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Travel News: September 26, 2012
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

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