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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Airport VIP Lounges The Scoop On Business Class Seats Latest Airfare Increase Looking More Likely As Ticket Prices Have Risen, So Have Bag Fees Continental Installs Lie-Flat Seats To Lure Business Travelers Avis Extends "Free to Get Away" Promotion, Expands Rental Rewards Did You Know At A & I Travel, Your Agent Books All Southwest Flights Online At Southwest.com? Travelers' Checks Fading In Convenience Some Tips For Using Google For Travel Information
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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Airport VIP Lounges Source: airfarewatchdog.com American Airlines' then chairman C.R. Smith launched the first VIP airport lounge in 1936 to reward his best customers and supporters, upon whom he bestowed the honorific "Admirals." Back then, membership was at the discretion of the sales force. Today, however, anyone with enough money can join. They're expensive, but considering the chaos of the typical airline terminal, especially when flights are delayed or cancelled, well worth it--a definite step up from sitting on the floor next to the gate, fighting over the last available power outlet. In addition to comfortable workstations and cushy chairs, they offer perks like free beverages and civil reservation agents. But is that worth the price of admission ($450 per year for Delta's SkyClub, or $450-500 for American's Admirals Club)? It might be if you travel often. Click Here to continue. The Scoop On Business Class Seats Source: CNN Do you talk to your neighbor a lot when you fly? Would you rather bury your head in a book? Or just pass out until you arrive? Your travel style should influence your choice of the airline you fly, especially if you're one of the lucky few to sit in a premium cabin. Click Here to continue. |
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Source: AP - March 23, 2011 The latest broad increase in airfares — $10 for many round trips within the U.S. — looks increasingly likely to stick. Click Here to continue. As Ticket Prices Have Risen, So Have Bag Fees Charges range from $10 more for second bag to up to $400 for overweight luggage Source: AP While higher airfares are grabbing travelers' attention, airlines have also quietly been raising their fees for checked bags. Click Here to continue. Continental Installs Lie-Flat Seats To Lure Business Travelers Airlines looking to attract passengers willing to pay extra for comfort on long flights Source: AP Continental Airlines said that all of its Boeing 757-200 jets now have lie-flat seats in business class. Click Here to continue. |
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Extends "Free to Get Away" Promotion, Expands Rental Rewards Source: Auto Rental News Avis Rent A Car's "Free to Get Away" promotion in 2010 gave customers a rental reward day after they completed two qualifying rentals of at least two days each. Now, due to the tremendous response from customers, the Avis "Free to Get Away" promotion has been extended to December 31, 2011, and the maximum total of rental rewards customers can earn is now eight, more than double the previous limit. Click Here to continue. |
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Did You
Know At A & I Travel, Your Agent Books All Southwest Flights Online At
Southwest.com? Source: A & I Travel Each trip is booked under your company’s SWABIZ account number (where applicable) and we always use your Southwest rewards number. This means better tracking for your company and more rewards points for you! Please remember-we add your Southwest confirmation number to the bottom of your air itinerary: Your Southwest confirmation number is XXXY15 Travelers' Checks Fading In Convenience They remain an excellent value in China Source: Budget Travel Do you still use travelers' checks? They work like dollars, but can be replaced if lost or stolen. They're best for those who don't want to use credit or ATM cards — or carry large amounts of cash. Click Here to continue. Some Tips For Using Google For Travel Information Source: AP The Internet offers vast resources for travelers, but don't overlook one of the most basic sources of information: Google. The search box on the Google home page puts all sorts of information at your fingertips without requiring you to go to separate websites. Click Here to continue. |
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