Summer early for airfare salesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:39AMDALLAS — Discount carrier AirTran Airways fired the first shot of the summer airfare wars this week, causing bigger rivals to match prices at a time when they would rather be raising them.
Switched on Media Engaged with Flight Centre, Escape Travel and Student Flights on SEOFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:00AMFlight Centre Limited, Australia’s best known travel agency group, has engaged Switched on Media to execute search engine optimisation strategies across three of its major websites: Flight Centre, Escape Travel and Student Flights.
Summer airfare wars start earlyThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:36PMDiscount carrier AirTran Airways fired the first shot of the summer airfare wars this week, causing bigger rivals to match...
Roatan helps put Honduras back on the travel mapThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:13PMThe island's increasing fame is an economic boon in a country that's among the poorest in the Western Hemisphere.
Airfare war brings down some summer ticket pricesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:18PMDiscount carrier AirTran Airways fired the first shot of the summer airfare wars, causing bigger rivals to match its lower prices; sale to end at midnight Thursday
Oscar-winner directs sting on Hollywood's favourite sushi spotWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:15PM"Is this the whale?" joked a noisy patron, pointing to some dark red slabs of tuna on the small tray of sushi, which had just been deposited on his table at one of California's renowned sushi restaurants "Come on guys, it's your signature dish! Where's it gone? I'm feeling left out here!"
Business in BriefWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:27PMEl Al has ended the sale of its "basic" class tickets, the airline's answer to low-cost flights, saying it was not making money on the deal. The cheap tickets were offered to passengers willing to forgo meals and pay extra for amenities such as checked baggage.
Light Up Your St. Patrick's Day With Cheapflights.comWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:02PMBOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - 03/10/10) - On Wednesday, March 17, the whole world will be going green. This is the day when everyone claims their Irish heritage, fleeting or not. This year, Guinness will not be the only thing giving revelers a warm, glowing feeling. From Chicago to London and all the way around to Sydney, Australia, Tourism Ireland will be switching on the green lights at famous ...
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Veteran Travel Site Offers New Technology to Book Airfare With iPhone ApplicationWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:14PMLAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - 03/10/10) - OneTravel, one of the nation's oldest and most recognized travel sites, announces its newest technological endeavor in partnership with Tidal Pool Software, introducing " Wanderlust ," a free iPhone application providing travelers with unlimited mobile access to OneTravel's bargain airfares. This new application, the first of its kind for OneTravel ...
Airlines start summer discount seasonWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:33PMNEW YORK, March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. airlines have launched the first serious sale involving the coming summer travel season, a price expert from Bestfares.com said.
Telepresence: coming to a screen near you?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:43AMMartin Courtney, Computing , Wednesday 10 March 2010 at 17:31:00 Telepresence systems enable organisations to hold boardroom-style meetings with far-flung participants without the hassle and expense of arranging travel and accommodation. But while the technology is impressive, it does not come cheap, as Martin Courtney discovered when he sat in on a virtual meeting with executives from Philips ...
Travel: Cheap As Chups: Visit Our Neighbours On A BudgetTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:15PMKeen to holiday for next to nothing in the Land of the Long White Cloud? Skint, but bursting with wanderlust? No worries, mate – we've got you covered.
Olympic-sized afterthoughtsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:47PMothers also read... After years of talking, planning, building, it was just weeks away and with a general lack of public excitement. It was, “Oh well, Olympics, smolympics, it’ll be a pain in the butt and a sinkhole for money.” We were waiting for the shoe to drop.
January was busiest ever at MitchellTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:12PMMitchell International Airport recorded its busiest January ever with 697,495 passengers passing through Milwaukee's airport, making it one of the fastest growing facilities in the nation.
Samsung, Panasonic start selling 3-D TVs this weekTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:42AM(AP) -- Samsung and Panasonic will start selling 3-D TVs in U.S. stores this week, inaugurating what TV makers hope is the era of 3-D viewing in the living room.
Putting the eco into the contributionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:10PMThis week Parliamentary Secretary Mario de Marco announced that plans to introduce the controversial 50c bed tax have been replaced with new plans to introduce an eco-contribution. This will consist of a fee of €3.50 per tourist payable upon arrival, irrespective of the length of stay.
Fame & Fortune: Jamie TheakstonMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:17AMThe radio presenter Jamie Theakston did an economics degree but still struggles with compound interest.
Perak: Stability in sight after two yearsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:17PMBy Clara Chooi IPOH, March 8 — Unlike the rest of Malaysia, Perak not only had to endure a global economic crisis but also an unprecendented knock-down-drag-out political battle that has lasted all of the past two years. Already established as the country’s third poorest state in 2006, the results of the 12th general election in 2008 plunged Perak into further uncertainty as sceptics raised ...
What Is The Truth Regarding Electronic Cigarettes?Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:56AMDue to a lack of regulation the industry has spawned a number of unscrupulous retailers selling electronic cigarettes and in turn they have created a myriad of myths to surround electronic cigarettes in an effort to make a sale at any cost.
Caribbean St. Martin and St. Maarten share an island, but not an ethicSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:14AMOYSTER POND, St. Martin — Just a few feet beyond the twisting border that separates the French and Dutch sides of this Caribbean island, things start to change. And the changes don't always sit well with visitors.
Going on vacation? These iPhone apps are road-tested for world travelersSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:51PMWhether you choose AT&T's pricey international data plan or rely on WiFi hot spots, the iPhone is a fantastic tool for world travelers. We recently went to Thailand and found these apps and add-ons a must.
Should Iceland repay bank's debts?Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:46AMIcelanders have voted against repaying debts from the failed bank. Is this right?
Check out Spring Break offers carefullyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:11AMThe scam: Flip the calendar page to March, and you might think crocuses peeking through the soil or the first games of spring baseball. Others think of Mexico, Florida and other spring break hot spots. Unfortunately, say some state attorneys general, fraudsters take advantage of college students looking for some quick sun and fun.
Travel: Ten things to love about ShanghaiWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:14PMGenerally regarded as one of the most vibrant and modern cities in the world, tvnz.co.nz's Michael Burgess points out the less obvious charms of the Paris of the East
Beware of spring break scamsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:15PM"I actually got two emails about fake bogus trips," student Nick Kallas said.
Air Arabia Primed for Alex LandingWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:23AMThe biggest budget carrier in the Middle East, Air Arabia, may open a new hub in Alexandria as early as next month, a move experts say could eventually drive down prices across the country, and revitalize the airline business in Egypt’s second largest city.
The Top 10 Spring Break DestinationsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:51AMDo the short days and the long break in between big holidays have you down? Fear not because spring break is almost here and the perfect time to get away and dispose of those winter blues. Whether it's a topical beach, ski trip or urban escape, there are plenty of vacation options for travelers this year, many of them still deeply discounted because of the struggling travel industry. Travel ...
Short Weekends Abroad - Tracking Down the Best of the Weekend Break BunchWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:35AMHoliday experts see 'bookings boom' for short weekends abroad. Independent travel agents bookcheapholidays.com are experiencing a growing holiday phenomenon as more and more people flock to book short weekends abroad.
UrbaniteTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:52PMStarting Wednesday morning, New Yorkers can share taxi rides from three locations: West 57th, West 72nd and East 72nd streets. The city’s cab share program was to launch last Friday but was delayed by the snowstorm.
Half Moon Bay ReviewTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:58PM(ARA) - If you wanted to travel the world by going to only one place, New York City would be the place to do it. For centuries, it has acted as the gateway to America for people across the globe, and even today, immigrants from almost every imaginable country come here to start a new life.
Cheapflights Canada Uncovers Travel Deals to Star-Studded Destinations Around the WorldTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:37PMTORONTO--(Marketwire - 03/02/10) - If all of the red carpet glitz of the award season leaves you wanting to do some more celebrity watching, then imagine a chance to come face to face with the top stars. Travel to the right places, and celebrity spotting can often become part of the adventure. Cheapflights.ca has done the digging on the best destinations for celeb-spotting and found the airfare ...
Investigators: Maturi's RecordsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:42PMEveryone's feeling the pain of belt tightening at the University of Minnesota. Even the sports teams that bring dollars onto campus have had to make cuts. The man running the U's athletic department's a successful fundraiser, for sure but the FOX 9 Investigators examined four years of expense records, that includes travel and asked is he tightening his own belt?
Tourism blow as Tiger slashes Alice routeMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:36PMTiger Airways will suspend flights between Alice Springs and Adelaide because of a decline in passenger numbers.
100 days to go – and still South Africa has questions to answerMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:12PMWith 100 days to go to the World Cup, are all the venues finished and ready for action? No. Nine of the 10 are open and essentially ready but there is a problem at the new £100m, 43,500-seat Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. It is due to stage four group matches, starting with Honduras v Chile on 16 June, then Italy v New Zealand (20 June), Australia v Serbia (23 June) and North Korea v Ivory Coast ...
Cordray Warns Dream Spring Break Trip Might Be BogusMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:23PMAs Ohioans plan spring break getaways, they should watch for travel scams and shady deals, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray warned Monday.
Thailand within reachMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:06PMThailand may be closer than you think, budget-wise, even with escorted tours. Among the affordable offerings is a nine-day trip that starts at about $1,700 per person, including airfare, from the West Coast. The Thailand Experience from Ritz Tours in Alhambra, Calif., gives you six nights in Thailand, once you subtract the flight time to and from the country. You can choose from Bangkok-Phuket ...
Private corporate flights regaining some groundSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:08PMHappy days are not quite here again in the business aviation industry, but at least there are some breaks in the clouds. Gingerly, some business travelers are venturing back into private aircraft aft...
Private corporate flights regaining some groundSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:07PMMany firms jettisoned their company aircraft in the recession, to save money and grief. But private flying is slowly coming back.
Toolbox introduce Camping and Travel sections on its E-Commerce websiteSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:09AMToolbox the UK's fastest growing online tool retailer has today announced that it is introducing and brand new camping and travel section on its E-Commerce website. www.ToolBox.co.uk (PRWeb Feb 28, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/camping/toolbox/prweb3658814.htm