Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Omega World Travel
 

FEATURED PARTNER OF THE WEEK – DELTA
Customers traveling Delta Air Lines on international flights now enjoy the same in-flight experience on both Delta and its subsidiary, Northwest Airlines.  Travelers flying in the international economy cabin can enjoy complimentary beer and wine throughout flights operated by Delta/Northwest.  For flights longer than 3,800 miles passengers in the economy cabin will receive upgraded hot breakfast.  BusinessElite customers can enjoy signature selections created by Delta’s celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein. 

  GREEN SEAL
Omega World Travel is working to promote a greener way to travel.  Recently, Omega has been certified as a Premier Green Member with ASTA. 
 

NEW ROUTES
Beginning Nov. 1, Southwest will launch service to and from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.  The carrier will offer 12 daily nonstop flights to six destinations including Baltimore/Washington, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix and Tampa Bay. -USA Today, June 23 . . . JetBlue has launched daily service from LA International to New York JFK and Boston Logan.  - USA Today, June 24

 

CLEAR OUT
Clear Registered Travel
program has ceased operations.  The company was unable to negotiate an agreement with its senior creditor, Verified Identity Pass, to continue operations. The company’s Web site states that no refunds will be offered to members of the program.  - Travel Weekly, June 23

 

DESPERATE TIMES
British Airways
asked its 40,000 employees to consider working for no pay for up to one month in its latest effort to curb costs.  Willie Walsh the chief executive for the airline pledged to forgo his $100,000 monthly salary in July.   Although union officials have ridiculed the proposal, more than 1,000 BA staff have already volunteered for unpaid leave or part-time work in the past month.  BA’s other cost cutting plans include idling 16 more planes this winter.   - Travelmole, June 18

 

OVEREXTENDED
Extended Stay Hotels
LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.  The company owns more than 680 hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada including: Extended Stay Deluxe, Extended Stay America Efficiency Studios, Homestead Studio Suites, StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios and Crossland Economy Studios.  The company cited massive debt from its acquisition by the Lightstone Group and the current downturn in economy. -Yahoo!News, June 15

  TRAVEL WARNING
The Department of State
has issued a warning for U.S. citizens traveling to Uzbekistan.  Americans are urged to exercise caution when traveling to the region due to recent information about possible attacks against U.S. interests in the region.  For more information visit: www.travel.state.gov
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  Free Nights and More this Summer!
Hilton Hawaiian Village    from $179
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5 Day Mexico • RCI – Radiance of the Seas • Oct - Nov 2009 from $299
7 Day Caribbean • Carnival – Liberty • Sep 26, 2009 from $389
7 Day Alaska • Holland America – ms Ryndam • Jul 10, 2009 from $399

7 Day E. US & Canada • Princess – Caribbean Princess • Sep - 2009

from $524

7 Day Mediterranean • NCL – Norwegian Gem • Sep 13, 2009

from $599
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