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Discount airline guarantees good-quality services
After an aircraft of a discount air carrier in Thailand crashed, Vice Head of the Vietnam Civil Aviation Administration (VCAA) Luu Thanh Binh confirmed that all planes must obey rules on safety, though they belong to discount or normal airlines.
China Eastern the target in airline dogfight over ‘the battle for Shanghai’
The Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific and its ally Air China are expected to make a combined offer today for a significant stake in China Eastern Airlines as part of what airline industry veterans are calling “the battle for Shanghai”.
Qatar Airways big draw at Tokyo travel trade fair
QATAR Airways was a major participant at this year’s edition of JATA World Travel Fair in Tokyo, Asia’s largest travel trade show.
Air Berlin to buy airline from Thomas Cook
LONDON: Air Berlin, the biggest German discount airline, has reached agreement to buy Condor Flugdienst from the tour operator Thomas Cook for up to €475 million in stock to add routes and planes.
American named Best North American Airline
American Airlines has been named Best North American Airline for the fifteenth consecutive year at the 2007 Business Traveller Awards.
Los Angeles Investors Interested in El Salvador
The Salvadoran Minister of Tourism, Ruben Rochi, met with tourism executives and journalists in the city of Los Angeles to present El Salvador's new image, its investment opportunities and the various attractions El Salvador has to offer.
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) President to open the WTM-ChinaContact forum
Recognizing the opportunity to educate the travel industry on China at WTM, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has given its support to the WTM-ChinaContact forum on China’s tourism industry which will be held at the London based World Travel Market on 14th November 2007.
EU clashes with U.S. over airline emissions trade
BRUSSELS - The European Union will press ahead with plans to include aviation in its emissions trading system despite United States' efforts through a U.N. body to discourage it, a spokeswoman for the EU executive said on Friday.
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority hosts workshop for key stakeholders in German tourism industry
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), the apex body that manages the tourism sector of the emirate, is hosting representatives from more than 45 German tourism and travel companies at a 3-day workshop to familiarize the participants with Abu Dhabi's tourist attractions.
Air India pushes back Australia plans
New Delhi - Air India has pushed back plans of launching a flight to Australia and instead plans to utilise the Airbus A-330 aircraft to operate flights to Seoul and Osaka, senior airline officials said.
Scottish tourism video is over-optimistic
EDINBURGH - Critics say a tourism commercial that shows Scotland as a winter sports paradise includes footage that is a decade old and predates recent warm winters.
Tourism leaders over the moon over Trenz
New Zealand's biggest tourism trade show TRENZ is returning to Rotorua next year and the city's tourism leaders could not be more thrilled.
Senior travelers will find little help on airline fares
Airlines keep cutting back on their deals for senior travelers.
Start-up airline's business growing
The number of people flying with Myrtle Beach's newest start-up air service continues to grow, surprising even its top executives and helping boost figures at Myrtle Beach International Airport.
Airline competition 'keeps travel prices down'
Growing competition for popular airline routes has slowed down price inflation for ticket fares, according to new figures.
Jordan showcases tourism products in Warsaw
Amman — Jordan participated in the 15th Warsaw Tourism Exhibition in Poland where 30 of the best tourism countries in the world showcased their tourism products.
Volcanoes as attractions are RP’s next pitch for tourism
MANILA, Philippines - Environment officials plan to turn volcanoes which are rich in biodiversity, such as Mt. Iraya in Batanes, into “eco-tourism zones” that could benefit the local communities.
No plans to expand Qantas's Kiwi service
Qantas has no definite plans to increase services ahead of rival Pacific Blue starting flights on New Zealand routes in just over a month, with analysts predicting only one would survive.
Oriens to Enter the Travel and Tourism Industry in China
Oriens Travel and Hotel Management Corp. is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of www.128trip.com, a privately held company, which developed and operates an internet-based travel reservations and sales businesses for clients throughout the world.
Committee looks at cruise security
A Northeast Florida Congressman delivered a prepared statement Wednesday as a Congressional committee held a hearing to study security procedures on cruise ships.
Ancient Ethiopian city tries to become a modern tourist hub
"The future of Harar is tourist attraction," said regional president Murad Abdulhadi.
Airline to end policy of letting families board first
Southwest Airlines has a new way of getting children on a plane -- by no longer putting them first.
H.I.S. Shares Plunge as Tourist Numbers, Profits Fall
H.I.S. Co. shares had their biggest decline in almost five years after Japan's largest discount travel agency reported a drop in operating profit and JPMorgan lowered its target price on the stock.
Tourism arrivals reach 7-year high
The number of foreign tourists visiting Israel leaped 82 percent in August from a year earlier, bringing arrivals in the first eight months to their highest level since 2000.
Thailand eyes record tourism despite crash, coup
Thailand is eyeing a record tourist influx with foreigners seemingly undeterred by the Phuket plane disaster or political concerns since a military coup one year ago, industry officials say.
UPDATE 1-AVIC I, China Eastern eye $133 mln airline
BEIJING - State-owned China Aviation Industry Corp I (AVIC I) said on Wednesday it plans to team up with China Eastern to form a 1 billion yuan ($133 million) regional airline that will fly locally built planes.
$10 Off EuropebyAir FlightPass
EuropebyAir's entire FlightPass route system will be on sale at $10 off the normal price of $99 or $129 one-way.
Mexicana Airlines Takes Home Three World Travel Awards
Considered the Oscars of the tourism sector, these awards are granted based on the votes of more than 167,000 travel industry experts worldwide. Every Mexicana employee has contributed to the company's achievement
Kerala starts year-long study on tourism impact
Kerala Tourism (KT) has launched a year-long study to find out the impact of tourism on ecology and infrastructure. The study comes in the wake of its initiative to promote eco-tourism in a big way.
AirTran Airways Adds New Winter Service Between Pittsburgh and Florida
Low-Fare Carrier Adds Nonstop Flights to Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa
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