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Flying through security
By Thomas Frank, USA TODAY
Bill Connors lived out a business traveler's fantasy one March morning. When he got to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, he marched past 50 people waiting in a security line. Click Here to continue.

E-Passport Will Include New Safeguards
The State Department, in response to heated criticism, will likely add new, still unspecified safeguards to soon-to-be unveiled electronic passports. The department has previously said that security measures such as encryption and basic access controls were unnecessary considering measures to meet a now acknowledged need for additional protections, according to Frank Moss, deputy assistant secretary of state for passport services. Click Here to continue.

Forgetfulness can cost you at airports
Forgetfulness isn't a crime, but these days it could get you fined and your name placed on a government security database. The fines are being handed out at airports across the country to travelers caught trying to pass through security with banned items in their carry-on baggage. Fines can range as high as $10,000 and criminal referral, according to the penalty guidelines established by the Transportation Security Administration. Click Here to continue.

Dollar reclaims more ground against euro
By Barbara Hagenbaugh, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON — The dollar rose to the highest level in more than eight months against the euro Wednesday as concern about political instability and weak economic growth in Europe weighed on the multi-country currency. Click Here to continue.
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 Memphis Women Magazine Top 10 Women in Business 2005
A & I Travel's women owners were featured in Memphis Woman Magazine in the May 2005 issue as a part of the Top 10 Women in Business. Memphis Woman Magazine compiled a list of the Largest Top 10 Women in Business for the Memphis area. "Largest" is defined by total gross revenues during a 12-month period ending December 31, 2004 and "woman owned" is defined as at least 51% woman-owned an operated. 

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Northwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Jet Service Between Memphis and Columbia, S.C.
 Northwest Airlines announced new nonstop jet service between its hub at Memphis and Columbia, S.C. two daily flights will be offered beginning Oct. 2. The new flight will be operated by Northwest Airlink partner, Pinnacle Airlines Corp., using its Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ), which seats up to 50 passengers. The new flights will bring to 94 the number of destinations served nonstop from Memphis. Click Here to continue.

CONTINENTAL TO NO LONGER ACCEPT DISCOVER CARD
Please be advised that effective July 30, 2005 Continental Airlines will no longer accept the Discover card as an option for payment. Continental will continue to provide a variety of payment options including the Continental/Chase MasterCard or Visa, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diner's Club, UATP, JCB, Western Union, Bill Me Later or by check.
Source: WorldTravel

American Airlines Offers New Nonstop service to Miami
Beginning June 9, American Eagle will begin nonstop service from Memphis International Airport to Miami. Our two day flights to Miami are timed to connect with many of American's international flights, including cities in the Caribbean and Latin America.
 

Memphis to Miami   Miami to Memphis
Flight Departs Arrives   Flight Departs Arrives
4453* 7:34 a.m. 10:59 a.m.   4454 12:01 p.m. 1:23 p.m.
4455 2:01 p.m. 5:30 p.m.   4456 8:20 p.m. 9:46 p.m.
* Service Starts 6/10/2005
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BOOK YOUR NEXT MEETING At  the Hilton Memphis and reap the rewards!
Book your next meeting at the Hilton Memphis for the months of August-October 2005 to take advantage of one of the two offers below.
Earn Double Hilton Event Meeting Planner Points
or
Take Advantage of the Special Meeting Planner Package Promotion
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
50% off Audio Visual Charges
50% off Meeting Room Rental Charges
Special Discounted Group Rates

Requirements: Minimum of 15 rooms per night required - 20% Service Charge and 9.25% Sales Tax excluded.
This promotion is not applicable to groups already booked at the Hilton Memphis.
Please call Karen Young at 901-291-1440 to submit your meeting dates and check availability.
A & I Travel Service has a full service Meetings and Incentive department that can take care of all aspects of your meeting needs. We offer discounted air - car - hotel contracts, transfers, food/beverage, online registration, site recommendation, just to mention a few.
Click Here for a complete overview of our services.

 
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 Avis offers free gsm cellular phone
Rent an Avis car outside the USA, and you can receive a free cell phone for 7 days (with a confirmed reservation). The cell phone will arrive at your home or office before departure along with your phone number, so your family, friends and colleagues can stay in touch. The phone comes complete with 24 hour customer support, and a personal voicemail to answer missed calls. The phone is equipped with a pre-programmed 24-hour customer service number, your choice of pre-programmed home and office numbers and a personal voicemail to answer missed calls.

Click Here to obtain more information about the cellular rental service.

Terms and Condition

  • A $15 shipping fee applies each way
  • A rental fee of $4.99/day applies for rentals longer than 7 days
  • Fee will be charged beginning on day 8 of the phone rental
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 Discover Lost Treasures from around the World
Go to www.unclaimedbaggage.com if searching for bargains is your passion and the thrill of discovering a one-of-a-kind treasure make your heart race, come on a shopping adventure like no other on earth. At Unclaimed baggage in Scottsboro, Alabama, they buy unclaimed baggage and cargo by the truckload! They stock more than 7,000 new and pre-owned items daily - designer clothes, jewelry, electronics, cameras, sporting goods and more.

 

 
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You only get one shot at making a good impression!

Meetings & Incentives are time-consuming and require endless attention to detail- from site selection to contract negotiations to logistics. One small oversight can sabotage the success of your event.

From Conception to Realization, our professionals will ensure your event makes a lasting positive impression.

For your complimentary consultation please contact:
Karen Young, CTC
Meetings and Incentives Manager
Impressions Corporate Meetings & Incentives (a division of A & I Travel)
901-291-1440 or 800-467-1182
karen@aitvl.com
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The Happiest Celebration On Earth
at a Most Magical Price
To honor Walt Disney's legacy of Theme Park magic that began with Disneyland park 50 years ago, Walt Disney World Resort kicks off the Happiest Celebration On Earth beginning May 5, 2005. From continent to continent and castle to castle, an amazing collection of shows and attractions from Disney Theme Parks around the globe will be brought to Florida to commemorate the biggest celebration in Disney history.

With all that excitement, the best way to do Disney is to do it your way! And now, you can. With a Magic Your Way Package you can experience the magic of a Walt Disney World vacation at an affordable rate. A family of 4 can get 6 nights' accommodations at a Disney Value Resort with 7-day Theme Park tickets for less than $1500*. And as a guest of a Disney Resort Hotel, you'll enjoy special benefits like extra time in the Theme Parks each day. So come, relax, and feel free to stay a few extra days.

6 Nights - 7 Days
Disney Value Resort vacation less than $1500*
Family of 4 - Tickets Too!

* Price based on 2 adults, 1 junior, 1 child occupying one standard room during regular and value seasons in 2005. Not available for all private dates. 7-day Theme Park admission must be used within 14 days of first use.

Call your A & I Travel leisure travel specialists to make your reservations!
Joan, Joye, Lourdes or Rhonda
@
901-291-1400 or 1-800-467-1182
vacation@aitvl.com

A & I Travel Service, Inc.
5124 Poplar Avenue
Suite 101
Memphis, TN  38117
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