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US issues more visas to lure rich Chinese but birth tourists come instead

Birth Tourism To USA

US issues more visas to lure rich Chinese but birth tourists come instead

Women from China are giving birth in California and getting US citizenship for their newborns, while authorities are cracking down on homes where they stay.

United Airlines debuts first-of-its-kind loyalty program for businesses

United Airlines

United Airlines debuts first-of-its-kind loyalty program for businesses

CHICAGO, Ill. - United Airlines today announced the launch of the MileagePlus Small Business Network, the first US travel loyalty program that enables businesses to earn and redeem miles.

Apartment versus hotel

A room with a view

Apartment versus hotel

By Ted Macauley, eTN Correspondent

(eTN) - Doesn't always have to be a hotel room in every city.

American Airlines invites passengers who are traveling light to board earlier

American Airlines launches new systemwide boarding process

American Airlines invites passengers who are traveling light to board earlier

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines today launched a new systemwide boarding process that saves overall boarding time by allowing customers who are traveling light to board earlier.

American flyers willing to pay more for personal space

Air Travel Trends

American flyers willing to pay more for personal space

NEW YORK, NY - As summer travel season approaches, Americans planning vacations – particularly those planning on flying – have a lot of decisions ahead.

US Holocaust Memorial Museum brings 20th anniversary National Tour to Chicago

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

US Holocaust Memorial Museum brings 20th anniversary National Tour to Chicago

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Boeing, Southwest Airlines announce launch of 737 MAX 7

Southwest became first airline to order 737 MAX 7

Boeing, Southwest Airlines announce launch of 737 MAX 7

SEATTLE, Wash. - Boeing and Southwest Airlines announced today the launch of the 737 MAX 7, the third member of the 737 MAX family.

Outrigger hires new Chief Marketing Officer and Executive VP

Sean Dee named company’s new global brand steward

Outrigger hires new Chief Marketing Officer and Executive VP

WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, Hawaii – Global marketing expert Sean Dee has joined the Outrigger executive team as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, announced David Carey, ...

New York flight diverted to Kansas City to remove singing passenger

American Airlines flight diverted

New York flight diverted to Kansas City to remove singing passenger

I will always love you.

Unless you cause a ruckus and divert a non-stop flight from Los Angeles to New York to another airport.

Passengers held for hours without air conditioning on delayed Lufthansa flight

Passengers stuck on tarmac without air conditioning

Passengers held for hours without air conditioning on delayed Lufthansa flight

DENVER, Colo. — A Lufthansa jet scheduled to fly from Denver to Frankfurt was delayed on the tarmac for 3 hours due to "unspecified technical problems".

National Press Club requests explanation for secret seizure of reporters' records

National Press Club asks Obama administration to explain records seizure

National Press Club requests explanation for secret seizure of reporters' records

WASHINGTON, D.C.

United Airlines prepares to reintroduce 787 flights

United Airlines

United Airlines prepares to reintroduce 787 flights

HOUSTON, Texas - United Airlines is preparing to reintroduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights, bringing back the world's most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes.

Embratur holds special briefing in New York to report on preparations for FIFA 2014 World Cup

FIFA 2014 World Cup

Embratur holds special briefing in New York to report on preparations for FIFA 2014 World Cup

NEW YORK, NY - As part of the one year countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur) made its last stop on a global road show in New York City to report on ...

Air ticket sales by US travel agencies running flat in 2013

airline reporting corporation

Air ticket sales by US travel agencies running flat in 2013

ARLINGTON, Va.

Soda spat, unflushed toilet lead to $500K lawsuit against Virgin America

Passenger sues Virgin America

Soda spat, unflushed toilet lead to $500K lawsuit against Virgin America

An air passenger is now suing Virgin America saying that vengeful flight attendants had him unnecessarily detained after they alleged that he did not flush the toilet on board.

TSA expands PreCheck to international itineraries

Expansion Of TSA PreCheck For International Customers

TSA expands PreCheck to international itineraries

TEMPE, Ariz. - US Airways commends the Transportation Security Administration for expanding TSA PreCheck™ to international itineraries.

Airline passenger and safety groups seek to clip Dreamliner's wings

Boeing 787 Saga Continues

Airline passenger and safety groups seek to clip Dreamliner's wings

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Challenging the safety of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, two air- passenger advocacy groups are demanding the U.S.

Boeing rolls out first 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate

Boeing's 787 program on track to achieve planned 10 per month rate by year-end

Boeing rolls out first 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate

EVERETT, Wash. - Boeing has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven airplanes per month.

Cruise Shipping Miami to mark 30th anniversary next year

Cruise Shipping Miami 2014

Cruise Shipping Miami to mark 30th anniversary next year

MIAMI, Fla. - When the next Cruise Shipping Miami convenes March 10, 2014, it will mark the 30th anniversary of the industry's signature annual event.

New appointments to the US Travel & Tourism Advisory Board

US Deputy Secretary of commerce announcement

New appointments to the US Travel & Tourism Advisory Board

In conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank today announced the appointment of six new members to the Travel and Tourism Advisory ...

Support for US Senator Rockefeller's demands for cruise ship answers

U.S. MERCHANT MARINERS UNDERCUT BY FOREIGNERS FOR LUXURY LINER COMMANDS

Support for US Senator Rockefeller's demands for cruise ship answers

The American Maritime Officers Association, the nation's largest professional merchant marine organization, says today's widely published letter by U.S.

Travel Industry Executives Tout Benefits of International Travel to U.S. Economy

Marriott to Congress: Join our Campaign to "See the World"

Travel Industry Executives Tout Benefits of International Travel to U.S. Economy

Leaders from the travel industry, including Marriott International, Inc., told Members of Congress this week that tourism holds the key to the nation's economic recovery and urged them to support ...

Travel industry veteran purchases ABC Global Services, becomes CEO

Eric Altschul Has Played a Role in ABC's Success; was SVP of ABC's Parent Company

Travel industry veteran purchases ABC Global Services, becomes CEO

ABC Global Services, an industry-leading travel services provider for consultants and travel agencies worldwide, announced today that Eric Altschul, former SVP of Thomas Cook, has purchased the ...

Helicopter crash shuts down downtown Honolulu

Helicopter makes crash landing in downtown Honolulu

Helicopter crash shuts down downtown Honolulu

HONOLULU, Hawaii - A small helicopter crashed on a busy downtown Honolulu street after losing power Wednesday afternoon. According to the authorities, no one was seriously injured.

WestJet earnings soar 33 percent

WestJet reports record net earnings of $91 million

WestJet earnings soar 33 percent

CALGARY, Canada - WestJet today announced its first quarter results for 2013.

Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam rescues two sailors

Two Sailors Rescued By Cruise Ship

Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam rescues two sailors

SEATTLE, Wash.- Saturday, May 4, at 6:50 p.m. (UTC-2), ms Nieuw Amsterdam received a call from the U.S.

United Airlines introduces 200th aircraft with live television

United Airlines offers over 100 channels of live programming while in-flight

United Airlines introduces 200th aircraft with live television

CHICAGO, Ill. - United Airlines has equipped its 200th aircraft with live television, offering customers more than 100 channels of live programming while in-flight.

Hotwire Reveals Annual List of Top Ten Popular Destinations for Victoria Day Weekend

Hotwire Reveals Annual List of Top Ten Popular Destinations for Victoria Day Weekend

Hotwire.com, today announced the 10 most popular destinations for Canadian travellers booking hotels over Victoria Day Weekend 2013.

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