Many have dreamed of skiing the white powder of Canada's Protected Playground™ in Alberta, of indulging in the rich French-inspired culture of Quebec or breathing in the crisp Yukon air. For three lucky winners and their friends, these trips of a lifetime will become a reality. The outerwear experts at Lands' End have partnered with the Canadian Tourism Commission to host the Real Adventure Winter Getaway contest – a chance to win one of three amazing Canadian adventures to Alberta, Quebec or the Yukon.
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"As outerwear experts, we know people love the outdoors and want to experience winter adventures to the fullest," said Lands' End vice president of design, Suzanne Bryant. "That is why we are thrilled to partner with the Canadian Tourism Commission to offer and outfit these three amazing travel experiences to one of the world's premier winter destinations."
From October 12th until midnight (CDT) November 4th, travel enthusiasts can enter to win at www.landsend.com/thehub. Entrants will be asked to submit an up-to-200 word essay detailing which great Lands' End outerwear pieces they would take on a Canadian adventure. Three grand prize winners will be chosen to win one of the Canadian adventures which include round-trip airfare, transportation, activities for four people and $2,000 cash. The official contest rules and entry form can be found at www.landsend.com/thehub.
Real Adventure Winter Getaways
Ski Alberta:
Imagine spending five days in the famous Banff-Lake Louise area of Alberta. The first two days of the trip will include accommodations at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel also known as the "Castle in the Rockies." Few hotels in the world rival the majesty, hospitality and grandeur of this resort. This amazing Alberta adventure also includes ski school lessons and lift tickets for four to some of Canada's best skiing in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. The trip to the next resort follows the Icefields Parkway, considered one of the world's most spectacular mountain highways showcasing breathtaking scenery. The second, more relaxing leg of this trip will include two nights at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the heart of pristine, picturesque Banff National Park.
Quintessential Quebec:
The winner of this trip and their lucky travel companions will spend five days in Montreal and Quebec City. During the stay in Montreal, travel winners will have three days to explore Canada's second largest city known for its centuries-old French heritage. Here travelers can tour a park in a caleche or even rumba in the Latin-quarter. In order to take in everything the city has to offer, winners will also receive a Montreal Museum Pass, which grants access to 34 museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts which is Montreal's oldest art institution and largest museum. From Montreal, travelers will ride Canada's Via Rail train to Quebec City for two more days of excitement. In Quebec City, where there's a definite European sensibility, winners can choose either a guided tour of the city down cobblestone streets visiting shops selling pastries and artisanal cheese or an excursion cruise on the St. Lawrence River.
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
JetBlue Airways Reports September Traffic
JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU) reported its preliminary traffic results for September 2010. Traffic in September increased 14.6 percent from September 2009, on a capacity increase of 10.4 percent.
Load factor for September 2010 was 80.6 percent, an increase of 3.0 points from September 2009. JetBlue's preliminary completion factor was 98.8 percent and its on-time (1) performance was 78.7 percent. JetBlue's preliminary passenger revenue per available seat mile for the month of September increased ten percent year over year.
JETBLUE AIRWAYS TRAFFIC RESULTS
September 2010
September 2009
% Change
Revenue passenger miles (000)
2,200,608
1,919,917
14.6%
Available seat miles (000)
2,731,063
2,474,492
10.4%
Load factor
80.6%
77.6%
3.0 pts.
Revenue passengers
1,873,531
1,624,259
15.3%
Departures
17,750
16,321
8.8%
Average stage length
1,101
1,083
1.7%
Y-T-D 2010
Y-T-D 2009
% Change
Revenue passenger miles (000)
21,295,419
19,612,405
8.6%
Available seat miles (000)
26,213,559
24,570,347
6.7%
Load factor
81.2%
79.8%
1.4 pts.
Revenue passengers
18,214,702
16,993,103
7.2%
Departures
169,504
163,319
3.8%
Average stage length
1,102
1,071
2.9%
(1) The U.S. Department of Transportation considers on-time arrivals to be those domestic flights arriving within 14 minutes of schedule.
Voted "Most Eco-Friendly Airline" by Zagat's Airline survey in 2008 and 2009, New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. In 2010, the carrier also ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Low-Cost Carriers in North America" by J.D. Power and Associates, a customer satisfaction recognition received for the sixth year in a row. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch) and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats. JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft "BetaBlue," a first among U.S. domestic airlines. JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 61 cities with 600 daily flights. New service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, DC and to Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT begins in November. The airline also intends to serve Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands in February 2011. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-JETBLUE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (1-800-538-2583 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-538-2583 end_of_the_skype_highlighting), TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-336-5530 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visit www.jetblue.com.
Load factor for September 2010 was 80.6 percent, an increase of 3.0 points from September 2009. JetBlue's preliminary completion factor was 98.8 percent and its on-time (1) performance was 78.7 percent. JetBlue's preliminary passenger revenue per available seat mile for the month of September increased ten percent year over year.
JETBLUE AIRWAYS TRAFFIC RESULTS
September 2010
September 2009
% Change
Revenue passenger miles (000)
2,200,608
1,919,917
14.6%
Available seat miles (000)
2,731,063
2,474,492
10.4%
Load factor
80.6%
77.6%
3.0 pts.
Revenue passengers
1,873,531
1,624,259
15.3%
Departures
17,750
16,321
8.8%
Average stage length
1,101
1,083
1.7%
Y-T-D 2010
Y-T-D 2009
% Change
Revenue passenger miles (000)
21,295,419
19,612,405
8.6%
Available seat miles (000)
26,213,559
24,570,347
6.7%
Load factor
81.2%
79.8%
1.4 pts.
Revenue passengers
18,214,702
16,993,103
7.2%
Departures
169,504
163,319
3.8%
Average stage length
1,102
1,071
2.9%
(1) The U.S. Department of Transportation considers on-time arrivals to be those domestic flights arriving within 14 minutes of schedule.
Voted "Most Eco-Friendly Airline" by Zagat's Airline survey in 2008 and 2009, New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. In 2010, the carrier also ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Low-Cost Carriers in North America" by J.D. Power and Associates, a customer satisfaction recognition received for the sixth year in a row. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch) and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats. JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft "BetaBlue," a first among U.S. domestic airlines. JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 61 cities with 600 daily flights. New service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, DC and to Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT begins in November. The airline also intends to serve Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands in February 2011. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-JETBLUE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (1-800-538-2583 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-538-2583 end_of_the_skype_highlighting), TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-336-5530 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visit www.jetblue.com.
Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Elite Benefits Begin on United and Continental
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) announces that Mileage Plus and OnePass elite members are now able to sit more comfortably on both United and Continental flights. The new reciprocal seating benefits give Mileage Plus elite members access to domestic first-class upgrades, extra legroom seating and preferred seating on Continental flights, while OnePass elite members can enjoy unlimited domestic first-class and business-class upgrades and Economy Plus seating on United flights.
"We know Mileage Plus and OnePass members value upgrades and premium seating," said Jeff Foland, president of Mileage Plus Holdings. "Now whether flying on United or Continental, elites from each program get the best seats."
Reciprocal preferred seating is one of the first benefits frequent flyers may enjoy as United and Continental work to align their loyalty programs. Additional program benefits will be announced periodically over the coming months, with full integration of the programs anticipated in 2012. More information about reciprocal elite seating benefits can be found at www.mileageplus.com or www.continental.com/onepass.
"We know Mileage Plus and OnePass members value upgrades and premium seating," said Jeff Foland, president of Mileage Plus Holdings. "Now whether flying on United or Continental, elites from each program get the best seats."
Reciprocal preferred seating is one of the first benefits frequent flyers may enjoy as United and Continental work to align their loyalty programs. Additional program benefits will be announced periodically over the coming months, with full integration of the programs anticipated in 2012. More information about reciprocal elite seating benefits can be found at www.mileageplus.com or www.continental.com/onepass.
United Airlines Applies to U.S. DOT for Authority to Operate Los Angeles-Shanghai Service
United Airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to begin daily nonstop service between the airline's Los Angeles hub and Shanghai, starting May 20, 2011. In addition, Continental Airlines applied for authority to place its CO* code on United-operated flights between the two cities.
With more than 200 daily departures from Los Angeles International Airport, United would offer convenient connections to customers throughout North America.
The proposed flights from Los Angeles will depart at 1:33 p.m. and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 5:55 p.m. the next day. Service from Shanghai, beginning May 21, 2011, will depart at 7:50 p.m. and arrive in Los Angeles at 4:47 p.m. the same day. The new service is consistent with the airline's previously announced capacity guidance.
United intends to operate the service with three-cabin Boeing 777 aircraft, which offer customers service in United First ®, United Business ® and United Economy ®.
United currently serves Shanghai daily from Chicago and San Francisco. Continental serves Shanghai daily from New York/Newark.
About United Continental Holdings, Inc.
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) is the holding company for both United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Together with United Express, Continental Express and Continental Connection, these airlines operate a total of approximately 5,800 flights a day to 371 airports throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa from their hubs in Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Guam, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark Liberty, San Francisco, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. United and Continental are members of Star Alliance, which offers more than 21,200 daily flights to 1,172 airports in 181 countries worldwide through its 28 member airlines. United's and Continental's more than 80,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. For more information about United Continental Holdings, Inc., go to www.unitedcontinentalholdings.com. For more information about the airlines, see www.united.com and www.continental.com, and follow each company on Twitter and Facebook.
With more than 200 daily departures from Los Angeles International Airport, United would offer convenient connections to customers throughout North America.
The proposed flights from Los Angeles will depart at 1:33 p.m. and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 5:55 p.m. the next day. Service from Shanghai, beginning May 21, 2011, will depart at 7:50 p.m. and arrive in Los Angeles at 4:47 p.m. the same day. The new service is consistent with the airline's previously announced capacity guidance.
United intends to operate the service with three-cabin Boeing 777 aircraft, which offer customers service in United First ®, United Business ® and United Economy ®.
United currently serves Shanghai daily from Chicago and San Francisco. Continental serves Shanghai daily from New York/Newark.
About United Continental Holdings, Inc.
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) is the holding company for both United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Together with United Express, Continental Express and Continental Connection, these airlines operate a total of approximately 5,800 flights a day to 371 airports throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa from their hubs in Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Guam, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark Liberty, San Francisco, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. United and Continental are members of Star Alliance, which offers more than 21,200 daily flights to 1,172 airports in 181 countries worldwide through its 28 member airlines. United's and Continental's more than 80,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. For more information about United Continental Holdings, Inc., go to www.unitedcontinentalholdings.com. For more information about the airlines, see www.united.com and www.continental.com, and follow each company on Twitter and Facebook.
America's 1st International Street-Painting Festival Brings 250 Artists From Around the World to Downtown Sarasota
Never before has such talent in street-painting come together into one location in America, until now for the Sarasota Chalk Festival. More than 250 street-painters from the United States, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands and Slovenia will work on their hands and knees for two days along South Pineapple Avenue in Historic Burns Square to create masterpieces that are all the more magnificent for their vulnerable, short-lived beauty. In its third season the Sarasota Chalk Festival anticipates 40,000 visitors along a seven-block stretch of downtown Sarasota on October 30 and 31, 2010, from 8 a.m. to midnight.
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Every year since its inception, the Sarasota Chalk Festival has grown in the number of artists participating and the attendees who gather to watch innovative works of art come to life. This year, when "Maestro Madonnaro" Edgar Mueller from Germany accepted an invitation to create one of his oversized 3-D illusions for the first time in the United States, it generated a huge buzz on the art scene. Within a month, artists from all over the world had contacted the Sarasota Chalk Festival, requesting to participate.
Along with Mueller, who will create a one-of-a-kind painting that stretches 82 feet (the entire width of the street), and which appears to change as day turns to night, notable artists such as Tracy Lee Stum, Leon Keer, Henry Darnell, Lori Escalara and others are on the list of featured artists.
About Sarasota Chalk Festival
All proceeds from the Sarasota Chalk Festival benefit Avenida de Colores, Inc., a 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides students with experiences and instruction in the visual and performing arts, and enriches the community with cultural events. For more information, contact Denise Kowal, Event Chair, at 941-374-4790 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 941-374-4790 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visit the website at www.chalkfestival.com.
Grapevine Communications is a full-service, award-winning advertising, marketing and public relations firm based in Sarasota, Florida, and serving clients nationwide. The firm was recently awarded the 2010 Frank G. Berlin, Sr., Small Business Award by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. For more information on Grapevine Communications, contact Jamie M. Smith at 941-351-0024 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 941-351-0024 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email pr@grapeinc.com
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Every year since its inception, the Sarasota Chalk Festival has grown in the number of artists participating and the attendees who gather to watch innovative works of art come to life. This year, when "Maestro Madonnaro" Edgar Mueller from Germany accepted an invitation to create one of his oversized 3-D illusions for the first time in the United States, it generated a huge buzz on the art scene. Within a month, artists from all over the world had contacted the Sarasota Chalk Festival, requesting to participate.
Along with Mueller, who will create a one-of-a-kind painting that stretches 82 feet (the entire width of the street), and which appears to change as day turns to night, notable artists such as Tracy Lee Stum, Leon Keer, Henry Darnell, Lori Escalara and others are on the list of featured artists.
About Sarasota Chalk Festival
All proceeds from the Sarasota Chalk Festival benefit Avenida de Colores, Inc., a 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides students with experiences and instruction in the visual and performing arts, and enriches the community with cultural events. For more information, contact Denise Kowal, Event Chair, at 941-374-4790 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 941-374-4790 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visit the website at www.chalkfestival.com.
Grapevine Communications is a full-service, award-winning advertising, marketing and public relations firm based in Sarasota, Florida, and serving clients nationwide. The firm was recently awarded the 2010 Frank G. Berlin, Sr., Small Business Award by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. For more information on Grapevine Communications, contact Jamie M. Smith at 941-351-0024 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 941-351-0024 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email pr@grapeinc.com
Thursday, 7 January 2010
ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for December 2009 Down 4.1% Year Over Year
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for December 2009 decreased by 4.1% when compared to December 2008.
All figures in this announcement reflect comparisons between December 1 through December 31, 2008 and 2009. Transit and general aviation passengers are excluded.
Domestic
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Airport December December % Change
2008 2009
Cancun 277,469 285,746 3.0
Cozumel 6,100 4,502 (26.2)
Huatulco 31,574 29,609 (6.2)
Merida 90,418 95,980 6.2
Minatitlan 12,528 11,816 (5.7)
Oaxaca 52,393 39,351 (24.9)
Tapachula 21,339 19,274 (9.7)
Veracruz 75,380 65,836 (12.7)
Villahermosa 67,652 60,561 (10.5)
Total Domestic 634,853 612,675 (3.5)
International
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Airport December December % Change
2008 2009
Cancun 810,842 767,853 (5.3)
Cozumel 28,764 32,202 12.0
Huatulco 8,087 6,918 (14.5)
Merida 8,619 9,008 4.5
Minatitlan 305 444 45.6
Oaxaca 5,238 5,369 2.5
Tapachula 284 250 (12.0)
Veracruz 5,629 5,738 1.9
Villahermosa 4,543 4,810 5.9
Total International 872,311 832,592 (4.6)
All figures in this announcement reflect comparisons between December 1 through December 31, 2008 and 2009. Transit and general aviation passengers are excluded.
Domestic
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Airport December December % Change
2008 2009
Cancun 277,469 285,746 3.0
Cozumel 6,100 4,502 (26.2)
Huatulco 31,574 29,609 (6.2)
Merida 90,418 95,980 6.2
Minatitlan 12,528 11,816 (5.7)
Oaxaca 52,393 39,351 (24.9)
Tapachula 21,339 19,274 (9.7)
Veracruz 75,380 65,836 (12.7)
Villahermosa 67,652 60,561 (10.5)
Total Domestic 634,853 612,675 (3.5)
International
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Airport December December % Change
2008 2009
Cancun 810,842 767,853 (5.3)
Cozumel 28,764 32,202 12.0
Huatulco 8,087 6,918 (14.5)
Merida 8,619 9,008 4.5
Minatitlan 305 444 45.6
Oaxaca 5,238 5,369 2.5
Tapachula 284 250 (12.0)
Veracruz 5,629 5,738 1.9
Villahermosa 4,543 4,810 5.9
Total International 872,311 832,592 (4.6)
2010 Shanghai World Expo: Unique Expo Tours from The China Guide
With the 2010 Shanghai World Expo just around the corner, The China Guide (http://www.TheChinaGuide.com ) is now offering exciting Expo tour options for China visitors. Travelers making plans to visit the Expo will be able to visit the fair as well as tour the bustling city of Shanghai, which easily combines with surrounding cities and destinations throughout China. The China Guide has Shanghai Expo Tour packages ranging from three to seven days.
The Shanghai Expo will run from May 1st until October 31st, giving travelers ample time to make holiday plans during the summer months. The theme of the Expo is "Better City, Better Life," and it will take a look at sustainable urban environments. The Expo site is in central Shanghai along both sides of the famous Huangpu River. Expo-goers can visit the country pavilions, see cultural and artistic performances and attend forums based around the main theme and other global trends. "The site of the Expo 2010 is great for travelers, right in the heart of Shanghai. Travelers can spend a day at the Expo and then easily access the popular city streets in the evening to do some shopping or grab dinner. We can book hotels for our clients in the central area, making sure they have the best access to the city's offerings," says Judy Huang, Travel Manager of The China Guide.
The China Guide's Shanghai Expo Tour packages include different options depending on traveler interests, with each itinerary having a set day to visit the Expo. All options will include visits to the best sights in Shanghai, including the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, People's Square and an evening show of the famous Shanghai Acrobats. For travelers who want to see beyond Shanghai, The China Guide recommends choosing an itinerary that includes a trip to one of the beautiful surrounding destinations. Popular excursions include Suzhou and Tongli water town. These destinations offer a serene getaway from the big city with traditional architecture and culture, set among twisting water canals and beautiful gardens. The China Guide can also customize tour options to include other cities in China such as Beijing, Guilin and Xi'an.
"Having the 2010 Expo in Shanghai really gives travelers that extra push to choose China as their next holiday destination. We are very excited to show guests what Shanghai and China have to offer. We have options to match all budgets and styles," adds Huang.
The China Guide offers western style service with flexibility for their clients. Their Shanghai Expo Tour itineraries do not have any unplanned shopping stops that waste travelers' time; the focus is only on the sights and culture. For Shanghai Expo itineraries visit: http://tinyurl.com/ybvvb5x .
The Shanghai Expo will run from May 1st until October 31st, giving travelers ample time to make holiday plans during the summer months. The theme of the Expo is "Better City, Better Life," and it will take a look at sustainable urban environments. The Expo site is in central Shanghai along both sides of the famous Huangpu River. Expo-goers can visit the country pavilions, see cultural and artistic performances and attend forums based around the main theme and other global trends. "The site of the Expo 2010 is great for travelers, right in the heart of Shanghai. Travelers can spend a day at the Expo and then easily access the popular city streets in the evening to do some shopping or grab dinner. We can book hotels for our clients in the central area, making sure they have the best access to the city's offerings," says Judy Huang, Travel Manager of The China Guide.
The China Guide's Shanghai Expo Tour packages include different options depending on traveler interests, with each itinerary having a set day to visit the Expo. All options will include visits to the best sights in Shanghai, including the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, People's Square and an evening show of the famous Shanghai Acrobats. For travelers who want to see beyond Shanghai, The China Guide recommends choosing an itinerary that includes a trip to one of the beautiful surrounding destinations. Popular excursions include Suzhou and Tongli water town. These destinations offer a serene getaway from the big city with traditional architecture and culture, set among twisting water canals and beautiful gardens. The China Guide can also customize tour options to include other cities in China such as Beijing, Guilin and Xi'an.
"Having the 2010 Expo in Shanghai really gives travelers that extra push to choose China as their next holiday destination. We are very excited to show guests what Shanghai and China have to offer. We have options to match all budgets and styles," adds Huang.
The China Guide offers western style service with flexibility for their clients. Their Shanghai Expo Tour itineraries do not have any unplanned shopping stops that waste travelers' time; the focus is only on the sights and culture. For Shanghai Expo itineraries visit: http://tinyurl.com/ybvvb5x .
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