BRUSSELS
AIRLINES, the product of the merger of Virgin Express and
SN Brussels Airlines, is poised to launch March 25. The airline
will be based at Brussels National Airport and will serve Europe,
the Middle East and Africa with connections to Asia and the
Americas through code-share agreements. European flights will offer
two classes of travel: Flex, designed to offer the most flexibility
to passengers; and Light, which guarantees the lowest market price
on tickets or the company will refund the difference. Longer
flights will offer the traditional economy and business class
format.
EUROSTAR
WILL LAUNCH passenger services from St Pancras
International Terminal in central London on Nov. 14, 2007, with the
last services between Waterloo International and Paris/Brussels
continuing to Nov. 13. The new station will be served by the U.K.'s
first 100% high-speed line and will cut travel time between London,
Paris and Brussels by an average of 23 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, Rail Europe, Eurostar's North American
representative, reported a 25% spike in third-quarter sales over
the same period in 2005, with October sales up 41% over the same
month last year. In addition, Rail Europe is offering a France Rail
Day Pass for $129, good for one day of travel in France when booked
by Dec. 31. Agent commission is 7%. To book, visit http://agent.raileurope.com.
THE
FOUR-STAR JURYS CORK HOTEL opened Oct. 24 after a
16-month, nearly $50 million redevelopment. The six-story,
182-bedroom property operated in Cork for 40 years before it was
closed for renovation. Guest rooms are equipped with such amenities
as subfloor heating in the bathrooms, 25-inch LCD TVs with movies
on demand and complimentary broadband access. The hotel features a
floor dedicated to meetings room space; a business center; an
executive penthouse floor with private lounge; and underground
parking. A swimming pool, sauna and gym are set to open in
December.
TRAFALGAR
UNVEILED its 2007 Europe and Britain CostSaver book
featuring six new European vacations. Europe Discoveries tours
offer traditional multidestination vacations, Free & Easy
itineraries were designed for independent travelers, and regional
Experiences offer detailed exploration of a country or region, such
as Tuscany, the Italian Lakes, the Swiss Alps and Provence. The new
CostSaver packages highlight Italy, Spain, Egypt, Greece and the
Alps and are priced from $1,035 per person, land. Additional
savings of up to $200 per person are available on select dates when
paid in full by Dec. 27. Details can be found at www.trafalgar.com.
SEASONAL
FARES are available on SAS Scandinavian Airlines to
Stockholm on outbound travel from Dec. 14 to 25 with a
Saturday-night stay. Nonstop departures are available from New
York/Newark for $275; Washington, $300; Chicago, $375; and Seattle,
$385. Prices are one-way, based on roundtrip purchase and include
fuel surcharges but not tax and security fees. Fares and schedules
are online at www.flysas.com.
Europe
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