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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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) — 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

Monday, March 9, 2009

International Travel Challenge - RainbowNetwork.com

More than 2,000 people applied to take part, but it’s now been announced that savvy gay traveller Marcus Willan from Wood Green has been selected to take part in the once in a Read more

Spring Training: Travel tips, schedules and slide shows. Your photos & video: Post your game day pics and video A's Forum: Talk with fellow fans A's special section: More news Read more

“Don’t make me stop the car!” “Don’t make me come back there!” Any kid who’s had to endure a long flight or road trip next to an annoying sibling has probably heard Read more

For online media outlets the importance of driving traffic, building repeat visitors and generating revenue are among the most important aspects of sustaining a viable presence on Read more

A large number of Australian and New Zealand travellers chose British Columbia, Canada as their destination in 2008 according to Tourism British Columbia. Destinations in the Read more

I took the perfect purse-sized Mini Rough Guide to New York City with me on my recent trip to the Big Apple, while my co-worker, Marianne, equipped herself with the Lonely Planet Read more

Spring training is just one of the exciting happenings that makes Surprise a city on the move. Surprise, located in the northwest Valley, has emerged almost overnight. With a Read more

A helpful travel community is forming at GeckoGo.com. It tells you the best times (and the not-so-great ones) for travel tailored to your specific interests. >> What's hot: The Read more

What’s your top reason for wanting to go to Disney World in 2009? Maybe you’re dying to check out the brand new, OMG-inducing American Idol Experience . Or, if you’re a Read more

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Travel Contest: Win 275000 airmiles on American Airlines - Examiner.com


Travel Contest: Win 275000 airmiles on American Airlines
Examiner.com
American Airlines is offering a chance to "Share a Tip, Win a Trip" by posting tips on its interactive bulletin board, Milestones. Travelers who share a tip about their favorite city - or cities - on earth receive a chance to win, and multiple tips get ...
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Traveling with your dog? These tips can make it easier
Los Angeles Times, CA
Traveling with your dog? It can be fun, of course, and who doesn't love a good doggie nose print on the car window? It can also be dangerous, though -- a recent American Automobile Assn. survey reported that unrestrained pets cause more than 30000 ...
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Worldwide Travelers Travel Tips
마인드스포츠올림피아드, South Korea
China Travel Tips, Survival Techniques, will help you get around and make your trip to China easier, so you will be able to experience the real China with a little less stress and I hope some of these China Travel Tips will come in handy and will make ...
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Share your top travel tips
Easier (press release), UK
Whether it’s clambering up Java’s Mount Merapi at 3am to watch the sunrise, eating live sea urchins straight from the Med in Sicily or dancing till it’s light in a Rotterdam nightclub, we all have travel experiences we want to share with our friends. ...
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

"Nuclear Jellyfish": A killer you can (almost) root for - Seattle Times

"Nuclear Jellyfish": A killer you can (almost) root for - Seattle Times
In "Nuclear Jellyfish," mystery writer Tim Dorsey brings back the character of Serge A. Storms, an inventive serial killer whose victims are the bad, the nasty and the rude — no

Top travel secrets you need to know - Stuff
If you're booking several nights at a quiet time of year - or if you regularly visit one particular property - a hotel will often be willing to include some extra services (spa

SmarterTravel Announces Top Five Bargain & Off-Peak Destinations - Yahoo Finance
BOSTON, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- SmarterTravel®, a comprehensive travel advice resource for the budget-conscious traveler, today announced the top vacation destinations for off

Louisville Budget Travel Examiner - San Francisco Examiner
National Caribbean Travel Examiner Recently I commented on one of my colleagues in “crime” (a.k.a. travel journalism), Ajay Jain, a travel photographer, journalist and a

The Bahamas: sun, beaches — even pirates - MSNBC
Fresh seafood, warm sunshine and wave-kissed beaches. And just a short hop from the U.S. mainland. Why wouldn't you want to visit the Bahamas? Even at this time of year, that

DESTINATION AUSTRIA TRAVEL MANUAL 2009 with focus on “WINTER IN - e-Travel Blackboard
DESTINATION AUSTRIA TRAVEL MANUAL 2009 is a must-have for selling a holiday to Austria . It is the most comprehensive and complete travel guide for Austria and over 100 Australian

Readers offer tips on spring training, whales - San Francisco Gate
Sunday, March 1, 2009 Readers had a few tips to add to last week's Arizona spring training package - and we've got one too: Check SFGate's snazzy Spring Training Google Map, sfgate

Winter Storm Targets Tri-State - 1010Wins
The New York City Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation, today announced the suspension of Alternate Side Parking regulations citywide for

Is my insurance claim lost in translation? - MSNBC
Q: I am having a difficult time — no, make that an impossible time — collecting a claim for a trip insurance policy. My husband and I bought a policy through Access America for

NJ Transit Updates Bus, Train Schedule - HULIQ.com
The heavy snow in the New England and the Southern parts of the Eastern United States has made changes in school schedules and people's commute to work. In New York and New Jersey

Monday, March 2, 2009

PeterGreenberg.com Weekly Travel Roundup - Peter Greenberg.com Travel News


Peter Greenberg.com Travel News

PeterGreenberg.com Weekly Travel Roundup
Peter Greenberg.com Travel News, CA
Having a tough time keeping up with all the great travel news and information here on PeterGreenberg.com? Well don’t worry, we’ve got all of the week’s stories in one easy post just for you. If you recently got laid off from your job, you just might be ...
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NORTHEAST OHIO TRAVEL NEWS
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH
AP Chattanooga, Tenn.- Banished from America's waterways as a cruise vessel, the 82-year-old sternwheel steamboat Delta Queen hopes to find new life as a floating hotel and lounge on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. Hundreds of people turned out ...
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Travel news in brief: Convention cities slash prices
Detroit Free Press, United States
AP • March 1, 2009 An expert for Priceline.com says leisure travelers could benefit from a drop-off in business conventions due to the economy. "Leisure travelers who want the most bang for the buck out of their vacations this year should look to the ...
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A film fest for the outdoorsy type
Boston Globe, United States
About globe-trotting Travel news, tips, deals and dispatches. Tom Haines, Globe Travel writer, posts regularly from around the world and close to home. Kari Bodnarchuk writes about outdoor adventures, offbeat places, and New England. ...
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