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01/27/2012	Southwest Airlines Announces Nonstop Service Between Louisville and Atlanta Lodging forecast says hotel rates will go up this year LAX adds TSA's PreCheck; AA will move at Las Vegas 10 easy ways to keep frequent flier miles from expiring	View PDF
01/20/2012	Report: Delta, US Airways eyeing a bid for American Enjoy special parking offers and first class service at the Cincinnati airport DOT will give airlines more time on some new consumer rules TSA Pre√	View PDF
01/13/2012	US Airways unveils plans for expanded DCA service Southwest and AirTran Announce Summer Flight Schedules & New Service Southwest and AirTran Announce Summer Flight Schedules & New Service ATL Service Report: TSA's PreCheck program coming to New York Business Travel Growth Expected To Slow In 2012 Paperless travel only eight years away	View PDF
01/06/2012	Will more airlines adopt carry-on fees in 2012? Hilton, Southwest end link; Marriott, Virgin America create one Bloomberg analysis rates 'hassle factor' for largest U.S. carriers 5 Tech-Friendly Hotels	View PDF
12/30/2011	5 Top Travel Trends for 2012 Ultimate Air Shuttle Washington DC Shuttle Suspended American Eagle cutbacks are first step in shrinking AA’s network Security experts warn of dangers of rogue Wi-Fi hotspots	View PDF
12/21/2011	Delta unveils big expansion at New York LaGuardia G8 Summit 2012 TSA schedules more airports for new body-scanning devices Initial 2012 Hotel Rate Negotiations Prove Challenging	View PDF
12/16/2011	Hotel industry forecast: Expect rate hikes in 2012, 2013 Survey sees age-related differences in road warriors' hotel preferences Airport Lounges Go Independent Study quantifies business travel losses during big weather events PCWorld ranks best U.S. airports, airlines for tech travelers	View PDF
12/09/2011	Atlanta vs. Cincinnati: A tale of two hubs Survey: Some growth seen in corporate meetings for 2012 Premium economy coming to new AA planes, expanded on Delta Baldwin dust-up sparks debate about electronics on planes	View PDF
12/02/2011	American promises normal operations after sudden Chapter 11 filing Two senators seek to roll back airline baggage fees California gets almost $1B in federal money for rail project J.D. Power: Rental customers are getting more satisfied with service United-Continental Airlines 2012 MileagePlus Program Update	View PDF
11/25/2011	Thanksgiving Travel Myths Debunked Tips to take stress out of big-city business trips Too many carry-ons are frustrating passengers Fliers weigh in on the etiquette of reclining seats	View PDF
11/18/2011	Hotels Consider New Check-In Processes U.S. carriers take an historic step toward new fuel technology Continental and United merger is 'on track'	View PDF
11/11/2011	Obama Order Calls For Federal Travel Spending Cuts Cincinnati studies plan to shrink to one terminal Lunken's Ultimate Air aims to expand service, add cities New TSA trusted traveler pilot test gets good reviews Study finds 2011 hotel rate changes are all over the map	View PDF
11/04/2011	Is a business travel slowdown on the way? Survey: Airlines aren't informing travelers properly on flight status How to navigate car-rental insurance Airfares soaring for holiday travelers	View PDF
10/25/2011	Treats, not tricks, among Day of the Dead traditions Delta will expand extra-legroom option fleet wide Worldwide airline fee revenues jump 43.8 percent in a year Detroit leads the way as hotel industry rebounds	View PDF
10/20/2011	Delta, US Airways LGA/DCA slot swap wins final approval – almost Study: Passengers demanding more travel uses for smartphones Best Apps and Websites for Business Travelers Companies team up to revolutionize passenger baggage procedures Dozens of airports set to receive 'modest' full-body scanners	View PDF
10/11/2011	TSA Pre-check: pilot program started at select airports Cities that tax travelers most / least Checked bag fees continue to spread on international routes Biz travel continues to drive hotel demand Nice 'n easy Airtran A+ double points promo Delta hubs tops in on-time performance	View PDF
10/03/2011	United unveils post-merger details for MileagePlus In-flight Wi-Fi to grow over 600% by 2015 Upcoming service cuts SkyTeam adds another Asian member Briefs: ATL terminal due next spring; SJC tests new security scanner	View PDF
09/19/2011	Virgin Atlantic eyes alliance; Air Canada strike threat Airlines plan to reduce flying next year Homeland Security sees an end to removing shoes Southwest holdout on baggage fees popular and profitable	View PDF
09/09/2011	Risk Management: Why you need to track your travelers Global corporate hotel rates on the rise Air Canada Baggage Fee Update	View PDF
08/31/2011	AAA Expects 31.5 Million to Travel for Labor Day Holiday Southwest will break into Atlanta market by February Delta tightens rules on short-notice award ticket changes AA rolls out bonus rewards for Advantage Elites Study: Business travel cost just keep going up	View PDF
08/25/2011	Hurricane Irene Many small cities in danger of losing air service Top 8 hotel fees companies will pay for: Parking beats Internet access Airline mergers mean higher airline ticket prices, more available destinations, frequent flier deals	View PDF
08/01/2011	Congress fails to pass FAA extension Thanks for coming, now pay up! Rising fuel prices lead to Delta cutbacks	View PDF
07/21/2011	Delta to eliminate service to 24 small US markets TSA names AA, Delta for Trusted Traveler pilot Department of State releases new iPhone app for travelers United: OnePass frequent-flier program will end Dec. 31 Travisa assists with new Visa form	View PDF
06/27/2011	Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to get face-lift IRS increases mileage reimbursement rate to 55.5 cents per mile New trusted traveler program part of 'commonsense' airport security	View PDF
06/13/2011	Hotel CEOs: Corporate transient rates to increase again in 2012 RIP Southwest, at least as we know it Alaska, JetBlue repeat as category winners in JD Power survey Briefs: Delta cuts more routes at MEM; Alaska expands Wi-Fi	View PDF
05/18/2011	Fewer hubs mean fewer options for fliers Beijing to Shanghai high speed 'Chinese bullet train' to open next month United and Continental move closer Amtrak chief: Trains more vulnerable than planes Product watch: Toothpaste tablets for the carry-on crowd	View PDF
05/06/2011	A return to spending and the front rows High rental car gas prices irk many travelers Nailing down the (elusive) true cost of business travel Airline fees: The $500 surprise	View PDF
05/02/2011	Travelers warned in wake of Osama bin Laden killing More fare hikes likely as fuel costs outpace revenue gains Survey: Less face time with clients hurts business relationships Update on Southwest's acquisition of AirTran	View PDF
04/25/2011	Enjoy special parking offers and first class service at the Cincinnati airport Airfare bait and switch? Travel-friendly chip-and-pin credit cards coming to U.S. Frontier Airlines cuts change fee in half	View PDF
04/08/2011	Government shutdown—what you need to know Airline fees quietly keep going up US Airways to install first class cabins on regional jets Elite status:  The ultimate frequent flier perk	View PDF
03/11/2011	Reminder to "spring ahead" Rising oil prices prompt airline capacity cuts, fare hikes Delta expands SkyBonus to joint venture partners U.S. approves eight more airports for Cuba flights Briefs: Southwest defends AirTran merger; Frontier expands at DEN	View PDF
03/04/2011	Airfares likely to keep rising with price of oil AirTran brings daily Orlando flights to Blue Grass Airport for the summer season Southwest advances merger plan, moves into Newark soon iPad 2: Top5 uses for business travelers	View PDF
02/25/2011	3Q 2010 domestic fares up 10.7%; highest Newark, lowest Atlantic City Possible passport processing shut down: March 4, 2011 The germiest parts of plane travel and how to avoid getting sick United Airlines retains Economy Plus; expand to Continental beginning in 2012	View PDF
1/14/2011	Delta wants your seats, takes bids for bumping Ways to be a smarter traveler in 2011 Rising fuel costs could drive air fares higher this year	View PDF
1/11/2011	New U.S. program speeds clearance for inbound connections Americans abroad run into trouble using credit cards IRS adjustments to air travel excise taxes Southwest revising frequent flier program, will eliminate blackout dates	View PDF
10/15/2010	Documents for travel to Canada Travel Alert: US Department of State American/BA/Iberia joint venture adds routes, mileage options United/Continental, Air Canada plan a joint venture AAA/Bob Sumerel Tire & Service opens new downtown Cincinnati location	View PDF
10/04/2010	Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for $1.4B Hotels offer free nights, bonus rewards to head off slow time Star Alliance adds Ethiopian Airlines	View PDF
09/10/2010	Ultimate Air Shuttle changes hangar at Lunken Big passenger tax hikes coming on flights out of Germany, U.K. Briefs: JetBlue eyes BOS-EWR; Delta will shrink Comair Airline fees continue to attract opponents and a few backers	View PDF
08/27/2010	AAA TSA Secure Flight procedures Secure Flight: Updates American Airlines to offer Express Seats Airline updates Registered Traveler resumes at Indianapolis Some hotels offer to pay fliers’ bag-check fees	View PDF
08/06/2010	BWI fares among nation's cheapest; Dulles ranks as seventh most costly Analysis: Business travel rise spurs hotels to seek rate hikes American issues new iPhone app Delta details service expansion from NYC, DCA The Boston - Philadelphia commute will be faster beginning August 16	View PDF
07/30/2010	Registered Traveler to re-launch in Indianapolis AA, JetBlue will add frequent flyer benefits to interline partnership Enterprise will test viability of electric rental cars House bill would bar new local taxes on car rentals Full-body scanners coming to 28 airports	View PDF
07/09/2010	Regarding TSA – Secure Flight Passenger Data Airlines play the no-fault card UPS debuts a new "luggage box" for shipping or schlepping This is a Motel 6? New AAA Corporate Travel agents	View PDF
07/02/2010	TSA’s Secure Flight program faces some challenges New schedule of passport fees to take effect on July 13, 2010 Delta, US Airways drop New York-Washington asset swap Delta service reductions	View PDF
06/11/2010	Secure Flight: A major aviation security milestone Delta, Frontier ease up on certain fees Top 10 free travel apps ATL on-airport parking rates to increase July 1 Marriott rates rise for the first time since 2008Easy, convenient way to fly to NYC	View PDF
06/04/2010	Americans abroad run into trouble using credit cards Iceland’s troublesome volcano calms down US pressures airlines over passenger bumping, fees AAA Allied Group teams with TripIt Redeem your Delta miles with no award redemption fees	View PDF
05/14/2010	Easy, convenient way to fly to NYC Registered Traveler program iQueue opens in Indianapolis Airport and airline update Frontier Airlines to let small pets in the cabin for a fee Delta to extend New York presence	View PDF
04/30/2010	What you should know about new tarmac rules Southwest Air fined $200,000 for passenger bumping United, Continental could announce merger on Monday Six carriers rule out carry-on bag fees Growing passenger demand pushes up the cost of US air travel Alaska, Horizon revise passenger fees	View PDF
04/16/2010	Volcano eruption halts Europe flights Delta introduces Sky Priority American expands online check-in to international flights Is shipping cheaper than airline bag fees? Best Western International awarded “Travel Partner of the Year” by AAA	View PDF
03/26/2010	Travel warning for Mexico Delta to cut 840 jobs, vacate airport’s Concourse A Delta plans LGA-ORD shuttle; JetBlue doubles JFK-LAX schedule Continental: No more free lunch United debuts paperless boarding passes	View PDF
03/12/2010	Continental will offer extra legroom at check-in for a price American Airlines attendants move toward strike Midwest, Frontier identities any change to a new single brand International airline briefs Runway closure could bring delays to JFK	View PDF
03/01/2010	Southwest CEO: No-bag fee policy here to stay, codeshares ‘perhaps by 2011’ Deployment of body scanners starts as new objections surface American Eagle will put first class seats into CRJ-700s US carrier’ revenues finally turn upward Alaska Airlines sings on with Gogo in-flight Internet Oneworld alliance set to add India’s Kingfisher Airlines British Airways faces another strike threat	View PDF
01/29/2010	AAA Corporate Travel is going strong CVG adds 6th airline in May Lodging experts see U.S. hotel rates falling in ‘10 Airlines brace for Kennedy runway closure CVG fares now highest in US Passenger train goes into operation at Dulles airport	View PDF
	January 2010: What's New with Cliqbook	View PDF
01/22/2010	Airport CEO:  Name your price, Delta One carry-on item allowed for flights to the United States American Airlines announces changes to checked bag charges Air France tells obese fliers to buy second seat, will refund if flight isn’t full Ryanair continues to contemplate additional fees	View PDF
01/15/2010	What you need to know about latest airport security rules TSA plan skips many checkpoints Continental raising domestic baggage fees United Airlines matches baggage fee increases Car rental prices buck trend: rates went up last year Amtrak to add Wi-Fi to some trains, free for now	View PDF
01/08/2010	U.S. lowers threshold for inclusion on no-fly lists The merger of Delta SkyBonus and Northwest Biz Perks & What to Expect Air security concerns prompt longer wait times, carry-on restrictions Delta changes bag fees for domestic, Canada flights	View PDF

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