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1. PeoplExpress Airlines hopes to rise again as low-cost carrier
ASTA SmartBrief | Feb 15, 2012
A new low-cost carrier based in Virginia plans to launch under the moniker PeoplExpress Airlines. Another airline called PeoplExpress Airlines, which was eventually purchased by Continental, flew from 1981 to 1987. Mike Morisi, the company's president and chief operating officer, says the airline plans to inaugurate service this summer. WTOP-FM (Washington, D.C.) (02/13) Richmond Times-Dispatch (Va.) (02/13)
2. Updated: Mexico travel warning mapped
ASTA SmartBrief | Feb 14, 2012
To help our readers better understand where dangers really exist in Mexico and to demonstrate that most parts of the country -- including all destinations popular with U.S. tourists -- remain safe, we have updated our map that presents the warning visually. Blank (02/14)
3. U.S. widens Mexico travel warning to 14 states
ASTA SmartBrief | Feb 13, 2012
The State Department is advising Americans against travel to all or part of 14 Mexican states, including Chihuahua, Coahuila and Tamaulipas, in light of increased drug-related violence across the country. However, the advisory excludes a number of areas with known incidents of violence, such as Mazatlan and Acapulco. Huffington Post, The (02/10)
4. Southwest drops AirTran service from small markets to Orlando, Fla.
ASTA SmartBrief | Feb 09, 2012
Orlando Sentinel (Fla.) (02/07)
5. United Continental will switch to new computer system
ASTA SmartBrief | Feb 10, 2012
United Continental Holdings is preparing for a move in March to a new computer system. Other airlines have experienced difficulties after switching their computer systems; the company has taken precautions to handle the risk. "I'm confident this will go as planned, but ... being prudent, we also have scenarios in case we have some unforeseen issues," said Jeff Smisek, CEO of United. "We've been pretty thoughtful, careful and conservative in this." Chicago Tribune (02/08)
6. Southwest formally launches Atlanta service
ASTA SmartBrief | Feb 13, 2012
Southwest Airlines officially began its first day in Atlanta on Sunday with 15 daily flights from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The low-cost airline finally gained a foothold in the coveted Atlanta market after acquiring AirTran Airways. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (02/12)
7. Agents can avoid legal liability through disclosure, insurance
ASTA SmartBrief | Feb 10, 2012
Travel agents can protect themselves from legal action in the event of supplier defaults or travel accidents through proper disclosure and insurance procedures, advises travel lawyer Rose Haché. Agents should identify their suppliers and secure a signed disclosure from their clients indicating the respective responsibilities of the supplier and the agent. Having an errors and omissions insurance policy and offering insurance to clients also take priority in ensuring protection from claims of negligence, Haché says. TravelMarketReport.com (02/09)
8. Some American Airlines creditors push for merger
ASTA SmartBrief | Feb 10, 2012
Reuters (02/08)
9. Mexico tourism bangs the drum for ancient Maya prediction
ASTA SmartBrief | Feb 09, 2012
Who thought the end of the world could be this much fun? With the Maya calendar ending in December of this year, Mexico is getting a boost in the media, and special events, promotions and attractions are driving tourists to the Maya region. Tourism is estimated to grow by 12 million visitors and bring in $14.6 billion in extra tourism dollars. Blank (02/09)
10. Disney celebrates delivery of Fantasy cruise ship
ASTA SmartBrief | Feb 10, 2012
Orlando Sentinel (Fla.) (02/09)
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