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by Jill

In the Headlines…
From Cheapflights.com’s daily travel news and other sources:

• Virgin America Airlines is approved to fly in U.S.
• Save now, save later with jetBlue $50 flight discount promotion
• AirTran discounts seats to/from three top markets
• United to cut capacity on domestic flights
• Seattle-Tacoma airport expands real-time flight information; adds mobile device notification
• American Airlines adds New York/JFK to
St. Kitts and Nevis service
• US Airways axes some Pittsburgh flights
• Disney to launch video-on-demand cable travel channel
• IRS scores higher than airlines in consumer satisfaction survey

The Lighter Side of Travel
• Fourth Amendment Luggage Tape Sends a Message to TSA Security Screeners
• Detailed Google Map Helps Visitors Navigate All of Disney World’s Attractions and More

Trip Planning & Destinations
• Low-Season Caribbean Getaways Offer Savings + Bonuses, Upgrades
• Rising Travel Costs Alter Summer Travel Plans
• Some Foreign Destinations Let You Stretch Your Travel Budget
• Empty Flight Cancellations: Urban Legend or Corporate Cost-Cutting Strategy?
• New Hawaiian Airlines Service Lets Travelers Jump-Start Trip With In-Flight Activities Bookings
• L.A. Crime Scene Tour Offers Glimpse Into City’s Dark Side
• Drink in Style at South Beach’s Hotel Bars
• ‘TV Land’ Getaways: How to Get Seats for Your Favorite Shows
• Air Quality in America’s National Parks Is Worsening


Posted in General on May 23rd, 2007

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