U.S. AIRLINES MAY HAVE REACHED FEE LIMIT U.S. airlines finally may have reached a limit on new fees they can charge for in-flight perks that used to be included in the ticket price. After adding fees for things like bag checks, seat assignments, pillows and blankets, there simply aren't many more complimentary items and services airlines can pry loose from the base fare, experts say. Major airlines, battered in recent years by high costs, low-fare competition and economic recession, have generated billions of dollars in new revenue from sales of items and services that previously had been free. When implementing the new fees, U.S. airlines took their cues from foreign carriers that use the so-called "a la carte" model that charges passengers for items and services that are not absolutely essential to travel. Passengers in the United States also have pushed back. US Airways recently rescinded a fee for sodas on its flights after customers complained and rivals declined to match. In general, however, the fees have paid off well for U.S. carriers, which have reported big increases in the ancillary revenue they earn from sales of goods and services. American Airlines, the second largest U.S. airline, saw its ancillary revenue increase 60% to $2.1 billion in 2008 from $1.3 billion in 2002. DELTA JFK-LAX TERMINAL CHANGE Passengers checking into Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 at JFK airport and traveling to LAX will be bussed to Terminal 4. This change is only in effect for the JFK-LAX route. LAX passengers can also check in at Terminal 4. International customers arriving at T4 with domestic connections at T2/T3 must go through immigration, claim luggage and go through customs. After customs, customers must re-check bags. There will be clear signage to do this for connecting DL domestic flights. The minimum connection time for T4 international arrivals to T2/3 domestic connections is 90 minutes. This is a 10 minute increase from the regular T2/3 international-domestic connections. Domestic customers arriving in T2/T3 with international connections in T4 check bags at the domestic origin point all the way through to the international destination so there is no need for any further action on baggage. The minimum connection time for T2/3 domestic arrivals to T4 international connections continues to be 45 minutes. WHITE HOUSE ENCOURAGES BUSINESS TRAVEL White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said President Barack Obama was not discouraging travel when he said last month that businesses receiving federal bailout money should not be taking junkets. "The president believes it's important to have a strong tourism industry and that it's important that, as the president said earlier ... that we shouldn't retrench," Gibbs said. "He would encourage people to travel." Gibbs said that the president was referring specifically to companies "that are getting large amounts of public funding." Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid asked Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to create guidelines on luxury spending for companies receiving bailout money through the Troubled Assets Relief Program. "It could assure the broader business community that conventions and meetings are a routine and accepted part of running a successful enterprise in the country," Reid wrote.
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Rates include the High Speed Internet Access in the room and 24-hour access to the fitness center with treadmills, bicycles, steppers, strength training, ellipticals and a sauna. The Lawyers' Travel Service guests benefit from a discounted Full American Buffet breakfast served in the restaurant "Café de la Paix" at the rate of 29€ (compared to 38€).
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Located on the Freedom Trail, guests will enjoy grand views of historic downtown Boston outside, while inside, distinguished décor and thoughtful amenities are evident in every striking detail in each of the 551 luxurious accommodations. Walk to Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market, the Financial District, shopping and more. Just 2.5 miles (10-15 minutes) from Logan International Airport.
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W Dallas - Victory will charm with sensory indulgences wrapped in cowboy cool. Indulge at Tom Colicchio's Craft, revel at Ghostbar, steam, de-stress at Bliss Dallas or get wet in the infinity pool. From the Mega Texas-sized rooms to the Wow Suites, 252 sleek rooms invite guests to live large, Dallas-style with rainforest showerheads, 32" plasma TVs, W signature beds and the W-exclusive lemon + sage Bliss® Sinkside Six.
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InterContinental Paris Le Grand stands opposite the Opéra Garnier in the law district of Paris, near the capital’s bustling business neighborhood and all the main tourist sights, department stores and luxury boutiques around Place Vendôme.
Hip and dysfunctional are out. Style and function are in. Le Parker Meridien's 730 ergonomically inspired rooms and suites with far reaching views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline, give that "at ease" feeling as one steps out in the big town. Enjoy Great Eats! At the over-the-top breakfast all day restaurant, voted "Simply the best breakfast in New York" by the Zagat Survey. Or, choose that Oh! So Soho! neighborhood bistro Seppi's where old New York charm meets the Seine. Better yet, get in on the latest secret and enjoy just a great burger - no complication, no confusion. Just look for the neon burger sign in the Lobby. Check-out Knave for the perfect espresso or a favorite evening repast. Swim on top of the world in the Penthouse Pool or glisten below the ground in the Cardio Theatre at gravity fitness and spa, the award-winning 15,000-square-foot gym and fitness center. Sleek and fashionable new function space clustered on the second and third levels offer a total service environment including the latest in information technology. High atop the hotel the savvy Estrela Penthouse affords magnificent Central Park and Manhattan Skyline views. Uptown. Not Uptight.© 
Experience the best of the city at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Boasting a spectacular waterfront location and lavish amenities, this unique urban resort offers a retreat the whole family will enjoy. Take in stunning views from the inviting pool area, play tennis, or be pampered in the sumptuous spa. The luxury hotel in downtown San Diego is ideally placed to let one explore all this area offers. Step outside the doors to Seaport Village and cruises on the Bay, walk to the Gaslamp Quarter, visit the zoo and SeaWorld, browse museums, even wander in Tijuana. Discover the advantages of this San Diego resort, distinctively heralded among downtown San Diego hotels. 
The Omni Parker House recently completed an extensive $30 million dollar renovation and restoration throughout the hotel. As one passes through the sculpted bronze doors of this luxury Boston hotel, one will be enveloped by the timeless beauty that has made the Omni Parker House a landmark since 1855. Experience the perfect blend of modern amenities and historic charm at America’s longest continuously-operating hotel.
The semi-official private sanctuary of Hollywood’s A-list and the epicenter of rock and roll history, the Sunset Marquis has served as a safe refuge for the famous, the infamous, and the nearly so. Set in almost five acres of verdant, peaceful gardens containing 4,000 plants and trees, it is more akin to a visit to a private, tropical estate. The 52 Villas and 101 Suites at the Sunset Marquis are one of the world’s best kept secret havens. Which is quite remarkable considering that this garden oasis is a mere champagne bottles throw from the excitement of the world famous Sunset Strip.
Soaring high above the Strip, the Trump Hotel Las Vegas rises 64 stories to offer sweeping panoramic views of the city against a majestic backdrop of surrounding mountains. The Trump Hotel Las Vegas houses 1,232 graciously furnished suites and 50 penthouse suites, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, The Spa at Trump and Health Club, exceptional dining and well-appointed amenities. Gilded with gold glass windows, the Trump Hotel Las Vegas is adjacent to some of the city’s best shopping and resort casinos, and mere steps from the exhilaration of the Las Vegas Strip. An icon of definitive style, the Trump Hotel brings sophistication and elegance to the heart of Las Vegas.
Deep in the heart of Dallas, famed Texas hospitality meets W style. W Dallas - Victory defines the emerging it-spot, Victory Park, as a posh playground near Downtown, Uptown, Turtle Creek, the high-style Design District and the city's nightspots.