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Today's Travel News
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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Predictions and Tips for 2008
Forecasting travel trends is not an easy task. Events happen and travelers themselves can be unpredictable. Here are a few predications, as well as some consumer travel tips from SmarterTravel.com.
1) In-flight Internet – it's coming! Expect in-flight Internet to be offered by many airlines in 2008. Though JetBlue has already introduced email and instant messaging capabilities for two BlackBerry models and Yahoo! users, American will be the first major U.S. carrier to offer broadband Internet service. Fifteen planes will be outfitted with Internet capabilities to start, and access will likely cost about $10. 2) Fewer Flights Mean Higher Fares. Six major U.S. airlines – American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United, and US Airways – have cut their domestic schedules for early 2008, despite increased demand. USAToday.com recently reported there will be 72,000 fewer seats available for travel in January of 2008 than in January 2007, as airlines eliminate flights or fly certain routes less frequently or with smaller planes. 3) Merger Mania. Mergers aren't necessarily bad news, but they can cause big problems for travelers and employees, at least initially. A case in point is that US Airways and America West are still not operating seamlessly after their 2005 merger. Worse, less competition among airlines leads to higher fares. Though 2007 didn't bring any mergers between airlines, rumors of mergers abounded for much of the year, involving major airlines such as AirTran, Midwest, and United. You can expect more of the same in 2008, as airline CEOs and industry analysts alike continue to speak out about merger possibilities. ...More
Recent Articles
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The answer to a low-cost ski vacation with the kids or a group of friends is to avoid high-priced hotels in fashionable ski resorts and opt for a vacation rental apartment or house in a low-key ski town. A vacation rental will cost a fraction of the price of four or six hotel rooms. And, in a vacation rental, skiers can make their own drinks, cook their own meals—even packing sandwiches for lunch—and never have to suffer shock at bar and restaurant tabs. Such vacation rentals can easily be found on www.Rentalo.com, the leading travel lodging website, which links travelers directly with property owners. ...More
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Victoria Cruises, the pre-eminent cruise company sailing China’s Yangtze River, has partnered with Trafalgar, one of the most trusted tour operators with more than 60 years experience in escorted vacations, to offer a special 10-night Highlights of China & the Yangtze itinerary in 2008. For those looking to extend their travels with additional stops in Guilin and Hong Kong, Trafalgar has also created an expanded 15-night Majestic China program new for 2008. ...More
Southeast Tourism Society, a travel promotion association covering 12 states, will promote the region at ITB Berlin, one of the largest consumer and business travel trade shows in the world. ...More
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