Irish holding company Kingplace has agreed to acquire and relaunch all-premium-class carrier Silverjet. The airline, which operated flights from London Luton Airport to Newark and Dubai, ceased operations on May 30 when anticipated funding from a United Arab Emirates investor fell through.
Cruise ships will be allowed to open late-night casinos in port after Cabinet approved a plan aimed at fighting off increasing competition from rival cruise destinations.
In a message to employees on Friday, United Airlines CEO Glenn Tilton said the airline would not pursue a merger at this time, according to several published reports.
AirTran will defer delivery of 18 Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The planes, originally scheduled for delivery 2009 through 2011, will be delivered 2013 through 2014.
Caribbean cruise prices continue to rise while European prices are down, according to a Wachovia survey.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, by taking a close look at practices and experiences among its clientele in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, learned that companies can save an average of 20 percent of their total travel spend with improved travel policies and traveler compliance.