Travel/Tourism News Stories

Delta, American Match Rivals' Airfare Increases

October 30, 2009

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines raised fares by USD$6 to USD$10 on domestic round trips on Friday, completing the sixth industry-wide increase of 2009, an airfare expert said.
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Thomas Cook To Cut Summer Prices By 5 Percent

October 30, 2009

The German business of Thomas Cook, Europe's second-largest tour operator, wants to lure customers for next summer with lower prices and recession-friendly offers.
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JetBlue Boosting Service From Boston

October 29, 2009

JetBlue Airways will boost daily departures from Boston by 30 percent by next summer, the airline said on Thursday.
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Rewe To Cut Summer Travel Package Prices By 6 Pct

October 28, 2009

Rewe, Germany's third-largest tour operator, plans to cut prices for the upcoming summer travel season by 6 percent at its package tour operator unit, drawing further on the cost-conscious segment for growth.
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London Heathrow Tops List Of Worst Airports, Again

October 23, 2009

London's Heathrow Airport has been voted the worst airport in the world for the second year running in a poll of 14,500 frequent fliers while Singapore's Changi was again ranked as the best.
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El Al Increases Fuel Surcharges Again

October 22, 2009

Flag carrier El Al is raising fuel surcharges by up to USD$23 per journey, effective from October 29, in response to rising oil prices.
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Southwest To Start Flying To Panama City, Florida

October 21, 2009

Southwest Airlines is to add a new city to its schedule in May of next year, as well as add nine new flights from St. Louis to six new markets.
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Iberia Signs Code-Sharing Deal With Gol

October 20, 2009

Iberia has signed a code-sharing agreement with Brazil's Gol, giving it access to 13 routes in Brazil, the Spanish airline said on Tuesday.
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Air New Zealand Cuts Domestic Fares

October 16, 2009

Air New Zealand will cut its domestic fares by up to 23 percent and simplify the fare structure in a bid to stimulate domestic travel, the airline said on Friday.
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New Resorts To Put Spotlight On Tropical Palau

October 5, 2009

Palau, a nation of sparsely populated Pacific islands surrounded by turquoise waters teeming with fish and giant clams, is so obscure most people must scour a map to find it. But with a crop of high-end resorts coming up, the islands may soon become a luxury tourist hotspot.
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