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Airport Parking

Passport Changes Effective February 1, 2008

NWA Imposes Call Center Assistance Fee For Seat Assignment Requests

NWA New World Business Class is here

United Airlines Baggage Update

Corporate hotel rates expected to increase 6% in 2008

Forgetting to fill up your rental car with gas could cost you $100

Rules Change for carrying lithium batteries on planes

No More Lost Luggage Worries

New check in times at London Heathrow and Gatwick

Tahiti On SALE

To kick this off,  PARK FREE for the ENTIRE MONTH
OF FEBRUARY*! 
(*Self Park only. Must present your A & I travel itinerary, business card or
online reservation confirmation page to the cashier upon exiting to qualify
for this promotion. Free parking valid for arrivals Feb. 1-29, 2008.)
Click Here for the complete details.

Passport Changes Effective February 1, 2008
The U.S. Department of State will begin offering the option of a Passport Card February 1st.
- The Passport card is a low cost, limited use (land and sea only) option applicable for travelers.
- Rates for the Passport Books will increase at the same time.
- Age for which both parents must appear and sign passport application is increasing from 14 to 16.
Click Here to view the fee schedule. Click Here for complete details.

NWA Imposes Call Center Assistance Fee For Seat Assignment Requests
Source: NWA
NWA/KLM reservations will assess the call center assistance fee for customers who call to request a seat assignment for a reservation that was made through an external ticketing source. Currently, a call center assistance fee of $15.00 USD/$18.00 CAD is assessed when a customer calls NWA/KLM reservations to request a voluntary itinerary change on a booking originally purchased through an external ticketing source such as a traditional travel agency, online travel agency, another airline, WorldAgent Direct or on nwa.com. Click Here to continue.

NWA New World Business Class is here
Source: NWA
It's about 176° lie-flat seats, superior in-flight service and one of the industry's most advanced personal entertainment systems. It's about arriving at your destination feeling relaxed and refreshed. The New World Business Class has been progressively introduced on their 747-400 aircraft. This process is 100% complete. NWA is pleased to offer this new and improved product for your enjoyment on their 747-400 aircraft and Northwest's new Airbus A330 aircraft. Click Here for an interactive tour.

United Airlines Baggage Update
Source: BCD Travel
United Announces Changes To Domestic Checked Baggage Policy
Effective with tickets purchased today for travel on or after May 5, 2008, United has implemented a new baggage policy. The policy applies to those traveling within the US or to/from Canada, San Juan, or St Thomas. Travelers using non-refundable fares and not holding preferred status within Mileage Plus or another Star Alliance carrier program equivalent will be permitted only one free checked bag.  A second bag may be checked for $25. For all customers, the fee for the third or fourth bags would be $100. Please note that there is no change in the current policy for elite status travelers of United or other Star carriers or those without status traveling in First or Business Class or Economy Class with fully refundable fares.  United’s press release is posted on its page of the United section of inSite. The full details are available on United’s website: United Airlines - Domestic baggage information

Corporate hotel rates expected to increase 6% in 2008
Final negotiations for 2008 corporate hotel rates are just about completed and it appears that corporate hotel rates will rise 6% this year, which was about the same increase corporations saw in 2007. For the last five years hotel rates have increased almost 40% in some markets. The hotel segment has been one of the most profitable of the travel industry for the last five years as a strong economy has caused demand to outpace supply. A slowing economy, if it materializes, may slow down prices in the year ahead.

No More Lost Luggage Worries
Check out www.luggagefree.com. Luggage Free specializes in door-to-door luggage shipping, bicycle shipping, golf club shipping, ski shipping and anything else that you opt not to carry on your trip. With the option to send unaccompanied luggage ahead to nearly any destination worldwide, you can now avoid the inconvenience of carrying, checking and claiming luggage - even going through customs.

New check in times at London Heathrow and Gatwick
There is a new standard minimum check in time for all flights departing from Heathrow and Gatwick. Regardless of cabin, you must check in at least 45 minutes before your flight departs when you're flying British Airways or GB Airways. Check in desks and self-service kiosks will close 45 minutes before flights depart.

Tahiti On SALE!!!
Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa
6 Days from $2,799

Included Features

• Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles
• 5 nights Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa Motu Bungalow
• FREE breakfast and dinner daily
• Hotel tax
• Inter-island transport by air
• All transfers and baggage handling
• Meeting service, including flower lei on arrival and shell lei on departure
• Complimentary activities at your hotel
• Island in the Sun flight bag and baggage tags.

*Dine FREE applies to select properties for breakfast and dinner daily. Minimum stays may apply in specific room categories.

Prices are per person, double occupancy and based on availability on Wednesdays from Nov 1, 2007-Mar 31, 2008. For departures on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the itinerary will be modified. Blackout dates over holiday periods will apply. Rates, itinerary, conditions and availability are subject to change. Not included: U.S./foreign taxes of approximately $80, including Sep 11 security fee. Please note: All prices reflect a 3% discount for purchases made with cash/check. There are no discounts for sales made on credit cards. CST#2001136-50

For more information and to book your trip please contact Rhonda McDowell at
901-291-1410 or e-mail rhonda@aitvl.com.
 

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