Archive for June, 2010
Vacation division has new name Andavo Travel
In January 2008, Christopherson Business Travel, located in Salt Lake City, and Andavo Travel, located in Denver, began a merger process forming the nation’s 14th largest travel management company. We are pleased to announce the merger process has concluded with a consolidated ownership and branding of our companies. Effective this month, we will be operating [...]
Combining Business Travel with Leisure Travel
Have you ever been on a business trip and wished you could see more than just the inside of a plane, rental car, hotel room, conference room, etc.? Well, here is your solution, at least if your business travel takes you to the beautiful state of Utah. Did you know that Utah has 7 national [...]
Travel Insurance: to buy or not to buy?
In a year rife with labor disputes and extreme weather – in addition to all the other things that can go wrong with travel, the question increasingly being asked by travelers is: “Should I purchase trip insurance?”. Well, you’re in luck because here is a quick 5 point guide that should help you answer that [...]
Wine Lovers, Romantic Getaway or BFF’s Weekend Nov 5-7, 2010
Wine Lovers, Romantic Getaway or BFF’s Weekend - November 5 – 7, 2010. Take advantage of this fabulous offer at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara. If you thought that this beach front resort was beyond your budget now is your chance! Located 90 min north of LAX and minutes from the centerof town and close approxmity to winery’s. [...]
It’s back – CLEAR – the Verified Identity Pass!!
I am so excited about the recent news involving CLEAR’s come-back now that the economy is beginning to recover and the long process of Alcear’s purchasing of VIP’s CLEAR assets from bankruptcy is completed. I loved this service!! Hopefully within a year to 18 months the airports that provided the original Clear service will follow [...]
What good are a million frequent flier miles if they expire before you can use them?
All of the major airlines except Continental have slapped expiration dates on their frequent flier miles, generally one to two years. Activity on the accounts — like flights or credit card awards — will prevent expiration. But even frequent travelers can be surprised when miles expire on an airline they don’t often fly. Some airlines, [...]
J.D. Power and Associates 2010 North America Airline Satisfaction Study
J.D. Power and Associates released its 2010 annual airline rankings, and the list is dominated by some familiar faces. For the third straight year, Alaska Airlines took top honors in the traditional network category, while JetBlue won the low-cost carrier category for the fifth straight year. http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/06/08/airline.satisfaction.study/index.html
Hotels and Airlines Woo Business Travelers
“Note that more and more companies are loosening travel restrictions.” http://www.kiplinger.com/businessresource/forecast/archive/hotels-and-airlines-woo-business-travelers.html?topic_id=8
Your airline ticket… five things to remember.
You aren’t guaranteed travel – You should always prepare for the worst, and make sure you know how to contact the airline and any other providers, such as a hotel or cruise line, where reservations could be disrupted by flight troubles. You aren’t guaranteed a seat – That irritating industry practice of selling more tickets [...]
New Rules From The U.S. Department of Transportation Proposed
The Department of Transportation has announced a number of proposed changes to the rules that the airlines must follow when dealing with consumers. If these rules are enacted, they will go into effect late this year. Here are the specific changes being proposed. Specifically, the new proposed rule would: • increase compensation for passengers involuntarily [...]