Wednesday, March 25, 2009

CEO's air travel costs rise sharply; New CFO showered with options - MarketWatch


CEO's air travel costs rise sharply; New CFO showered with options
MarketWatch
... to make its incoming chief financial officer very wealthy as a reward for signing on, while costs it paid for Chief Executive Eric Schmidt's air travel rose sharply, even as his personal security costs declined by more than 15% to about $400000. ...
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Thanh Nien Daily

US Air sees '09 profit but business demand falling
Reuters
Speaking at a US Airways media event, Kirby also said demand for business travel is slowing and the pricing environment is weakening. The airline industry has been battered this year and in 2008 by economic recession that has eroded travel budgets. ...
US Air CEO: Mergers needed in recession Reuters UK
Singapore Airlines no longer in pound seats Business Report
US Airways to continue charging extra fees East Valley Tribune
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Monday, March 23, 2009

Online airport parking booking advised - Fhr-Net

Online airport parking booking advised - Fhr-Net
Booking through the internet in advance of a trip to the airport has been advised as the simplest way to sort out airport parking . In a travel tips article, Depok Metro has

Best travel blogs and communities - Times Online
This "urban travel guide" has tidied up its act for 2009. It's now easier on the eye and most straight forward to search. Great for advice on how to spend your city break in London

AP source: Apollo to take equity stake in Charter - Newsweek
Recommended (6) Technology, Travel Tips Dumb Deals 101 What Caused Time Warner's $25 Billion Loss? Web TV: Is Slingbox-Hosting Legal? Factcheck.org: Fear and False Claims Twilight

Local author has '10 Best' family travel tips that won't break the - Baltimore Sun
With the continuing economic meltdown, vacation plans for many families are hanging in the balance. Spring break looks bleak and summer may be a bummer. But local author Susan H

Inside Arizona: Boyce Thompson Arboretum - East Valley Tribune
Wildflower season is in full swing throughout the state. The first days of spring bring the peak wildflower season in Arizona. Although autumn rains weren’t bounteous in 2008

Reporter launches new blog on travel - Vacaville Reporter
Let The Reporter's newest blogger offer you some advice. Wendy VanHatten, who just recently moved to Vacaville from Iowa, is a lifelong traveler who is eager to share tips and

How to fix your online booking error - Chicago Tribune
I made a huge error when I was making a reservation through Ramada Inn's Web site, and I need your help fixing it. I was traveling for business to a military base in Enid, Okla. I

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Mother's Day gift from Ryanair - Fhr-Net

Mother's Day gift from Ryanair - Fhr-Net
Mother's Day gift from Ryanair - Latest News Article from FHR Travel News People still wondering what to get their mum for Mother's Day have been urged to consider getting them

Emirates flight makes emergency landing - News.com.au
Drama an Emirates flight has made an emergency landing in Melbourne after the Airbus A340's tail struck the tarmac on take-off / AAP file Plane's tail hits tarmac on take-off

Why Ryanair will never buy Stansted - Times Online
Ryanair will not buy Stansted airport for the same reason it will not launch a long-haul airline: shareholders do not want it to. Ryanair's strength is in operating a high

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Passengers set for new luggage rights under EU plans - Daily Telegraph

The EU is ready to set up a new body to order airlines to pay travellers compensation when their baggage fails to arrive Photo: PA The European Union is ready to set up a new body Read more

An increasing number of Brits are turning to the internet to sort out travel issues before they arrive at the airport. This has been pointed out by FairFX.com, which has noted that Read more

Our selection of the best 100 travel websites has been a big hit with you for the last couple of years, which is why we've revamped it for 2009. We've revisited our recommendations Read more

Birmingham International Airport has revealed that it handled 586,356 passengers last month through its two terminals. In addition, the Civil Aviation Authority has revealed that Read more

Regular contributor to: Green Pixels (www.greenpixels.com), GamesRadar (www.gamesradar.com) and 1up (www.1up.com). Other information: Specialist in video games (wasn't an option on Read more

TRAIN services on all routes via Tottenham Hale are being disrupted this afternoon. The problems are due to an earlier broken down train in the Waltham Cross area. Passengers Read more

Three properties, called Mixit, Fixit and Break House, in converted barns in South Devon are available for short breaks from Friday, including Mother's Day, with Helpful Holidays Read more

Kenya is fast becoming Africa 's hottest destination for 2009, with tourists returning in increasing numbers to a country that seems to have shaken off its troubled image of last Read more

Monday, March 16, 2009

Roundup: Obama’s ancestor brings attention to Moneygall, Ireland ... - Los Angeles Times Blogs


Los Angeles Times Blogs

Roundup: Obama’s ancestor brings attention to Moneygall, Ireland ...
Los Angeles Times Blogs, CA
I “joined the group” and saw that George Hobica was interacting with others in the group and offering travel tips under the discussion “Travel to Europe this summer.” It’sa rare treat when the founder of the company offers personal travel advice. ...
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Friday, March 13, 2009

Heard It Through the Grapevine 3-12-09 - The Two Man Game


Heard It Through the Grapevine 3-12-09
The Two Man Game, TX
Ominous travel advice from Mavs Assistant Coach Terry Stotts: “…never use the dresser draws in the room.” Danny Bollinger has advice from the players and coaches on how to survive NBA life on the road. Dave of Blazers Edge with the view from the ...
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Abta starts local media publicity campaign
TTG live, UK
A focus on interesting customers. For instance, one agency in the West Midlands has a lottery winner among its regular clients. • Promoting local travel agents as experts in their field to write columns for newspapers or offer travel advice.
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Indiana Daily Student

IU does not plan to release spring break advisory
Indiana Daily Student
Students should be informed about the advisory, but the University might not be a source students listen to for travel advice, McKaig said. Though McKaig said he received phone calls from parents curious about IU’s plan to advise students, ...
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Chapeau Blog Awards Announces Blog Awards Finalists
Emediawire (press release), WA
Real Estate Marketing Blog Eyeflare Travel Advice & Tips vs. Viator Travel Blog "We are excited to announce our twenty Blog Awards finalists," states Susan Misukanis, Director of Chapeau Blog Awards. "We eagerly anticipate announcing one of our Blog ...
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Ryanair to scrap check-in desks by October - Guardian Unlimited

Ryanair to scrap check-in desks by October - Guardian Unlimited
Ryanair is scrapping the use of airport check-in desks later this year, leaving customers with only the option of checking-in online. The low-cost airline said the move would speed

Kylie 'to star in Bollywood film' - Daily Telegraph
An Indian newspaper claims the Australian pop princess will sing and dance in the movie, Blue, for a £1 million fee. She will reportedly travel to Bombay - scene of the recent

Arsenal warn fans of safety fear - BBC Sport
Arsenal have warned fans attending Wednesday's Champions League game with Roma that they may be "at risk" if they travel alone to the Stadio Olimpico. The club have printed a

Snow closes businesses, highway in upper Midwest - AP - Guardian Unlimited
Associated Press Writer= FARGO, N.D. (AP) รข€” Heavy snow driven by wind gusting to 40 mph brought parts of the upper Midwest to a halt Tuesday, closing courts, schools

Cap hits back at Galaxy - The Sun
The American side have agreed a timeshare deal with AC Milan, which sees Becks return in July for 13 of the 30-game MLS season. They are anxious to keep the England ace for every

US Congress eases curbs on Cuba - BBC News
Cuban-Americans will be allowed to travel to the island once a year and send more money to relatives there. Curbs on sending medicines and food have also been eased. The measures

Discovery crew prepare to launch into orbit for mission to crank space - Daily Mail
Seven astronauts are preparing to blast-off to the International Space Station tomorrow on board the space shuttle Discovery. The weather is expected to be nearly ideal, with a 90

Leighton's commuters face train chaos again on Friday - Leighton Online
COMMUTERS in Leighton could face even more misery on Friday (March 13) when trains will be disrupted again this time because of strike action over an overtime row. London Midland

On Boots 'N' All - SkySports
Eddie and Barrie are joined in the studio by Paul Cullen as they discuss all the happenings in the world of Rugby League. Paul has recently been appointed head coach of Widnes, and

Stone the crows! Santino the rock-throwing ape proves chimps plan - Daily Mail
With a complete lack of privacy, not to mention the laughter and the stares, it is no wonder Santino the chimp is a little peeved. What is slightly surprising is the way he deals