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SPIRIT AIRLINES CANCELS FLIGHTS THROUGH THURSDAY
(source: CNN.com)
Spirit Airlines has canceled all flights through Thursday, adding another day to cancellations that started last Saturday as a result of a pilots' union strike.
Customers will receive flight credits for the full purchase amount for unflown flights as well as a $100 credit toward future flights. Passengers may also opt for a refund.
Hundreds of Spirit pilots walked off their jobs Saturday morning after negotiations over pay with the low-cost carrier hit a stalemate.
The two sides had worked through the night to reach an agreement but could not resolve their differences.
"Immediately after 5:00 a.m., the Spirit Pilot Master Executive Council, as authorized by our pilots, called for and instituted a lawful strike against our management," said Capt. Sean Creed, head of the Spirit unit of the pilots' union Airline Pilots Association.
The airline initially canceled all flights for Saturday and, in a message posted on its website, promised passengers a refund or a flight credit.
The Lawyers' Travel Service has generated passenger reports in order to identify, notify and re-accommodate travelers who may be affected. We will continue to monitor this situation closely.
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AIRLINE CREDIT CARDS DANGLE PERKS TO LURE NEW CUSTOMERS
(source: USA TODAY)
"The ever-changing world of airline fares and fees is getting a little more confusing -- but maybe a lot cheaper -- thanks to the newest travel perk: free baggage check with an airline's credit card." That's from The Detroit News, which takes at look at some of the latest gimmicks being rolled out to entice consumers to sign up for airline-branded credit cards.
Continental and Delta are among the latest to waive checked-bag fees for customers booking using the carriers' branded credit cards. The offer covers up to as many as nine people traveling on the card member's reservation, allowing each of those to avoid bag fees that start at $25 per bag.
The News writes "it sounds like a good deal, but there's a catch: another fee. In the case of Continental, it's the $85 annual fee for the OnePass Plus card, and for Delta it's $95 for the Gold Skymiles card."
Of course, travelers can quickly recoup that fee by avoiding bag fees on as few as two round-trip flights. On the other hand, the perk is unnecessary for others.
For example, elite-level frequent fliers are exempt from checked bag fees. Or, as the News points out, "if you don't travel with luggage often enough -- maybe once every other year -- it's cheaper for one or two travelers to pay the baggage fees instead of shelling out for annual credit card memberships."
Either way, expect airlines to increasingly turn to special credit-card perks in the future. Daniel Ray, editor in chief of CreditCards.com, predicts to the News that the trend will accelerate as carriers look to build customer loyalty while they also broaden their a la carte fee structure.
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DELTA FURTHERS PREMIUM SEATING ON REGIONAL JETS
(source: Business Travel News)
Delta Air Lines this fall will offer first class on every domestic flight longer than 750 miles, continuing an effort to bring premium seating to its regional jet service.
The move will add first class to about 50 routes, including service from every Delta and former Northwest Airlines hub, after Delta finishes retrofitting its Delta Connection 70-seat Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft to join its other two-class regional jets.
The two-class Delta Connection jets will offer between nine and 12 seats in first class and between 56 and 64 seats in economy.
Delta said the move is part of an ongoing investment in service and amenities. "Business customers who appreciate the option of traveling in a First Class cabin and frequent flyers who appreciate the opportunity to upgrade will particularly benefit from the significant expansion of two-class service on longer Delta Connection flights," said Delta executive vice president for network planning and revenue management Glen Hauenstein in a statement.
In recent years, American Airlines and United Airlines also have reconfigured some regional jets to provide first- or business-class service to target premium travelers and establish consistent domestic service offerings.
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CAPITAL HILTON
1001 16th Street NW
Washington, DC
Located just two blocks from the White House, the Capital Hilton hotel and its premiere Capital City Club & Spa has a proud tradition of serving world travelers with historic hospitality in the Nation's Capital. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this hotel is located in the heart of downtown, near:
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GARDEN CITY HOTEL
45 Seventh Street
Garden City
The Garden City Hotel has welcomed Royalty, Presidents and Heads of State to its Hotel where guests experience impeccable service and gracious hospitality. Whether in town for business meetings, social celebrations or simply a weekend getaway, the attentive staff ensures that every stay is a delight.
The hotel offers 280 guestrooms, including 16 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites; each elegantly decorated room includes fine linens, high speed wireless Internet access, in room safe, daily newspaper, refreshment center and evening turndown service.
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The hotel has 25,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities together with an award-winning culinary team for one's next event.
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HYATT REGENCY LA JOLLA
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla
Visit Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 5 minutes from breathtaking beaches, unique boutiques, outstanding dining, famous golf courses, and attractions. Additionally, the hotel is about 20 minutes from Downtown San Diego and the San Diego Airport. Hyatt Regency La Jolla consistently ranks in the top 10 of Hyatt Hotels in Overall Guest Satisfaction. The Aventine hosts four restaurants that work seamlessly to allow guests to bill back to individual guest rooms; Café Japengo, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, The Melting Pot, and Truluck's. In addition to Restaurant Row, guests can enjoy Barcino Grill and Michael's Lounge on the property. Additionally, hotel guests are welcome to visit the 32,000 sq. foot, award winning Sporting Club at a special discount. It is a private membership facility that offers guests state of the art cardio and weightlifting options as well as an Olympic sized pool.
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JUMEIRAH ESSEX HOUSE
160 Central Park South
New York City
Celebrating over 75 years of luxury on Central Park South, the historic Jumeirah Essex House first opened its gilded doors in 1931. This Manhattan landmark has recently completed a $90 million refurbishment program that pays homage to its classic Art Deco heritage.
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THE MAY FAIR
Stratton Street
London
There are 5 star luxury hotels, and then there is The May Fair: an icon of expressive contemporary design, bringing together boutique attention to detail with grand hotel service. A legendary luxury hotel with a glamorous past, The May Fair was first opened by King George V in 1927 and offers over 400 luxury hotel bedrooms, including 12 of the capital's most memorable hotel suites, a discreet spa, a fine-dining restaurant and the quintessential London Casino. The spirit of surrounding Mayfair is captured beautifully, especially in the destination May Fair Bar, breathtaking Crystal Room and opulent Danziger Suite, which between them have played host to some of London's most extravagant society events.
The Lawyers' Travel Service Preferred Hotel Partners Program rate at The May Fair is 215 GBP (compared to a corporate rate of 340 GBP).*
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ROSEWOOD SAND HILL
2825 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park
Much awaited and long anticipated, Rosewood Sand Hill is the peninsula's newest luxury hotel, located steps from Stanford University and at the gateway to Silicon Valley. Nestled amid 16 pristine acres, Rosewood Sand Hill melds the relaxed style and beauty of California Ranch architecture with lush courtyard gardens and stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Rosewood Sand Hill is not the typical hotel, appealing to a varied guest experience with resort like amenities, lush courtyard gardens, superb service and local charm.
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ST. REGIS HOUSTON
1919 Briar Oaks Lane
Houston
At the Heart of it All
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