Airlines

SOURCE: Metron Aviation DULLES, VA–(Marketwire – June 30, 2010) –  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Metron Aviation the System Engineering 2020 (SE-2020) Research and Mission Analysis Set-Aside. SE-2020 is the FAA’s strategic program for implementing the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). The ten-year contract awarded to Metron Aviation has a value of $1.15 billion, making it the largest single award to a small business in FAA history.  “This program allows us to build upon our heritage of partnering with the FAA to pioneer innovative and transformational capabilities that help open America’s skies,” said Dave Ellison, Chief Executive Officer. “Our organization is fully committed to the success of NextGen in enhancing the capacity, efficiency and safety of our national airspace, and we stand ready to assist the FAA in delivering near-term, long-term and unprecedented levels of economic and environmental benefits to all aviation stakeholders and the flying public.” Metron Aviation, as prime contractor, has assembled a proven team of industry leaders with unparalleled domain expertise in all aspects of the National Airspace System (NAS) to provide the full breadth and depth of aviation expertise across all SE-2020 functional areas. “The Metron Aviation team brings together the unique capabilities of the industry’s top research organizations, large system integrators, solution providers, manufacturers, academic institutions and subject matter experts to assist the FAA in advancing NextGen,” said Stephanie Fraser, Vice President of Advanced Research and Engineering.

SOURCE: Cheapflights.com Have Fun in the Sun Celeb Spotting at These A-List Beaches BOSTON, MA–(Marketwire – June 30, 2010) – Back in March of this year, Cheapflights.com , the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, released its Top 10 Celebrity Hotspots highlighting the top destinations around the world for celeb spotting. With summer here, hitting the beach is on everyone’s agenda. However, not all beaches are created equal.

SOURCE: CyberShift Inc. As Airlines Unbundle More Services From Ticket Prices, Companies Find It Harder to Identify True Cost of Travel PARSIPPANY, NJ–(Marketwire – June 30, 2010) –  According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), in 2009 the airline industry collected over $7 billion in ancillary fee revenue 1 . Gone are the days when the typical business traveler purchased an airline ticket and automatically received services such as on-board meals, checked baggage and entertainment at no additional charge.

SOURCE: Cheapflights.co.uk As England Exits the World Cup, WAGs Wash Away Their Woes With Holidays in the World’s Dreamiest Destinations LONDON–(Marketwire – June 30, 2010) –  The footballers’ loss is the travel industry’s gain as search rises by seven per cent just one day after England’s Cup exit says Cheapflights UK when comparing Monday 28 th June with Monday of the previous week.  Brits are set to drown their sorrows along sunny shorelines and the UK’s leading flight comparison site has identified this summer’s Top 10 celeb destinations where holiday makers can enjoy the scintillation of a celeb style sizzle ‘a la WAG’.  Here we preview five of the ten top hotspots: Maldives Popular not only with the likes of footballer Tommy Williams and his now wife, Nicole McLean, the Maldives are also a favourite of TV WAGs star Zoe Lucker. The glittering crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean are lined with ancient coral reefs which expanded along the sides of prehistoric volcanoes; a combination of natural wonders that make for astounding snorkelling and diving in the warm water lagoons. Accommodation comes in various exotic forms from beach-side huts along the shorelines to over-water villas with transparent flooring. So make like a WAG and grab your flip flops (and maybe some hair extensions?) to escape the World Cup blues from £464 return.  Isles of Fiji The South Pacific paradise of Fiji is perfect for getting up close and personal with the footballing WAG likes of Sheree and Harry Kewell, among others. Its only drawback is that it can be slightly more costly depending on which island you choose, but the idyllic surroundings are well worth the extra spend. From £601 return, you could be taking a dip along the shorelines of one of the world’s most exclusive celeb destinations.  Anguilla, Caribbean The Caribbean Isles have proven popular with the likes of Louise and Jamie Redknapp as well as Alex and Steven Gerrard. While there are many islands to choose from, one of the most popular isles of the moment is Anguilla . Its unspoilt, yet to be developed surroundings create a feeling of serenity making it the perfect setting for footballers and their WAGs to escape the post loss media frenzy. To create your own WAG-esque hideaway, hop a flight from £585 return.  St. Tropez, France WAGs love the tanning spray, but did you also know they love the actual place? Glitz and glam is the name of the game in St. Tropez where the likes of Coleen McLaughlin and Wayne Rooney have been known to hang out. Yacht parties and beach lounging (or posing) are what it’s all about here, so pack your most stylish sun hat, enough bikinis for a mini catwalk parade and perhaps a bit of beach bling to blend in. Make your own celeb style entrance from £124 return.  Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Its close proximity to Los Angeles makes Cabo San Lucas it a natural celeb hotspot, but it’s proven to be a WAG destination too frequented by the likes of Amanda Harrington and Joey Barton. Water sport enthusiasts can hit its white sandy beaches for activities like parasailing, snorkelling, kite sailing and diving.  Andale over to Mehico with flights from £691 return.  For the full list of celeb destinations, visit http://news.cheapflights.co.uk/2010/06/top-10-celebrity-beaches/ About Cheapflights Media The trusted partner in flights, Cheapflights Media is a global Internet media network that has been delivering great deals since 1996

SOURCE: All Nippon Airways TOKYO–(Marketwire – June 30, 2010) – The Company hereby announces that, in a decision made at the meetings of their respective Boards of Directors held on June 30, 2010, three of its consolidated subsidiaries, namely Air Nippon Network Co., Ltd. (“AKX”), Air Next Co., Ltd. (“NXA”), and Air Central Co., Ltd

SOURCE: Cheapflights Canada In Honour of Canada Day, Find Out Why Canadians Are Proud Travellers TORONTO–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) –  To mark this year’s Canada Day, Cheapflights.ca , the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, has put together a fun list of the Top Perks of being a Canadian Traveller . Whether celebrating July 1 st in Canada or abroad, Canadians have a lot to be proud of. It’s a fact that Canadians are known for being polite, which goes a long way when travelling. However that’s just one of the many attributes Canadians possess that makes us good travellers and welcomed visitors.

SOURCE: CheapOair NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) –   CheapOair , a top ten online travel agency, won the prestigious LinkShare 2010 Golden Link Publisher’s Choice Award and received an Innovative Advertiser of the Year nomination. These accolades are awarded to affiliate programs that push for the implementation of new technology, promote revenue-producing campaigns, utilize unique initiatives that have facilitated new partnerships, increased sales and delivered great ROI

SOURCE: Travelong NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) – In Travel Weekly ‘s prestigious Power List, released today, Travelong enjoyed significant advancements over last year’s standings, moving three spots from number 16 to number 13. This advancement positions Travelong among the top 15 travel companies, ranking it alongside industry leaders such as Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline and AAA

SOURCE: Companion Animal Protection Society NICE, FRANCE–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) – WHO: The Companion Animal Protection Society ( www.caps-web.org ), Santa Cruz SPCA ( www.santacruzspca.org ), the Societé Défense des Animaux, and the official Mayor’s Office of the City of Nice. WHERE: Promenade des Anglais, seaside, across the street from the Negresco Hotel, 37 Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France. WHEN: Wednesday, June 30 th , 7:15 PM WHAT: Riviera Rescue ( www.rivierarescue.blogspot.com ) , CAPS, the Santa Cruz SPCA and Air France are conducting a historic rescue airlift of little death row dogs from Los Angeles animal shelters to Nice, France.

SOURCE: Companion Animal Protection Society NICE, FRANCE–(Marketwire – June 29, 2010) – QUI : Companion Animal Protection Society ( www.caps-web.org ), Santa Cruz SPCA ( www.santacruzspca.org ), la Societé Défense des Animaux et la ville de Nice représentée par le Docteur Andrée Alziari-Nègre. OU: Promenade des Anglais côté mer en face du Negresco 37, promenade des Anglais – NICE QUAND: Mercredi 30 juin à 19H15 QUOI: Riviera Rescue ( www.rivierarescue.blogspot.com ), CAPS, le Santa Cruz SPCA et Air France effectuent un sauvetage historique de jeunes chiens de petite taille de la fourrière municipale de Los Angeles où ils étaient voués à l’euthanasie