The Washington/Dulles - Oakland flight is available for immediate booking; the Washington/Dulles - Sacramento flight will be available for booking on Saturday, March 20, 2004.
United Announces
Special Fare Sale for New, Daily Nonstop Service from Washington/Dulles to Zurich
March 18, 2004 -- United Airlines (OTCBB:UALAQ.OB) today announced a special
fare sale on its new, daily nonstop service between Washington/Dulles International
Airport (IAD) and Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH), which begins June 3, 2004.
Customers who purchase qualifying tickets from Washington/Dulles to Zurich by March 21st for travel between June 3, 2004, and June 30, 2004 can enjoy fares of $249 each way based on required roundtrip purchase. Customers can travel from San Francisco or Los Angeles to Zurich during the same time period for $299 each way, also based on required roundtrip purchase by March 21st. What’s more, customers who purchase their tickets on united.com will earn an additional 1,000 Mileage Plus® miles1.
US Airways Implements
Flexible Travel Policy
March 16, 2004 -- US Airways has implemented its flexible travel policy to accommodate
the travel needs of its customers affected by the late season winter weather
system affecting the Northeast.
US Airways Express
to offer Louisville-Charlotte Regional Jet Service
March 17, 2004 -- US Airways Express will begin offering all-regional jet service
between Louisville, Ky., and Charlotte, N.C., on April 4, 2004. US Airways Express
carrier Chautauqua Airlines will operate the flights using 50-seat Embraer 145
Regional Jets.
Midsize
Hotel Chains Unite
MARCH 15, 2004 -- Four midsize upscale and upper upscale hotel companies--Wyndham
Hotels & Resorts, Kempinski Hotels, Pan Pacific Hotels and Rydges Hotels--today
announced they will begin co-marketing their properties to travel buyers in
an attempt to counter the growing influence of their much larger, multi-brand
competitors.
Public Announcement,
East Africa
March 12, 2004 -- This Public Announcement is being issued to update Americans
on the continuing potential for terrorist actions against U.S. citizens in East
Africa. This supersedes the Public Announcement of September 12, 2003, and expires
on September 13, 2004.
Public Announcement,
Spain
March 12, 2004 - This Public Announcement is being issued to update U.S. citizens
on the situation in Madrid. It will expire on June 11, 2004.
A series of bombs was detonated on commuter trains in the Madrid area on Thursday, March 11, 2004, resulting in many deaths and injuries. At least three Americans were among the injured. Spanish authorities are notifying family members directly once the deceased have been identified.
New U.S. Passport Requirement
- All Minors Must Appear in Person
This applies to all regular, official and diplomatic passports for children
under the age of 14, even if the child has previously been issued a passport.
Prior to the introduction of this requirement, parents were not routinely required
to bring a child under the age of 14 with them when they applied on the child’s
behalf. Now, when applying for a passport on behalf of a minor under the age
of 14, parents are required to have their child present and submit documentation
of parental relationship and consent, as well as comply with all other documentation
requirements for the issuance of a passport.
Delta Air
Lines Gives Customers New, Simple Fare Choices for Intra-Florida Travel
March 19, 2004 -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today announced a new simplified
fare structure for customers traveling within Florida. The new fare structure
offers customers in Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee and
West Palm Beach four new fares that do not require a minimum stay and range
from $60 to $175 each way based on distance traveled and advance purchase.
British
Airways Latest Flight Switches at London Heathrow Airport
On 28 March 2004, British Airways will be moving a number of international flights
between London Heathrow Terminals 4 and 1.