Marriott To Upgrade Onsite Hotel Technology
Marriott International this week announced an agreement with AT&T Inc. to provide converged networks for voice and data transmission for its properties. The service merges multiple technology applications at properties—including guest wired and wireless Internet access, such communications services as video on demand and voice-over-Internet telephony, and staff communications tools—onto a single managed LAN service-provider model.

Court Rules that Laptops are Fair Game for Customs Inspectors A federal appeals court ruled that the federal government has a nearly absolute right to inspect the contents of the laptop computers and other electronic devices of international travelers entering the U.S.

US Airways Announces New Choice Seats Program

Starting May 7, US Airways introduced a new program called Choice Seats — select aisle and window seats in the first several rows of Coach. Passengers will have the option to purchase a Choice Seat assignment for as little as $5 during Web Check-in (from 24 hours and up to 90 minutes prior to departure). That means aisle and window seats are likely to still be available even for last minute travelers. Dividend Miles Preferred members have the benefit of reserving a Choice Seat assignment free of charge anytime after booking. Preferred members also have the exclusive benefit of reserving exit row seats.

The price for Choice Seats varies by destination and length of flight. Choice Seats are available on all US Airways operated flights except the US Airways Shuttle and Colgan operated Saab 340 aircraft.

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Delta, Northwest Merger in the Works

Delta and Northwest announced on April 14 2008 that they will merge to form the world's largest airline.

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Frontier declares bankruptcy, continues operations Frontier Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and said it intends to continue normal business operations.

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Delta Implements 2nd Bag Fee

Due to rising fuel costs and business decisions reflecting today’s competitive landscape, Delta will begin charging $25 for a second checked bag for passengers traveling on or after May 1st.