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 Articles of Interest

A & I Travel Ranks 31st In The U.S.

Airfare Sales May Soon Be Harder To Find

Global Entry Makes International Arrivals Fast And Easy

American Airlines Rolls Out Fee For Coach Seats

American Eagle Announces Winter Schedule

AirTran Increases Checked-Bag Fee

National Free Rental Days - ONE TWO FREE

Hertz - Picture Yourself With A Free Day Promotion

Budget Conscious Hotels Turn To Optional Housekeeping

Packing The Perfect Bag

Travel Info App A Good Destination

Tips For A Stress Free Flying Experience

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A & I Travel Ranks 31st In The U.S.
Business Travel News recently released the annual Business Travel Survey for 2010, and we are proud to announce that A & I Travel Service has placed 31st amongst the top corporate travel management companies in the country (up from 34th place in 2009). Unlike many agencies who have grown through mergers and acquisitions, A&I Travel’s growth since its founding in 1953 has been strictly organic. “As proud as we are of the ranking, we’re even prouder of the fact that our growth and position in Memphis and the industry is largely a result of long-term relationships with the clients we serve” said Vicki Rush, CEO. “As a company, we place great efforts on client retention by delivering exceptional service and continuous monitoring and innovation for travel program savings enhancements. That philosophy is apparently working since most of the growth we have experienced over the past several years has come from referral business.” Thank you to all of our valued customers who have made this achievement possible!

Airfare Sales May Soon Be Harder To Find
Deals are less common as U.S. airlines profit from packed planes and baggage fees
Source: AP
Good times are finally back for the nation's airlines. For travelers, that means it's getting harder to find bargains. Click Here to continue.

Global Entry Makes International Arrivals Fast And Easy
Source: Delta
Global Entry is a program developed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to expedite entry into the U.S. for low-risk, pre-screened international travelers. Upon arriving in the United States, members proceed directly to the automated Global Entry kiosk, bypassing passport control lines and paper customs declarations. Click Here to continue.
 
Airline News
American Airlines Rolls Out Fee For Coach Seats
Source: CNN.com
Even the cheap seats are getting pricey. American Airlines announced an add-on fee for the front rows in coach class. The fee is the latest in a long line of a la carte airline fees that have brought billions in revenue to legacy airlines hobbled by high oil prices and economic recession. Click Here to continue.

American Eagle Announces Winter Schedule, Offering Increased Service And Convenience At Its Miami Hub
Source: American Eagle
American Eagle will increase nonstop service between Miami and 10 additional cities throughout the American Airlines network, beginning Nov. 18th. Click Here to continue.

AirTran Increases Checked Bag Fee
Source: Business Travel News
AirTran on Sept. 1 will begin charging $20 for customers to check their first piece of luggage, up from the current $15 fee, the airline said on its website. Passengers who made their reservations before August 17 would be exempt from the additional fee, AirTran said. The carrier's charge for a second checked bag remains $25.

A & I is pleased to announce a special rate from Parkit Here for A & I customers!
The A & I rate is $6.56 per day for standard parking and includes taxes and surcharges. The rate for covered parking is $11.93 per day, all inclusive. We recommend that you call to make a reservation for covered space. Their number is 260-7800.

Please note that at Parkit Here, you will enjoy free valet parking, complimentary water and USA Today. To receive this rate, just show a copy of your A & I Travel itinerary or simply ask for the A & I rate! www.parkitx.com
Car News
National Free Rental Days - ONE TWO FREE
Source: National
It’s back and just in time to make your business trips more rewarding.

How it works:
1. Register and participate August 22, 2010 - January 31, 2010
2. Earn one free rental day with every two rentals of two or more days. Earn as many as you
    can - all in addition to your regular Emerald Club rewards.
Free: Use your free days anytime, including weekends. Even use up to three at a time.

Register at emeraldclubpromos.com/12free
Full terms and conditions available at emeraldclubpromos.com/12free

Hertz - Picture Yourself With A Free Day Promotion
Source: Hertz
Rent twice and earn 600 Hertz #1 awards points - enough to redeem for a free rental day.
Just make two rentals of a mid-size or larger vehicle for two or more days between
August 23, 2010 and January 31, 2011 and watch the free days start to add up.

Register for this promotion at awardsfreeday.com beginning August 23, 2010.

• There’s no limit to the number of times you can rent or points you can earn.
• This exclusive offer is available for rental pick-ups made by January 31, 2011.
• Make sure to register beginning August 23, 2010 and earn a free day with your next two
  rentals!
Full terms and conditions available at http://offers.hertzgold.com/awardsfreeday.aspx
 
Hotel News
Budget Conscious Hotels Turn To Optional Housekeeping
Source: USA today
Room cleaned, sir? Want to sleep on your bed sheets a few more days, madam? More hotels are cutting back on housekeeping services. With their business sharply reduced, hotels are looking to save money by urging customers to forgo daily changing of linens, towels and toiletries. Click Here to continue.
Did You Know?
Packing The Perfect Bag
Source: Business Week
 Click Here to learn how to pack your perfect travel bag.

Travel Info App A Good Destination
Source: New York Post
For business travelers, struggling to arrive at the airport in time to get through security, having to keep track of multiple e-mails, or even worse, separate pieces of paper with your flight itinerary, hotel reservation information and car-rental details can be a huge hassle. But now there's an app that organizes all of your travel information. Click Here to continue.

Tips For A Stress Free Flying Experience
Source: AP
It's tough to be a flight attendant. That is apparent even more after Steven Slater's now famous "peace out" move. But a little sympathy, please: it is tough to be a passenger these days, too. There have surely been plenty of travelers, stuffed in coach with crying babies, rolling eyes and empty wallets, who have wanted to make a quick exit down the emergency slide. Click Here to continue.
 
Travel & Leisure

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