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35 Million Passengers Expected to Travel Over Winter Holidays


sport Association (ATA) expects 35 million passengers to travel globally on U.S. airlines over the 16- day winter holiday period (Dec. 18-Jan. 2), unchanged from a year ago. ATA anticipates growth in international air travel, offsetting a modest year-over- year decline in domestic passengers during ... Full Article

American Airlines Again Offers Lifetime Admirals Club Memberships

American Airlines Again Offers Lifetime Admirals Club Memberships


For the first time since 1997, American Airlines is offering Lifetime Admirals Club Memberships. Through Dec. 31, 2005, Lifetime Memberships are available for $5,500, with a $200 discount for customers who are already members of American Airlines Admirals Club. Those 65 and over can sign up for $ ... Full Article

Copa Airlines Takes Delivery of Sixth Embraer Aircraft


PANAMA, Dec. 11, 2006 – Copa Airlines has taken delivery of its sixth Embraer 190AR aircraft. The airline’s fleet, which now totals 30 aircraft (6 Embraer 190s and 24 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft), is one of the most modern in the Americas. The Copa delivery marks t ...

Have Fun with Funjet Vacations


With Funjet Vacations' ski getaways, travelers can choose from more than 24 of the most popular ski resorts in the United States and Canada. In Colorado, travelers can choose from Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Crested Butte, Keystone, Snowmass, Steambo ...

Austrian Airlines First European Carrier to Fly to Iraq


New York- November 10, 2006: Austrian Airlines will become the first European airline to fly to Iraq, it was announced today by Paul Paflik, General Manager the Americas, with its commencement of flights to the northern Iraqi city of Erbil on December 11. Erbil is Iraq’s fou ...

Alaska Airlines Adds Second Daily Nonstop Flight to Winter Schedule


Alaska Airlines today announced plans to increase the number of nonstop flights between Fairbanks and Seattle during the wintertime. Starting Feb. 11, Alaska Airlines will add a second daily nonstop flight connecting Fairbanks and Seattle, doubling the number of daily nonsto ...

American Airlines Offers Customers Shorter Flights for Fewer AAdvantage Miles


American Airlines is once again offering frequent fliers the opportunity to travel for up to 40% fewer AAdvantage(R) miles when booking their next award. The Short-Hop MileSAAver (sm) awards enable AAdvantage members to fly round-trip on nonstop routes under 750 air mile ...

Aloha Airlines Makes Flying Between Orange County and Sacramento Twice as Convenient


es is increasing the frequency of its soon-to-begin service between Orange County and Sacramento to meet anticipated demand for morning and evening flights between the two California business and leisure destinations. The Hawaii-based carrier previously announced it would ...

Cheapseats.com Celebrates Its 20th Year by Giving Away Airline Tickets to 20 Lucky...


om, formerly known as 1800CheapSeats, is preparing to enter its 20th year in business with a bang! To celebrate, they are sponsoring a month-long contest in cooperation with their major airline partners: Aero Mexico, Air Canada, Air Tahiti Nui, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlin ...

Skiers Hit the Slopes for American Airlines Celebrity Ski Event...


and skiers from all walks of life buckled their boots and hit the slopes March 2-5, 2006 as American Airlines kicked off its 21st annual Celebrity Ski Weekend fundraiser supporting Cystic Fibrosis research and development. American Airlines Celebrity Ski Weekend raised $1 mi ...

Midwest Airlines Adds Nonstop Milwaukee-San Francisco Seasonal Service and Flight Frequency in Other Key Markets


Travelers flying Midwest Airlines and Midwest Connect will soon benefit from added seasonal service and flight frequency to key destinations. On June 1, Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines will launch nonstop seasonal service between Milwaukee and San Francisco. The once-dai ...

Continental Will Accommodate Passenger Travel Needs in Case Venezuelan Government Cancels Flights


Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) announced that it will try to accommodate travel needs of passengers flying to and from Caracas, through its extensive network into the region, in case the Venezuela government suspends the operating rights of U.S. airlines on March 30, 2006. ...

Mother's Day Travel: Fare Offers from Airlines


Americans traveling for Mother's Day can find special fares from several airlines. According to PlaneTickets.com, American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines are now offering special sales for Mother's Day travel. PlaneTickets.com communica ...

Alaska Airlines Vacations to Offer Packages to Hawaii


Alaska Airlines Vacations is stretching its wings across the Pacific Ocean to offer vacation packages to Hawaii. The packages are part of a new partnership with MLT Vacations Inc. and will include flights operated by Northwest Airlines, an Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) travel p ...

Southwest Airlines Expands Code Share With ATA Airlines to Include Las Vegas


Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) is expanding its codeshare agreement with ATA Airlines, with new connecting service through Las Vegas. Southwest will offer connecting flights via ATA Airlines in Las Vegas to Honolulu from Albany, Amarillo, Hartford, Kansas City, West Palm Beac ...

American Airlines Increases International Fare Surcharges; Increase of $10 Each Way to Help Offset High Fuel Costs


American Airlines today increased surcharges on fares to/from most of its international destinations, as well as to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The increase is $10 one way, $20 round trip, and is effective immediately. The increase will help offset the reco ...

Skyway Airlines Announces Termination of Discussions to Operate Delta Connection 328JET Fleet


Skyway Airlines today announced the termination of its discussions with Delta Air Lines to operate Delta Connection's fleet of Fairchild 328JET regional jet aircraft. Delta announced earlier today that it had decided to discontinue operating Fairchild 328JETs. Skyway -- o ...

Southwest Airlines Expands Codeshare With ATA Airlines to Include Oakland And Houston


Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) announced today that it is expanding its codeshare agreement with ATA Airlines with new connecting service through Houston Hobby and Oakland. The Houston service will begin April 2, 2006, and will connect Customers from various Southwest Airline ...

Southwest Airlines Continues Ramp Up of New Orleans Service


Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) announced today the addition of five new flights from New Orleans to Dallas, Houston, and Orlando. The five additional flights break down as follows: Beginning March 17, 2006: * Three new daily nonstop flights between New Orleans and H ...

Corporate Report Wisconsin Names Midwest Airlines 'Best Airline for Business Travel'


Corporate Report Wisconsin magazine has named Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines "Best Airline for Business Travel" as part of its 2005 Best of Wisconsin Business Awards. The magazine's readers chose Milwaukee's hometown airline -- recognized nationally for providing "The b ...

Cheapseats.com Celebrates Its 20th Year by Giving Away Airline Tickets to 20 Lucky...


om, formerly known as 1800CheapSeats, is preparing to enter its 20th year in business with a bang! To celebrate, they are sponsoring a month-long contest in cooperation with their major airline partners: Aero Mexico, Air Canada, Air Tahiti Nui, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlin ...

Midwest Airlines Resumes Service to Houston Following Hurricane Rita-Related Flight Cancellations


Midwest Airlines (AMEX:MEH) has resumed its regular twice-daily nonstop service between Milwaukee and Houston Hobby airport. The airline had canceled flights from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning due to Hurricane Rita-related safety concerns. Travelers who hold t ...

Northwest Offers Businesses UATP-Based Corporate Travel Payment


rlines (NWA) has launched a new UATP-based business travel program through AirPlus International, which operates the largest UATP program in the global payment network. This is the second major airline in two months to launch a UATP program. Varig Brazilian Airlines began of ...

American Airlines and Philippine Airlines Launch Interline Electronic Ticketing


American Airlines and Philippine Airlines recently launched interline electronic ticketing (IET), bringing the number of domestic and international airlines providing IET in cooperation with American to 28. Customers can use a single electronic ticket (e-ticket) when their i ...

American Airlines Selects Inflight Canada's iCACHE Design for Business Class Seat Enhancement


American Airlines today announced its selection of Inflight Canada's iCACHE design as part of the airline's B767-300 Business Class seat enhancement program. This new and innovative design eliminates all wires within the Business Class cabin and should provide an enhanced in ...

Southwest Airlines Invites Public to Say Wright Amendment Is Wrong; Southwest Employees Rally Behind Anti-Wright Amendment Web Site


Today, Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Employees gathered at the airline's Headquarters Building in Dallas to celebrate Southwest's latest tool in educating consumers on the importance of repealing the Wright Amendment, http://www.setlovefree.com/ . Southwest Airlines CEO Gary ...

Midwest Airlines Again Named Top Domestic Airline in the Zagat Air Travel Survey


The 2005 Zagat Air Travel Survey has rated Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines as Top Domestic Airline, marking the fifth consecutive time the airline has ranked #1, garnering the top spot in every survey since its inception in 1990. Among domestic airlines, Midwest Airlines ...