January 13, 1998
ARTA released details of a legal defense fund established to help appeal a federal court ruling in Dallas that virtually prevents travel agents from suing airlines over alleged abuses.
WELLESLEY, Mass. -- The Institute of Certified Travel Agents graduated its first AAA travel agent from certified travel associate professional certification program.
January 13, 1998 by Mark Pestronk
Q: Can my agency charge service fees that discriminate against my nonpreferred suppliers? Can I go so far as to waive fees for sales on preferred suppliers and charge fees for all others? Also, is it
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Eastwind Airlines unveiled its first corporate travel program designed to encourage business travel on the low-fare carrier.
ANNANDALE, Va. -- Three former regional directors of the old U.S. Travel and Tourism Administration launched Simply International Seminars, offering educational sessions on the practical aspects of
NEW YORK -- SRG International changed its name to Synergi Jan. 1 and agreed to make McCord Travel Management, of Chicago, and U.S.Office Products its exclusive U.S. affiliates. The moves are part of of
NEW YORK -- TWA rolled out its expanded domestic first class product, with a 60% increase in seats that allows more upgrades for frequent flyers who purchase full-fare coach tickets.
January 12, 1998
A leading computer magazine has confirmed what travel agents have suspected for some time about Web-based travel services: "Don't fire your agent just yet."
Travel agent arbiter William McGee ruled that the owners of record of Uniglobe Fareway Travel Inc. of Raleigh, N.C., are responsible for settling the agency's obligations to the Airlines Reporting Corp.
January 10, 1998 by Laura Del Rosso
It's not every day a client comes into a travel agency with a $98,000 booking -- to outer space.