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Travel Promotion Act

Why has Travel Promotion Act stalled in the Senate?

The Travel Promotion Act which passed the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008 was presented to the U.S. Senate on May 12, 2009. The Bill (S. 1023) uses landmark legislation to stimulate U.S.

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New York

On July Fourth Statue of Liberty's crown will reopen for tourists

New York, NY - People will be able to climb to the Statue of Liberty's crown on the Fourth of July, for the first time since that portion of America's most famous symbol was closed to the public for s

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US$500,000.00 In Refunds Issued

JetAmerica delays its first flights for 31 days

By eTN Staff Writer

JetAmerica, the nation's newest low-fare, air-carrier service that offers non-stop seats starting at US$9 each way, announced it is self-imposing a 31-day delay of the launch of its first flights, whi

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Management Claims Economic Poverty

Teamsters strike at Hilton Suites on Chicago's Magnificent Mile

By eTN Staff Writer

Citing unfair labor practices, Teamster employees at Hilton Suites on Chicago's Magnificent Mile have chosen to strike against the hotel, effective today.

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JetAmerica

JetAmerica having trouble getting off the ground

NEWARK, N.J. — A fledgling discount airline is having trouble getting off the ground.

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Original Shareholder Cites Personal & Health Reasons

WestJet board member Murph Hannon resigns

By eTN Staff Writer

WestJet today announced the immediate resignation of board member Murph Hannon. Mr. Hannon, one of WestJet's original shareholders, cited personal and health reasons for his departure.

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Affirms Preliminary Injunction Against Delta Air Lines

US Court of Appeals rules in favor of Mesa Air Group

By eTN Staff Writer

Mesa Air Group, Inc.

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Airline Industry

Flight attendants are pressing DOT to ensure American jobs are protected

Flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA) at United Airlines, are pressing the DOT to ensure American jobs are protected when considering the anti-t

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United Airlines

United flights at O'Hare delayed by computer glitch

CHICAGO — A computer problem grounded all United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport Thursday, causing long delays and lines for travelers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday week

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Find It All, Roswell

New program promotes local small businesses

By eTN Staff Writer

Roswell Businesses, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the City of Roswell are rolling out a new program to promote all the city has to offer.

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Laguna Niguel, CA

Amtrak mooning event eclipsed by city officials

By eTN Staff Writer

The City of Laguna Niguel and the Orange County Sheriff's Department have been taking steps to discourage attendance at the anticipated Amtrak Mooning event on Saturday, July 11.

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Daring Visitors To Stand On The Ledge

New Chicago Skydeck literally brings the city to your feet

By eTN Staff Writer

Skydeck Chicago dares visitors to be among the first to step onto The Ledge, a series of glass bays that extend from the building's 103rd floor, when it opens to the public Thursday, July 2.

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Spirit Airlines

Emergency landing forced by the smell of smoke

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The smell of smoke forced a Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 en route from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to make an emergency landing, the airline said.

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Air Travel

Airlines expect full planes around July Fourth holiday

Travel on newly downsized U.S. airlines will be as cramped as ever this holiday weekend, despite sharp declines in passenger traffic during the economic recession, experts said on Wednesday.

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Exceptional Properties For The Sophisticated Traveler

Orchid Resorts & Escapes now featured on LuxuryLink.com

By eTN Staff Writer

Luxury Link (www.luxurylink.com), the online luxury travel resource that offers high-end trips to destinations around the globe, announced its partnership with Orchid Resorts & Escapes ( read more

Philadelphia

Tourism Office Asks 5,000 Philadelphians to send postcards to friends and family Inviting them to sleep over in Philly

PHILADELPHIA - This summer, as part of the new With Love, Philadelphia XOXO(TM) marketing campaign, the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) is asking 5,000 Philadelphians to sen

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Free Concert

Dennis DeYoung: the music of Styx

By eTN Staff Writer

Dennis DeYoung, former singer and songwriter of the Chicago­-based rock group Styx, will present a free concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on Sunday, July 12 at 7:30 pm during th

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Flight Attendants Press DOT For Job Protection

United Airlines to furlough 2,150 flight attendants in the fall

By eTN Staff Writer

United Airlines flight attendants' efforts to protect American jobs when considering the anti-trust immunity filing to join Continental with United and the Star Alliance, take on extraordinary meaning

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American Airlines

American to reduce capacity by 7.5% in 2009

American Airlines will reduce mainline seating capacity by 7.5 percent in 2009 versus 2008, compared to previous expectations for a 6.5 percent year-over-year decline, Gerard Arpey, chairman and CEO,

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Cuba Flights

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Havana start on Wednesday

Cuba Travel Services, Inc. will relaunch weekly nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Havana next week. Departures will be from Los Angeles International Airport at Terminal 6.

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