be aware that they can travel defensively. Some planning and a few good moves will allow them to stop being pawns on a plane and increase their chances of sidestepping flight delays. The trick is to be prepared. (Sat, 31 May 2008 13:28:12 GMT)
Joan Aragone column: Lower standards make air travel OK
Media pundits lately are telling us the sky is falling. Air travel is the pits. If you have to fly, you might as well stay home.Although I'm a great complainer, I just got off a plane, and with these travel grouches I must disagree. (Sat, 31 May 2008 14:23:14 GMT)
Travel by Air India to cost more from June 3
Mumbai, May 31 Travel by Air India would cost Rs 300-550 more from June 3 following a hike in fuel surcharge in the wake of oil companies raising Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices by 18.5 per cent. (Sat, 31 May 2008 15:12:16 GMT)
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