April 25,
2003
WORLD TRAVEL’S INDUSTRY UPDATE
Airline Policies during
period of Iraq military conflict.
Featured Articles In This Issue
US Airways News: Fares Cut for Summer Travel / Changes at the
Philadelphia Airport Ticket Counter
World Health Organization (WHO) Releases Travel Warning
Toronto Attacks World Health Organization’s Travel Ban
United Testing Onboard Food Sale
Federal Aviation Administration Predicts Modest Air Travel
for 2003
Lufthansa’s Eurofare - Exploring Europe at $89 a flight
1. US Airways News - Fares Cut For Summer Travel
- US Airways announced sale fares for summer travel with
ticket prices as low as $57 each way based on roundtrip purchase.
Tickets for most destinations must be purchased by Friday, May 2,
2003. In the U.S. and Canada, fares are available for travel June
20 through September 9, 2003. For Caribbean travel fares are valid
for travel between June 21 and September 2, 2003 (and August 31,
2003 for Nassau). Tickets must be purchased within 24 hours of
making reservations and no later than May 2, 2003. Please contact
your World Travel reservationist for additional rules,
restrictions and additional information. Changes at the
Philadelphia Airport Ticket Counter - On Thursday, April
24 US Airways initiated the following changes at their ticket
counter in Philadelphia to improve the check-in process. Corporate
Check-in is at positions 36-43, First Class/Preferred is at
positions 44-48 and First Class/Preferred Kiosks at positions
49-52.
2. World Health Organization (WHO) Releases Travel Warning
- The WHO announced Wednesday that people should postpone
unnecessary travel to Toronto, Beijing and China’s Shanxi province
because of the danger of SARS. It was the global health agency’s
latest move to stem the worldwide spread of severe acute
respiratory syndrome. The organization previously warned against
such travel to Hong Kong and the Chinese province of Guangdong.
The travel warning will be active for at least three weeks, double
the maximum incubation period for SARS. China, which has come
under fierce criticism for failing to reveal the extent of the
SARS problem, now says that the number of confirmed cases in the
country has passed 2,400. The virus has caused more than 250
deaths worldwide. They include 110 in Mainland China, 109 in Hong
Kong and 16 in Canada .
3. Toronto Attacks World Health Organization Travel Ban
- Toronto has reacted angrily to the travel ban advised by WHO.
Both the Mayor and the health chief of the Canadian city have
urged the WHO to re-think its decision on non-essential travel.
Mayor Mel Lastman stated “In Toronto, SARS is primarily a disease
of health care workers and has occurred largely in hospital
settings. The disease has not spread in community settings and
that is very good news for the city and for those travelers,
visitors and business people who are considering whether or not
they should come to Toronto.”
4. United Testing Onboard Food Sale - United conducted
a test selling food onboard its Denver-Seattle market this week
featuring menus designed by Eli’s Cheesecake Company. United
economy customers on flights that normally do not include meals
will be able to purchase meals on board the aircraft. Rather than
purchasing food on the run in the airport, customers will have the
opportunity to purchase restaurant-quality meals from the comfort
of their seats. Customers can select from two meal choices per
flight. Breakfast will be offered for 7 dollars, lunch and dinner
for 10 dollars.
5. Federal Aviation Administration Predicts Modest Air Travel
for 2003 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
predicts that the demand for air travel will be modest for 2003,
but will continually gain strength and reach pre-9/11 levels by
2006. The prediction has air travel returning to full capacity at
a slower rate than previously anticipated. The forecast also said
international markets would grow faster than domestic markets over
the next 12 years.
6. Luhthansa’s Eurofare - Exploring Europe at $89 a Flight
- Passengers purchasing a round-trip transatlantic ticket in the
U.S. on Lufthansa or United Airlines by May 15, 2003 can add
Eurofare coupons at $89 per flight segment for travel to any
Lufthansa destination in Europe valid for travel through June 14.
Contact your World Travel Reservationist for additional rules,
restrictions and details.
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April 25, 2003
VACATION SPECIALS
Family Summer Special
Atlantis Resort
Paradise Island Bahamas
Land only:
4 days / 3 nights - $369 pp
7 days / 6 nights - $735 pp
Price includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, hotel
accommodations, hotel taxes and service charges, kids eat FREE,
$25 spa credit per room, 1 FREE session at Discovery Channel Camp.
Rates valid for travel May 27 to July 2, 2003 and must be booked
by May 11, 2003. Maximum two children per room when sharing with
adults. Rates based on Beach Tower accommodations.
Iberostar Punta Cana
Summer Special
3 nights - $699.99
4 nights - $779.99
7 nights - $899.99
Price includes: roundtrip airfare from Philadelphia (rates
available from other Apple Vacation gateways), airport/hotel
transfers, hotel accommodations and hotel taxes, all meals,
drinks, gratuities and more. Rates valid for travel June 17 -
August 25, 2003. U.S. taxes/fees, foreign departure taxes and
security taxes not included. Holiday blackout dates may apply.
Wyndham Rose Hall
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Golf Package
3 night’s - $759
6 night’s - $1229
Price includes: round-trip airfare based on mid-week travel
from Philadelphia (rates available from other Air Jamaica
gateways) airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodations, hotel
tax, all meals in any restaurant including room service, premium
brand beverages, and unlimited golf green fees with preferred tee
times. Valid for travel now through June 25, 2003. Holiday
blackout dates apply. U.S. taxes/fees, foreign departure taxes and
security taxes not included.
Carnival Legend
8-night Eastern Caribbean
departs June 14
from New York City
Starting as low as $1196 per person
This is your last week to book this fantastic sailing at our
group route. Enjoy this ships great itinerary as it departs from
New York to the Caribbean eliminating the need to fly for those of
you who live in the Northeast. Price includes port taxes.
Transportation available from Philadelphia at an additional cost.
San Juan
Puerto Rico
3 nights land only from:
Wyndham El Conquistador - $276
San Juan Marriott - $333
Hyatt Regency Cerromar - $336
Ritz-Carlton San Juan - $360
Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort - $378
Hyatt Dorado Beach - $387
Price includes 3 night’s hotel accommodations, hotel tax and
service. Rates based on travel May 1 - June 30, 2003.
Mexico on Sale
Land Only:
4 nights 7 nights
Puerto Vallarta
NH Krystal Vallarta $135 $209
Camino Real Puerto Vallarta $185 $285
Sierra Nuevo Vallarta (all inclusive) $285 $475
Riviera Maya
Continental Plaza Playacar $189 $299
Reef Club Playacar (all inclusive) $289 $475
Gala Resort Playacar (all inclusive) $399 $669
Cancun
Sheraton Cancun $249 $249
Crown Paradise Club (all inclusive) $335 $565
Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach $345 $559
Los Cabos
Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort $295 $489
Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa $319 $499
Faro Del Cabo (all inclusive) $369 $475
All packages include airport/hotel transfers, hotel
accommodations and hotel taxes. All-inclusive packages include all
meals, snacks, beverages, non-motorized water sports, gratuities
and more. Rates valid for travel April 27 through December 22,
2003. Packages must be booked by May 30, 2003.
Greenwich Village,
New York
Food & Culture Weekend
Price starts at $379
Step back in time and discover the Greenwich Village that only
its residents throughout history have known. Find out where the
locals go to have the ultimate food and cultural experience off
the beaten path. Learn about its history, culture, architecture
and entertainment offerings. Your hotel, restaurant, food tasting
tour and theatre are only a short stroll from one another. Have a
fascinating visit to New York with all of the great tastes and
interesting history that Greenwich Village has to offer.
Your package includes:
3 days, 2 nights hotel accommodations at the charming
European style Washington Square Hotel in the Village.
A 3 hour walking, tasting and cultural tour of Greenwich
Village. Stroll through this charming neighborhood and visit
specialty food shops and unique restaurants in a small group
setting. Sample a variety of delicacies including wonderful
cheeses, olives, breads, Italian specialties, home made
chocolates and more. Visit the old Italian neighborhood since
1890!*
$30 dinner certificate per person at a Greenwich Village
restaurant. Your choice of fine dining establishments-American
Comfort Food from the farm, country French Bistro, Indian, or
Italian.
Tickets to a neighborhood Off-Broadway play (as shows change,
list is available at time of booking).
Daily continental breakfast and all hotel taxes.
*Blackout dates apply during certain periods. Rate is per
person based on double occupancy. Additional nights available upon
request. Food tasting is on the go, you are not seated in the
establishments. Food tour is offered year round at 11:00 am daily
except Monday. Valid for travel through March 31, 2004. (Price
during July 2003 starts at $349.)
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