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NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, LOT Polish Airlines has announced a two day Crazy sale on its fares to Warsaw from New York City (JFK), Chicago and Toronto as well as Crazy fares within Europe. The Crazy Days sale is scheduled on Dec. 27 and Dec. 28 for travel Jan. 1 through Mar. 30, 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101101/LA92109LOGO) From New York City to Warsaw, the roundtrip economy fare including taxes and fees...
CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today reported November 2012 combined operational results for its airline units. UAL's consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) in November 2012 decreased 2.3 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) decreased 2.6 percent versus November 2011. UAL's consolidated load factor in November 2012 increased 0.3 points compared to November 2011. UAL's November 2012 consolidated...
MONTEREY, Calif., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuesday FirstClassFlyer.com, the premium online newsletter dedicated to exposing the art of discount business class and first class airfares and upgrading for the last 16 years, revealed a new business class and first class "airfare category" that should upend the way hundreds of thousands of travelers currently think about booking flights, whether economy, business class, or first class. The new EasyUp fare, an economy class...
Head First Development is a grassroots, nonprofit organization providing help for sex workers and those at risk of becoming sex workers in India. SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) December 01, 2012 On Oct. 25, Head First Development held its second annual Give Hope charity fundraiser from which proceeds were raised to stop sex trafficking in Calcutta, India. At this year’s event, several local restaurants including Bombay House, Caffe Molise, The Farm, Red Iguana, Tin Angel, Oasis Café and...
DALLAS, November 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With U.S. internal flights predicted to be 90% full and airports crammed to capacity, stressed travelers seeking a little peace and relaxation in airport VIP lounges this Thanksgiving may want to take their seats a little earlier - particularly in Philadelphia and Phoenix. According to Priority Pass, the world's leading airport lounge access program, U.S. airport lounges are expected to be 24% busier over the Thanksgiving...
CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines has earned a 100 percent rating for the fifth consecutive year in the 2013 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The CEI ranks top companies and law firms based on their policies regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees. "As a global company, it is our mission to foster an inclusive and diverse culture in which every employee is accepted,...
CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today reported October 2012 combined operational results for its airline units. UAL's consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) in October 2012 decreased 3.3 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) decreased 4.4 percent versus October 2011. UAL's consolidated load factor in October 2012 increased 0.9 points compared to October 2011. UAL's October 2012 consolidated passenger...
DENVER, Colo., Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tapping your loyalty accounts for holiday purchases is like finding extra money under the sofa cushions at Christmastime -- but consumers need to know the hidden tricks and have an intelligent game plan to get the most benefit out of their points and miles. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110407/LA78848LOGO) "Everyone wants to stretch their shopping holiday budget. And redeeming loyalty program points is one of the best and...
CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that in response to overwhelming support from customers and co-workers, the United Airlines Foundation has doubled the amount it will match in donations to support Superstorm Sandy relief efforts by American Red Cross, AmeriCares and Feeding America. The United Airlines Foundation will now match up to a total of $100,000 in donations to these organizations and hopes to generate at least $200,000 in total...
CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that it will support the efforts of the American Red Cross, Americares and Feeding America to provide aid to those affected by super storm Sandy on the East Coast and Midwest. The United Airlines Foundation will donate up to a total of $50,000 to match donations from United customers and co-workers to the partner organizations. In addition, United is also offering MileagePlus bonus award miles for cash...
