Consolidated List
of Airlines Baggage Fee's
To help you navigate the different
rules and policies imposed by our friendly airlines,
we have conveniently created a cheat sheet to
refer to in times of need.
Baggage
Fees.pdf
American Says Bag Fee Will Affect Few Passengers
DALLAS - American Airlines says its new $15 fee
for a first checked bag will affect fewer than
one in four customers this summer and won't lengthen
lines at boarding gates.learn
more
AA- Now You Fly It, Now You Dont
American Airlines plans to cut capacity this
year by saying they will cut 40% of its American
Eagle flights at San Juan; suspend service from
Chicago to Honolulu, only operating this route
on peak demand days with a complete discontinuation
after Jan 5; and Buenos Aires; and drop service
to London's Stanstead Airport.
Fasten those seat belts as we keep you abreast
of any further changes.
5 Ways Corporations Can Save On Travel
1. Advance Air Bookings - meaning
bookings made at least 2 weeks before travel,
when discounts are better.
2. Restricted Airfares
- these can produce better savings even after
taking the cost of changes and cancellations into
account.
3. Preferred Suppliers
- for lower average prices
4. Traveler Comfort
- referring to rules restricting upgrades
or access to top-category hotels
5. Preferred Booking Channels
- meaning using the travel company's travel management
products, which boosts compliance
*source CWT
Small Cities Should Prepare For Fewer Flights
Fuel prices are forcing airlines to opt out of
servicing rural communities. With fuel prices
high, smaller cities could see cuts in airline
service that has been subsidized by the federal
government since the industry was deregulated
three decades ago. So far this year, airlines
have asked to opt out of subsidy contracts to
20 places — nearly matching the total of
24 from all of last year.
See the list of the communities: learn
more
Transportation Security Administration
Updates
Read about the current TSA travel requirements
for liquids and gels, visit their web site- tsa.gov
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Check-in is the fastest and easiest way
to check in for your Continental Airlines flights.
You can check in from your home or office and
print your own boarding pass. And now, have your
boarding pass faxed to you when you don't have
access to a printer. Simply choose the "Request
Fax" option during the check-in process and
have your boarding pass for your return trip faxed
to your location.
This gives you everything you need to bypass
the lines at the airport, pass through security
and go directly to your gate. If you have bags
to check, you may do so at an airport eService
Center kiosk or with a Continental ticket counter
representative at least 30 minutes* prior to scheduled
departure in most domestic cities and 60 minutes
for international destinations.
* Domestic flights require bags to be
checked at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
When traveling from Atlanta, Denver, Las Vegas,
Orlando or Tampa baggage must be checked at least
45 minutes prior to departure.
For More Information, Click HERE
To Print Your Boarding Passes, Click HERE
Looking
For Foreign Currency?
We Can Help!
American
Currency Exchange, located in
our Birmingham office offers quick, convenient
and reliable services combined with excellent
rates of exchange.
American Currency Exchange was formed for the
purpose of providing over-the-counter currency
exchange to the international traveler. Most banks
no longer carry foreign currency. We are here
to fill that need. American Currency Exchange
maintains an inventory of approximately 30 currencies.
Most other currencies can be obtained within 24
hours.
Request
Currency Information
Call
or Visit American Currency Exchange
American
Currency Exchange is registered with the Department
of the Treasury, Money Services Business (MSB).
 Aloha
Airlines Goes Aloha
HONOLULU - Aloha
Airlines is halting all passenger service after
filing for bankruptcy, signaling the end of an
airline that has served Hawaii for more than 60
years.
Aloha, which filed for bankruptcy
for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection was a casualty
of fierce competition and rising fuel prices.
The airline said it will stop taking reservations
for flights after Monday.
Mahalo Nui Loa — Aloha Oe,
Thank you - Farewell to another carrier.
Lithium Battery Limits in Carry-on Baggage on
Passenger
Passengers will no longer be able to pack loose
lithium batteries in checked luggage beginning
January 1, 2008 once new federal safety rules
take effect. The new regulation, designed to reduce
the risk of lithium battery fires, will continue
to allow lithium batteries in checked baggage
if they are installed in electronic devices, or
in carry-on baggage if stored in plastic bags. learn
more
ARE YOU READY? DON'T GET LEFT BEHIND!
New
Passport Requirements
As the U.S. Department of State continues to update
their passport requirements going into 2008, we
suggest checking back often to stay informed and
not let any delays interfere with your vacation
or business plans. Please click
HERE for information
NEW ENTRY PROCEEDURES FOR TRAVEL TO JAPAN
The Japanese Immigration Bureau has added a step
to the entry formalities for visitors to Japan.
Beginning November 20, 2007, all visitors to Japan,
including overnight transit passengers and airline
crew members, will be required to have their fingerprints
and facial photograph digitally recorded. This
process is very similar to the U.S. Visit program
that the U.S. instituted several years ago.
After passport inspection, visitors to Japan
will have their fingerprints recorded (both index
fingers) and their face photographed. Fingerprints
and photos will be taken electronically.
All foreign nationals entering Japan are required
to complete this step. Passengers transiting the
airport on the same day are not considered visitors,
and so are exempt from all immigration formalities.
The following foreign nationals are also exempt
from this procedure:
1. Special Permanent Residents.
2. Persons under 16 years of age.
3. Diplomats and persons on Official Business.
4. Persons invited by the head of any national
administrative organization.
5. Persons prescribed by a Ministry of Justice
ordinance as being equivalent to either (3) or
(4).
Any non-exempt visitor who fails to comply with
the new procedure will be denied entry to Japan.
The new program is designed to further enhance
security and guard against potential terrorist
or foreign criminal entry into Japan.
A video explaining the procedures and the reasons
behind it is available online at http://nettv.gov-online.go.jp/prg/prg1203.html
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D.O.T AWARDS DELTA NEW ATLANTA
SHANGHAI ROUTE FOR 2008
The carrier plans to open this new
route as early as next March (2008) Delta has
purchased two new 777 aircraft for the new route.
There is no word yet if they'll be painted with
lead paint.
United has also been awarded a new
China route to Guangzhou in 2008 departing from
San Francisco.
 A380-
IS BIGGER BETTER?
For consumers, the expectations are both high
and low. Potential travelers look forward to having
lots of space, but they worry about long lines,
crowds and delays.
A big challenge for Airbus and the airlines will
be managing those expectations.
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