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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AAI) , advises passengers that due to a severe weather system expected to move across the Atlanta area this weekend, some flights may be cancelled or rescheduled at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday, January 19, 2008.
Passengers holding reservations for travel scheduled to/from Atlanta on January 19, 2008, should check www.airtran.com under "Flight Status" for updates or call 1-800-AIRTRAN (247-8726). AirTran Airways passengers can change their reservations without penalty as long as the selected travel dates are made prior to the original travel date and moved for travel up to and including January 24, 2008.
AirTran Airways, a Fortune 1000 company, offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 56 U.S. destinations. With 8,900 friendly Crew Members and America's youngest all-Boeing fleet, AirTran Airways provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com/.
Source: AirTran Airways
Web site: http://www.airtran.com/
MIAMI, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A vacation should be an adventure - whether it's a quick escape to the Caribbean or a long-awaited Alaskan expedition. But how to choose, with a world - literally - to choose from? Enter Sammy the Suitcase, host of www.hungrysuitcase.com, Royal Caribbean International's newest interactive website designed to help vacationers pinpoint the perfect adventure that matches their personality. Sammy sings; he tells jokes; he will even help you invite friends along for the trip on the travel planning site that is sure to keep visitors amused and entertained.
Sammy guides visitors through the site in his stylish, virtual home, brimming with items representing the three vacation styles of adventure, culture or relaxation. Visitors feed the hungry suitcase with volcanoes, hammocks, surf boards, fine wine, cheese, bicycles, bears, tuxedos and castles based on their travel preferences. The contents are evaluated by the "Vacation Fun-a-lyzer" which then delivers a personalized cruise vacation recommendation ... in song ... from Sammy. Want to know more about the smooth-talking Sammy? Log on and listen to the messages on his answering machine or watch a few home videos of his global adventures.
"We're taking advantage of the latest online technology to help travelers choose and plan a cruise vacation in a highly interactive, entertaining and unique way," said William Hayden, director of relationship marketing, Royal Caribbean International. "The Hungry Suitcase website will be a great introductory tool for travelers who have never considered a cruise vacation; a fun way for families and friends to share in deciding on a cruise together; and perhaps help travelers find out their true vacation destination calling through Sammy's Vacation Fun-a-lyzer."
Sammy has completed his out-of-town tryouts which began in July 2007 and is finally ready for opening night - actually, he performs on demand. Sammy has received rave reviews so far and www.hungrysuitcase.com has already achieved numerous awards including: Travel Industry Association's Odyssey Awards; New York Festivals' 2007 Finalist for Service Advertising; Favorite Website Awards' Site of the Month, June 2007; SXSW 2007 Web Awards - Winner in the Motion Graphics category; 2007 Webby Awards - Honoree for Travel Category; and iMedia Creative Showcase's Site of the Day, July, 24, 2007.
Hungrysuitcase.com is the latest incarnation of the interactive whizzes at Royal Caribbean that brought the award-winning FreedomoftheSeas.com to life in an immersive virtual tour of the largest cruise ship in the world. Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and three under construction. The line also offers unique land- tour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, South America and New Zealand through its cruisetour division. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800)-ROYALCARIBBEAN. For travel professionals, go to www.cruisingpower.com or call (800) 327-2056.
Source: Royal Caribbean International
Web site: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/
http://www.cruisingpower.com/
http://www.hungrysuitcase.com/
http://www.freedomoftheseas.com/
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Where do Americans plan to wrap up the summer of 2007? Chicago tops the list of the most popular cities for the Labor Day weekend for the second consecutive year, followed by New York City and Atlanta, according to discount travel authority Hotwire.com(TM). For Americans still unsure of where to celebrate the last holiday of the summer, there are plenty of travel deals to help them get away without breaking the bank.
The Top 10 Labor Day weekend destinations, according to hotel bookings on Hotwire.com, include (2006 rankings in parentheses):
1. Chicago, Illinois (1) 6. San Francisco, California (5) 2. New York City, New York(18) 7. New Orleans, Louisiana (21) 3. Atlanta, Georgia (4) 8. Las Vegas, Nevada (13) 4. St. Louis, Missouri (12) 9. San Diego, California (3) 5. Boston, Massachusetts (6) 10. Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Virginia (34)
What makes big cities popular this time of year? Hotel vacancies in the cities are higher once business travelers return home for the extended weekend. This means surprisingly attractive deals for consumers. Travelers can find hotel rooms up to 60% off through Hotwire(R) which specializes in selling excess inventory from trusted hotel, air and rental car brands.
Other popular big city destinations include Los Angeles (11) and the nation's capital, Washington, DC (12). Two Canadian cities -- Montreal (14) and Toronto (16) -- are drawing their share of visitors for a final summer hurrah.
"Big cities offer some of the greatest values to travelers this Labor Day, when more hotel vacancies make it possible to stay in a four-star hotel at a two-star price," said Barbara Messing, vice president and travel expert at Hotwire. "Travelers can take their pick of affordable entertainment, too -- from colorful parades and national monuments to gorgeous parks and beaches. Big cities are a big draw for value-conscious Americans."
Events attracting travelers to the cities include Chicago's famed annual Jazz Festival as well as a fireworks spectacular at the Navy Pier. New York City puts on the annual West Indian American Day Carnival, a festive celebration and parade that attracts millions of spectators. Atlanta hosts Atlanta Black Gay Pride, the world's largest celebration of its kind.
Below are examples of hotel rates recently booked on Hotwire.com for Labor Day weekend (August 31 - September 4):
U.S. Destinations
$62/night 3.5-star hotel, St. Louis, Downtown
$65/night 3.5-star hotel, Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Portsmouth
$72/night 4-star hotel, New Orleans, French Quarter
$82/night 4-star hotel, Atlanta, Buckhead
$83/night 4-star hotel, Washington, DC, DuPont Circle
$91/night 4-star hotel, Las Vegas, Downtown
$92/night 3.5-star hotel, San Diego, Downtown/Harbor Island
$104/night 4-star hotel, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills
$112/night 4-star hotel, San Francisco, Embarcadero Area
$125/night 4-star hotel, Boston, Back Bay/Copley Square
$142/night 4-star hotel, Chicago, N. Michigan Ave./Water Tower/Gold
Coast
$195/night 3.5-star hotel, New York City, Midtown East
Canada Destinations
$76/night 4-star hotel, Toronto, Downtown West
$89/night 4-star hotel, Montreal, Downtown
The discount travel experts at Hotwire recommend booking travel now to land the best travel deals for Labor Day weekend. For more information, visit http://www.hotwire.com/.
* Hotel rates shown are based on actual bookings made on Hotwire.com from July 22 - August 6, 2007 for stays between August 31 - September 4, 2007. Hotel rates shown do not include applicable tax recovery charges and fees. However, total cost, including all applicable tax recovery charges and fees, is shown before bookings are made on Hotwire.com. All bookings are non- changeable and nonrefundable. Rates subject to availability. Because rates change all the time, Hotwire customers are encouraged to check rates for themselves.
About Hotwire.com
Hotwire.com(TM) is a leading discount travel site with low rates on airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. Launched in 2000, Hotwire(R) negotiates deep discounts from its travel suppliers to help travelers book unsold airline seats, hotel rooms and rental cars. J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Independent Travel Web Site Satisfaction Study(SM) recognized Hotwire for ranking "Highest in Customer Satisfaction For Independent Travel Web Sites." Hotwire is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) . CST: 2053390-40. NST: 20003-0209. For more information, visit http://www.hotwire.com/.
(C) 2007 Hotwire, Inc. All rights reserved. Hotwire and Hotwire.com are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Hotwire, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Source: Hotwire.com
Web site: http://www.hotwire.com/
NEW YORK, July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines is helping beachgoers catch a break from the hot sun over the next two weekends by distributing large beach umbrellas at several of New York's and Long Island's most popular beaches in partnership with local radio stations.
"Whether in the air or on the ground, we want to help our customers enjoy their summer vacations," said Chuck Imhof, Vice President - Passenger Sales for Greater New York for American Airlines. American Airlines has served New York for 80 years, and we want to enable our citizens and visitors here to enjoy the city to the fullest, including the essential summer trips to the beach!"
American Airlines teams will be on the beaches handing out the umbrellas. The schedules, locations and radio stations are as follows:
-- Saturday, July 21
- WADO at Coney Island, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- WRCN at Cupsogue Beach, Westhampton, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
-- Sunday, July 22
- WCAA La Kalle at Orchard Beach, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- KJOY at Jones Beach Parking Lot 4, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
-- Saturday, July 28
- WADO at Rockaway Park (between 96th and 116th Streets),
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
-- Sunday, July 29
- WCAA La Kalle at Orchard Beach, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
About American Airlines
American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:AMR) .
Source: American Airlines
Web site: http://www.aa.com/
BANGKOK, Thailand, June 15/PRNewswire/ --
Naladhu, Maldives, has been named one of the world's hottest new
resorts by Conde Nast Traveler in the 2007 "Hot List". The list,
featured in the May edition, comprises 138 hotels, and Naladhu,
Maldives is the one of the "Hottest" new properties worldwide.
The Conde Nast Traveler Hot List recognizes hotels and resorts
for design, service and ambiance, making it one of the most coveted
designations. Each year, an anonymous group of writers evaluates new
hotels and resorts around the world for the publication. Naladhu was
chosen as one of only 138 properties whose offering surpass
expectations. Of the chosen properties, each is awarded a "Hot",
"Hotter" or "Hottest" title, Naladhu, Maldives claimed the position
as "Hottest" in the magazine's listing.
In describing Naladhu, Conde Nast Traveler says "this intimate
resort provides a level of privacy and personal attention impressive
even in the Maldives". In addition "Dedicated butlers, or VGCs (Very
Good Chaps), exceed expectations with quiet, smiling service".
The magazine concluded "Naladhu represents the Maldives' most
convenient exclusive destination yet".
Located in the aquatic setting of the Maldives, one of the
world's most celebrated tropical havens, Naladhu Maldives offers a
unique lifestyle to those who appreciate the sophistication and
charm of times past.
Naladhu has captured the elegant aesthetics of a slightly
colonial era, with hints of Sri Lankan regality in its design.
However, the resort also proffers every modern convenience
imaginable to the luxury traveller. Naladhu means "pretty little
island", and each of the exclusive 19 Houses - each named after a
Maldivian plant - has been designed to make every guest's wish
become reality.
With a commitment to perfecting every detail, Naladhu fuses
modern facilities with a sense of the nostalgia. White-washed timber
wall panels juxtapose the zesty Indian motifs and colours of the
house upholstery. Antique furnishings, such as an early 20th century
writer's desk and the decorous bar cabinet conjure up images of a
romantic, bygone age.
Naladhu provides the canvass and colour palette to those who wish
to make their holiday picture perfect.
For reservations please telephone +960-664-4100 or email: info@naladhu.com.
Web site: http://www.naladhu.com
Source: Naladhu
8-17-05. Investigators are examining the devastating wreckage
of a West Caribbean Airways plane that crashed and killed all 160
passengers (152 tourists and 8 crew members) on Tuesday. This is
Venezuela's deadliest air disaster. Before plummeting to the ground,
the pilot radioed authorities that both engines had failed. One of
the flight data and voice recorders were recovered; however, the
cockpit voice recorder was not. The airline has a record of
mechanical problems and financial troubles.
Two days ago, a Cypriot airliner crashed in Greece killing its 121 passengers. Investigators are looking into claims that the plane had suffered technical problems in the past. According to a former chief mechanic, the jet had lost cabin pressure during a previous flight after a door was not sealed properly. Autopsies on the 25 bodies identified by relatives show that they were alive, but not necessarily conscious, when the plane crashed. The flight data recorder and badly damaged voice recorder were recovered.
Both planes belonged to new, low-cost regional carriers that are cropping up worldwide as a result of government deregulation of air travel.
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