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American Eagle Airlines Launches Service From Los Angeles to Santa Fe, N.M.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19 -- American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today launched service to New Mexico's capital with a daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF). This new ser...

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China Eastern Airlines and Alibaba Group Form Strategic Alliance in E-Commerce
SHANGHAI - China Eastern Airlines, a leading carrier in China, has formed a strategic alliance with Alibaba Group’s Alipay and Taobao subsidiaries to expand China Eastern’s capability to serve more customers through e-commerce. Under the alliance, Alipay will provide online payme

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European Courts Grant Historic New Law for Airline Passengers Rights: Will U.S. Ever Follow?
NAPA, Calif., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Flyersrights.org and its President, Kate Hanni, applaud the decision handed down in a European court today which will require airlines in the European Union to compensate victims of mass delays for which they are responsible. Those who are fo...

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American Airlines Launches Wi-Fi Widget to Allow Travelers to Find Wi-Fi Equipped Flights
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19 -- American Airlines, the first U.S. airline to launch Gogo Inflight Internet, is launching its new Wi-Fi Widget that enables customers to identify Wi-Fi equipped flights 24 hours prior to departure. Customers can visi...

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Continental Airlines Announces Daily Nonstop Service Between New York and Munich
HOUSTON, Nov. 19 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that it will launch daily nonstop service between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International A...

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American Eagle Airlines Launches Nonstop Jet Service Between Charleston, S.C., and Miami International Airport
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19 -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today began nonstop jet service between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Miami International Airport (MIA), operating the service with 50-seat Emb...

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American Eagle Airlines Launches Nonstop Jet Service Between Knoxville, Tenn., and Miami
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19 -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today began nonstop jet service between McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, Tenn., and Miami International Airport (MIA), operating the service with 50-sea...

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American Eagle Airlines Launches Service to Five New Destinations From Miami International Airport
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19 -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today began nonstop jet service from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston, S.C. and Knoxville, Tenn., as well as to Eleuthera and Treasure Cay in the...

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Datalex Travel Distribution Platform Winner of World Travel Award 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland - Datalex, a global leader in travel distribution software for airlines and travel agencies was awarded “World’s Leading Booking Engine Technology Provider” at the 16th World Travel Awards 2009, voted by travel distribution professionals worldwide.

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Mayday Air Jamaica Takes Stand Against Spirit Airlines' Bid to Purchase Air Jamaica
MIAMI, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A former president of the Jamaica Airline Pilots Association (JALPA) has sent an open letter to Spirit Airlines, asking the low-cost carrier to drop its bid to purchase Air Jamaica and disclose the purchase price to the current and former Air Jamaica emplo...

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Hotel Guests Feel They Are Getting More for Their Money -- Casinos Struggle; Economy Hotels Shine
SAN RAFAEL, CA -- 11/24/09 -- Customer satisfaction edged up slightly for hotels (+0.1 to 82.8) and airlines (+0.1 to 75.7) but declined for rental car companies (-0.4 to 79.2) in the third quarter of 2009. Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts, Virgin..

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US Airways Expands Central and South America for Customers Through TACA Codeshare Agreement
TEMPE, Ariz. - With recent approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation, US Airways (NYSE: LCC) customers will be able to enjoy expanded travel between the United States and destinations in Central and South America, thanks to a new codeshare agreement between TACA Airlines and US Air

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Midwest Airlines Again Named #1 in Zagat Airline Survey
MILWAUKEE - The 2009 Zagat Airline Survey has rated Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines #1 in overall quality for mid-sized U.S. economy service. It is the eighth consecutive time the airline has been ranked #1, garnering the top spot in every U.S. airline survey conducted by Zaga

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United Airlines Introduces Try-Before-You-Buy Wi-Fi Promotion
CHICAGO, Nov. 23 -- Just in time for the busy Thanksgiving holidays, United Airlines customers on transcontinental p.s.(SM) flights can enjoy a complimentary onboard Internet session with the new Try-Before-You-Buy promotion, offered in conjunction with airbor...

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Alaska Air Group/
In the news release, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Offer Holiday Travel Tips, issued 23-Nov-2009 by Alaska Air Group over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the sixth paragraph, first sentence, should read "Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air charge $15

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American Eagle Airlines to Increase Nonstop Service Between Milwaukee and Dallas/Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 24 -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will increase its daily nonstop flights between General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wis. (MKE), and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DF...

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United Introduces New Summer Service to Rome
CHICAGO, Nov. 24 -- United Airlines is offering travelers new opportunities to experience the beauty of Rome when the airline begins daily seasonal service between Chicago and the Italian capital on May 1, 2010. The once-daily flight will operate ...

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Zagat's 2009 Airline Survey Shows Air Travel Decline
NEW YORK, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Zagat released the results of its 2009 Airline Survey today, covering 16 domestic and 73 international airlines, as well as 30 domestic airports. The survey, conducted on ZAGAT.com, incorporates the opinions of 5,895 frequent fliers and travel profe...

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Update #2: The Los Angeles Premiere of Paramount Pictures''UP IN THE AIR' Presented by American Airlines - Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES' "UP IN THE AIR" Presented by American Airlines WHEN: Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. Arrivals begin at 6:30 P.M. P...

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Mxi Technologies Congratulates Air France on First A380 Transatlantic Flight
Now, with Air France Industries, half of the world's airlines flying the A380 use Mxi's Maintenix® software to support maintenance operations/I/P POttawa, Canada (PRWEB) November 20, 2009 -- Mxi Technologies today congratulated Air France on their inaugural transatlantic flight from...

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Continental Airlines' BusinessFirst Named Best Business Class in OAG Awards
HOUSTON, Nov. 20 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has won top honors in two categories in the 2009 OAG Airline Industry Awards. BusinessFirst, Continental's renowned international business-class service, was named "Best Executive/Bus...

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Air Transport Association Reports Decline in October Passenger Demand, September Cargo Traffic
Drop in Travelers Continues, Despite 11th Consecutive Month of Ticket Price Reductions WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today reporte...

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Alaska Airlines Renewed on IOSA Registry After Completion of International Safety Audit
SEATTLE, Nov. 20 -- Alaska Airlines today announced it again successfully completed the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and has been renewed on the IOSA Registry. The airline has been on the registry since 2006.

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AOI Marketing Opens its New Revenue Platform to Airlines and Travel Providers
MINNEAPOLIS - AOI Marketing announced today it will open its patent pending Incremental Revenue Platform (IRP) to airlines and travel providers. While enhancing the model with a low fare carrier for over five years, AOI has proven the concept for a membership airfare model and produced

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Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Offer Holiday Travel Tips
SEATTLE, Nov. 23 -- In anticipation of the busy holiday travel season, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer the following tips for stress-free travel: - Check in online or at a kiosk. Passengers can check in online for domestic and internati...

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