Archive for March, 2008
Monday, March 31st, 2008
United Airlines recently announced that they are going to be offering wi-fi to Red Carpet Club members at their airport lounges.
"To deliver a best-in-class customer experience, we want to provide our guests with lounges that are convenient for conducting business and comfortable for relaxing in while traveling," ...
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Monday, March 31st, 2008
61 years of flight service is coming to an end for Aloha Airlines based in Hawaii.
The company recently announced that today (March 31, 2008) will be the last day it will be operating its inter-island and transpacific passenger flight operations. Ticketholders for Aloha Airlines flights can either use another carrier ...
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Marriott recently announced a change to their Rewards Program. Now guests that hold a Marriott Reward Card can redeem their points right at Marriott's front desk - alleviating the need for a reservation.
Rewards can be used for "whim" accommodations or to extend your stay in the United States and ...
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Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
Vail Resorts recently announced that they are offering a new Season Pass at their ski resorts. It's called the Epic Pass and gives skiers and snowboarders unlimited and unrestricted skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly.
Introductory pricing on the Epic Pass is $579.00 for adults and $279.00 for ...
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Silver Dollar City, an amusement park in Branson, Missouri recently announced that the park will be open for Spring Break Days Thursdays through Sundays, March 20 -30, except Saturday, March 29.
Silver Dollar City will have a number of rides, attractions, crafts and entertainment available. Visitors can check out Talking ...
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Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Singapore Airlines recently announced that they'll launch the first ever "all business class" flights from New York and Los Angeles to Singapore.
In order to do so, Singapore Airlines is converting five Airbus A340-500's to accommodate 100 passengers. The new seats are 30 inches wide and convert into a flat bed, ...
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Monday, March 3rd, 2008
March 1 was opening day for Aquatica, the newest waterpark located in Orlando, Florida.
The park is owned by Anheuser Bush.
A whimsical and distinctive water park, Aquatica definitely has the SeaWorld vibe. Designed with bold colors and featuring lively calypso music in the background, this fun-filled, water-inspired park boasts all the ...
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Monday, March 3rd, 2008
Six Flags is going all out on the new 'The Dark Knight' Coaster.
The ride will cost $7.5 million to complete, and is based on the characters in "The Dark Knight" movie.
"The design and construction of this ride will combine the excitement of The Dark Knight movie with the ...
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