Airline News.For more airline news, data and analysis, please go to: http://www.airguideonline.com/order_formsubs.htm Sep 11, 2006 Frequent flier frequent flier n. One who travels often by air, especially on one airline. fre  quent-fli databases help airlines cope. Many airlines have
been able to cope with increased security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"security by using their recognition-based benefit programs to inform their frequent fliers, writes Kelly Shermach for CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. Buyer. As air travel in general changes, airlines are focusing on streamlining the airport experience for their loyal customers. Sep 8, 2006 Airlines watch bookings to learn effect of terror plot: Airlines are closely watching advanced bookings to learn how last month's foiled terror plot has affected demand for travel. Analysts say they need more time to determine the effect of the plot and heightened security rules. Sep 6, 2006 Luggage congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. creates new security concerns, GAO says. In light of the new security measures, more travelers are opting to check their baggage, resulting in some airports using approved modified procedures, including bomb-sniffing dogs, to screen bags and shortened versions of the procedures for swabbing bags for explosive traces. A report by the Government Accountability Office The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is the audit, evaluation, and investigative arm of the United States Congress, and thus an agency in the Legislative Branch of the United States Government. found that the Transportation Security Administration is not tracking how many bags are screened through alternative methods. Sep 6, 2006 Weekly airfare air·fare n. Fare for travel by aircraft. Noun 1. airfare - the fare charged for traveling by airplane fare, transportation - the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance e-mails no longer flush with bargains, fliers say. Some travelers say Internet airfare specials are not much cheaper than regular advance purchase airfares. The goal of the weekly Internet messages when they began in 1996 was to sell unsold seats. Airlines now are posting record load factors and have fewer available seats to sell at the last minute. Sep 5, 2006 AirGuide Magazine offers tips to ticket buyers. AirGuide for the Frequent Flyer frequent flyer Hospital practice A popular term for a Pt who is regularly admitted to a particular ER or health care facility, for various reasons Magazine offers five tips for ticket buyers, including alerting passengers that they may pay more in taxes and fees than for airfare. For more go to http://airguideonline.com Sep 4, 2006 Sturdy ID tag tops tips for surviving lost luggage. With the mountains of lost luggage growing steadily each day at most major airports, air travelers need to use all the tools in their arsenal to prevent losing their bags or at least survive the ordeal if it does happen. Susan Foster, author of "Smart Packing for Today's Traveler," offers a few tips. Sep 4, 2006 |
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