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Tourism industry struggles to shrink environmental footprint

April 30th, 2008 by

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Global tourism industry struggles to shrink its environmental footprint

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:40:44 GMT
Boston CVB Selects Travelocity Partner Network to Power Online Booking Engine

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:38:51 GMT

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:44:16 GMT
Delta, Northwest is natural fit, CEOs say - DetNews.com


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Delta, Northwest is natural fit, CEOs say
DetNews.com, MI - 2 hours ago
3 air carrier, with No. 5 Northwest into the world’s largest airline, said the deal is different than other mergers Michigan has seen in recent decades.
Buyers See Downside Of Delta-NWA: Cite Less Competition, Service Business Travel News
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Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:25:42 GMT
Air Arabia reports increased load factor on its Indian … - domain-B

Air Arabia reports increased load factor on its Indian
domain-B, India - 9 hours ago
”India is an important market for Air Arabia and we are committed on providing best value for money air travel” said Rohit Ramachandran, regional manager,

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:15:10 GMT
Tourism industry struggles to shrink environmental footprint

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:11:32 GMT

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GVB Honored as an Outstanding Member of PATA for 50 Years - eTravelBlackboard - Asia Edition

April 30th, 2008 by

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Air Arabia reports increased load factor on its Indian … - domain-B

Air Arabia reports increased load factor on its Indian
domain-B, India - 9 hours ago
”India is an important market for Air Arabia and we are committed on providing best value for money air travel” said Rohit Ramachandran, regional manager,

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:15:10 GMT
Singapore and Sarawak air/hotel, from $1899 - MSNBC

Singapore and Sarawak air/hotel, from $1899
MSNBC - 6 hours ago
Price does include a $340 fuel surcharge, flights within Asia, hotel taxes and fees, 10 meals, and transfers. Subject to seasonal supplements.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:43:42 GMT
Global tourism struggles to shrink environmental footprint - The Associated Press

Global tourism struggles to shrink environmental footprint
The Associated Press - 8 hours ago
More than 230 tourism executives, government officials and analysts attended the Pacific Asia Travel Association meeting in Bangkok, billed as the region’s

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:40:59 GMT
Delta, Northwest is natural fit, CEOs say - DetNews.com


Australian News
Delta, Northwest is natural fit, CEOs say
DetNews.com, MI - 2 hours ago
3 air carrier, with No. 5 Northwest into the world’s largest airline, said the deal is different than other mergers Michigan has seen in recent decades.
Buyers See Downside Of Delta-NWA: Cite Less Competition, Service Business Travel News
all 269 news articles

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:25:42 GMT
Global tourism struggles to shrink environmental footprint - The Associated Press

Global tourism struggles to shrink environmental footprint
The Associated Press - 8 hours ago
More than 230 tourism executives, government officials and analysts attended the Pacific Asia Travel Association meeting in Bangkok, billed as the region’s

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:40:59 GMT

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Green Travel Q&A with Ed Begley, Jr.

April 29th, 2008 by

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Green Travel Q&A with Ed Begley, Jr.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:30:36 GMT
China Eastern May Lose $58 Million on Flight Cuts (Update2) - Bloomberg

China Eastern May Lose $58 Million on Flight Cuts (Update2)
Bloomberg - 17 hours ago
China Eastern’s passenger traffic rose 4.8 percent in the period as economic growth spurred demand for air travel. China Eastern had a debt-to-asset ratio

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:39:03 GMT

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:52:52 GMT
Air Arabia sees demand soar between India and Sharjah - India PRwire (Press Release)

Air Arabia sees demand soar between India and Sharjah
India PRwire (Press Release), India - 6 hours ago
“India is an important market for Air Arabia and we are committed on providing best value for money air travel” said Rohit Ramachandran, Regional Manager,
Airlines could do away with commission to travel agents Livemint
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Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:51:03 GMT
GDSs Close IATA’s Troublesome E-Ticketing Loophole

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT
China Eastern May Lose $58 Million on Flight Cuts (Update3) - Bloomberg
April 29 (Bloomberg) — China Eastern Airlines Corp. , the nation's third-largest carrier, said it may lose 405 million yuan ($58 million) of sales this year after being ordered to scrap flights that were disrupted by a labor dispute. Two routes in …
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:57:00 GMT

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`Our network now suits tighter budget too` - Business Standard

April 29th, 2008 by

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Interim Report January-March 2008 - Boarding.no

Interim Report January-March 2008
Boarding.no, Norway - 15 hours ago
Managing this market situation is currently a challenge faced by the entire air-travel industry. We have seen how companies in the local market have

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:48:29 GMT
`Our network now suits tighter budget too` - Business Standard


Business Standard
`Our network now suits tighter budget too`
Business Standard, India - 3 hours ago
Travelocity, the US-based online travel company, has grown into being the second largest in the US (after Expedia) with travel bookings of over $10 billion

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:36:44 GMT
earning its stripes - DC Velocity


DC Velocity
earning its stripes
DC Velocity, MA - 24 minutes ago
For another, these garments typically travel long distances from the point of manufacture to the store shelf. The farther they travel, of course,

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:38:30 GMT
South Korea aims to become Asia's new medical travel hub - AFP


AFP
South Korea aims to become Asia’s new medical travel hub
AFP - 18 hours ago
"And for cosmetic surgery, Korea has already become popular with the wealthy of Southeast Asia." The health ministry helps hospitals in marketing or

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:30:55 GMT
China Eastern May Lose $58 Million on Flight Cuts (Update2) - Bloomberg

China Eastern May Lose $58 Million on Flight Cuts (Update2)
Bloomberg - 17 hours ago
China Eastern’s passenger traffic rose 4.8 percent in the period as economic growth spurred demand for air travel. China Eastern had a debt-to-asset ratio

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:39:03 GMT
Air Arabia sees demand soar between India and Sharjah - India PRwire (Press Release)

Air Arabia sees demand soar between India and Sharjah
India PRwire (Press Release), India - 6 hours ago
“India is an important market for Air Arabia and we are committed on providing best value for money air travel” said Rohit Ramachandran, Regional Manager,
Airlines could do away with commission to travel agents Livemint
all 2 news articles

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:51:03 GMT
Trails of flight - GulfNews

Trails of flight
GulfNews, United Arab Emirates - 38 minutes ago
By Rohit Jaggi, Financial Times Just over a century since the Wright brothers showed the world the potential of powered flight, air travel has gone from

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:24:13 GMT

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Tips: Flying pregnant

April 28th, 2008 by

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Tips: Flying pregnant

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:48:40 GMT

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:16:02 GMT
Hip hop subculture gets spotlight in Sana’a

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:26:20 GMT

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:46:49 GMT
Buyers See Downside Of Delta-NWA: Cite Less Competition, Service; Await More Deals

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:08:33 GMT
'Green' technology can't save us from ourselves - Silicon.com
Technology can be many things - often frustrating, frequently ingenious, occasionally revolutionary. But it's certainly not rare to see big claims made on its behalf, whether it's the apparent cost savings to be gained by installing a shiny new IT …
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:58:00 GMT

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:30:39 GMT
Cleveland promotes air service - Charleston Daily Mail
CLEVELAND - Continental Airlines, the largest airline in the Cleveland market, wants Charleston travelers to use its Cleveland Hopkins International Airport hub to connect to east coast, Midwest and Canadian destinations. The airline sponsored a …
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:06:00 GMT

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20 years of the Freddies: Travelers name top loyalty programs - USA Today

April 28th, 2008 by

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Agoda Makes Olympic Effort to Support Beijing Games - PR-USA.net (press release)

Agoda Makes Olympic Effort to Support Beijing Games
PR-USA.net (press release), Bulgaria - 12 hours ago
A member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Agoda’s aim is to promote travel by making it more affordable and more accessible to more people.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:36:47 GMT
One-On-One With Carlson Hotels' Jay Witzel and Paul Kirwin … - Business Travel News

One-On-One With Carlson Hotels’ Jay Witzel and Paul Kirwin
Business Travel News, NY - 5 hours ago
Paul Kirwin: Being an owner of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, we have a keen understanding of corporate global travel trends. In Asia, the brands that are
BTN Research: More Cos. Consider Environmental Impact Of Business Business Travel News
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Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:10:34 GMT
Universal Travel Group Recognized as Excellent Sales Agency by Air … - Travel Daily News International


Travel Daily News International
Universal Travel Group Recognized as Excellent Sales Agency by Air
Travel Daily News International, Greece - 8 hours ago
Universal Travel Group’s Chairwoman and CEO Jiangping Jiang said: “We are extremely proud to have been recognized by Air China for the sixth time in a row.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:15:24 GMT
Austin Travel affiliates with British firm to grow business - Newsday

Austin Travel affiliates with British firm to grow business
Newsday, NY - 2 hours ago
The 163-year-old Hogg Robinson has wholly-owned or majority-controlled corporate travel offices in 25 countries in Pacific Asia, Europe and North America.
HRG Formalizes Affiliate Agency Program Business Travel News
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Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:30:27 GMT
ITB Asia 2008: Hosted Buyer Programme - eTravelBlackboard - Asia Edition

ITB Asia 2008: Hosted Buyer Programme
eTravelBlackboard - Asia Edition, Australia - 20 hours ago
Travel Agents, Travel Managers and MICE Professionals are invited by ITB Asia to apply online for the Hosted Buyer status. The Hosted Buyer status will be

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:36:36 GMT
20 years of the Freddies: Travelers name top loyalty programs - USA Today

20 years of the Freddies: Travelers name top loyalty programs
USA Today - 14 hours ago
Beyond free air travel, Etihad offers a tantalizing array of "lifestyle awards" like an Abu Dhabi golf outing, a London theater trip, or a Swiss ski safari.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:24:33 GMT
BTN Research: More Cos. Consider Environmental Impact Of Business … - Business Travel News

BTN Research: More Cos. Consider Environmental Impact Of Business
Business Travel News, NY - 5 hours ago
By Jay Boehmer APRIL 28, 2008 — Though some corporations continue to advance green travel practices, the majority of respondents to a recent Business

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:48:27 GMT
International Medical Travel Association Emerges as the Leading … - Business Wire (press release)

International Medical Travel Association Emerges as the Leading
Business Wire (press release), CA - 2 hours ago
The need for such an organization became apparent at the 2007 Pacific Asia Travel Association conference in Singapore as industry speakers expressed concern

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:03:44 GMT
Buyers See Downside Of Delta-NWA: Cite Less Competition, Service … - Business Travel News


CNBC
Buyers See Downside Of Delta-NWA: Cite Less Competition, Service
Business Travel News, NY - 6 hours ago
By Jay Boehmer APRIL 28, 2008 — Some corporate travel buyers expect Delta Air Lines’ merger agreement with Northwest Airlines to inject a bit of health
On a wing and a prayer Toronto Star
Continental Airlines Rules Out Merger; United Airlines Says To RTT News
Continental Airlines chooses not to merge Travel Daily News International
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Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:00:56 GMT
'Green' technology can't save us from ourselves - Silicon.com

‘Green’ technology can’t save us from ourselves
Silicon.com, UK - 11 hours ago
But this has then freed them up to travel more strategically - to places such as Asia - in order to expand the business. So Pearson’s air miles have at best

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:54:28 GMT

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Sri Lanka: a little island with big ambitions - Independent

April 27th, 2008 by

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Nepal The Genuine Indo-Asian Article - Jamaica Observer

Nepal The Genuine Indo-Asian Article
Jamaica Observer, Jamaica - 2 hours ago
(Photos: Kaci Hamilton) Right up there with Timbuktu, it was ‘otherworldly’, that place somewhere in Asia with a piece of Everest, where I envisioned

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:33:15 GMT
On a wing and a prayer - Toronto Star

On a wing and a prayer
Toronto Star, Canada - 13 hours ago
The cozy Air Canada-WestJet duopoly, which accounts for about 93 per cent of domestic air travel, makes Canada an oasis of profitability in a global

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:35:00 GMT
Hanging out in Borneo on a family vacation - Seattle Times

Hanging out in Borneo on a family vacation
Seattle Times, United States - 14 hours ago
Among them are Mas Wings, www.maswings.com.my, and Air Asia, www.airasia.com. • For the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre near Sandakan,

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:28:12 GMT
Qantas will fly through turbulence - The Australian

Qantas will fly through turbulence
The Australian, Australia - 7 hours ago
He said that chaotic conditions in the US were not necessarily translating to Europe and the Asia-Pacific. Much of the industry was far from being in
Virgin Blue hits turbulent patch NEWS.com.au
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Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:07:05 GMT
Airlines could do away with commission to travel agents - Livemint

Airlines could do away with commission to travel agents
Livemint, India - 3 hours ago
International Air Travel Association, a global association of 240 airlines comprising 94% of scheduled international traffic, said the spike in fuel prices

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:18:25 GMT
Travel: Orangutan adventure in Borneo - PinkNews.co.uk


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Travel: Orangutan adventure in Borneo
PinkNews.co.uk, UK - Apr 25, 2008
Asia travel specialist, Travel Indochina, is offering its customers a chance to partake in a Borneo Orang-utan Adventure (departing 18th September 2008) and

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:40:58 GMT
Aviation charter — Next big idea in the air - Hindu Business Line

Aviation charter — Next big idea in the air
Hindu Business Line, India - 3 hours ago
However, as increasing numbers of people take to air travel and the number of aircraft grows in the country, travel through scheduled carriers is becoming

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:32:05 GMT
Standard Chartered Bank joins Trans Asia Colombo, offering special … - Daily Mirror

Standard Chartered Bank joins Trans Asia Colombo, offering special
Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka - 1 hour ago
Standard Chartered Credit Cardholders also enjoy the best overseas travel deals in town from a range of destinations that include Chennai, Bangalore,

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:18:54 GMT

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On a wing and a prayer - Toronto Star

April 27th, 2008 by

Airlines could do away with commission to travel agents - Livemint

Airlines could do away with commission to travel agents
Livemint, India - 3 hours ago
International Air Travel Association, a global association of 240 airlines comprising 94% of scheduled international traffic, said the spike in fuel prices

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:18:25 GMT
On a wing and a prayer - Toronto Star

On a wing and a prayer
Toronto Star, Canada - 13 hours ago
The cozy Air Canada-WestJet duopoly, which accounts for about 93 per cent of domestic air travel, makes Canada an oasis of profitability in a global

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:35:00 GMT
Another crack! - Boston Globe
You're out enjoying a beautiful summer day when the phone rings. “Hello? Indiana, who? Oh, Indy. Wow. It's been a while. Like 19 years. You have a new movie? Are you kidding? Wasn't the one before this called 'The Last Crusade'? Yeah, yeah. I'll …
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:56:00 GMT
Hanging out in Borneo on a family vacation - Seattle Times

Hanging out in Borneo on a family vacation
Seattle Times, United States - 14 hours ago
Among them are Mas Wings, www.maswings.com.my, and Air Asia, www.airasia.com. • For the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre near Sandakan,

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:28:12 GMT
Vet reunites with pilot he shot down in 1972

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:20:16 GMT

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Far East tourism push reaping success, says Bartlett - Jamaica Observer

April 26th, 2008 by

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This year's travel hazards - Edmonton Sun

This year’s travel hazards
Edmonton Sun, Canada - 12 hours ago
So, it’s still a risk in Africa and South Asia, but not yet at the Olympic site. Malaria, a killer of millions, flourishes in the developing world,

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:52:05 GMT
Win an Intrepid Journey to Asia - New Zealand Reality TV

Win an Intrepid Journey to Asia
New Zealand Reality TV, New Zealand - 20 hours ago
TVNZ and Intrepid Travel are give you the chance to win your very own Intrepid Journey for two in Asia or India. If you’ve been on a reality television show

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:08:43 GMT
Air China q1 profit up 147% on stronger yuan, travel boom - Antara

Air China q1 profit up 147% on stronger yuan, travel boom
Antara, Indonesia - Apr 25, 2008
Beijing (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Air China Ltd. (SEHK:0753, SSX:601111, LSE:AIRC) has seen first-quarter profits soar 147 per cent, helped by the stronger

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:41:56 GMT
Wu says merger threatens Asia flight - Bizjournals.com

Wu says merger threatens Asia flight
Bizjournals.com, NC - 18 hours ago
But in many ways, he said, it’s his method of travel that can do the most to bring Asian companies to the state. Taylor, a partner in the Portland-based law
Northwest Airlines Reports First Quarter 2008 Results FOXBusiness
Congress grills Delta, Northwest CEOs CNNMoney.com
US airline CEOs try to reassure Congress on merger guardian.co.uk
Seeking Alpha
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Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:53:27 GMT
Biometrics making a mark on security of a nation - Malaysia Star

Biometrics making a mark on security of a nation
Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 19 hours ago
THE testimonies are aplenty, travel legends that cause many an anxious moment for the ordinary traveller. “I was questioned inside a holding room for two

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:52:03 GMT
Far East tourism push reaping success, says Bartlett - Jamaica Observer

Far East tourism push reaping success, says Bartlett
Jamaica Observer, Jamaica - 15 hours ago
expressed high hopes for a number of new air travel arrangements which could significantly boost Chinese and Japanese visitor numbers to Jamaica.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:33:21 GMT
Green IT Can Be Simple - PC World

Green IT Can Be Simple
PC World - 1 hour ago
Another "green" method involves minimizing employee travel. Ultimately, this helps reduce emissions caused by driving and commuting to work, says Helic.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:03:31 GMT
Rate This Article - Financial Express

Rate This Article
Financial Express, India - 40 minutes ago
It has helped him stay physically and mentally strong through years of travel across Asia, Japan, Europe and America. Yoga is currently regarded as one of

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:24:44 GMT
Simon Calder: The man who uses three-letter words - Independent

Simon Calder: The man who uses three-letter words
Independent, UK - 23 hours ago
The travel industry depends on TLAs. The Three Letter Acronym is particularly prevalent in aviation, where the right trio can make your heart sink – or sing

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:02:18 GMT
Wu says merger threatens Asia flight - Bizjournals.com


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Wu says merger threatens Asia flight
Bizjournals.com, NC - 18 hours ago
But in many ways, he said, it’s his method of travel that can do the most to bring Asian companies to the state. Taylor, a partner in the Portland-based law
Northwest Airlines Reports First Quarter 2008 Results FOXBusiness
US airline CEOs try to reassure Congress on merger guardian.co.uk
Congress grills Delta, Northwest CEOs CNNMoney.com
Seeking Alpha
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Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:53:27 GMT

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April 26th, 2008 by

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Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT
GlobalCollect Expands its Global Presence by Opening an Asia-Pacific Office in Singapore

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:21:03 GMT
Air China q1 profit up 147% on stronger yuan, travel boom - Antara

Air China q1 profit up 147% on stronger yuan, travel boom
Antara, Indonesia - Apr 25, 2008
Beijing (ANTARA News/Asia Pulse) - Air China Ltd. (SEHK:0753, SSX:601111, LSE:AIRC) has seen first-quarter profits soar 147 per cent, helped by the stronger

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:41:56 GMT
No Shoes, No Shirt, No Worries - New York Times
WHEN Larry Massa says he likes to travel light, he means it. No need for a jacket and tie at dinner, a pristine set of tennis whites when he hits the court, or even a bathrobe to wear when heading from his hotel room to the pool or the spa . A game …
Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:54:00 GMT
Wu says merger threatens Asia flight - Bizjournals.com

Wu says merger threatens Asia flight
Bizjournals.com, NC - 18 hours ago
But in many ways, he said, it’s his method of travel that can do the most to bring Asian companies to the state. Taylor, a partner in the Portland-based law
Northwest Airlines Reports First Quarter 2008 Results FOXBusiness
Congress grills Delta, Northwest CEOs CNNMoney.com
US airline CEOs try to reassure Congress on merger guardian.co.uk
Seeking Alpha
all 788 news articles

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:53:27 GMT
Far East tourism push reaping success, says Bartlett - Jamaica Observer

Far East tourism push reaping success, says Bartlett
Jamaica Observer, Jamaica - 15 hours ago
expressed high hopes for a number of new air travel arrangements which could significantly boost Chinese and Japanese visitor numbers to Jamaica.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:33:21 GMT
Biometrics making a mark on security of a nation

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:16:40 GMT

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