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Chicagoans may be stranded as bankrupt Mexicana Airlines suspends travel – Chicago Sun-Times

August 28, 2010
Chicagoans may be stranded as bankrupt Mexicana Airlines suspends travel – Chicago Sun-Times

The Hindu Chicagoans may be stranded as bankrupt Mexicana Airlines suspends travel Chicago Sun-Times ... has potentially left Chicago-area vacationers stuck in Mexico and others holding tickets they can't use to get there, local travel agents said Friday.
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It’s Time to Snag Winter Holiday Travel Deals! – CBS News

August 24, 2010
It’s Time to Snag Winter Holiday Travel Deals! – CBS News

CBS News It's Time to Snag Winter Holiday Travel Deals! CBS News (CBS) Thanksgiving and Christmas are a long way off, but when it comes to shopping for travel deals, right now may actually be perfect time to shop around. ... Airfares to be high for holidays Dallas Morning News all 7 news...
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Travis County DA is reviewing Garland lawmaker’s travel billing practices – Fort Worth Star Telegram

August 18, 2010
Travis County DA is reviewing Garland lawmaker’s travel billing practices – Fort Worth Star Telegram

FOX 4 News Travis County DA is reviewing Garland lawmaker's travel billing practices Fort Worth Star Telegram AP AUSTIN -- Travis County prosecutors are reviewing the practices of a state representative from North Texas who took taxpayer money for travel ... Travis County prosecutor, House panel consider Driver investigations Dallas Morning News House...
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House officials: Probe of Texas lawmaker possible – The Associated Press

August 17, 2010
House officials: Probe of Texas lawmaker possible – The Associated Press

Austin American-Statesman House officials: Probe of Texas lawmaker possible The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas — Texas House officials are criticizing one of their own members for billing both his campaign and taxpayers for the same travel expenses. ... Rep.
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American Airlines Puts Beaches Within Your Reach – MarketWatch (press release)

August 4, 2010

American Airlines Puts Beaches Within Your Reach MarketWatch (press release) Lowest fares are available to select markets in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday travel . ... American to offer lower-priced AAdvantage awards for trips under 700 miles Dallas Morning News (blog) American discounts 'short-hop' frequent-flier tickets USA...
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Apple patents travel, hotel and fashion applications – NDTV.com

August 1, 2010
Apple patents travel, hotel and fashion applications – NDTV.com

My Gadget News (blog) Apple patents travel , hotel and fashion applications NDTV.com Specifically, these patents applications describe iPhone apps that would aid in making travel arrangements, booking hotels and shopping. ... Apple patenting travel apps Examiner.com Apple seeks patents for travel , hotel and high fashion shopping apps MacDailyNews (blog) New Apple...
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American Airlines Debuts an iPhone App to Provide Travel Info to Customers … – TMCnet

July 27, 2010
American Airlines Debuts an iPhone App to Provide Travel Info to Customers … – TMCnet

IGN American Airlines Debuts an iPhone App to Provide Travel Info to Customers ... TMCnet According to official sources, the new iPhone application's intelligent data display provides the most relevant day-of- travel information which implies that ... American releases new iPhone app ATWOnline Airline industry is swimming with iPhone apps Dallas Morning News...
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Gulf spill could cost region $22.7 billion in travel dollars – CNN

July 22, 2010
Gulf spill could cost region $22.7 billion in travel dollars – CNN

The Guardian Gulf spill could cost region $22.7 billion in travel dollars CNN (CNN) -- Perception is the wild card in how the oil disaster will affect the Gulf coast region's travel revenue, according to analysis conducted by Oxford ... Study: Spill may cost Gulf $23 billion in tourism MarketWatch BP Oil Spill...
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Corrected: Airlines expect stronger summer travel season – Reuters

May 13, 2010
Corrected: Airlines expect stronger summer travel season – Reuters

Travel Agent Corrected: Airlines expect stronger summer travel season Reuters The Air Transport Association said carriers expect to fly about 202 million passengers between June 1 and August 1 with international travel expected to ... US Summer Air- Travel Volume Seen Up 1% On 2009 - ATA Wall Street Journal Airlines Expect an...
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US Summer Air-Travel Volume Seen Up 1% On 2009 – ATA – Wall Street Journal

May 12, 2010

US Summer Air- Travel Volume Seen Up 1% On 2009 - ATA Wall Street Journal The annual forecast of summer travel trends by the Air Transport Association predicts international travel will rise 7% for the period between June 1 and ...
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Adding Up the Costs of Lost Travel in Europe – Voice of America

April 23, 2010
Adding Up the Costs of Lost Travel in Europe – Voice of America

CBC.ca Adding Up the Costs of Lost Travel in Europe Voice of America At its worst, the crisis affected nearly a third of world air travel . About one hundred thousand flights were cancelled or delayed
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Daily Radar: 04.06.10

April 6, 2010
Daily Radar: 04.06.10

Eco-friendly Starwood's Element Hotels just announced the "I Am Not a Plastic Package." According to Gadling , "in exchange for turning in 10 single-use plastic water bottles at check-in, you can get a free night at a Element property if you're one of the first 100 people to call 1-877-ELEMENT and mention the...
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Texas targets “unethical” Royal Palms Travel club

March 19, 2010

They promised Hans Slatosch the world. Literally.
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Travel Q&A: Finding an inexpensive cruise to Mexico – San Jose Mercury News

March 14, 2010

Travel Q&A: Finding an inexpensive cruise to Mexico San Jose Mercury News Then you have two choices: Start searching the Internet or contact a travel agent. There are dozens of great cruise-deal Web sites
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Mexico Consulate Says Region Safe – KRGV

March 10, 2010

Mexico Consulate Says Region Safe KRGV MCALLEN - The US Consulate in Monterrey has a new warning for those looking to travel to Mexico .
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Smadi lawyers travel to Jordan for defense (WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth)

March 9, 2010

DALLAS — Lawyers for Hosam Smadi will travel to Jordan to depose more than a dozen witnesses. The Jordanian-born Smadi is accused of trying to blow up a downtown Dallas skyscraper last year. Court documents reveal a judge granted the defense team's request last month, and the judge ordered that the depositions take place...
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President Obama signed Travel Promotion Act into law – Travel Daily News International

March 8, 2010

President Obama signed Travel Promotion Act into law Travel Daily News International President Obama signed the Travel Promotion Act which represents an enormous victory for the exhibitions, meetings and travel industries. ... International Tourists Focus of Dallas Conference KERA all 2 news articles
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Travel firm to launch isle routes – Honolulu Star-Bulletin

March 6, 2010
Travel firm to launch isle routes – Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Las Vegas Sun Travel firm to launch isle routes Honolulu Star-Bulletin Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co. said yesterday it is planning to begin service in the fourth quarter of this year to Hawaii from smaller cities that ... Allegiant Air to shake up the Hawaiian market with six Boeing 757-200s Seattle Post Intelligencer...
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Travel industry sees increase, survey says (Corpus Christi Caller-Times)

February 22, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI —A forecast of 2010 based on a poll of attendants of a leading luxury travel conference gives signs that people are spending on travel again.About 68 percent of participants at Virtuoso’s South Central Regional meeting in Dallas last month indicated bookings are up.
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“You will be charged $25 per bag on your return flight”

February 18, 2010

I never meant to openly challenge American Airlines’ indefensible policy of charging those who can least afford it – budget-conscious leisure travelers – for the first checked bag. I had no intention of making a scene when I boarded a flight to Dallas with my family this morning
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Global trade drives up international airfares – MarketWatch

February 16, 2010

Global trade drives up international airfares MarketWatch In total, the industry has lost some six years of premium- travel growth as the recession forced corporate- travel offices to slash budgets and keep more ...
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Winter storm travel updates – Chicago Tribune (blog)

February 9, 2010
Winter storm travel updates – Chicago Tribune (blog)

MyFox Detroit Winter storm travel updates Chicago Tribune (blog) Airlines were preparing for the winter storm Monday by sporadically releasing information throughout the day regarding travel changes and waivers.
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Travel Scene: Cruise ships experience small gains – Post-Bulletin

February 8, 2010
Travel Scene: Cruise ships experience small gains – Post-Bulletin

Cruise Critic Travel Scene: Cruise ships experience small gains Post-Bulletin It was a rough year in the travel industry in 2009 — airlines, hotels, resorts, rental car firms and other segments of the industry suffered significant ... Newest and biggest cruise ship: Oasis of the Seas Dallas Morning News all 15 news articles
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Former Dallas mayor takes travel break, talks up ’smart trade’ in DC – Dallas Morning News

February 4, 2010
Former Dallas mayor takes travel break, talks up ’smart trade’ in DC – Dallas Morning News

Dallas Morning News Former Dallas mayor takes travel break, talks up 'smart trade' in DC Dallas Morning News Despite all the international travel required of him, he isn't assigned a government plane. "It has been a whirlwind," Kirk said over breakfast Wednesday, ...
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Travel notes: AAA plans Dallas shows; Virginia celebrates Blue Ridge Parkway’s … – Dallas Morning News

January 31, 2010

Travel notes: AAA plans Dallas shows; Virginia celebrates Blue Ridge Parkway's ... Dallas Morning News The 2010 Virginia is for Lovers Travel Guide showcases the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th anniversary.
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Former US President Clinton to travel to Haiti on Monday – Thaindian.com

January 17, 2010
Former US President Clinton to travel to Haiti on Monday – Thaindian.com

CBC.ca Former US President Clinton to travel to Haiti on Monday Thaindian.com NEW YORK CITY (BNO NEWS) — Former US President and UN Special Envoy for Haiti Bill Clinton will travel to quake-ravaged Haiti on Monday to meet with ...
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Help Haiti and Earn Free Travel – ChicagoNow (blog)

January 14, 2010
Help Haiti and Earn Free Travel – ChicagoNow (blog)

Cheapflights.com Help Haiti and Earn Free Travel ChicagoNow (blog) Well here is one way that you can donate much-needed money for supplies and relief workers, while earning yourself some free travel .
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Rare white Christmas causes travel problems – Fort Worth Star Telegram

December 25, 2009
Rare white Christmas causes travel problems – Fort Worth Star Telegram

Fort Worth Star Telegram Rare white Christmas causes travel problems Fort Worth Star Telegram Tell us By BILL HANNA, GORDON DICKSON and JESSAMY BROWN A Christmas Eve blizzard made a mess of holiday travel plans, stranding motorists, forcing flight ...
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Winter storm may affect holiday travel – Elkhart Truth

December 23, 2009
Winter storm may affect holiday travel – Elkhart Truth

Boston Globe Winter storm may affect holiday travel Elkhart Truth The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for northern Indiana in effect from Christmas Eve afternoon through Christmas morning. ..
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Report: 6.3M Texans will travel for the holidays – Bizjournals.com

December 21, 2009
Report: 6.3M Texans will travel for the holidays – Bizjournals.com

Providence Business News Report: 6.3M Texans will travel for the holidays Bizjournals.com About 6.3 million Texans are expected to travel this holiday season, according to AAA Texas. This represents an 8-percent increase over the 2008 holiday ..
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