The Biz

TSA Secure Flight program - why don't airlines...

feeds@yuku.com (gerr64) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:51:08 GMT

use frequent flyer account numbers to store/populate TSA required data?

Most of my clients have frequent flyer numbers, so since I have to input this anyway, one number could automatically generate TSA required information fields as well.
TSA should require airlines to implement software that links and updates frequent flyer accounts with this information when provided or changed.

Ideally, one unique alpha/numeric number should be assigned to each individual traveler....

Should Overweight Fliers Pay More?

feeds@yuku.com (green earth) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:32:45 GMT

Should Overweight Fliers Pay More?

by Colleen Clark

A photo of an obese airplane passenger has inspired a passionate debate as to whether or not overweight fliers should pay more. Writer Colleen Clark thinks they should-for safety reasons-and we agree. What do you...

usair change fee

feeds@yuku.com (gerr64) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:02:29 GMT

got this in an email from them

"News you can use

Fare rule change
We modified our change fee automation coding so change fees must be charged only when the fare component is being changed in the journey (the complete ticket.) This is a change from previous rules which required a change fee charged when any fare component on the pricing unit was changed.
New fare rule language: CHARGE USD XXX.00 OR HIGHEST FEE OF ANY CHANGED FARE COMPONENT WITHIN JOURNEY...

CRUISE DEPOSITS ARE A MESS!

feeds@yuku.com (Gregg Welpe) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:32:44 GMT
Has anyone else noticed how the deposits for the cruiselines are all over the map? Simplicity is required for dealing with the public and yet, the cruiselines own reservations agents cannot accurately quote the exact deposits due! Making it difficult for the agents to book cruises is not the smartest business plan.......

Getting rid of a client

feeds@yuku.com (pwurster) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:47:22 GMT
A long time (and very nice) client of mine
calls me to ask if I am taking on new
clients. Of course I say yes so she
recommends my services to "a dear friend"
of hers (her words).

Turns out that this "dear friend" is extremely
demanding and so after about 6 months I
tell the friend that we are not able to be
of service to her. I am very tactful and
do not indicate that she is just a **@*$,
but rather that I feel she...

NYC

feeds@yuku.com (fct1990) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:31:03 GMT
Has anyone used the Edison hotel in NYC for a group? I take a group every year and stay at the Wellington. It works well but I'm looking for pricing out a few others for next year.
Edison seems to be reasonable.... just not sure how it is there.

thanks!

Wholesalers

feeds@yuku.com (seattleagent2) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:41:01 GMT
I am not finding many wholesalers that are really offering great deals--but what is the best one people have found to Asia? Thanks

Outside Agents & Commissions

feeds@yuku.com (pwurster) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:49:00 GMT

Last year I had a group cruise booking.
The lead person for the group has been
a client of mine for quite awhile. I'll call
him Joe.

One of the cruisers told me that she was
always interested in learning the travel biz
so I took her on as an Independent Contractor.
I'll call her Sue.

Sue decides to book another cruise and
confirms several cabins, including one for Joe.
I tell her that even though he is originally a...

Rose Bowl packages/reputable operators

feeds@yuku.com (Meredith) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:17:02 GMT
Hello all! I am back in the TA biz after a 2 year hiatus. It's in my blood........ can't stay away!! Formerly on this forum my name was moemoo.

So, one of my first new clients wants a Rose Bowl "deal". I've found a few online through the Visit Pasadena.

Thanks for any info you may have!

Meredith

Re-regulation on the table?

feeds@yuku.com (101blue) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:52:19 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has called together an invitation-only meeting of high-ranking airline, airport and labor officials, along with some industry analysts and consumer group officials, to discuss the future of the aviation industry.

One industry representative, who will be involved in the proceedings, said some of the panelists were told that if they had any innovative ideas, they were to put them on the table. According to this source, it is clear that no...

Oasis is almost too big!!!

feeds@yuku.com (Gregg Welpe) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:24:48 GMT

The Oasis of the Seas - which rises about 20 stories high - passed below the Great Belt Fixed Link with a slim margin as it left the Baltic Sea on its maiden voyage to Florida.
...

E V A Air

feeds@yuku.com (pwurster) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:33:45 GMT
Does anyone know if they pay commission?
Every time I try calling them I'm on hold for
what seems an eternity and it is not with an
800 number.

I'm on Sabre if that helps (nothing in the DRS
that says anything about them)

Thanks!

Date Of Birth, Middle Name for air travel?!?!

feeds@yuku.com (pwurster) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:45:28 GMT
This should be fun. I have no idea how to imput
this in Sabre. Hopefully Sabre will have some
type of program that makes it easy.

Now several airlines want everyone's middle
name (or initial) and date of birth.

Having a photo I.D. that matches the traveler
is not enough anymore??

SW Airlines song!

feeds@yuku.com (Gregg Welpe) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:48:45 GMT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy0Yf1CAsuQ

Getting on a plane without ID -- I question some of this article

feeds@yuku.com (endicott) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:18:57 GMT
Getting on a plane without ID

William Hageman,

Tribune Newspapers October 25, 2009

Nothing puts a damper on a vacation like realizing that your wallet or purse is missing.

Lost or stolen money and credit cards is bad enough. Without identification, though, you have to wonder what adventures await you at the airport as you try to catch your flight home.

Actually, it might not be as bad as you fear.

If you...

Spring Break - Family Friendly > Mexican All-Inclusive

feeds@yuku.com (Dacotah7) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:42:52 GMT

I am looking for a 3+ to 4 star all-inclusive "Family Friendly" resort in Mexico during spring break, without the College Crowd Spring Break Activities. The family has one 14 year old son and does not want nor will accept the big party scene or late night noise.

On an opposite note, I am looking for another group of college clients that wants an all-inclusive that allows the party 'til you drop enviroment.

Thanks.

Travelport testing windows 7

feeds@yuku.com (gerr64) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:16:45 GMT

Windows 7 support - 21-Oct-2009

Windows 7 support...

Quatar Airlines

feeds@yuku.com (CaseyLee) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:44:27 GMT
Does anyone know of a consolidator that has either space or commission on Quatar Airlines?

NW Pilots Miss Airport by 150 Miles

feeds@yuku.com (neal1) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:29:07 GMT
http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/northwest-airlines-pilots-miss-airport-150-miles/story?id=8892976

Cuba

feeds@yuku.com (allaboard123) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:23:41 GMT
I have a client that wants to go to Cuba. Does anyone have an idea of how to get them there? I heard I will need to go through a Cuba Bound Travel Agency but I have had no luck in locating one.
Julie