United Airlines' First 787 Dreamliner Takes Flight
United Airlines' first Boeing 787 Dreamliner completed its first test flight Sunday, reports USA today. That marks a key milestone in Boeing's preparations to officially deliver the jet to United, which will become the first North American carrier to take possession of a Dreamliner.
http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/08/united-airlines-first-787-takes-flight/828189/1

Qatar Airways Announces Chicago as Newest U.S.A. Route
Qatar Airways announces an expansion of its U.S.A. route network with the introduction of daily non-stop passenger flights from Doha to Chicago from April 10 next year.
http://www.qatarairways.com/english_global/press-release.page?pr_id=pressrelease_pressrelease_20120814

Hyatt Debuts in Southwest China
According to NASDAQ, Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently announced the opening of the hotel, Hyatt Regency Chongquing, under its Hyatt Regency Brand.
http://community.nasdaq.com/News/2012-08/hyatt-debuts-in-southwest-china-analyst-blog.aspx?storyid=165755

JetBlue CEO Wants More Airport Access
JetBlue Airways Corp. has "no interest" in a merger with AMR Corp.'s bankrupt American Airlines and wants to expand by winning more airport flight slots while remaining independent, says Businessweek.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-20/jetblue-ceo-wants-more-airport-access

Corporate Hotel Negotiations Could Alter Travelers' Habits
Each fall, U.S. companies negotiate with hotels over corporate rates and perks for the following year – and this year, the two sides are farther apart than normal, which could spell trouble for travelers hoping to stay in upscale hotels, according to USA Today.
http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/post/2012/08/corporate-hotel-negotiations-starwood-hilton-hyatt-marriott/828558/1

Hertz Charges $93 to Top Off my Rental
The Chicago Tribune reveals how to deal with rental car agencies that demand you fill up their tank – again.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/sns-201208210000--tms--traveltrctntt-a20120821-20120821,0,7680994.story

Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Olathe, KS
Hilton Garden Inn® Tuesday announced the opening of the 106-room Hilton Garden Inn Olathe, representing an addition to the brand’s growing portfolio of more than 540 hotels worldwide, hotel interactive.com reports.
http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleid=26321

Four Seasons Opens Flagship Property in Toronto
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts celebrates a homecoming of sorts with the opening of a new 259-room flagship hotel in Toronto, Canada, where the company was founded more than 50 years ago. The property is scheduled to open Oct. 5, 2012.
http://press.fourseasons.com/news-releases/strategic-worldwide-expansion-continues-as-four-seasons-opens-in-its-birthplace/

Airlines Offer Free Access to eBay
Fliers on Delta Air Lines and Virgin America can now use the inflight Wi-Fi provided by Gogo to get free access to eBay any time they're above 10,000 feet, reports NBC News.
http://travelkit.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/21/13381141-high-bid-wins-airlines-offer-free-access-to-ebay?lite

JetBlue Fined for Violating Federal Rules
JetBlue Airways Corp. was fined by the U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday for not informing passengers on a plane delayed at New York's John F. Kennedy airport that they could leave the plane as it waited at the gate, according to Reuters.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/21/uk-jetblue-fine-idUSLNE87K01K20120821

British Airways Aims to Increase Ticket Sales with Social Sharing App
British Airways is letting consumers share their flight itineraries and travel plans with friends and family through a new iPhone application, reports MobileCommerceDaily.com.
http://www.mobilecommercedaily.com/2012/08/16/british-airways-builds-travel-inspiration-ticket-sales-with-social-sharing-app

What Airlines Take Away, One Airport (Partially) Gives Back
Forbes reports that Dulles International Airport is testing a new system that will let travelers know in real time, in advance, how long of a wait time they will have in the security line.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikamorphy/2012/08/21/what-airlines-take-away-one-airport-partially-gives-back/