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03/09/10, 05:45:13 EDT
Airline's choice of A380 not a blow, Boeing exec says
After a lengthy evaluation, British Airways decided that the Airbus A380 trumped The Boeing Co.'s 747-8, but that decision does not represent a setback for the program, Boeing's top jetliner executive said.
Air France sets condition on airline bids
PARIS - Air France KLM will only consider making a bid for Spain's Iberia or Italy's Alitalia if the deal meets its target of an 8.5 percent return on capital after tax by 2009-2010, an airline executive said.
Budget airline says its planes are safe
Budget airline Flybe has moved to reassure its customers of the airworthiness of planes on its Irish routes.
US warns of kidnap threat to tourists in Kenya
NAIROBI — The United States warned that Somali Islamist militants might kidnap western tourists on vulnerable Kenyan beaches.
Brazilian Tourism Institute to open an office in China
The Brazilian Tourism Institute will open an office in either Beijing or Shanghai to allow direct involvement in the Chinese market, following the decision made by the Brazil-China Chamber of Economic Development.
US passport regime takes effect today
As of today all United States of America citizens who travel by air to Jamaica must have a passport to re-enter their country, due to the expiration of the deadline for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) at midnight, yesterday.
Hawaiian Granted Approval to Launch Honolulu-Manila Flights
HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines announced today it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide nonstop flights between Honolulu and Manila in the Philippines. Hawaiian will be the only U.S. carrier providing nonstop service between Hawaii and the Philippines.
Singapore Airlines to start 3 new services from Bangalore
BANGALORE: The Singapore Airlines on Monday announced commencement of three additional services from Bangalore from October 29, taking the number of flights from the city in a week to 10.
European airlines slam Dutch government plans to raise airline ticket taxes
AMSTERDAM - The Association of European Airlines (AEA), representing 31 companies, has put out an official protest against Dutch government plans to raise extra taxes on airline tickets.
Airlines hope new payment options will end 'abandoned shopping carts'
"Airlines are looking at every nickel and dime they can find with spiking fuel prices," says Ralph Kaiser, President and Chief Executive Officer at UATP (Universal Air Travel Plan), a company owned by 13 major airlines, which allows those airlines to issue their own branded UATP card for ticket purchases.
Australia Welcoming More Arab Gulf Tourists
Tourism officials in Australia say the number of visitors from Arab Gulf nations is increasing. Airlines are scheduling more flights between the Middle East and Australia to accommodate the rising popularity.
American Airlines Introduces Authentic Hawaiian Cuisine
Starting today American Airlines will say hello or, as they say in Hawaii, "aloha," to new menus featuring a distinct island flair.
Tanzania national airline fights back to survive
Coming back with new business strategies, the ailing Tanzania national airline, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) had re-branded its image after parting away with South African Airways (SAA).
PATA offers awards for best tourism agencies
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has offered 24 Gold Awards and four best-of-show Grand Awards to some best tourism agencies and government organizations in the area in a bid to promote the development of global tourism industry, reports reaching here Saturday from Indonesia's resort island Bali where PATA 2007 travel mart was being held.
EU sticks to airline emission plan
The EU has held firm to a plan to force airlines using European air space into its overall strategy to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
German airline to start flights
A Cornish airport has announced plans to begin flights to and from Germany from next summer.
Malaysia targets two million tourists from Indonesia
NUSA DUA, Bali: The Malaysian Tourism Promotion Director General Dato Mirza said his office hoped that the number of Indonesian tourists visiting the country in 2007 would reach two million.
Atlantic Southeast Airlines Reaches Tentative Labor Contract Agreement With Pilots
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc., late yesterday reached a tentative labor contract agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) that represents ASA's nearly 1,700 pilots.
Oman Air underlines its commitment to promoting tourism
MUSCAT — Oman Air has underscored its commitment to promoting tourism. The airline continues its dedicated efforts to ensure that Oman continues to be a destination of choice for every world-class tourist and traveller.
BA nearer to Iberia deal
The Spanish government is understood to be resisting a possible takeover bid for Iberia, its national airline, by Air France/KLM.
Brisbane Qantas workers sidestep security
QANTAS has employed casual staff to work at Brisbane airport without Australian Federal Police security clearances.
Travel agents find their riches
The 1980s and early 1990s were the heyday of the travel agent.
Indian Airlines starts Delhi-Kullu flight
With a promise to give a major boost to tourism in Himachal Pradesh, India's national carrier, Indian Airlines today launched its Delhi-Kullu service.
Alitalia to Be Sold by Government `Soon,' Prodi Says
Alitalia SpA, Italy's unprofitable state-owned airline, will be sold ``soon'' and the government won't oppose any of the foreign companies that have shown interest in a bid, such as Air France-KLM Group, Prime Minister Romano Prodi said.
“Make Ghana the tourism destination of West Africa, if not of Africa”
The Minister for Lands, Forestry and Mines, Madam Esther Obeng Dapaah has appealed to the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations to direct some of its policies towards community based tourism to help create self employment for local women in the rural areas.
CHA President: EU Policy on Tourism Unacceptable
Bridgetown, Barbados - Peter J. Odle, president of the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) said the European Union proposal on tourism to its partners in Cariforum is insufficient and unacceptable.
Floods likely to spoil Kaziranga tourist party
KAZIRANGA: If wanton poaching has sent foresters at Kaziranga National Park into a tizzy, the devastating three waves of floods witnessed by the world heritage site this year is poised to deter the enthusiasm of domestic as well as international visitors.
Fliers pay FAA's way with little input
As Congress debates whether to radically change how the Federal Aviation Administration is funded and spend billions of dollars to update our air-traffic control system, it's getting an earful from airports, airlines and business-jet owners.
WTM World Responsible Tourism Day puts industry action in the spotlight
Polar explorer Pen Hadow, the first person to sledge alone from Canada to the North Geographic Pole without any resupplies, is set to put WTM World Responsible Tourism Day in the spotlight when he officially launches the day of action at World Travel Market on Wednesday 14 November 2007.
Discovery Cruise Line Announces New Rate Structure
Food is now included in all fare categories
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