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United Adjusts Change and Cancelation Fee Policy |
Posted: 5/16/13 |
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United has increased the change and cancelation fees for most non-refundable tickets issued on or after May 15, 2013 for the markets indicated below.
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New* |
Previous |
Caribbean / Central America / Mexico |
U.S. / Canada |
200 |
150 |
South America |
U.S. / Canada |
300 |
250 |
U.S. / Canada / Caribbean / Latin / U.S. Virgin Islands |
Pacific |
300 |
250 |
U.S. |
Atlantic |
300 |
250 |
Caribbean / Central America / Mexico /U.S. Virgin Islands
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Atlantic |
250 - 300 |
175 - 250 |
South America |
Atlantic |
300 |
175 - 250 |
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*The examples above are for most economy class bookings and some fee exceptions may apply. For complete information and additional detail on premium cabins, please see the fare rules of the ticket. Tickets issued prior to May 15, 2013 will follow the fare rules that applied at the time of ticket purchase.
United offers a range of fare types, including select booking classes that allow for changes at no additional charge. MileagePlus Premier® Gold, Premier Platinum and Premier 1K® members may request fee-waived same-day flight changes.
Prices for United Services Fund change fee waivers are not being adjusted at this time. Additionally, the change fee increase will not apply to Group customers until all contracts have been updated. Until then, existing Group contracts will honor the previous change fee rates.
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United Airlines and US Airways Announce Fee Changes |
Posted 4/29/13 |
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Dear Valued Customers,
We wanted to make you aware of the following $50 increase in change fees recently announced by both United Airlines and US Airways. While there is not a formal press release, we have confirmed the following changes:
United new fees that are effective as of 4/17/13:
• All markets/fares that previously incurred a change fee of $150: $200
• U.S./Canada to South America: $300
US Airways new fees that are effective 4/23/13 at 9PM PT/midnight ET:
• Domestic and Canada: $200
• Caribbean: $200
• Mexico: $200
• Central America: $200
• Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands: $200
• Transatlantic: No change ($250)
• Brazil: $300
We are not aware of any other carriers raising their change fees at this point, but will be monitoring this development and will post you on any additional changes.
Sincerely ,
The Orbitz for Business Team
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Orbitz for Meetings – New online meeting and events management tool |
Posted:
4/23/13 |
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Planning a conference or large University event?
Event managers can now use a new online tool called Orbitz for Meetings (OFM) to coordinate large local or international meetings. This new web-based, attendee-registration tool offers cost-and-time savings in addition to tracking and reporting capabilities. OFM follows in the footsteps of Orbitz for Business (OFB), which has made booking travel for Yale easy. Read more ...
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR CT LIMO’S NEW HAVEN PICK-UP & DROP-OFF!! |
Posted: 4/16/13 |
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Connecticut Limo has changed their New Haven Shuttle stop to a new location for its shared-ride service. As of April 1st, 2013 they will be picking-up and dropping-off at Union Railroad Station, 50 Union Avenue in New Haven, curbside in front of the Flagpole, next to the Union Station Parking Garage.
Connecticut Limo will not have ticket agents nor pick-up from 600 Long Wharf Drive terminal at Sports Haven after March 31st.
The pick-up times will remain the same as the current schedule.
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TWEED NEW HAVEN REGIONAL AIRPORT to remain open in spite of recent budget cuts to air traffic controllers |
Posted: 3/26/13 |
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 DATE: March 26, 2013
Dulles VA - David Grizzle, Chief Operating Officer of the FAA Air Traffic Organization (ATO) convened a conference call this morning (March 25, 2013) to discuss the FAA's timeline for responding to the mandatory sequestration budget cuts. Participating on the call were representative bodies of the Aviation Industry including ACI-NA, AAAE, NASAO and the U.S. Contract Tower Association. Grizzle called this an "unprecedented scenario" and indicated that the FAA was planning as if the new budget levels represent "the new normal" for air traffic control operations.
AFCO AvPORTS Management LLC, ("AvPORTS"), the contracted operator and manager of the Tweed/New Haven Airport on behalf of the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority ("TNHAA"), wishes to assure the traveling public and all the other stakeholders of the HVN that, with the cooperation of the TNHAA, it is taking all the proper and necessary steps to ensure the Airport's continued safe and secure operation during the period of closure of the control tower and for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, AvPORTS wishes to provide the public with the following additional information by way of a summary and an update:
- The control tower at HVN is being operated by Midwest Air Traffic Control, which is based in Overland Park, Kansas.
- Midwest Air Traffic Control has additional contract tower operations in ten (10) other states.
- The current operational hours of the HVN control tower are from 6AM - 10PM, 7 days per week.
- The FAA Timeline for the closure of the tower at HVN is May 5, 2013.
There is an established protocol for the safe operation of airports that do not have their own control towers; and, using that protocol, HVN will remain open for business during the closure of the tower and for the foreseeable future.
To ensure the continued safe operation of HVN, AvPORTS is already training its employees to provide all the weather reports needed by pilots in the absence of the control tower. Further; aircraft will be required to communicate directly with the nearest main FAA Terminal Radar Control Facility ("TRACON") located in Garden City, NY, for takeoff and landing clearances and instructions
US Airways has indicated it does not have any planned changes in service as a result of this development.
 AvPORTS wishes to thank all concerned for their understanding and patience during this period. |
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B and B Transportation |
Posted: 2/14/13 |
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Reliable Transportation for All Your Needs
Serving Connecticut’s Colleges and Universities
School Buses For:
- Sports Teams
- Student Activity Groups
- On/Off Campus Shuttles
- Event Transportation
- Field Trips
- Airport Shuttles
Why Choose B and B Transportation?
- #1 Safety rating in southern Connecticut
- Fully Insured
- Family owned business with a large local presence
- Clean modern equipment
- Variety of sizes and vehicle types to accommodate your needs
- Friendly, professional drivers
- Responsive customer service to make sure you trip goes right!
B and B Transportation is a family owned company with over 20 years’ experience carrying “the world’s most precious cargo”. Locally managed out of Bethany, CT we are ready to serve you. Have fun and leave the driving to us! Please contact us for rates and information.
B and B Transportation
22 Old Amity Rd,
Bethany, CT 06524
Phone: 203-393-9750
e-mail: roseann@bandbtrans.com
www.bandbtrans.com
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IMPORTANT CHANGE TO CHINA BUSINESS VISA APPLICATION PROCESS |
Posted: 2/14/13 |
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The Chinese consulate has advised that it will conduct random calls to the individual who has signed the Letter of Invitation. To facilitate this the Letter of Invitation now requires detailed contact information of the signer.
The following information is required on the Letter of Invitation:
- Name
- Department or unit
- Direct dial contact including extension
- Cell phone number
- Physical location of the signer
If the consulate cannot contact the signer the application may be rejected or delayed. Please refer to the China Business Visa requirements found on our website each time you secure a visa as requirements can and do frequently change.
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Power Up with Starwood Preferred Guest |
Posted:
1/28/13 |
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Register now to earn up to 18,000 bonus Starpoints.
Get more for four. Earn 2,000 bonus Starpoints® for every four eligible nights you stay (up to 8,000 bonus Starpoints and 16 nights).
Top it off at 20. When you reach a total of 20 eligible nights, earn an additional 10,000 bonus Starpoints. And keep in mind: Nights will accrue across multiple stays. Now that's staying power
Below is the official link for your membership in SPG.
The Yale discount number is: 52592. Ensure you are linked in to the university’s discount number to accurately track your room nights.
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Brazil Visa Processing Update |
Posted: 11/7/12 |
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From: CIBT The Global Visa and Passport Professionals
Brazil visa processing updates as of close of business, Tuesday, November 6, 2012:
- Los Angeles Brazil Consulate has resumed accepting
- Houston Brazil Consulate has altered earlier direction; they will continue to accept US citizen's applications
A full list of all consulate services is offered below. Please note that the processing days are approximate as the consulates are limiting issuance of visas until the world-wide technical difficulties affecting supplies are resolved.
If you are proceeding with a personal appearance at the consulate please use the CIBT website to view the full requirements for your visit. For your convenience, CIBT can pre-check your documents before your submission. We can also collect your documents once they are completed. Instructions for both options are available in your application kit.
NY |
Accepting, 20 business processing days |
DC |
Accepting, 15 business processing days |
Miami |
Accepting, 40 business processing days |
Atlanta |
Accepting, 25 business processing days |
Houston |
Accepting, 30 business processing days |
LA |
Accepting, 30 business processing days |
San Francisco |
Not accepting |
Chicago |
Accepting, Personal Appearance Only |
Boston |
Accepting, 20 business processing days |
Hartford |
Accepting, 20 business processing days |
Please be aware that the situation is extremely fluid and changing daily. Consulate jurisdiction rules are still enforced. CIBT application kits will be immediately updated to reflect the most current information available |
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HelmsBriscoe |
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Posted: 7/9/12 |
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Do you need help with hotel proposals for your department’s upcoming group travel event? HelmsBriscoe can provide multiple hotel quotes to any destination in the world at no cost!
Call Nell Nicholas at HelmsBriscoe at 860-248-8620 for more information.
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US AIRWAYS: Scam alert |
Posted 4/4/12 |
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If you have not been made aware, please take note that US Airways has been the target of a Phishing Scam. Below is some information that may prove useful to communicate to your travelers.
US Airways is the latest airline to warn customers about scams targeting its customers. The scam involving US Airways appears to involve fraudulent e-mail messages that notify customers about travel itineraries that they never made.
The e-mails have prompted chatter on social media sites, including Twitter. One fraudulent e-mail sent to a USA TODAY staffer advised her to check-in online for a flight from Washington Reagan National. She had no such itinerary, and the flight number listed in the e-mail does not appear to exist in US Airways' flight schedule.
Often referred to as "phishing," such e-mails usually are an attempt to dupe customers into revealing sensitive information such as financial account numbers or account passwords.
"We are advising our customers that if they receive a suspicious email, they should not click on any links or open any attachments," US Airways spokesman Andrew Christie says in an e-mail to Today in the Sky.
For those who fear they may have received a fraudulent e-mail, US Airways offered guidance on "what to look out for." The airline says:
Be suspicious of emails that begin with something generic like 'Dear user' or 'Dear customer' and that have typos or bad grammar.
Many of our emails include your name and Dividend Miles number. Our Web Check-in email doesn't have your name, but it has your valid confirmation code, which is never all numbers. It should be either alphanumeric or all letters.
Before you click, check the link by hovering your mouse pointer over it and identifying what URL (website) is displayed. A legitimate link will have a website address/URL with 'usairways.com.'
US Airways adds: "We also encourage our customers to report internet crime at http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx."
Fraudulent e-mails that prey on airline brands are not new. American and Delta are among other big U.S. airlines that have warned customers to be on alert in recent months. Loretta Fossi, Field Sales Manager, US Airways, Inc. |
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Don't let delays catch you off guard |
Posted 3/29/12 |
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Acela / Northeast Regional / Keystone Service / Springfield Shuttles
When travel delays happen, we know you want information. For real-time updates on major service disruptions*, follow @AmtrakNEC on Twitter. Alerts will be posted for delays between Boston and Washington, DC. For additional information and customer service, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Follow @AmtrakNEC for service updates in the Northeast Corridor by visiting Twitter.com/AmtrakNEC. You can also connect with Amtrak through Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
*A stopage of all rail traffic, whether the issue is the result of commuter, freight or Amtrak rail equipment, severe weather, police activity and track or other infrastructure matters. |
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