Alaska Airlines Begins Nonstop Service Between San Diego and Orlando
Alaska Airlines has launched nonstop service between Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. The carrier will fly between the two cities five times a week.
http://splash.alaskasworld.com/Newsroom/ASNews/ASstories/AS_20121012_065520.asp

Westin Hotels and Resorts Announces Grand Opening of Flagship Manhattan Property
According to Daily Finance, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Host Hotels and Resorts, Inc. announced the grand opening of The Westin New York Grand Central.
http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/10/12/westin-hotels-resorts-announces-grand-opening-of-f/

American Airlines Extends Flight Cuts into November
American Airlines says the flight cuts it made in response to operational problems will continue through Nov. 14, reports USA Today.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2012/10/12/american-airlines-flight-cuts/1628261/

For Delta, It's Up to You, New York
One of the most delay-plagued, congested airports in the world seems like the last place you would want to route lots of passengers who are simply making a connection. But that is what Delta Air Lines Inc. is doing at New York's La Guardia Airport, says the Wall Street Journal.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443749204578048374059969436.html?mod=dist_smartbrief

Hertz: Committed to Rental Car Safety
The Hertz Corporation announced that its U.S. car rental fleet does not include any of the Toyota vehicles subject to the recently announced safety recall related to power-window switches.
http://hertz.mediaroom.com/2012-10-12-Hertz-Committed-To-Rental-Car-Safety

Hotel Secrets: The Ultimate Guide
Executive Travel magazine pulls back the velvet curtain to learn the secrets of hoteliers.
http://www.executivetravelmagazine.com/articles/hotel-secrets-the-ultimate-guide

Interjet Now Offers Daily Service to Mexico from John Wayne Airport in Orange County, CA
Interjet inaugurated daily service to Mexico on October 11 from John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, reports PR Newswire.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/interjet-now-offers-daily-service-to-mexico-from-john-wayne-airport-in-orange-county-ca-173874531.html

Hotels Make it Easier to Stay Fit on the Road
More hotels are adding fitness centers to meet the needs of fit travelers. Some have added fitness facilities, in-room workout equipment and class programs, according to USA Today.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2012/10/10/hotel-gyms-workouts/1622289/

Norwegian Creates Subsidiary for 787 Arrival
Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle has created a long-haul subsidiary—Norwegian Long Haul—to accommodate the 2013 arrival of its first Boeing 787-8, Air Transport World reports.
http://atwonline.com/airline-finance-data/news/norwegian-creates-subsidiary-787-arrival-1012

WestJet Encore!
Following a vote by WestJetters, WestJet announced the name of its new regional airline will be WestJet Encore.
http://goo.gl/iiqPd