Wednesday, September 26, 2012
American
Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights Through October
Amid
labor strife, bankruptcy proceedings and layoffs, American Airlines has canceled
hundreds of flights through October, causing dozens of delays at Los Angeles
International Airport, the Los Angeles Times reports.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/la-fi-american-airlines-20120921,0,32233.story
Four
Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane Named London Hotel of the Year by UK
Automobile Association
The
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane was awarded the title of Hotel of the
Year for London 2012-2013, which is the London hotel industry's most significant
prize, by the UK Automobile Association.
http://goo.gl/fBQIi
Virgin
America Expands Flight Service to Palm Springs with New Nonstop JFK-PSP Flights
Virgin
America announced that it is bringing more of its upscale low-fare flights to
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) from both San Francisco International
Airport (SFO) and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
http://www.virginamerica.com/press-release/2012/virgin-america-expands-jfk-psp.html
Developers
of Aloft and Marriott Hotels Propose Park East Hotel
Jackson
Street Management LLC is planning to build another hotel following the
construction of a 204-room Marriott Hotel and development of a 160-room Aloft
Hotel in the Park East corridor of downtown Milwaukee, reports BizTimes.com.
http://www.biztimes.com/article/20120925/ENEWSLETTERS02/120929892
British
Airways to Trial Automatic Check-in Service
British
Airways is to trial a new service allowing passengers to be automatically
checked in ahead of their flight. Launching this month, the trial will initially
be offered to selected passengers departing from French airports, according to
Business Traveller.
http://www.businesstraveller.com/news/ba-to-trial-automatic-check-in-service
HYATT
House Falls Church Celebrates Official Opening
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation announces the opening of HYATT house Falls Church, which is
located in Fairfax, Virginia’s vibrant new Mosaic District.
http://goo.gl/9vJI2
Four
Points by Sheraton to Debut in New Brunswick, Canada
Starwood
Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced its Four Points® by Sheraton
brand will open its first hotel in Edmundston, New Brunswick.
http://goo.gl/J4Ixl
Why
Check and Schlepp When You Can Ship Instead?
Fox
News poses the question: Why are you still paying the airlines to ship your bags
when FedEx Ground and other shippers will usually do it for less and with fewer
hassles?
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/09/24/why-check-and-schlepp-when-can-ship-instead/
The
Best Business Hotel in the Middle East
Jumeirah
Emirates Towers has been awarded the Best Business Hotel in the Middle East by
Business Traveller Magazine, according to A Luxury Travel Blog.
http://goo.gl/mPo76
This
Airline Wants You to Buy the Jet Fuel
Allegiant
Travel CEO Maurice Gallagher says he's ready to assess a fuel surcharge based on
market prices so that the customer pays for the gas, Bloomberg Businessweek
reports.
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-09-25/this-airline-wants-you-to-buy-the-jet-fuel#r=hpt-ls
Divorced
Mother Deals with Business Travel Guilt
The
Huffington Post shares one woman's story of juggling the demands of her
professional career and motherhood as a single, divorced businesswoman.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/debbi-dickinson/divorced-mother-deals-wit_b_1901506.html
Travel
with These Three Products for Good Hair Days – Wherever You Go
Condé
Nast Traveler shares its list of three editor-approved beauty products that keep
your locks intact, whether you're stepping off an 18-hour flight or cruising in
a convertible alongside the beach.
http://www.cntraveler.com/daily-traveler/2012/09/best-hair-products-travel-shampoo-oil
