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AeroMexico |
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AeroMexico announced it will now allow passengers use cellular phones on board its planes, after the Mexican government lifted a ban on such calls during flights.
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AirTran Airways |
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AirTran announced it will begin service to Key West, FL. on Dec. 17 with four weekly round-trip flights from its focus city in Orlando. The carrier will fly Boeing 737 jets on the route, with one-stop same-plane service from Atlanta.
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Frontier Airlines |
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Frontier announced it will change its checked bag fee from $15.00 to $20.00 for the first checked bag and from $25.00 to $30.00 for the second checked bag.
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Hawaiian Airlines |
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Hawaiian announced passengers now paying checked baggage fees at the airport will be $20 for first checked bag and $30 for a second checked bag. Customers pre-paying for bags at check-in, on Hawaiianairlines.com will continue to pay $15 for the first checked bag and $25 for the second checked bag.
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Nashville (TN) International Airport (Spain) |
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Drivers should prepare for delays on the airport's roads this week beginning Sept. 9. Intermittent blasting is scheduled to occur at 2 p.m. daily through the week. This blasting will cause delays when entering and exiting the terminal. Airport officials recommend allowing for extra time when traveling to the airport and ask drivers to slow down and watch for construction workers. The blasting is for a project to improve traffic conditions on Terminal Ring Road, the one-way thoroughfare that surrounds the airport's short and long-term parking lots and provides access to the terminal. It began in October 2008 and is expected to be completed this fall. |
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Pittsburgh, PA |
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Approximately 1,500 delegates will congregate in Pittsburgh, PA. September 24 and 25 for the bi-annual Group of 20 (G20) summit. The event is likely to cause massive business and transportation disruptions as officials attempt to secure the multiple summit venues. Thousands of media members and social activists are expected to flock to the city alongside the delegates, cramming hotels and straining Pittsburgh's mass transit system. Thousands of additional security personnel will be deployed to counter security threats and contain social unrest. Due to a history of mass protests and violence at G20 summits, expect security to be extremely tight as the summit date approaches. |
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Avis Budget Group, Inc. |
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Avis Budget Group, Inc. has announced that, beginning next month, Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car vehicles in the United States and Canada will be smoke-free under a new policy that prohibits smoking in its rental vehicles effective Oct. 1. To ensure compliance with the new smoke-free policy, Avis and Budget have established new inspection processes and will assess customers a cleaning fee if the vehicle is returned with a tobacco odor or residue. In addition, the company has instituted a smoke-free policy for all employees and contractors who drive its vehicles. |
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INFLUENZA A (H1N1)
For the latest information on the Swine (H1N1) flu, including countries affected, go to the World Health Organization (WHO) website: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/ ; Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ or the Business Travel Coalition (BTC) website: http://www.netvibes.com/btc#Flu .
Malawi - On September 9 the U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe issued the following Warden Message: "This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 Influenza, sometimes referred to as swine flu or novel H1N1. The Ministry of Health has reported a single case of H1N1 in Mangochi, Southern Region. "American citizens should be aware that the Embassy cannot demand their immediate release if they have been detained or quarantined in accordance with local public health and legal authorities. "Any questions or concerns about influenza or other illnesses should be directed to a medical professional. "Please note that the Embassy is NOT advising Americans in Malawi to depart. At this time, the Embassy advises that Americans review the guidance provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, and make their own decisions about whether to remain in Malawi. ..."
State Dept. Travel Warnings and Public Announcements
For the full announcements or further detail on Travel Warnings and Public Announcements, please see http://http://travel.state.gov/travel
French West Indies - On September 8 the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown released the following : "This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Martinique and Guadeloupe, French West Indies (FWI) that a general labor strike is expected to commence on September 11. This strike will likely affect social, economic and tourist services. Although the strike is only expected to last one day, there is a possibility that it could extend beyond September 11. The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown has confirmed that the strike, to center initially on airports and seaports, will likely lead to business closures, gasoline shortages, and the interruption of basic services. Although flights may arrive and depart as usual, passengers may encounter reductions in services such as baggage handling.
U.S. citizens in Martinique and Guadeloupe are encouraged to avoid large crowds, monitor media reports, and follow all official instructions. U.S. citizens should also remain in contact with friends and family in the United States with updates about their whereabouts. The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor the situation and will issue updated messages as needed. Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy's website: http://barbados.usembassy.gov and the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs' website www.travel.state.gov. For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section, located at Wildey Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados; telephone (246)227-4000; ACS unit fax (246)431-0179; e-mail consularbridge2@state.gov.
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