Uncle Sam provides airfare answers (USA Today) Last week, USA TODAY published a report entitled " Summer fares fall for flights in USA," which provided some rare good news for vacation travelers. In conjunction with an analysis of more than 1 million tickets bought through Sabre, the industry's largest computer reservations system, it was determined that domestic airfares have dropped during the summer season for the first time since 2004. ......more...Flights to Baltimore start in December (Florida Today) A low-fare airline plans to start service between Melbourne and Baltimore....more... Deals, tips can save money at Disney World (The Pantagraph) ORLANDO, Fla. -- The most important part of budget travel to Disney World is advance planning. Research and book your transportation, accommodations, meal plans, character dining, and theme park tickets as far in advance as possible for maximum savings - and to make your visit more pleasant....more... Local travel agent puts entire focus on Disney trips (The Pantagraph) LEROY -- "Hello, my name is Julie, and I'm a 'Disney Dork.' " That could be Julie Ambrose's introduction at a 12-step meeting if she were in the mood to recover from her addiction to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla....more... International lift success takes years of negotiation, creative dealmaking (BizJournals) Miami International Airport and Orlando International Airport have been successful in growing their roster of direct flights overseas. Both are often the only option for Tampa Bay international business travelers, which adds extra hours of travel time....more... AirTran Switching Terminals To Expand (WESH 2 Orlando) AirTran will switch terminals at Orlando International Aiprort on Tuesday night to allow for expansion....more... At U.S. Airports, Biometrics Standards Help Registered Travelers Speed through Checkpoints (American National Standards Institute) Have airport travelers seen the end of congested security checkpoints, serpentine lines, and missed flights? A biometrics-based program now underway at select airports offers pre-screened flyers expedited passage through dedicated security lanes....more... New flights to Myrtle Beach selling out fast (Charleston Daily Mail) Southern Skyways? scheduled charter air service linking Charleston and Myrtle Beach, S.C., has been operating sold out and is almost full through July 6, a spokesman said....more... NCR launches self-service hotel kiosk (Dayton Daily News) DAYTON ? NCR on Tuesday announced the launch of a hotel self-service kiosk called NCR Xpress Hotel....more... |