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NASA NASA Dryden's versatile F/A-18 Full Scale Advanced Systems Testbed (FAST) aircraft recently completed a series of flights that explored reducing fuel consumption during cruise flight conditions by making small modifications to existing control laws and mechanisms in the aircraft's flight control computer. As part of the Intelligent Control for Performance (ICP) research project, a special computer code called a peak-seeking algorithm was programmed into the aircraft’s Airborne...
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reservations for Crystal Cruises surged this summer as the ultra-luxe line finished the month with its highest ever August booking week and month in its history. With the expiration of its August 31 "Book Now" fares, travel agents booked more than 110% more revenue than any prior year during the same week and for the entire month of August. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120904/LA67597) Effective September 1, Crystal has...
HAMILTON, N.J., Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific - conference and trade show focusing on the emerging Asia-Pacific cruise industry -- today announced details for its second edition of Travel Agent Training. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120815/NY57432LOGO ) Taking place during Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific, September 17-18, 2012 at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore, the Travel Agent Training sessions are organized in partnership with the...
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 Princess Cruises Relaxation Report, commissioned in celebration of National Relaxation Day on Aug. 15, revealed that Boomers and their adult children's generation of Millennials have very different vacation habits, from social media vices to work-life balance, with the latter finding it more difficult to, or simply refusing to, truly disconnect while on holiday. The national survey found that Boomers (approximately...
CHESTER, England, September 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 9 out of 10 Brits who have been on a cruise would recommend it Cruises a surprise hit with 18-35s But 58 per cent of Brits remain 'cruise-phobic' Britain has long been considered a nation of 'cruise-phobics' who prefer to keep their feet planted firmly on dry land. But new research* by Travelsupermarket [http://www.travelsupermarket.com/c/cruises ] has found cruising...
Best Cruises and Travel Now announces Crystal Cruises Fall cruise savings of $2400 to $800 per couple and 2 for 1 cruise fares, free business or economy air, up to $2,000 "As You Wish" shipboard credits, exclusive Crystal Society savings for past guests, and early full payment discounts. Travelers must book by August 31, 2011. Westport, CT (PRWEB) August 09, 2011 Best Cruises and Travel Now, an affiliate of Cruise Planners and American Express, proudly introduces its special offers on...
LEICESTER, England, August 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Best At Cruises chooses to work with specialist online marketing agency [http://www.absoluteinternetmarketing.co.uk ] Absolute Internet Marketing. Best At Cruises is part of Best At Travel Plc, one of the UK's leading online cruise retailers. Whilst the company has partnerships with all major cruise line operators such as Cunard, Royal Caribbean, P&O and Princess cruises to name a few, its specialism is being able...
CruiseNow.com just launched a new promotion that gives consumers a significant discount off their port shore excursions when cruising. This savings is a huge win for cruise enthusiasts. Charlotte, NC (Vocus/PRWEB) March 30, 2011 Cruise Vacation Discount Company CruiseNow.com recently announced a new unique opportunity for all cruise vacationers. Starting immediately every cruise customer of CruiseNow.com will receive a 10% discount off certain cruise shore excursions. This is a great...
LOS ANGELES, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal's youngest luxury travelers have more options this summer. Given the surge of multi-generational travel, Crystal is expanding the hours and programming of its Junior Activities Programs. From designing their own "Sistine Chapels" while cruising Italy, to photo sessions in traditional Russian costumes en route to St. Petersburg, kids on board the award-winning Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony this summer will enjoy creative, sophisticated...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Through a charitable donation program extending from its shore-side headquarters to its worldwide ships, Crystal Cruises is inviting its employees, guests, travel agents and the general public to help save the lives of children under five around the world. Nearly 10 million children in impoverished countries die every year of preventable illnesses before they reach the age of five because they lack the simplest of things -- clean drinking water,...
