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TRAVEL TIP OF THE WEEK: Strap happy
If the strap from your travel bag or camera is digging into your shoulder, put a padded seat-belt cover on it. You can find these at most auto-parts stores for less than $10. (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:02:26 GMT)
Air Arabia wins World Travel Award for Best Low-Cost Carrier in MENA
On the same evening as the carrier's fifth anniversary celebration, Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, won the World Travel Award for Best LCC in the Middle East and North Africa. (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:25:57 GMT)
Report: I-355 extension has cut local travel times
In the year since the south extension of Interstate 355 has been open to traffic, travel times have been cut in half and rush hour travel times on roads parallel to the new tollway have been reduced by more than 20 percent, according to the governor's office. (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:27:53 GMT)
Not hunting travel deals? You're probably overpaying
If you're not hunting for deals on travel, you're probably overpaying. (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:13:43 GMT)
Travel Unadvised On I-90 From R.C. to Wyo.
RAPID CITY (AP) — Authorities on Friday said no travel is advised on Interstate 90 from Rapid City to the Wyoming state line, but the route has not been closed. (Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:22:19 GMT)
Expect crowds as you travel this Thanksgiving
A sour economy has begun eating into travel across the United States, but don't expect that to make it much easier to travel this Thanksgiving. (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:14:09 GMT)
For travel agencies, a drop in corporate bookings; for video conferencing industry, an upswing
Reservation requests have dropped significantly at corporate travel agencies as companies hunker down in the wake of the Wall Street financial crisis. (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:27:00 GMT)
Qatar Airways scoops double honours at World Travel Awards
Following on from last year's success at the World Travel Awards - also known as the travel industry's 'Oscars' - Qatar Airways has scooped two more prestigious accolades. (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:42:18 GMT)
Three Thruway Travel Plazas in Upstate NY Without Gas for Holiday
Albany, N.Y. (AP) -- Motorists planning to travel the state Thruway over the Thanksgiving holiday are being advised that gasoline won't be available at three travel plazas in upstate New... (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:23:41 GMT)
3 Upstate Thruway Travel Plazas Without Gas for Holiday
Motorists planning to travel the state Thruway over the Thanksgiving holiday are being advised that gasoline won't be (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:19:15 GMT)
Motorists get travel times on new Pa. road signs
Lighted message boards are now giving motorists travel times to the next exit on three southeastern Pennsylvania highways. (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:53:34 GMT)
U.S. renews travel warning to Kenya
The United States has renewed its travel warning for its citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to northeastern Kenya. In a revised alert released by the U.S. embassy in Nairobi, the U.S. State Department called on American citizens in the country to evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing terror threats and a high rate of violent crime in the region. "The ... (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:27:42 GMT)
How I travel : Amanda Billing
Do you travel light or heavy? Heavy! I'm a shocker. The excess baggage I had to pay coming back from London last time was ruinous. Cattle or first-class? (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:40:24 GMT)
Gas not available at three Thruway travel plazas
Here's a heads up for those who plan to hit the road this Thanksgiving season, the Thruway Authority is warning drivers that gas won't be available at three travel plazas. (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:49:31 GMT)
Bush offering plan to ease holiday travel crunch
President Bush aims to help combat the holiday travel crunch at airports with the announcement of steps — both new and old — to reduce air traffic congestion and long flight delays. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:38:30 GMT)
More Iraqis travel abroad despite airport chaos
Many find air travel stressful, but in Iraq, finding a way around armed and nervous-looking U.S. troops blocking the airport road is only one of many headaches. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:14:47 GMT)
Michael Jackson may be too ill to travel
Michael Jackson may be too ill to travel to London to testify in a suit which claims he owes an Arab sheikh $7 million, the pop star's lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:54:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Michael Jackson may be too sick to travel
(By RAPHAEL G. SATTER, Associated Press Writer) Michael Jackson might be too sick to travel to London to testify in a suit claiming he owes an Arab sheikh $7 million, the pop star's attorney said Tuesday. Jackon is seeking to give his testimony by video link from the United States. "It would be unwise for him to travel, given what's he's got now," lawyer Robert Englehart said, declining to ... (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:42:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Michael Jackson may be too sick to travel
Michael Jackson might be too sick to travel to London to testify in a suit claiming he owes an Arab sheikh $7 million, the pop star's attorney said Tuesday. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:08:48 GMT)
Bush administration looks to ease holiday travel crunch
Anticipating another holiday travel crunch, President Bush today said his administration is taking steps to prevent the frustrating flight delays many travelers experience at U.S. airports. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:39:19 GMT)
Jackson may be too unwell to travel to UK court
Singer Michael Jackson may be too sick to travel to London to give evidence in a court case against him brought by a son of the king of Bahrain, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:50:55 GMT)
Thanksgiving travel to wane
The travel organization AAA said on Tuesday that fewer Americans will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday - the first such decline in six years. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:23:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Michael Jackson may be too sick to travel
Michael Jackson might be too sick to travel to London to testify in a suit claiming he owes an Arab sheik $7 million, the pop star's attorney said Tuesday. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:26:39 GMT)
AAA predicts decline in holiday travel
Travel group AAA predicts a 1.2 percent decline in overall Thanksgiving holiday trips next week as Americans grapple with a possible recession and higher airline and car rental costs. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:27:47 GMT)
Thanksgiving air travel expected to drop 10%
Car travel is likely to decline too, says AAA. Penny pinchers are expected to stay close to home and use cheaper ways to visit family such as trains and buses. The slumping economy is keeping Americans closer to home for Thanksgiving as travel by planes and automobiles is expected to drop for the first time in six years. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:08:02 GMT)
Cathay Pacific Cuts Staff Bonuses as Travel Slows (Update1)
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. , Hong Kong’s biggest carrier, is cutting year-end bonuses for staff based in the city as a recession curbs travel demand. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:52:49 GMT)
Wynn supports government travel measures in Macau
Casino mogul Steve Wynn said Wednesday he couldn't tell when Macau's slowdown might let up, but expressed confidence in its long-term fortunes and backed government measures to curb travel to the Chinese gambling city. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:25:48 GMT)
Moody's cuts Orbitz outlook on weak travel demand
Moody's Investors Service lowered its outlook on Orbitz Worldwide Inc., citing softening travel demand. Moody's cut the online travel operator's outlook to negative from stable on Wednesday and maintained a "B2", or junk, corporate family rating. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:54:59 GMT)
Travel fee start date unclear
State Government yet to finalise payment options for school travel. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:38:27 GMT)
Travel to Canada rises in September: StatsCan
OTTAWA - The number of visitors to Canada rose 2.1 per cent in September due to an increase in overnight travel from the United States. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Travel to Canada rises in September
OTTAWA–The number of visitors to Canada rose 2.1 per cent in September due to an increase in overnight travel from the United States. Statistics Canada says overnight travel from the United States rose 7.2 per cent to a million trips in September after four straight months of declines. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:02:06 GMT)
AAA: Thanksgiving travel to decline
Economic woes are causing individuals to cut their travel plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:16:16 GMT)
Air Travel For Business Falls 8% In September: IATA
Air Travel For Business Falls 8% In September: IATA (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:38:51 GMT)
Thanksgiving Travel Expected To Drop This Year
(Orlando, FL) -- For the first time since 2002, AAA Auto Club is expecting a drop in the number of travelers this Thanksgiving. In all, some 41-million Americans will travel over the four-day holiday, which is a decline of 1.4-percent, or 600,000 people, compared to last year. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:49:38 GMT)
Airlines record sharp drop in business travel
Business and first-class air travel dropped sharply in September due to the global financial crisis, the airline industry body IATA said on Wednesday. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:37:26 GMT)
E-Travel Outfits Packing More Treats
From an automatic travel journal to a service that tracks when the ticket price falls for a specific flight, many new tech travel tools entered the market in the past year even amid the turbulent economy. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:47:58 GMT)
E-Travel Outfits Packing More Treats
From an automatic travel journal to a service that tracks when the ticket price falls for a specific flight, many new tech travel tools entered... (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:47:58 GMT)
AAA: Holiday travel to shrink
Travel group AAA predicts a slight decline in Thanksgiving trips as Americans grapple with the economic downturn and higher airline and car-rental costs. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:12:27 GMT)
New policy limits travel by Waukee city officials
A new travel policy has some Waukee officials worried that politics might hinder their ability to conduct city business. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:10:23 GMT)
Va.'s holiday forecast expected today; less expected to travel nationally
RICHMOND, VA (NBC12) - We're one week away from thanksgiving. Virginia's holiday travel forecast is expected to be released in the day ahead. While nationally, the numbers are on the decline, the recent plunge of gas prices is allowing many to put family first. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:19:00 GMT)
Holiday travel likely to post slight drop
AAA Mid-Atlantic is projecting a small decline in Thanksgiving holiday travel. The period is typically the biggest travel holiday of the year. You must be a Registered User to view the rest of the story. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:51:49 GMT)
AAA: Thanksgiving travel to decline
Economic woes are causing individuals to cut their travel plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:55:49 GMT)
Namibia: Air Travel Nosedives as Recessionary Clouds Gather
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) yesterday released statistics on air travel. Linden Birns from the public relations office at Iata said the number of premium passengers fell 8 per cent in September, following a 1,5 per cent decline in August. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:19:38 GMT)
Police To Increase Patrols During Holiday Travel
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is kicking off "Operation Safe Holiday" just in time for the Thanksgiving travel period. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:29 GMT)
Former director of state unemployment panel misused travel budget, audit finds
The state auditor also cited concerns about widespread nepotism at the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. The recently ousted executive director of the state panel on unemployment benefit appeals incurred "unnecessary and wasteful" travel expenses, including excessively costly hotels and rental cars that went largely unused, the state auditor said in a report Thursday. ... (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:30:20 GMT)
Travel Picks: Top 10 new golf courses in 2008
The Castle Course at St. Andrews in Scotland was named as the top new golf course of 2008 by Travel + Leisure Golf magazine, which described it as one of the most ambitious designs that would keep golfers talking. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:46:45 GMT)
Glitter appeals over travel order
Convicted sex offender Gary Glitter is to appeal against a court order that requires him to notify police if he plans to travel abroad. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:19:09 GMT)
Glitter appeals over travel order
Gary Glitter is to appeal against a court order that requires him to notify police if he plans to travel abroad. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:27:01 GMT)
Glitter appeals against travel order
Sex offender Gary Glitter is to appeal against a court order requiring him to notify police if he intends to travel abroad. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:27:35 GMT)
Gary Glitter to appeal against travel order
LONDON (Reuters) - Disgraced former rocker Gary Glitter is to appeal against a court order which means he must tell police if he intends to travel abroad. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:04:28 GMT)
Travel Weary Texans Aiming To Stop Road Skid
Winless in five games outside the Lone Star State this season, Houston hasn't won away from home in its last eight road games since beating the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 2, 2007. Inside, outside, night, day, it doesn't seem to matter. The Texans don't travel well. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:13:38 GMT)
Gas prices look good for holiday travel
Retail gasoline prices continued to fall this week, and that may encourage last-minute holiday travel, according to AAA Texas. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:29:43 GMT)
Thanksgiving holiday travel expected to be lighter
Fewer flights and available seats mean fewer passengers will travel through Los Angeles International and LA/Ontario International airports during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to airport officials. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:49:09 GMT)
Travel Projections for Maryland Toll Facilities
Thanksgiving Travel projections for Maryland Toll Facilities. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:03:52 GMT)
Gary Glitter to appeal against travel order
Disgraced former British rocker Gary Glitter is to appeal against a British court order which means he must tell police if he intends to travel abroad. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:10:13 GMT)
Gloomy economy expected to curtail Thanksgiving travel
About 5.2 million people in California will travel during the holiday weekend, a 2% drop from last year, according to a forecast by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The gloomy economy is thwarting many Californians' holiday travel plans, as fewer are expected to take trips during the Thanksgiving weekend, mirroring a national decline in holiday travel. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:48:34 GMT)
AAA projects Thanksgiving travel drop
HEATHROW, Fla., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Automotive organization AAA said it expects a slight decline in U.S. Thanksgiving holiday travel for the first time since 2002. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:30:18 GMT)
Glitter appeals travel notification order
LONDON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Former British rock star and convicted pedophile Gary Glitter is appealing a court order requiring him to notify authorities of his out-of-country travel plans. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:14:36 GMT)
Fewer will travel for Thanksgiving this year, AAA says
The economic downturn likely will trump plunging gasoline prices, putting fewer Californians on the road over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to AAA. AAA on Friday predicted that more than 5.1 million Californians will travel more than 50 miles from home during the upcoming holiday, a 2.3 percent decline from 2007. Auto club officials suggested that family ties will override the budget ... (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:01:37 GMT)
Luxury travel contradicts Tories' frugal image
Federal politicians and public servants are blowing the bank on travel – taking a multitude of trips at high-class prices to London, Paris, Geneva, Sydney and various North American destinations. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:47:15 GMT)
The DOT's recommended travel times for Thanksgiving weekend
The Thanksgiving weekend is the busiest holiday weekend of the year for drivers going over Snoqualmie Pass and those heading south of Seattle through Olympia. The state Department of Transportation has released its recommended travel times so motorists can avoid gridlock. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:19:13 GMT)
Local airport expects brisk Thanksgiving travel period
Despite an expected drop in holiday travel for the first time in years, Fort Wayne International Airport should be as busy as ever, according to its director. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:11:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Michael Jackson may be too sick to travel
LONDON -- Michael Jackson might be too sick to travel to London to testify in a suit claiming he owes an Arab sheikh $7 million, the pop star’s attorney said Tuesday. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:30:16 GMT)
Holiday travel to drop
For the first time in six years, AAA Mid-Atlantic projects a decline in Thanksgiving holiday travel, which is typically the biggest travel holiday of the year. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:37:11 GMT)
Travel books make you glad you stayed home
Feeling bad that you can't afford a vacation? Travel books with titles like "Don't Go There!" and "I Should Have Stayed Home" may make you feel better. For $15 or so, you'll get a laugh out of vacation horrors that you'll be happy to miss. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:56:14 GMT)
Economy, travel down this Thanksgiving
It’s the busiest travel holiday of the year, though this year’s poor economy means slightly fewer of us are traveling than in any of the past six years. Even with a smaller crowd of travelers, your Thanksgiving trip is likely to have some frustrating moments. The AAA is predicting 600,000 fewer family members will travel more than 50 miles from home during the extended holiday weekend this year ... (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:14:50 GMT)
How to travel on the cheap
For a couple of retirees, travel in tough economic times is difficult. Travel is also an addiction that at least one of the Olsons readily admits to. So how to make numbers work and get our fix? (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:04:37 GMT)
Business Travel Show Dubai growth despite current downturn
Attendance figures increased at this year's Business Travel Show Dubai, with more than 2000 visitors making their way to the area's leading event for business travel. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 GMT)
Stress-less travel
Air travel is stressful enough without having to worry if the insulin, baby formula or cough medicine you're carrying is going to hold you up - or the people behind you - as you pass security checkpoints at the airport. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:14:22 GMT)
Travel agents still find deals
When Cherie Moore, 62, of Jackson was planning a trip this past summer, she chose to go through a local travel agent. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:36:56 GMT)
Travel Channel Media’s On 'FlightDeck'
Travel Channel Media will share its content with other travel publishers and consolidate content from those sources at its own site, through a Web site called FlightDeck to launch early next year. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:21:13 GMT)
Are you ready for the busiest travel season of the year?
About 41 million Americans are expected to travel more than 50 miles from home this thanksgiving. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:35:52 GMT)
Brighton woman pursues passion of travel — with compassion
Lydia Dean has always wanted a career that involved traveling the world but found herself in a desk job. Feeling utterly unmotivated, she decided to start her own travel agency that features travel with a twist of compassion that involves giving back. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:52:53 GMT)
AAA: Thanksgiving travel to decline
Economic woes are causing individuals to cut their travel plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:32:58 GMT)
Report: Leisure travel declines with economy
Leisure travelers are expected to continue to fly, cruise and drive across the nation, despite the slowdown in the worldwide economy. That was a finding of a recent Travelhorizons survey conducted annually by the Portland, Ore.-based Travel Industry Association. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:41:10 GMT)
Travel tips
Travel tips Airfares can change day to day and vary dramatically by the date and time you want to travel. A few things to consider to get the best deal: (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:57:29 GMT)
Online travel sites trim costs
This month's Frugal Sense winner says online travel sites can alert you when airline fares match your budget. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Lufthansa German Airlines once again awarded 'Best European Airline' at the TTG Travel Awards 2008
Now, for two consecutive years, Lufthansa German Airlines has been awarded Asia-Pacific’s “Best European Airline” at the TTG Travel Awards 2008. This award marks a significant milestone in Lufthansa’s (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:06:05 GMT)
Murder police travel to Portugal
Police investigating the suspected murder of a 42-year-old man travel to Portugal as part of their inquiry. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:41:14 GMT)
Dozens Of New Cameras Keep Holiday Travel Running Smoothly
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The busy holiday travel season is upon us and the Florida Department of Transportation is doing its part to make sure it's a smooth one. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:01:05 GMT)
NSW Labor urged to speak on travel cuts
Labor MPs concerned by the NSW government's plans to scrap free school travel will be urged to speak out in parliament, the state opposition says. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:03:22 GMT)
Sustainability Tip of the Week: Sustainable travel
Did you know that the travel industry is the fastest growing industry in the world? (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:21:32 GMT)
Teaching travel agents, media about the CNMI
Travel agents and media representatives from major cities across Japan recently attended the annual Marianas Tourism Academy 2008, held Nov. 10-13. Sponsored by the Marianas Visitors Authority along with the Japan Saipan Travel Association, this popular event enrolled nearly 50 people. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:03:47 GMT)
In tough times for travel business, Europe holds steady
Travel agents say Europeans are reluctant to forego their year-end break, but that may change in the new year as they feel recession bite. (Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:46:18 GMT)
Travel scam seen as more than $90,000
LOCKPORT -- Lucille Sheedy of Pendleton promised her late husband on his deathbed that she would continue their practice of making travel memories for their grandchildren. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:16:24 GMT)
Weather should hold for travel, shopping
NEW YORK, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The weather is expected to cooperate Wednesday for travelers taking to the U.S. highways and skyways on one of the busiest travel days of the year. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:21:48 GMT)
PDX traffic moving smoothly on one of the busiest travel days
Prepare for lines if you're heading to PDX on this busy travel day, but take heart: all planes appear to be taking off and landing on schedule this morning. And there's plenty of parking in the long and short-range lots... (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:48:34 GMT)
Philippines urges citizens to defer travel to Thailand
Manila - The Philippine government on Wednesday urged its citizens to defer non-essential travel to Thailand as anti-government demonstrators seized the international airport in Bangkok. Foreign depar... (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:56:03 GMT)
Holiday travel forecast good
Fewer people are expected to travel this Thanksgiving, which is good news if you're driving or traveling by air. Weather forecast (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:09:26 GMT)
Busiest Travel Day May Not Be So This Year
The holidays are upon us... and that means millions of American will be traveling. Today is widely considered to be the busiest travel day of the year. But this year, it might not be as bad as usual. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:52:27 GMT)
Rose Bowl a big bouquet for York travel agencies
It's Rose Bowl, Rose Bowl, Rose Bowl for the staff at Bailey Travel Services in downtown York. The agency's agents have been fielding a mountain of calls over the past few days from Penn State faithful who want to see the Nittany Lions' football team play in the Rose Bowl Jan. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:06:07 GMT)
Heavy travel volume expected for Thanksgiving holiday
SPRINGFIELD - Fewer people are expected to travel over the holiday compared to last year, but transit officials are still expecting a heavy volume on state highways and at airports, bus stations and train terminals. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:14:41 GMT)
N.J. HOLIDAY TRAVEL EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT
TRENTON--Slightly fewer New Jerseyans will travel for their turkey and stuffing this Thanksgiving. AAA Mid-Atlantic says more than 11% of the state's population, nearly 992,000 people will travel at least 50 miles from home. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:21:22 GMT)
Aussie players to delay Indian travel plans after attacks
Cricket Australia has moved to delay the travel plans of Australian cricketers to India for next week's Champions Twenty20 League in the wake of militant attacks which have killed up to 100 people in Mumbai. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:59:51 GMT)
TUI Travel suffers annual net loss
European travel firm TUI Travel said on Thursday it had made an annual net loss of almost 271 million pounds (324 million euros, 418 million dollars), mainly on costs linked to the creation of the new company. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:17:38 GMT)
On-time flights, service ease pain of travel: poll
Good service, edible food and on-time departures were on a list of what business travelers in Asia like about air travel although the whole experience was voted as being less pleasant this year in a survey. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:06:59 GMT)
TUI Travel reports jump in profit
Europe's biggest travel firm says its full year pre-tax profit rose 43% as a result of cost cuts. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:40:27 GMT)
Glaxo, Sanofi, Daiichi Suspend Travel to India After Attacks
Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- GlaxoSmithKline Plc and Sanofi- Aventis SA , Europe’s top two drugmakers, suspended travel to India after yesterday’s terrorist shootings and blasts across Mumbai that killed 101 people and left 287 injured. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:13:21 GMT)
Corporate travel seen declining in 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Corporate travel may fall in 2009 as companies are expected to control spending due to the global economic slowdown, travel service provider Amadeus Philippines said. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:24:29 GMT)
Bangkok airport closings disrupt travel
The closing of Bangkok's two airports effectively cut off all air travel to and from the Thai capital, which is a major hub for international air transport in the Asia-Pacific region. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:11:03 GMT)
Bombay flights continue despite travel ban
Flights are operating between the UK and Bombay despite a Foreign Office statement advising Britons against travel to the city. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air India and Jet Airways are all operating London-Bombay (Mumbai) flights as normal. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:27:24 GMT)
Travel deficit narrowed in summer quarter: Statistics Canada
OTTAWA - Canada's international travel deficit narrowed in the summer quarter, shrinking to less than $3 billion for the first time in a year. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:54:00 GMT)
iChat or You Travel
When holiday travel is out of reach, families keep in touch with video chat. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:12:36 GMT)
U.S. Advises Citizens to Defer Travel to Mumbai After Attacks
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. advised its citizens to defer travel to Mumbai for ``at least the next 48 to 72 hours'' because of the fluid situation in the city following terrorist attacks that left 119 people dead. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:06:29 GMT)
Travel Picks: 10 Most Interesting Traditional Foods
Never mind slow food. Lonely Planet's travel guidebook "Best in Travel 2009" lists the global communities cultivating and preserving old food. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:32:40 GMT)
S. Africa blocks Zimbabwe opposition leader travel
(By MICHELLE FAUL, Associated Press Writer) South Africa blocked Zimbabwe's opposition leader from flying to Morocco to receive an award because his travel documents had expired, officials said Friday. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has refused to give a passport to opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, despite a Sept. 15 agreement to share power in which Tsvangirai is the prime ... (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:16:25 GMT)
S. Africa blocks Zimbabwe opposition leader travel
By MICHELLE FAUL South Africa blocked Zimbabwe's opposition leader from flying to Morocco to receive an award because his travel documents had expired, officials said Friday. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has refused to give a passport to opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, despite a Sept. 15 agreement to share power in which Tsvangirai is the prime minister-designate. Opposition ... (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:21:56 GMT)
NMI joins Asia's largest travel mart in China
Over 2,000 participants visited the CNMI booth during the four-day China International Travel Mart held Nov. 20-23, 2008, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. CITM is the largest professional travel mart in Asia and draws the attention of people in the tourism industry worldwide. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:07:23 GMT)
Profiles In Travel Management: Policy, Rearden Tool Help Upgrade Travel Program
JANUARY 22, 2008 -- ConAgra Foods has rolled out a new global travel policy and online travel procurement platform that has driven up adoption levels, increased preferred supplier usage for leverage in future negotiations and enabled the company to begin to corral meetings and events expenditures and procure ancillary travel services online. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:09:29 GMT)
S. Africa blocks Zimbabwe opposition leader travel
South Africa blocked Zimbabwe's opposition leader from flying to Morocco to receive an award because his travel documents had expired, officials said Friday. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:31:45 GMT)
Yulo: Dads' travel to Boracay official
THE travel of the Provincial Board (PB) members to Boracay Island Friday is official, said Vice Governor Emilio Yulo III reacting to rumors that the trip was a junket. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:06:44 GMT)
Australia, Singapore upgrade India travel warnings
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Australia and Singapore upgraded travel warnings for India on Friday, telling nationals to reconsider plans to go there after coordinated attacks by suspected Islamist gunmen killed at least 121 people in Mumbai. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:12:52 GMT)
Travel business could melt a quarter
Already reeling under the impact of the economic meltdown, domestic as well as international travel is all set to take a big hit after the terrorist attacks on Mumbai. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:26:48 GMT)
Muslims seek travel permission in Thailand
BANGKOK, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Muslims in Thailand should be allowed to use Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport to travel on their annual haj pilgrimage, an Islamic official says. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:47:12 GMT)
Travel guide lists NY pet cemetery in world's top 10 places of rest, with Taj Mahal, pyramids
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A travel guide's list of the best places in the world to be entombed includes a New York suburban cemetery -- for animals. ... (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:27:05 GMT)
Travel Guides
If you've ever wanted to visit a place that few people even know exists (and fewer still can point out on a map), start planning your trip to Slovenia soon; it won't be long before this smart central European country is setting the tone for fashionable travel. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:29:04 GMT)
Families of dead NZers to travel to France
Family members of two of the five New Zealanders killed from the jet that crashed in the Mediterranean, will travel to France. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:05:15 GMT)
State police issue travel reminder
State police at Carlisle have issued a statement reminding motorists to travel safely during Thanksgiving, which is typically the biggest travel holiday of the year. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:41:20 GMT)
Sharjah seminar taps inbound China travel potential
Relieving stress is one of the top motives for Chinese travel; this is according to a survey of China's outbound travel market, which showed that 62% of travellers said they travelled for pure leisure while 47% said it was to get away from stress or pressure. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:38:23 GMT)
Avon and Albany police dish out safe travel advice for Thanksgiving holiday travel
Avon and Albany officers are encouraging motorists to travel safely during the Thanksgiving holiday. Each year, the Thanksgiving travel period (Wednesday-Sunday) proves to be one of the deadliest travel periods of the year in Minnesota. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:43:26 GMT)
Enhanced Travel Information Coming To PA
Starting next summer, motorists across Pennsylvania will have access to additional statewide travel information. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:45:17 GMT)
Woman accused of travel agency fraud surrenders
One of the operators of a Chelsea travel agency turned herself in Tuesday at Chelsea District Court on an outstanding arrest warrant for allegedly scamming customers out of airline tickets, said Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:13:27 GMT)
Unstable economy means travel takes a hit
The travel industry is bracing for a hard 2009 as the unstable economy makes potential travelers uncertain. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:16:39 GMT)
5 things to know about travel insurance
A primer on what travel insurance covers, how much it costs and where to find coverage. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:46:18 GMT)
Travel writer explains fudging stories
I'm not so sure it's a good idea for me to be plugging Rolf Potts' new book, "Marco Polo Didn't Go There." It has nothing to do with the quality of the writing. Potts is one of the best travel writers to emerge in the last decade. Intrepid and thoughtful, he'... (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:48:08 GMT)
Travel tales of the bad, ugly and down-right funny
Feeling bad that you can't afford a vacation? Travel books with titles like ''Don't Go There!'' and ''I Should Have Stayed Home'' may make you feel better. For $15 or so, you'll get a laugh out of vacation horrors that you'll be happy to miss. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:42:07 GMT)
Return trip travel forecast
Heading back home -- The most active weather (and possible travel delays) will be east of the Mississippi River today. A coastal low will produce rain (and maybe a wintry morning mix in some locations) for much of the Eastern Seaboard. A trailing cold front associated with this low is triggering severe thunderstorms in Florida this morning. A tornado watch is in effect until noon for parts of ... (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:20:49 GMT)
Ky. Legislators' State Travel Bills Total $1.3 Million
... officials say travel benefits state ... legislator says travel "like prunes" ... one may not be enough, 30 may be too many." (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:21:54 GMT)
Busy Travel Day
Busy travel day (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:55:35 GMT)
How I travel : Maya Villiger
Do you travel light or heavy? I try to pack light. I love the idea, so for long trips I limit myself to one medium-sized case. I manage to pack so much into it, it always ends up weighing a tonne and I curse myself, or rather my fiance does, throughout the trip as we lug it around. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:27:52 GMT)
State Department Issues Travel Alert For India
The State Department is warning U.S. citizens still in Mumbai, India, that their lives remain at risk. A travel alert issued Saturday night notes that the Mumbai terrorist attacks "in part targeted American citizens and other Westerners for the first time." (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:27:59 GMT)
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