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United Airlines sees passenger revenue rise

2010-03-09T07:15:28Z

<div id="subtitle">United Airlines sees passenger revenue pick up; outpacing other airlines</div><div><p>United Airlines is seeing passenger revenue rise faster than the rest of the airline industry, with business travel and other high-end fares picking up.</p><p>The carrier said on Tuesday that January passenger revenue for each mile it flew rose 10.5 percent. That gain is three times bigger than t...

Business travel deductions: tempting but complex

2010-02-22T08:48:26Z

<div id="subtitle">Small businesses find travel deductions tempting, but the IRS rules can be complicated</div><div><p>You're planning a vacation, and thinking about taking some time during your trip to see a client. Maybe you can get a big tax deduction?</p><p>Well, maybe not.</p><p>Many small business own...

Marriott moves to profit in 4th quarter

2010-02-22T10:08:44Z

<div id="subtitle">Marriott moves to 4th-quarter profit as business travel starts to improve</div><div><p>Marriott International Inc. returned to a fourth-quarter profit Thursday as the hotel operator continues to combat the waning recession, with occupancy rising but room rates lagging.</p><p>The lodging company, known for bran...

Rebound in bookings lifts Expedia to 4Q profit

2010-02-22T10:06:56Z

<div id="subtitle">Expedia climbs to 4th-quarter profit from loss as more travelers book trips, starts dividend</div><div><p>Online travel company Expedia Inc. said Thursday that higher bookings lifted it to a fourth-quarter profit from a year-ago loss and declared its first-ever quarterly dividend. The news is another encouraging sign for the travel sector, which has struggled during ...

Summary Box: Marriott returns to profit in 4Q

2010-02-22T10:06:34Z

<div id="subtitle">Summary Box: Marriott moves to 4th-quarter profit as business travel improves</div><div><p>THE QUARTER: Marriott International Inc. returned to a fourth-quarter profit as business travel starts to gain traction and leisure travelers continue to take advantage of discounts.</p><p>THE UPSIDE: Signs of a travel r...

Marriott beats Wall Street estimates, lifts outlook

2010-02-22T10:08:12Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Marriott International Inc &lt;MAR.N&gt; posted higher-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and lifted its 2010 outlook on Thursday as business improved, especially at its international hotels.</p><p>The company said it expect...

UAL, AirTran results top estimates

2010-02-22T14:12:03Z

<div><p>ATLANTA (Reuters) - U.S. carriers United Airlines and AirTran posted better-than-expected quarterly results on Wednesday, citing improving...

UAL 4Q loss shrinks; business travel picking up

2010-02-22T14:15:27Z

<div id="subtitle">UAL sees business and premium travel improving, as 4Q loss narrows from a year earlier</div><div><p>United Airlines said business travel is improving, echoing comments from rivals Delta and American, and its fourth-quarter loss was much smaller than a year ago.</p><p&am...

Delta posts small loss for fourth quarter

2010-02-22T14:50:18Z

<div id="subtitle">Delta Air Lines posts $25M loss for fourth quarter, see signs of business travel pickup</div><div><p>Delta Air Lines Inc.'s corporate travel demand is picking up, its trans-Atlantic business has rebounded and it is holding its own in Asia as it closes the books on a turbulent 2009.</p><p&...

Southwest, Continental profits raise recovery hope

2010-02-22T16:54:12Z

<div id="subtitle">Southwest, Continental post fourth-quarter profits, boosting hopes for industry recovery</div><div><p>Southwest Airlines made money in the fourth quarter, which was expected, and so did Continental, which was not.</p><p>Both reports on Thursday boosted hopes that the airline industry is climbing back after a steep nos...

Continental posts surprising 4Q profit

2010-02-22T17:12:39Z

<div id="subtitle">Continental Airlines posts surprising 4Q profit as traffic rises, fuel spending falls</div><div><p>Continental Airlines Inc. earned a surprising profit in the fourth quarter thanks to higher traffic and lower fuel spending.</p><p>Chairman and CEO Jeff Smisek sa...

EZ Rental Cars ? Why Take EZ Rental Cars For Your Business Trip

2010-02-22T22:02:24Z

If you have a planned business trip then one of the things you ought to arrange is transportation. This is not just transportation to get you to your needed location but a means of transportation that can take you from one place to another while away for business. When you want to have reliability, then you can always get EZ rental cars.<br><br>When planning your business trip, it would also be necessary to make transportation arrangements beforehand. Choosing to g...

Hertz Car Rental - Best Reasons to Spend For a Hertz Car Rental

2010-02-22T22:22:43Z

Whether you are considering to rent a car for business or personal services, it can be quite natural to hesitate a bit. After all, you have to pay for any type of car hire services and these days, practicality can stop us from making new expenses. However, there still remains to be good reasons to hire a car, even if the budget is tight. Take a look at the best reasons to spend for a Hertz car rental:<b...

Global travel group opposes Delta-JAL tie-up

2010-02-23T00:18:35Z

<div id="subtitle">Global travel group opposes proposed Delta-JAL tie-up as eroding competition</div><div><p>A group representing business travelers is opposing the proposed tie up between Delta Air Lines and money-losing Japan Airlines as bad for competition.</p><p&...

Japan Airlines

2010-01-06T21:31:01Z

Kevin Mitchell, chairman of Business Travel Coalition, speaks during a press briefing in Tokyo Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. Mitchell, chairman of the Business Travel Coalition, based in Brussels, said Thursday that the proposed SkyTeam alliance would likely create a monopo...

Easy Car Parking at Manchester Airport

2010-02-23T01:09:33Z

Car parking at Manchester airport is simple and secure, and provides you with various options according to your flight and terminal. Whether you?re thinking of booking a holiday or you are going on a business trip, when you know you are going to fly from Manchester airport, the easiest thing to do is use the car parking facilities at the airport.<br><br>Forget about the expensive taxi ride or the l...

Restaurant shares rise on business travel optimism

2010-02-23T01:31:58Z

<div id="subtitle">Piper Jaffray upgrades trio of restaurants, says improving business travel to boost results</div><div><p>Shares of three high-end restaurant chains rose Monday after an analyst boosted ratings on the group, saying the trio is poised for better sales as the expense account set resumes business travel and returns to high-priced menus.</p&am...

Orlando, Florida ? an Ideal Destination For Business Travel

2010-02-23T02:07:08Z

Orlando, Florida is an extremely popular destination for business travel. It has world class facilities for meetings and conventions as well as being a popular destination for families. This is a bonus for business people who travel away from home often and enjoy the opportunities to bring their families with them. Orlando is the perfect location for a ?business mini-vacation.?<br><br>The Reuters) - Tighter security measures at U.S. airports following an attempt to blow up a Detroit-bound jet could dampen enthusiasm for air travel, hurting the airline industry just as it seemed poised to recover from a period of bruising losses, some industry experts say.</p&am...