Thursday, June 28, 2012
Delta
Tests Turnstile to Automate Boarding
Delta
Air Lines recently tested a self-service turnstile that lets fliers scan their
own boarding passes. If implemented, the device could make it possible to bypass
all interaction with airline employees, from the time travelers enter the
airport until they're on the plane, reports the Star Tribune.
http://www.startribune.com/business/160326795.html
International
In-flight Wi-Fi to Expand by End of Year
Gogo,
one of the nation's biggest providers of in-flight wireless Internet access,
announced Monday that it has secured $135 million that will be used to boost
Wi-Fi offerings on international flights, according to Tribune Newspapers.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/takingoff/ct-taking-off-international-inflight-wifi-to-expand-by-end-of-year-20120625,0,5286106.story
Hilton
HHonors Launches Triple Your Trip
Hilton
HHonors has launched its latest global promotion, Triple Your Trip, which offers
members triple points for weekend stays (Friday-Sunday) between July 1-Sept. 30,
Business Traveller reports.
http://www.businesstraveller.com/middle-east/news/hilton-hhonors-launches-triple-your-trip
United
Customers Can Expedite Travel Process With TSA PreCheck
United
Airlines announces the launch of the Transportation Security Administration's
PreCheck program at O'Hare International Airport, Terminal 1. TSA PreCheck is a
new risk-based, pre-screening initiative that allows customers to volunteer
information about themselves that may make them eligible to expedite their
screening experience.
http://goo.gl/5ZVY7
'Ferrari'
Train Driving High-Speed Rail Renaissance
CNN
reports that Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo's high-speed train service,
which has been dashing between Milan, Rome and other major Italian cities since
April, aims to cater his latest high-velocity project to the traveling masses.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/22/travel/ferrari-train-italo-ntv/index.html?hpt=tr_c2
Frontier
Extends Seasonal Nonstop Service from Harrisburg
Frontier
Airlines announced it will extend its nonstop seasonal service between
Pennsylvania's Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and its Denver
International Airport (DEN) hub through October 27, 2012.
http://media.frontierairlines.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5366
Dollar
Rent A Car Launches First App for iPhone and iPod Touch
Dollar
Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., is pleased to
announce the launch of its first app for iPhone and iPod Touch.
http://www.dollar.com/en/AboutUs/PressRelease/062612_1.aspx
First
Class Onboard an American Eagle Regional Jet–'Not Too Shabby'
Jaunted.com
shares the experience of traveling in a first class cabin of American Airline's
regional jet service, American Eagle.
http://goo.gl/UzxUf
Hotel
Chinzanso Tokyo Taking Reservations Starting July 2
Fujita
Kanko Inc. announced it will begin taking reservations on July 2nd for its
flagship property to be renamed Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, reports Business Wire.
http://goo.gl/CB4X1
WestJet
Introduces First Frequent Traveler Program
WestJet
announced its new agreement with American Airlines that will allow WestJet
Rewards members to earn WestJet dollars on flights marketed and operated by
American Airlines and its affiliates.
http://goo.gl/y0PwM
Bmi
Purchase Boosts British Airways Domestic Services from Winter 2012
British
Airways' winter 2012 schedule has been unveiled and includes extra frequencies
and use of bigger aircraft on flights to Scotland.
http://press.ba.com/?p=2343
US
Airways and Croatia Airlines Enter Codeshare Agreement
US
Airways and Croatia Airlines have announced a new bilateral codeshare agreement.
US Airways' customers will enjoy expanded service to destinations in Croatia and
the convenience of a single-ticket purchase for a seamless travel experience.
http://www.usairways.com/en-US/aboutus/pressroom/pressreleases.html
