ARC MarketPlace has added A Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors to its roster of products and services. A Briggs works with the US Passport Agency, foreign embassies and consulates to secure passports and travel visas in as quickly as 24 hours. Agents earn 10% commissions for every sale.
The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) this week released the revised key components to the 2008 fees, following the Independent Auditor's decision disallowing ARC's previous 2008 fees.
American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia today announced that they have signed a joint business agreement on flights between North America and Europe and plan to expand their global cooperation.
Jamaica will enjoy increased airlift from Delta Air Lines via its Atlanta/Montego Bay route beginning this winter. Starting Dec. 20, 2008, Delta will offer three daily flights to Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport (MBJ) from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Union pilots at both Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines Corp. have voted in favor of a joint collective bargaining agreement crafted by the leaders of the Air Line Pilots Association. The agreement would go into effect when the two airlines merge.
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration, responding to its decision to auction slots at Newark Liberty International Airport.
To promote American Airlines' new nonstop service between Miami and Antigua, Elite Island Resorts and American Airlines are offering a "Fantastic Fall" airfare promotion, plus resort savings of up to 40%.
American Airlines has raised fees related to its frequent flyer program. The new round of fee increases regard upgrading from discounted economy class tickets to business and first class cabin tickets.
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have notified about 1,500 customers of payment card misuse by a former call center employee. The former employee misused the payment card information provided by some customers to pay for reservation changes. Rather than process the payment on behalf of Alaska or Horizon, this employee processed the change requested but diverted the payment to a personal account.
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) has announced that it will seek legal intervention to prevent the Department of Transportation's plan to auction slots at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operators JFK, Newark and LaGuardia airports, has issued a legal notice stating it would "disallow flight departure or arrival slots that are 'issued by auction or similar process.'"
It was so refreshing that Travel Trade highlighted the fact that ASTA picked up the cudgels once more to protect travel agents. The spirit of Joel lives on!
ASTA's board of directors reviewed ASTA's current financial position at its meeting held last week in New Orleans. The board looked at targeted goals and the organization's governance with an eye toward making it more effective in 2009.
California Attorney General Jerry Brown filed a $25 million lawsuit in Los Angeles against YourTravelBiz.com, aiming to shut down what he called a 'gigantic pyramid scheme.'
(Tripology, the interactive travel referral service connecting travel specialists with high-intent travelers, reported that it received its 40,000th consumer trip request to pass on to one of its travel agent specialists, a milestone for the two-year-old company.
Signature recently conducted its 15th consecutive ¿Horizon Club¿ incentive trip for its top producing member agencies. Every year, Signature invites its top producers to attend a special trip, as recognition for sales excellence the prior year.
GOGO Worldwide Vacations is raising its travel agent commissions to 12% from 10% and 11%, effective immediately, the company announced in a postcard mailed to more than 3,000 travel agents who will get the raise.
Auto Europe has teamed up with local businesses including fresh seafood wholesalers based right outside their Portland, ME office by offering a Maine rewards program. This program is valid for reservations now through Aug. 31 for travel through Dec. 31.
Signature recently conducted its 15th consecutive "Horizon Club" incentive trip for its top producing member agencies. Every year, Signature invites its top producers to attend a special trip, as recognition for sales excellence the prior year.
Travel agents are welcoming CLIA's stronger requirements for the official CLIA ID Card, including a new stipulation that a travel agent applicant must be enrolled in, or have completed, CLIA Cruise Counsellor Certification.
ROME-Think that the current economic slump is not impacting the top-of-the-food chain American consumers, those you would think can weather the recession best?Think again.
Royal Hideaway Playacar is offering travel agents the chance to experience its AAA Five-Diamond awarded luxury accommodations for $185 per agent, per night, based on double occupancy.
The Professional Association of Travel Hosts (PATH) is engaged in discussions with OSSN, NACTA and CLIA to determine areas of common interest, as part of its effort to set industry standards for Host agencies and advocate for their interests.
The Professional Association of Travel Hosts (PATH) held their annual board meeting, during which the board of directors met to develop a solid business plan, which will identify PATH as the premier host agency association that sets hosting standards and advocates for host agencies.
Carnival Cruise Lines will launch an extensive stateroom recategorization encompassing the entire "Fun Ship" fleet, with the Carnival Valor the first ship to feature the new accommodation categories effective Monday, Aug. 18. The balance of the fleet will be recategorized by the end of 2008.
The Cruise Critic Web site is reporting that MSC Cruises has signed a contract with Aker Yards to build two more ships. The report is based on a release issued by Aker Yards.
True to its "Love Boat" roots, Princess Cruises has announced that celebrity couple Trista and Ryan Sutter will christen the newest Princess Cruises ship, the Ruby Princess. The christening will occur on Nov. 6 in Ft. Lauderdale.
Victoria Cruises' newest ship, the Victoria Jenna, scheduled to launch in April 2009, will be the largest ship in the company's fleet, featuring 189 cabins, 40 of which will be suites.
Silversea Cruises is seeing record growth in the percentage of its guests who have never previously sailed with the line, the luxury cruise line announced.
CLIA and its member cruise lines have always had a strong commitment to travel agents. This is demonstrated through our extensive training and certification programs - considered by many to be the best in the travel industry - through industry events such as cruise3sixty and, of course, through the commissions paid to you for your professionalism and hard work.
Oceania Cruises started construction of its first new Oceania-Class ship, named Marina, during the gala steel-cutting ceremony at Fincantieri¿s Sestre Ponente Shipyard in Genoa.
Silversea Cruises announced its 2009 schedule of expeditions for the Prince Albert II, calling for the ship's deployment in Papeete from mid-March to late October 2009.
Carnival Sensation will be the latest Fantasy-class ship to undergo a multimillion-dollar "Evolutions of Fun" upgrade that will include the installation of a water park, an adults-only retreat and tropical-themed midship pool area, as well as renovations to nearly 1,000 staterooms and enhancements to a wide range of public rooms and areas.
CLIA, its member lines and travel agents are gearing up for the fourth annual World's Largest Cruise Night (WLCN). This year's WLCN, the largest one-day travel agency initiative of its kind, will take place on Oct. 16, and will serve as a highlight of CLIA's October National Cruise Vacation Month.
Sabre Travel Network has announced the addition of MSC Cruises to its Sabre Cruises offerings. To celebrate the launch of the partnership, MSC Cruises is offering travel agents a one percent override on all cruises purchased through Sabre Cruises from Aug. 7 to Nov. 5.
Carnival Fantasy, normally based in New Orleans, will operate out of Mobile, AL through Sept. 1 because of the recent oil spill on the Mississippi River.
Two of MSC Cruises' newest and largest ships, the MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica, will sail inaugural Caribbean seasons in 2009/10, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale.
Variety Cruises announced a new program for its yacht charters called Share a Sail that allows agents to sell F.I.T.s into 2009 scheduled departures of 8-day sailing yacht cruises to the Greek Isles.
Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, the Carnival Splendor, which debuted in Europe last month, is showcased in a new Webisode airing on the line's travel agent portal BookCCL.com.
Celebrity has a new sales promotion to the Southern Caribbean on select seven- to 11-night cruises on the Celebrity Galaxy and Celebrity Summit roundtrip from San Juan.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection announced the debut of its Epicurean Adventurer Program for 2009 on select river cruises that will include private wine tastings, special wine and food pairings, cooking demonstrations and unique onshore excursions.
