- Courtesy of The Lawyers' Travel Service April 9, 2008 In This Issue...
	AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS
	BATTLE FOR THE BUSINESS-CLASS TRAVELER
	OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL GETS CLEAR
	THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNERS PROGRAM
	- HYATT REGENCY CENTURY PLAZA, Los Angeles
	- BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL, Boston
	- THE LANESBOROUGH, A ST. REGIS HOTEL, London
	- THE NEW YORK PALACE, New York City

AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS

American Airlines has cancelled more than 1,000 flights today in order to complete reinspections on its fleet of MD-80 jets. Nearly 300 flights were cancelled on Tuesday for the same reason.

American had pulled its MD-80s out of service over two days in late March for inspection, canceling nearly 500 flights at that time. A Federal Aviation Administration audit on April 7 showed that the work did not appear to conform to the engineering change order that details how modifications were to be done.

BATTLE FOR THE BUSINESS-CLASS TRAVELER
(source: cnn.com)

Airlines are waging a business-class battle to win the loyalty of the lucrative long-haul business traveler, and American legacy carriers face a hard fight, industry analysts and business travelers say.

Lie-flat and flat-bed seats, gourmet food and wine service, vast in-flight entertainment options and other amenities have become standard business-class fare.

"What first class was five or 10 years ago, that's what business class is now becoming," said Matthew Daimler, founder of SeatGuru.com, a Web site that evaluates airline seats.
Joe Brancatelli, editor of JoeSentMe.com, a noncommercial site for business travelers said schedule, price and frequent flier status figure heavily into flight decisions. But as the payoff for frequency programs diminishes, stepping up other offerings is critical to competing for business travelers.

Seat comfort is a hot topic among frequent long-haul business travelers. Flat-bed seats (completely flat and parallel to the floor) and lie-flat seats (completely flat but positioned at a slight angle) are becoming the industry standard.

OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL GETS CLEAR
(source: BTe)

Clear security lanes have opened in Oakland International Airport, the third and final Bay Area airport to take part in the Registered Traveler program. Already, more than 25,000 residents in the area have signed up for the program, which is available for an annual fee of $100, plus a $28 TSA screening fee.

TSA personnel pre-screens potential members and encodes the individual’s biometric data on a card that can then be presented at participating airports for speedy passage through security checkpoints that’s up to 30 percent faster than the typical experience.

For more information on the Clear program, please contact your dedicated Ovation Corporate Travel Account Manager.

THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNERS PROGRAM
HYATT REGENCY CENTURY PLAZA
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles

The landmark Century Plaza hotel is one of Hyatt Hotel Corporation's newest properties. The 726-room hotel is located in Century City, on Los Angeles’ chic Westside. Set amidst seven acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is the ideal location to experience the sights of this vibrant city.

The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza offers a number of amenities designed with the business traveler in mind, including high-speed Internet access in every guest room and meeting room, and an international business center. Additionally, a $30 million renovation is underway featuring newly renovated deluxe accommodations, with private balconies and sweeping views of the Los Angeles skyline and the Pacific Ocean.

Three floors devoted to Regency Club guest accommodations, and a one-of-a-kind, ground level, Regency Club lounge.

To help weary travelers reduce the stress at the end of a busy day, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza adds Equinox Fitness Club + Spa to its long list of amenities. Having just opened in February, Equinox Century City offers premium services the hotel’s guests expect, with a professional team of therapists, aestheticians and on-site personal trainers. Pampering massages, from traditional to unique, body treatments, beauty salon, fitness center and group classes will be housed in a newly renovated $4.5 million setting. Guests will find themselves centrally located to world renowned shopping, vibrant nightlife and restaurants, and an abundance of entertainment opportunities, all perfect to entertain or help the business traveler to unwind after a long day.

The Lawyers' Travel Service Preferred Hotel Partners Program rate at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is $280 (compared to a corporate rate of $399).

THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNERS PROGRAM
BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston

The Boston Harbor Hotel reigns as the only Mobil 5 Star hotel on Boston Harbor, located steps from the Moakley Federal Courthouse and major law firms and financial companies in Boston’s Financial District. This 230 room hotel features guestrooms with either panoramic views of the Boston skyline and Rose Kennedy Greenway or historic Boston Harbor.  A recently completed $12 million renovation guarantees each guest the highest levels of luxury at the Mobil Five Star property. The Boston Harbor Hotel offers a full service health club and spa with 60 foot indoor lap pool, fine dining in Meritage, the Four Diamond awarded restaurant with views of Boston Harbor, as well as complimentary town car service to local offices.

The Lawyers’ Travel Service Preferred Hotel Partners Program rates start at $290 (compared to a corporate rate of $450) through November 13, 2008 per night including complimentary wireless and high speed internet access.

THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNERS PROGRAM
THE LANESBOROUGH, A ST. REGIS HOTEL
Hyde Park Corner
London

With 95 bedrooms and suites, The Lanesborough in London offers unprecedented 24 hour butler service, making business travelers feel like a time-honored guest in a private home. Furnished in a rich Regency style, rooms and suites are decorated with handcrafted period furnishings. The historic character is flawlessly maintained with 1820’s furnishings concealing state of the art technology. Ideally located in elegant Knightsbridge, the residence is minutes away from the exclusive shopping of Harrods and Sloane Street.

The Lawyers' Travel Service Preferred Hotel Partners Program rates at The Lanesborough start at £355 and include the following added benefits:

*Complimentary one-way airport transfer for room bookings (Except deluxe single rooms) & round trip for suites from Heathrow/Gatwick/Eurostar Waterloo
*Taittinger Champagne and petit fours on arrival
*Full English Breakfast daily
*Unlimited free landline telephone calls worldwide
*Upgrade subject to availability
*Complimentary movies, music library, internet connection
*Change of clothing pressed on arrival
*Personalized stationery and business cards, bowl of fruit and mineral water replenished daily

THE LAWYERS' TRAVEL SERVICE PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNERS PROGRAM
THE NEW YORK PALACE
455 Madison Avenue
New York City

An icon of Manhattan splendor, The New York Palace Hotel seamlessly blends old world elegance with new world opulence.  As you walk through the courtyard gates of the Hotel's famed Villard Mansion on Madison Avenue and down the hotel's grand staircase one enters into a life rich in history and elegance.

The New York Palace is known for its luxurious accommodations, spectacular views, spacious rooms, and unparalleled service. The Palace's 55-story tower features 806 guest-rooms, 86 suites, an extensive Spa & Fitness Center, fine dining at Gilt restaurant and bar and Istana, stunning meeting and conference space, a state-of-the-art business center, and four Triplex Penthouse suites with roof-top terraces and panoramic views.  Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan at 50th Street and Madison Avenue, The New York Palace Hotel is just steps away from St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center and Saks Fifth Avenue. The Palace is a short walk from New York's Broadway theaters, Central Park, the business districts and world class shopping.

The New York Palace has been recognized as one of the top places to stay not only in New York, but in the world.  Condé Nast Traveler named The Palace as one of the "World's Best Places to Stay" in the January 2006 issue.  Institutional Investor ranked The Palace 14th in the USA and named the hotel as one of "The Top 50 Hotels of The World" in the November 2005 issue. Travel + Leisure named The New York Palace as one of the "Best Hotels in the World" in the January 2006 issue.

The Lawyers' Travel Service Preferred Hotel Partners Program rate at The New York Palace Hotel is $385 for a Standard Room Main House and $540 for a Standard Room Executive Level through September 1, 2008 (compared to corporate rates of $550 and $700) including:

*Complimentary usage of the palatial 7,000 sq. ft Spa & Fitness Center
*Complimentary shoe-shine
*Complimentary weekday New York Times
*Three Dual-Line Telephones with dataport and voice mail
*High Speed Internet Access and wireless access 
*Individualized; private; fax machines which also function as printer and copier
*Full service; Professional Business Center which provides meeting and secretarial support

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