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Article Of Interest

Expert's Take: What New Airline Fees Might Come In 2011?

Delta Unveils Four Newly Renovated Sky Clubs In January

SkyTeam Launches iPhone App

Delta Air Lines Wants Travelers To Bid To Be Bumped

Southwest Airlines To Revamp Loyalty Program

Qantas Launch Of Dallas Services

Avis Budget Teaming With InterContinental Hotels

Shut Up And Fly! Debate Over Cell Phones On Flights Continues

Travel & Leisure

Expert's Take: What New Airline Fees Might Come In 2011?
Source: CNN.com
It may seem like airlines have thought of every possible way to squeeze more money out of air travelers, charging extra for everything from early boarding to checking bags. Click Here to continue.
Airline News
Delta Unveils Four Newly Renovated Sky Clubs In January
Source: Delta
Delta introduced a renovated Sky Club in Minneapolis-St. Paul, the first of four remodeled Sky Clubs opening this month, including lounges in Atlanta, New York – LaGuardia and Philadelphia. The refurbishments are part of Delta's more than $2 billion investment in its product through 2013. Click Here to continue. 

SkyTeam Launches iPhone App
Source: Delta
SkyTeam has officially launched an innovative new mobile offering to all passengers traveling with any of its thirteen member airlines. Click Here to continue.

Delta Air Lines Wants Travelers To Bid To Be Bumped
Airline scraps voluntary bumping system for auction-based model
Source: MSNBC
Delta Air Lines wants its customers to name their price. The airline is testing a new auction system that lets travelers on overbooked flights submit a bid for the value of a travel voucher they would take to be bumped, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Delta would accept the lowest bids first. Click Here to continue.

Southwest Airlines To Revamp Loyalty Program
Source: AP
Southwest Airlines is revamping its frequent-flier program with changes designed to nudge customers into buying higher-priced tickets by letting them earn bonus flights faster.
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Qantas Launch Of Dallas Services
Source: Qantas
Qantas announced the launch of direct Qantas services from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). From 16 May, Qantas will operate four direct outbound return flights from Sydney to DFW, returning to Sydney via Brisbane each week on a three-class Boeing 747. Click Here to continue.

 
Car News
Avis Budget Teaming With InterContinental Hotels
Source: AP
Avis Budget Group Inc. and InterContinental Hotels Group PLC said they are teaming up to give InterContinental's Priority Club Rewards members discounts on rental cars.

Priority Club Rewards members can save up to 25 percent on Avis rentals and up to 20 percent on Budget rentals. Click Here to continue.

Did You Know?
Shut Up And Fly! Debate Over Cell Phones On Flights Continues
Mobile use now allowed on many international flights, but not in the U.S.
Source: MSNBC
What do media magnate Arianna Huffington and Hollywood heartthrob Josh Duhamel have in common? They've both been busted for using their cell phones on planes. Click Here to continue.
 
Travel & Leisure

3 Night Bahamas Cruise From *$199.00 On Royal Caribbean International

 

 


It’s COLD Outside! Escape To Tropical Temperatures In The Bahamas

Time to feel the warm sand between your toes and the tropical sun warming your skin.

Be sure to visit the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island and take the aquarium tour. Reserve some time to visit Cabbage beach on Paradise Island. Simply hop on the ferry to Paradise Island and enjoy seeing some of the celebrity homes. From the ferry, the beach is a short walk and is located behind the Sheraton Grand Resort. This beach is a hidden treasure showcasing bright white sand and brilliant blue waters. Tip: Pick up a beach towel poolside on the ship for your visit to Paradise Island.

Majesty Of The Seas

Sailing Date: Feb 25, 2011 - Friday ● Through: Feb 28, 2011 - Monday

Book By: Feb 21, 2011 7:00PM ● ID: 1937177

*$199.00 per person inside cabin - Category Z

Other Categories Starting At:

Outside Category Y: $249 ● Suite Category JS: $649

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1 - Miami, Florida 5:00 PM
Day 2 - Nassau, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Day 3 - Cococay, Bahamas 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - A private island, exclusively for guests of Royal Caribbean.
Day 4 - Miami, Florida 7:00 AM

Majesty of the Seas
Thanks to a dazzling, top to bottom renovation, Majesty of the Seas is more majestic than ever. You will enjoy a newly remodeled pool deck, expanded Day Spa & Fitness Center, plus tastefully refurbished staterooms, featuring luxurious bedding and eye-popping flat-screen TVs and more. And of course, there's still the Bahamas powdery beaches and crystal clear water to look forward to.

Ship Highlights

Rock-climbing wall ● Johnny Rockets '50's-style restaurant ● Sorrento's Pizza ● Latté-tudes coffee house featuring Seattle's Best Coffee ● Casino Royale ● Themed bars and lounges including Boleros Latin lounge ● 2 whirlpools ● 2 outdoor pools ● Adventure Ocean youth facilities, including teen-only areas ● Day spa and fitness center ● Open-air basketball court

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Please contact Rhonda McDowell for more information and assistance with planning your
vacation at 901-291-1410 or e-mail
rhonda@aitvl.com.
 

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