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Eurostar services between Brussels and UK to resume on March 1

Lines Near Accident Site To Reopen

Eurostar services between Brussels and UK to resume on March 1

By eTN Staff Writer

Eurostar services between Brussels and the UK will be near normal on Monday, March 1, when the high-speed lines near the site of the recent train accident will re-open.

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Eurostar services halted indefinitely

Eurostar Train Services Stopped

Eurostar services halted indefinitely

By RAPHAEL G. SATTER

LONDON – The only passenger rail link between Britain and the rest of Europe has been shut down indefinitely, Eurostar said Sunday, promising more travel misery for thousands of stranded passengers

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International visitor arrivals surge again in Fiji in September

High Hopes For New Services

International visitor arrivals surge again in Fiji in September

By eTN Staff Writer

In what again represents a solid boost for Fiji’s tourism industry, international visitor arrivals for September 2009 again continued to build according to figures released by Tourism Fiji.

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Due to drop in demand, Malaysia Airlines suspends services to Stockholm and New York

From Kuala Lumpur

Due to drop in demand, Malaysia Airlines suspends services to Stockholm and New York

By eTN Staff Writer

Malaysia Airlines will suspend its thrice-weekly services from Kuala
Lumpur to New York via Stockholm and vice versa effective October 2009.

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FAA returns AAR landing gear services repair station certificate

Full Operations Resumed

FAA returns AAR landing gear services repair station certificate

By eTN Staff Writer

AAR Corporation announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has returned AAR Landing Gear Services' repair station certificate enabling the facility to resume full operations.

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Air Europa to launch New York - Madrid service

Airline To Offer Daily Non-Stops Starting June 1

Air Europa to launch New York - Madrid service

By eTN Staff Writer

NEW YORK, NY – Air Europa will inaugurate daily nonstop service from New York to Madrid on June 1. The Spanish-owned airline will offer daily flights from New York’s John F.

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Venice pushes online tourism service to ease congestion

Venice Goes Online

Venice pushes online tourism service to ease congestion

By networkworld.com

From Feb. 1, Venice will make its tourism services available online in a bid to spread the concentration of its 20 million visitors more evenly throughout the year.

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Survey reveals airlines' penchant for value-added products and services

Latest Airline Information Insider Survey

Survey reveals airlines' penchant for value-added products and services

By eTN Staff Writer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Hip Digital Media and Airline Information today released the results of the 2008 Ancillary Revenue survey.

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Technology & Event Services Village @ GIBTM goes from strength to strength

Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition

Technology & Event Services Village @ GIBTM goes from strength to strength

By eTN Staff Writer

Following the successful introduction last year at Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) of the Technology & Event Services Village, the 2009 event is set to attract a greater

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Private Chinese airline suspends passenger service

OK Air

Private Chinese airline suspends passenger service

By voanews.com

China's first private airline suspended passenger service 10 days ahead of schedule Saturday as it struggled with financial and management problems.

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Emirates boosts recovery services to Thailand

Special Flights

Emirates boosts recovery services to Thailand

By eTN Staff Writer

DUBAI, UAE – Emirates announced that it has boosted its ongoing initiatives to facilitate travel for passengers affected due to the closure of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, by operating two addi

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Unaira enhances online offerings by Finnair with Destination Services Platform

One-Stop Shop Booking Platform

Unaira enhances online offerings by Finnair with Destination Services Platform

By eTN

Unaira, a leading provider of destination content and services for the travel industry, enhanced Finnair.com’s offerings by integrating its unique Destination Services Platform (DSP), a “one-stop

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Tourists to tip less as they feel the squeeze

To Tip Or Not To Tip?

Tourists to tip less as they feel the squeeze

By prweb.com

London, UK - Against the backdrop of rising inflation and living costs, UK tourists are now tightening their belts with 36 per cent (more than one in three) admitting they will not put their hands in

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Airline strike could hit Belfast International Airport

Aer Lingus

Airline strike could hit Belfast International Airport

By fhr-net.co.uk

Passengers using Belfast International Airport this winter have been warned that Aer Lingus services could be disrupted if employees vote in favour of industrial action.

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Virgin America rolls out 'Main Cabin Select' and refundable fares

Virgin America

Virgin America rolls out 'Main Cabin Select' and refundable fares

By marketwatch.com

Virgin America, the California-based airline on a mission to make flying good again, today announced the availability of two new travel options -- "Main Cabin Select" service and the introduction of f

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Why do airlines still float free drinks?

Airlines

Why do airlines still float free drinks?

By chicagotribune.com

One by one, the nation's airlines have snatched back freebies that fliers once took for granted -- baggage checks, meals.

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Texas airports prepare to cut services as fuel prices rise

Texas

Texas airports prepare to cut services as fuel prices rise

By chron.com

FORT WORTH — From his office overlooking the runways of one of the nation's busiest airports, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Chief Executive Jeffrey Fegan sees the slowdown coming this fall

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Ministry to form council to boost quality of tourism services

Malaysia

Ministry to form council to boost quality of tourism services

PENANG - The Tourism Ministry will set up a new national consultative council to boost quality of tourism services.

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the National Tourism Consultative Council would be the platform to gather feedback, identify obstacles and find solutions to problems and issues in the tourism ... read more