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Continental Calls Off Merger
Continental Airlines has told employees that it would not seek a merger in the near future, contrary to expectations that it would join with United Airlines in a combination that would surpass the...
IMEX Closes with Market Optimism
International exhibition trade show IMEX 2008 closed last week against a "backdrop of sound business optimism throughout the global meetings industry."
Average Fares Up 4% in Fourth Quarter
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a report that showed average domestic air fares in the fourth quarter of 2007 were up 4 percent from the same period of 2006.
Sydney Aims to be Conference Market Mecca
The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau has unveiled plans to put Sydney among the world's top 10 conference destinations.
MPI Launches Programs for Student Community
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) yesterday announced a suite of programs aimed at its student members, which make up the association's fastest growing membership segment.
United Increases Change Fees, Restrictions
United Airlines this week said it would increase its change fee on tickets from $100 to $150 due to high fuel costs.
NBTA Praises Visa Waiver Expansion
The National Business Travel Association praised the expansion of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) currently underway to include eight more nations in the program, which will enable travelers from those...
U.S., Vienna Continue to Lead in International Conventions
In 2007, for the third consecutive year, the United States was the most popular country in which to hold international association meetings, and Vienna was the most popular city destination, according...
US Airways to Charge Extra for Prime Coach Seats
US Airways Group said it will start charging customers $5 to reserve aisle or window seats in the first several rows of the coach cabin, beginning May 7.
DOT Doubles Compensation for Bumped Passengers
The Transportation Department announced Wednesday it will double the limits airlines are required to pay passengers when they are denied boarding due to overbooking.
NYC & Company Names New Chairwoman
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg yesterday announced the election of Emily K. Rafferty, president of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, as chairwoman of the 81-member voluntary board of directors of...
Delta Announces Deal to Acquire Northwest
Delta Air Lines Monday confirmed months of speculation by announcing it had finally reached an agreement to acquire Northwest Airlines for $3.1 billion.
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