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Airline mergers: Dj vu

Serge — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 05:35:03 +0000

Airline mergers: Dj vu all over again? Business Traveler column: At the beginning of 1985 there were around 20 major airlines in the USA. Two years later half of them had disappearedthe victims of a wave of mergers that rocked the travel industry. Well-known brands like AirCal, Ozark, Piedmont, PSA, Republic, and Western Airlines disappeared almost overnight and other brands like American, Delta, and Northwest suddenly became much larger players. Now everyone’s wondering if it’s about to happen again.
Business travelers hit by triple whammy of rising costs. Business Traveler column: The travel industry is by most accounts on a strong trajectory, and airlines and hotels are reporting record occupancy. Sadly, the good news for the travel industry is bad news for the consumer, as a trifecta of forces will leave business travelers footing a large part of the bill.
10 reasons why airline woes aren’t over yet. Business Traveler column: After two consecutive quarters where most network airlines returned to profitability, many believe the airline industry crisis is over. And why not? Things look much rosier today. Oil prices have declined. Business is brisk. People are traveling again. So what’s wrong with this picture?.

Delta + US Airways: Who

Serge — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 05:35:02 +0000

Delta + US Airways: Who will pay? Business Traveler column: With the latest bid by America West/US Airways for bankrupt Delta Airlines, the bigger picture has finally come into focus and I now see that America West had a cunning strategy all along. America West/US Airways chief executive, Doug Parker is clearly on a bargain shopping spree, and I predict that business travelers will be forced to pick up the tab.
Getting a good airplane seat. Business Traveler column: When you can’t plead, cajole, or buy your way into an upgrade, getting a good seat in back is of tantamount importance. Here are some strategies you should try in order to ensure a smooth, comfortable flight.

Cedar Fair says attendance at parks slipped last year

Serge — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 05:35:05 +0000

Cedar Fair says attendance at parks slipped last year. Amusement park operator Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. saw a slight drop in visitors last year.
Bay Area Buzz: Six Flags planning to sell Waterworld. Six Flags Inc. plans to sell seven theme parks, including Waterworld USA in Concord, for $312 million to a company led by former amusement park executives.
Weight lost, health gained. Every year, men and women tell themselves, this is it: This is the year I am going to lose weight and start exercising.
I want my GPS! Ask the Captain column: The FAA governs the use of GPS PEDS. Pilot Meryl Getline breaks down the alphabet soup to explain why devices that can’t emit their own signals, such as handheld GPS units, are still prohibited from being used on many flights.
PR Writer - Colorado Springs, CO. Professional Bull Riders, Inc, currently located in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, is seeking a PR Writer.
CircusFit comes to NAS Jacksonville Youth Center. Shanya Warthen and Dean the Clown practice their hula hoop skills during the CircusFit Program at the NAS Jax Youth Activities Center Dec.

Magic Mountain escapes sell-off

Serge — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 05:35:04 +0000

Magic Mountain escapes sell-off. The owner of Magic Mountain said Thursday it would continue operating the roller coaster theme park and its adjacent Hurricane Harbor water park in Valencia, excluding the properties from a $312 million theme..
Organs on board. Ask the Captain column: Pilot Meryl Getline explains why flights with “lifeguard” in their call sign are given priority clearance. Plus: Whose flights are called cactus, shamrock and dynasty?.
The obesity nightmare. Weight Role: Kaley Cuoco plays Caroline Rhea’s daughter who dons a fat suit to see how heavy people are treated.

Trendy Diets Sell, But Do They Work? Ladies and gentlemen, choose your dietary weapons

Serge — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 05:35:03 +0000

Trendy Diets Sell, But Do They Work? Ladies and gentlemen, choose your dietary weapons. Would you prefer to eat southern fried chicken and shrimp creole for breakfast while supping on shredded wheat? If so, see ‘The Reverse Diet’ by Tricia..
5 questions about the 787. Editor’s note: The story previously published to this location has been removed.
Three Cheap Spring Break Options in Atlanta. By Ayanna Guyhto Since the mysterious disappearance of Natalee Holloway in May of 2005, parents have been slightly more vigilant about making sure their Spring Breaking teenagers are not in harm’s way while..
Dreaming of a more pleasant flight. Ask the Captain column: From larger windows to better cabin pressurization, Pilot Meryl Getline describes how some new features on the new Boeing B-787 Dreamliner should make for a more comfortable flight.
Scrambled eggs on my hat. Ask the Captain: How do you tell which uniformed officer is the captain of a flight? By the “scrambled eggs” on their hat. Pilot Meryl Getline describes who does what in the cockpit and how you can distinguish the flight crew by their uniforms.

Roxy Pick Pocket Boot - Women’s- $78

Serge — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 05:35:04 +0000

Roxy Pick Pocket Boot - Women’s- $78.95. Pair the suede Roxy Women’s Pick Pocket Boots with a skirt or a dress for a warm, fall look. Zip-up the Pick Pocket Boots, and zip into plush suede comfort for casual occasions. These Roxy boots rise to the mid-calf and have fashionable..
Dockers Hazelle Loafers- on sale at $26.99. - Dockers Hazelle Loafers Loaf around in a pair of updated loafers this season! Featuring leather construction and white stitching that puts a contemporary spin on a classic look. And..
Nine West - Wen- $163.95. A sexy knee high boot. Leather upper for long, fashionable wear. Sassy buckle detail on collar. Side zip entry for easy off/on. Classic stacked high heel. 17″ shaft height and 15″ calf circumference.
Candie’s Heist Boots- on sale at $31.49. - Candie’s Heist Boots Your mission: secure this unbelievably sleek style for your shoe collection today! Featuring a tall-shaft with fleece lining and a side zipper for..

What’s new in international business class

Serge — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 05:35:08 +0000

What’s new in international business class. You want some good news about life on the road? Well, here it is: International business class is growing. The perks are getting better. The seats are becoming beds. And the beds are getting bigger. But you also have to be prepared to pay for what you get.
New wrinkle in linen laundering. I checked into the New York Marriott Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend to find an in-room placard that put a new spin on the hotel trend of not automatically changing sheets daily. Its headline grabbed my interest: Just Like Home…
Ice skate at a hot-weather hotel. You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd. But this holiday season you can take to the ice at hotels in hot-weather destinations. I just visited the legendary Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, where an oceanfront winter ice rink..
Britney, back on the loose in Vegas. One of the reasons Britney Spears is said to have dumped her husband: his hard-partying, often played out in Vegas. But what’s sauce for the gander is apparently sauce for the goose (or should we say Grey Goose, as in..
Would you pay $16 for milk and cookies? Well, you will if you try the new traveler’s renewal room-service menu at a Westin hotel. In theory, the idea is a good one. Travelers are stressed out, tired and susceptible to colds or feeling run down. So Westin, after..
In Vegas, a G-rated holiday attraction. Las Vegas is known as the USA’s adult playground, with more than its share of X-rated diversions. But if you’re in town with kids in tow between Dec. 9 and the 23rd, the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is hosting..

New hotels on Aruba and St

Serge — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 05:35:06 +0000

New hotels on Aruba and St. Maarten. The hurricane season is over in the Caribbean and the holiday cyclone of activity begins. A couple of notable hotel openings to report: On Aruba, the former Wyndham property will reopen as a Westin Dec. 20. The Westin Aruba Resort,..
Hotels: What are you most thankful for? Happy Thanksgiving, Hotsheeters! Before I dig into a drumstick and hopefully mashed potatoes with a dash of horseradish, I’d like to give thanks for some improvements on the hotel landscape. 1. Free Wi-Fi. How great is it to lounge in..

Merging toward oblivion

Serge — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 05:35:04 +0000

Merging toward oblivion. Business Traveler column: Joe Brancatelli looks at the historical record for airline mergers, and finds that after three decades of consolidation, so-called legacy carriers have only succeeded in losing market share.
All-business-class all the time. Life on the road may be more of the same-old same-old in the middle of the pack, but business travelers are suddenly living large on the busiest transatlantic routes and some of the most peculiar ones. Joe Brancatelli looks at the new crop of all-business- class airlines.
Business travel is tough, but being there can’t be beat. The mechanics of life on the road, as we can all attest, aren’t much to E-mail home about these days. The flights stink. The hotels get old. The food is forgettable. The schedules are awful. The security is annoying. But the one thing that makes business travel worth it is the opportunity to be somewhere in the world when something interesting is happening there.
The “Borat” B&B owners tell all. First came the question: Was that a real BB comedian Sacha Baron Cohenfled in the hit movie, thinking the Jewish owners had transformed themselves into cockroaches and were menacing him? The answer is yes, it’s..
Data on Delta tell a troubling tale. In the almost 14 months since Delta Air Lines declared bankruptcy, it has been on a desperate, breakneck drive to remake itself. It has canned Song; slashed its domestic route network; embarked on a massive international expansion; and, lately, declared itself on the way to recovery. What Delta won’t tell you, however, is that it is currently the least-reliable, most-delayed, most-likely-to-lose-your-luggage carrier in the nation.

The Travel Challenge

Serge — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 05:35:07 +0000

The Travel Challenge. The snowball effect from the winter storm to our west has done more than just trickle down to Omaha’s Eppley Airfield.
Carnival cruises to $416 million profit. Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise operator, said fourth-quarter profit jumped 24 percent, beating its forecast as demand for European trips increased.
Private group buys giant in real estate. Private-equity group Apollo Investment agreed to buy real-estate brokerage group Realogy for about $6.6 billion, continuing a booming trend of private investment in publicly traded real estate firms.
Carnival hit by rising fuel bill. Cruise company Carnival reported a slight fall in profits after soaring fuel costs offset stronger sales.The Miami-based firm, which has a fleet of 81 ships under brands such as P&O Cruises and Cunard Line,..
Recap - Caribbean Sales & Marketing Strategy Conference; Chip Conley.. Online marketing emerged as the central concern and focus of most of the 176 attendees at the 2nd Annual Caribbean Sales & Marketing Strategy Conference held in Miami recently.
SideStep Inc., Orange Team for Two-Year Travel Partnership. Internet travel search company, Sidestep, Inc. today announced a partnership with UK online portal Orange.