| Air travel recovery hints that Europe could be back on the move PARIS -- When travel takes off, something in the world is stirring and the latest airline data together with signals from factories across Europe suggest that the economic machine is getting back in... | |
| American Airlines to pay US$5 mil., provide evidence in freight case DALLAS -- American Airlines has agreed to pay US$5 million and provide evidence against other airlines to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by freight shippers who were victims of a price-fixing... |
| China's busiest airport to give more slots to foreign airlines BEIJING -- Foreign airlines can expect to receive more flight slots in the future at the busiest airport in the Chinese capital, as a result of government efforts to increase transparency and build... |
| Shanghai Airlines to leave Star Alliance Following its recent merger with China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines will terminate its membership with Star Alliance by the end of October. Passengers will still have access to the Star... |
| Dead whale found pinned to Alaska cruise liner A dead whale, believed to be a juvenile humpback, is pictured pinned to the bow of a Princess Cruises liner near Juneau, in this National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration photograph taken on... |
| Cruise ships strikes whale in Alaska Princess Cruises said the dead whale became stuck at the bow of the Sapphire Princess, and the vessel was stopped south of Douglas Island until the carcass was removed yesterday afternoon (local... |
| Dead whale pinned to cruise liner By Yereth Rosen Anchorage - A dead whale has been discovered pinned to the bow of a Princess Cruises luxury liner near Juneau, the third such incident for the company's Alaska fleet in a decade,... |
| Hotels hurting — if they even get built hotels in the city has been stalled indefinitely. "I would say 100 percent it's because we're in the worst economic times since the Great Depression," Des Plaines Ald. Mark Walsten said. "That... |
| Princess Cruises will add Hawaii cruise will launch a 28-day Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific cruise aboard Sapphire Princess next year. The month-long excursion is in addition to the California-based company’s 43 sailings of 10... |
| Voluntourism package helps travelers do good in New Orleans Marriott International has launched a new "voluntourism" package in its New Orleans hotels for travelers who want to make a difference when they travel. Tapping one of the fastest-growing tourism... |
| Honda shows off its first private jet Honda has been showing off its first ever aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, saying that the jet should fly by the end of the year. The HondaJet is the first venture into aviation for Honda, more... |
| Net loss of Austrian Airlines in first six months reaches 6.7 mln euros The Austrian Airlines has posted an operating loss of 6.7 million euros (about 8.71 million U.S. dollar) for the first six months of 2010, about 28.3 percent less than during the same period of the... |
| Bargains at sea: repositioning cruises Travelers looking for a bargain at sea should consider repositioning cruises. Each fall and spring, cruise lines move their fleets to ports in warmer climates so that their ships will be ready to... |
| Expedia Profits Speed As Travel Comes Back reported second-quarter earnings that flew to 44 cents per share, from 38 cents last year, topping analysts' forecast of 42 cents. On an adjusted basis net income soared 14% to $129.3 million, from... |
| Loews Hotels passes over Louisville Loews Hotels had considered establishing a shared services center employing 187 people in Louisville, but the company has decided not to go through with the project despite an offer of up $3 million... |
| Free travel after public transport meltdown Public transport is free across Melbourne today. The State Government is waiving fares, to make up for the inconvenience of this week's rail meltdown. On Tuesday, a power outage at two city... |
| 10 great places to swim with sharks Costa Rica "Hundreds of scalloped hammerheads school above the scenic sea mounts of Cocos Island," DeHart says. Here, you'll probably spot massive manta rays, bright-orange frogfish and "whitetip... |
| Second homes: All the joys of Florida in one spot Best for: Golfers and beach fans with urban flair seeking value-oriented second homes. Claim to fame: The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg has a vast collection of artist Salvador Dali's work. It... |
| Networking calendar for week of 8/2 Lunch Bunch Business Networking, every other Tuesday starting May 11, noon, Fox and Hound, 8320 W. Mariners Way, Peoria. www.meetup.com/lunch-bunch-business-networking. West Valley Women, first... |
| Delta leads way as airlines’ profits soar Airlines may have been pounded financially for the past decade, but changes to their business models over the past couple of years helped make the second quarter one of the best earnings seasons in... |
| The top 10 places to go diving this winter Scuba diving is now one of the most popular holiday activities in the world, with millions of people qualified to drift weightlessly beneath the waves and experience the delights of the marine... |
| On the call: Southwest Airlines Co. Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 1:56 p.m. Southwest Airlines Co. serves 69 airports in the United States, but CEO Gary C. Kelly says there's still room to grow before looking at international flights. ... |
| Seven Emirati students complete internship at hotels Last Updated: July 29. 2010 11:44PM UAE / July 29. 2010 7:44PM GMT ABU DHABI // Jobs in the local hospitality sector have traditionally been dominated by foreign workers, whether from India or... |
| Travel group wants BP to aid in Gulf Coast marketing The Gulf Coast stands to lose 400,000 travel industry jobs, and it's up to BP to pay to save them, the U.S. Travel Association says. In a 10-point ``Roadmap to Recovery,'' the association called for... |
| County Board vote will restore airport maintenance positions The Milwaukee County Board took action Thursday to rescind the layoffs of seven airport maintenance worker assistant employees at... |
| Expedia grows Q2 earnings reported second-quarter revenue grew to $834 million from $770 million last year, and net income rose to $114.3 million, or 40 cents per diluted share, from $40.9 million, or 14 cents a share in... |
| Europa League: Liverpool and Juventus cruise David Ngog celebrates his double strike. Ngog found the net in each half as an under-strength Liverpool side overcame FK Rabotnicki with little alarm in the first leg of their third qualifying... |
| Out takes: Out for a cruise Pam Saley of Sugar House was in San Diego in January preparing for a cruise with friends when she snapped this shot from the San Diego Harbor. “I think I drove everyone crazy with all the pictures... |
| Waukesha County Fair draws 97,000+ The Waukesha County Fair Association announced Thursday that this year’s fair held July 21-25 had 97,246 visitors. Fair representatives said that despite strong winds, torrential downpours and... |
| Seven conventions to come to Wichita International Machine Quilters Association has signed a three-year deal to host its annual Machine Quilters Showcase in Wichita. The event will be held here in 2013, 2014 and 2015 at Century II. It... |
| State green-lights two urban loop projects After evaluating proposed projects on criteria including improving mobility and reducing congestion, state transportation officials plan to fund two urban loop projects in Greensboro. NCDOT... |
| Inland American sells three Triangle hotels Inland American Real Estate Trust has sold a portolio of five hotels, including three in the Raleigh-Durham region. All five properties, which fetched a combined price tag of $24 million, were part... |
| Rocky season in the sun: Vail also offers a range of summer activities Search the news archive for more stories I'm in Vail, Colorado, to see what this ski resort has to offer in summer. When the snow melts, the crowds disappear, leaving a tranquil playground for ... |
| Tom Stienstra's outdoor vacation awards The worst mosquitoes in California are at a wretched sump called Wilma Lake in Yosemite National Park. The least-known great trail camp in the Bay Area is tucked high beneath a ridge at Butano... |
| Summer hotel rates inch lower, Travelocity says SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Travel services company Travelocity says its latest pricing report shows that while summer airfare rates have increased slightly, hotel rates have actually... |
| Humpback whale found pinned to front of cruise ship The Anchorage Daily News is reporting a dead humpback whale was found pinned to the front of a Princess Cruises ship in Alaska on Wednesday. The news outlet says what appears to be a juvenile of the... |
| Beechcraft Baron, Bonanza approved in China Hawker Beechcraft Corp. has received certification for its Beechcraft Baron G58 and Bonanza G36 models from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The planes were approved by the CAAC last... |
| HCHMA topics of the day: Recession, oil spill sent oil in to the Gulf of Mexico, the Tampa Bay area tourism industry already was dealing with the economic downturn. Presenters at the 11th... |
