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Samsonite Books Connelly for Domestic Return Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:25AMSamsonite has hired Boston-based independent agency Connelly Partners to fashion its return to the U.S. market. The luggage and travel accessories brand, a player overseas but dormant of late domestically, selected the shop following a review.
Fire upsets travel plans Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:13AMPhilippa Mitchell is off to Perth on holiday next week. She had already looked out the clothes she wanted to take but had not got around to getting her suitcases down from the ceiling.
As bag fees hit a max, new airline charges are taking off Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:05AMAP/FileAnalysts say airlines will need to be creative, aggressive and relentless to come up with new ways to wring more money out of existing customers.
"Miami's Top 10": Mandarin Oriental, Miami Invites Travelers to Celebrate its 10th Anniversary in Style Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:00AMMandarin Oriental, Miami is celebrating 10 years of providing legendary service in South Florida with an exciting travel package perfect for guests celebrating a special occasion of their own.
Novel Idea for Japan: Airport for Budget Travel Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:17AMIbaraki Airport, which opens Thursday about 85 kilometers, or 52.7 miles north of Tokyo, aims to be a completely new type of Japanese hub.
As bag fees hit a max, new airline charges are taking off Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:25AMFILE/AP Industry experts say airline passengers are checking fewer bags – and carrying on more – to avoid fees.Even as airlines have been losing billions of dollars a year, they've used the ancillary fees on a variety of services and products to lessen the damage, and baggage fees have paid off the most.
World Cup 2010: Direct Travel Insurance Warns Against Last Minute Arrangements Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:42AMDirect Travel Insurance is advising football fans to buy their travel insurance as soon as they have booked their trip to visit South Africa this summer. So if you are heading to South Africa to watch the football, make sure you don't wait to purchase your travel insurance until the last minute.
As bag fees hit a max, new airline charges are taking off Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:29AMBaggage fees, the golden goose for airlines desperate for more cash, are bringing in billions of dollars in revenues for U.S. airlines.
Drive for profits spoiling air travel Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:36PMThey got rid of pillows and blankets. They eliminated free meals. A fee for checking luggage followed, one that keeps going up. It soon might cost more to get your jeans and jammies to your destination than it costs to get you there.
CEB holds anniversary seat sale Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:58PMTHE leading domestic carrier in the Philippines Cebu Pacific (CEB) celebrated its 14th anniversary last March 8, 2010. read more
United ranked No. 1 in on-time performance Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:57PMBy Michael Oneal | Chicago-based United Airlines posted the best on-time performance among major carriers in January, making good on a push for better quality service initiated by President John Tague last year.
Aeroplan members can donate miles to help recovery efforts in Chile Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:26PMAeroplan members can now donate miles to help recovery efforts in Chile.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Partners With "The Travel Mom" to Provide Tips for Hassle-Free, Affordable Family Travel Fun Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:11PMTips Include Benefits of Vehicle Alternatives for Spring Break Travelers
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Partners With "The Travel Mom" to Provide Tips for Hassle-Free, Affordable Family Travel Fun Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:59PMST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - Just in time for spring break travel, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest rental car company, is partnering with Emily Kaufman, the expert in family travel nationally known as " The Travel Mom ," to offer tips for hassle-free, affordable family travel fun. "Spring break travel offers families an opportunity to spend quality time together," said ...
Expanded Air Preclearance at Shannon Airport Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:23PMSecretary Napolitano and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Daniel M. Rooney today announced the expansion of preclearance services for private aircraft departing Shannon Airport for the United States beginning March 1, 2010.
Eligibility requirements for vets' medical-related travel pay Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:34AMThe following are the eligibility requirements for veterans to receive beneficiary travel pay when visiting a VA clinic or VA medical center:
Avoid Sharing Your Spring Break with Bed Bugs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:26AMATLANTA , March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunscreen? Check. Bathing suit? Check. Bed Bugs? Uh-oh. Cheaper, economy-driven domestic hotel fares may lead spring breakers back to sunny destinations, but vacationers need to watch out for bed bugs. These nocturnal, blood-sucking critters tend to settle in places where humans sleep, particularly hotel rooms. In fact, Orkin has found bed bug infestations in ...
Sunnis Who Fled Iraq Remain In Exile Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:11AMSince the U.S. invasion of Iraq, about 4 million Iraqis have fled their homes. Another 2 million have fled the country entirely. Throughout the war, NPR's Deborah Amos has spent much of her time with Iraqis who fled to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. She has a new book out: Eclipse of the Sunnis: Power, Exile and Upheaval in the Middle East.
SOPRIZ.com Announces the Completion of the Integration with Global Travel Insurance Provider Travel Insured ... Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:00AMA leading global technology provider SOPRIZ.com announces the completion of the integration of its airfare, hotels and car rentals booking with global Travel Insurance provider Travel Insured International. [PR.com]
XC the way it used to be Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:19PMOnce upon a time all "Nordic," or cross-country, skiing took place wherever there was snow. The only tracks were the ones laid down by the first skier of the morning, the only "grooming" took place when skiers sidestepped or herringboned up a hill.
The path to enlightenment Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:20PMAcross slopes and glacial streams, Nick Hunt follows holy men and Hindu faithful to a sacred cave in Kashmir.
Lifelines for the lost Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:20PMMove quickly on missing passports, writes Ben Stubbs.
Letters: Locks broken, luggage rummaged in transit Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:19PMI, too, had broken locks on checked luggage when flying Malaysia Airlines.
Air Canada has columnist barking mad Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:43PMLast Saturday my wife, Denise Alexander, and I arrived at Fort Myers airport with our two dachshunds in tow, more than two hours before our flight home on Canada’s national carrier.
Preying on travellers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:13PMAsia is a vibrant travel destination but there are plenty of unscrupulous individuals trying to make a quick buck out of unsuspecting tourists. Be smart and don’t be caught unawares.
WestJet to launch long-awaited loyalty program Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:30PMWestJet Airlines Ltd. has begun offering its new Royal Bank of Canada credit card as part of the carrier's new loyalty program, which will be launched next week. Richard Bartrem, WestJet spokesma...
Airline Rules: Do You Know Your Rights? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:23PMNew relief is coming for flyers who feel they've been mistreated by airlines. New federal rules kick in next month giving travelers more rights. But as we head into the spring travel season, there are some rules already in your favor. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports.
Personal Finance Daily: How can patients cut health costs? Good question Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:02PMI'm not the first one to note that health insurers' use of the term "explanation of benefits" is an oxymoron. For my part, when I get an EOB in the mail, I scan quickly to the "patient owes" part and pretty much skip the rest.
Bedbugs, Scabies and Head Lice - Oh My! Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:43PMIf simply the thought of bedbugs, scabies and head lice makes you feel a little itchy, imagine how those affected by these common infestations feel when they learn what has been creeping around them and causing symptoms such as intense itching, red bite marks or irritated scalps. Even less comforting is the fact that some parasitic infestations are on the rise, and can strike adults and children ...
New stores fill recession voids Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:47PMSigns of increased consumer confidence and commercial recovery were on display in the Parole area yesterday, as two stores along Solomons Island Road - a family clothing store and an upscale grocer - officially opened their doors to crowds of eager customers.
Travel briefs: Southwest museum, light vacation, tiny church, special park Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:29PMNo one really needs to be reminded that Santa Fe is as well known for its art as its chile. And like the endless variations on red and green chile sauces that appear on nearly every plate served in the city, there is a style of art for nearly every taste.
Bedbugs, Scabies and Head Lice - Oh My! Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:00PMDermatologists address the growing incidence of parasitic infestations linked to skin and hair problems
Staging a 'War,' piece by piece Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:34AMKennedy Center's production of the opera version of Tolstoy's "War and Peace" entails stagecraft of epic proportions. » Peter Marks
Local Business Report: Trico Lift achieves another safety milestone Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:41AMMILLVILLE -- Employees of Trico Lift achieved 12 consecutive months without any lost work time or recordable incidents, the Millville-based company announced.
Herald Scotland Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:35AMFans of dance-pop outfit Passion Pit are in for a treat at their Glasgow gig on Saturday – as they reckon they’ve only just worked out how to play live!
Craig McMorris Blogs: No Social Security Bonus Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:34AMFolks on social security hoping for a bonus this year are out of luck. President Obama wanted to provide them with that $250. But the U.S. Senate shot it down last night. Republicans and Democrats combined to say no to the measure by three votes.
The Possessed: Academia hasn't killed Elif Batuman's sense of humor Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:40PMThe title of Elif Batuman's highly charming new book, she writes, is "borrowed from Dostoyevsky's weirdest novel, The Demons , formerly translated as The Possessed , which narrates the descent into madness of a circle of intellectuals in a remote Russian province: a situation analogou...
Clever Ways To Avoid Packing On The Pounds Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:25PMWhether you're traveling for business or pleasure, here's how to eat on the go without overdoing it.
Ask Jerry: Avoiding luggage headaches Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:24PMDear Jerry: In today's crazy world of airline travel, we need some up-to-the-minute advice on luggage.
Carrying gifts for Haiti Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:09PMA mother and daughters from Tioga will travel together to Haiti for what they expect will be a life changing experience. Jody Dean and daughters, Shelby and Chelsey, will make the trip to the earthquake-ravage country next week.
Gallery: Canadian athletes return to hometowns, share medals with fans Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:26PMOn Monday, the day after the Olympic Games closing, thousands of people streamed through Vancouver airport and headed to their hometown and their fans.
Driving Down The Road: 2010 Lincoln MKT Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:44PMAnd now for something different - the 2010 Lincoln MKT. "Crossover" is the vehicular category du jour, meaning a cross of SUV room and visibility with car chassis and driving experience.
10 Good Reasons to Take a Self-Guided France Vacation in 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:24PMDiscover France features creative self-guided cycling and hiking vacations to France that offer the greatest possible value. Self-guided travel is a growing trend due to the flexibility it presents and the extraordinary price that accompanies it.
Family-friendly luxury hotels Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:06PMIn these upscale accommodations, kids get the V.I.P. treatment, too.
Shoebuy.com Uses Amadesa's Customer Experience Suite(TM) to Increase Revenue per Visit and Average Order Values Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:50AMOnline Retailer Improves Marketing ROI With Amadesa's Testing and Segmentation Targeting Solutions
Shoebuy.com Uses Amadesa's Customer Experience Suite(TM) to Increase Revenue per Visit and Average Order Values Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:45AMCHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - 03/01/10) - Amadesa ( www.amadesa.com ), the first company to deliver a single platform for Web site personalization solutions to improve conversion and engagement activity, today announced that Shoebuy.com, one of the largest retailers of footwear and related apparel on the Internet, is using the Amadesa Customer Experience Suite to provide ...
Related Articles Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:12AMAlso offers Manila-Ho Chi Minh for P1,499. The Philippines’ number one airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB) prides itself in offering the most extensive network within the Philippines.
Transporting us to India, page by page Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:09AMWriter's block is a malady that can affect writers of all kinds, regardless of what type of literature they write. Award-winning Canadian author M.G. Vassanji isn't one of them. "I don't have writer's block.[...]
Myrtle Beach welcomes airline's brand-new Toronto flight Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:18PMOver in the far corner of the Myrtle Beach International Airport, behind a partitioned wall, a group of passengers arrived Sunday.
Case in point Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:45PMColour plays a bigger role in the new Tumi luggage collection this spring.