The 'good and Bad' airport list for summer travel
Despite relatively minimal delays reported across the country this past Memorial Day, consumers who traveled at the onset of summer help pinpoint some potential trouble spots and words of advice for July 4 and other summer travelers. With fewer TSA employees on site and new security procedures in place, most airports handled holiday crowds smoothly, while others are still working out the minor kinks, according to a travel agencie's post-Memorial Day poll. While some airports had minor waits, such as Sacramento, travelers in cities like Atlanta may need to prepare for lengthier wait times.

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Northwest and KLM Announce a Revised Start Date for Atlanta-Amsterdam Service
Northwest Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will resume daily roundtrip service between Atlanta, Ga., and Amsterdam beginning on September 15, 2004, a month and a half earlier than originally scheduled. The route will be served using KLM 767-300ER aircraft that seat 30 customers in World Business Class and 190 customers in Coach Class.

AMERICAN AIRLINES Changes baggage weight limit
Effective June 1, AA implemented a new maximum weight for all bags checked to/through/from any destination in Europe or Asia. The new maximum weight limit is 70lbs/32kgs. There will be no option to pay for overweight baggage. Traveler will be required to reduce/redistribute the weight or not travel.

Continental Latest To Implement Pricing Adjustments
Continental Airlines lowered one-way coach and first class fares for numerous flights from its three primary hubs, the latest move by a major network carrier to scale back pricing in the face of low-cost competition. The new fares--which the airline said are "especially valuable to business travelers," those unable to book weeks in advance and those traveling on shorter itineraries--in many cases require only a seven-day advance purchase. The new fares are capacity-controlled, nonrefundable and offered in addition to traditional advance purchase fares.

The new one-way fares range from $259 in coach to $499 in business class. Impacted routes include city pairs between Continental's hubs in Cleveland, Houston and Newark, and such major business markets as Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Miami, Oakland, San Francisco and Seattle.

Wake up a winner this summer at Choice Hotels.
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2. Get a scratch and Win game piece when you stay at any Choice brand hotel. Prizes include Choice Privileges points, Easy Choice stamps, digital Cameras, 1 million airline miles and more.

3. Everyone gets a discount for up to 20% off your next stay. A coupon is included with your scratch-off game piece.

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To make your A & I Travel Preferred Choice Hotel rates reservations click on the below link.

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Visit www.choicehotels.com, then select Corporate/Club ID from the menu on the left hand side. On this page enter your ID number in the box. You will be asked to confirm that you are accessing the A & I Travel area, confirm. Now you can make your reservation.
 

Visa & Passport News
 

• CIBT has learned, from a number of sources that China has lifted its temporary moratorium on issuing visas for travelers transiting through Hong Kong. In the past, many nationalities were permitted to obtain visas for mainland China while in Hong Kong.  This service was suspended earlier this year but has become available again.  If you do plan to obtain your visa in Hong Kong, please bear in mind that this service could be suspended again, at any time and without notice.  CIBT will make every effort to communicate any related news to you; however, we strongly recommend that you contact your host (or hotel) in Hong Kong to determine if it will be possible to secure your visa while in Hong Kong.

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
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Cruise on Crystal Cruise Line in the Caribbean for $214 a Day
Choose from two Caribbean 7-day voyages aboard the Crystal Harmony, sailing roundtrip to Ft. Lauderdale with stops in Key West, Cozumel, Nassau and Freeport, at fares starting from just $1,495, or $214 per day! Verandah staterooms are from $2,695.

1) Caribbean Sunsets, V4124, departing Oct. 24, 2004
2) Caribbean Getaway, V4125, departing Oct. 31, 2004

The $1,495 and $2,695 fares are per person in U.S. dollars, non-air, double occupancy, for category G or verandah category B, respectively, on Crystal Harmony 10/24/04 (V4124) and 10/31/04 (V4125) sailings and include port charges of $120 per person. Fares are subject to change. Airfare not included and no air credit is available. Air add-ons are available from Crystal Cruises' designated gateway cities in the U.S.

Make reservations for Your Travel Experience of a Life Time
Viking River Cruises' Europe Special
You can still visit Vienna and Nuremberg in 2004, for as little as $959pp, in an offer from Viking River Cruises. You will enjoy visits to historic towns and riverside villages as you cruise the Danube's countryside.

A river cruise with Viking River Cruises is the best way to see Europe, Russia or China up close and in depth. Explore the best destinations in the world from an intimate perspective, spending your time being there, not getting there.

Unlike a bus tour where you spend more time on the bus than actually seeing the country, Viking River Cruises offers you fine food, great service and scenic cruising along some of the world’s great rivers.

Viking River Cruises visits at least one port a day on virtually every itinerary and you can explore small villages off the beaten path that are inaccessible via an ocean cruise. Docking in the heart of town, you'll have more time to see the cities, not just travel to the cities. You'll experience ever-changing riverside scenery as well as local nightlife when your ship overnights in port.

All prices are per person, double occupancy, and include port charges of $49. Combinable with Past Passenger Discount. Limited singles are available; call for pricing. Airfare purchased from Viking River Cruises does not include air taxes/fees of $150. If air is purchased independently, transfers may be purchased when available and price will be quoted at time of booking.

Call your A & I Travel specialists to book your next travel adventure with
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@
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vacation@aitvl.com

A & I Travel Service, Inc.
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