Dec 08
Damion RutherfordNews air travel, Continental Airlines, travel tips
Between cold and flu season and swine flu, personal hygeine has become more important than ever. Grocery stores offer antibacterial wipes next to shopping carts, and the most popular hand out on the trade show floor has become travel-sized hand sanitizer.
The CDC’s latest healthy travel campaign urges ill travelers to stay home – but at what cost? Flying while ill to avoid significant cancellation and rescheduling fees certainly seems like a viable option…but what if you are the unlucky passenger stuck next to the passenger coughing and sneezing throughout your flight?
A recent MSNBC article outlines current airline policies on cancelling a reservation due to illness:
- JetBlue, Northwest and Delta – case-by-case basis
- American and US Airways – changes to non-refundable tickets cost $150, plus the difference between the old and new fares
- AirTran Airways – waives cancellation and rescheduling fees for any passenger with a doctor’s note documenting that they have H1N1 (but not seasonal flu or other illnesses)
- Virgin America, Continental and United – ongoing policies to waive change fees for customers who can provide documentation of illness from their doctor
- Southwest – no charge for changing or cancelling flights
How does illness impact your travel plans?
Jun 29
Ashley SpitzerContests, News, Places to Stay, Tips for Meeting Planners Continental Airlines, morgans hotel group, refer a meeting professional
Don’t forget to participate in our Refer a Meeting Professional Contest…for a chance to win a free trip.
It’s simple…
…just refer your colleagues to ConventionPlanit.com’s Refer a Meeting Professional Contest, and for each referral, you get another chance to win!
The Prize:
Two night stay for two at the Morgans Hotel Group property of your choice
plus -
round-trip airfare for two, courtesy of Continental Airlines.
The contest winner will be selected in July 2009. You may enter as many times as you like.
It’s a great way to score a free vacation while sharing valuable information and tips with your friends.
May 07
Ashley SpitzerContests Continental Airlines, morgans hotel group, refer a meeting professional
Attention all meeting professionals!
How does a free trip sound? Pretty good, right? It’s simple…
…just refer your colleagues to ConventionPlanit.com’s Refer a Meeting Professional Contest, and for each referral, you get another chance to win!
The Prize:
Two night stay for two at the Morgans Hotel Group property of your choice
plus -
round-trip airfare for two, courtesy of Continental Airlines.
The contest winner will be selected in July 2009. You may enter as many times as you like. Good luck!
Dec 23
Ashley SpitzerNews, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners air travel, airlines, Continental Airlines, economy, travel tips
The NY Times reports that airlines are pleased with consumer response to baggage fees…
…which means they are most likely here to stay!
Most business travelers have not been affected by the fees, since many airlines waive checked baggage fees for elite or frequent travelers and those flying first or business class.
How have airline fees affected you? Have you become a lighter packer to avoid fees, or are you exempt from paying?
May 21
Ashley SpitzerContests, Tips Continental Airlines, refer a meeting professional, Sol Melia
Congratulations to Kate McCaw, Vice President, Business Development with Planning the Globe of Mount Plesant, SC, the winner of our…
Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts and Continental Airlines Refer a Meeting Professional Contest!
Check our website for updates; new contest details will be announced soon…
Apr 16
Ashley SpitzerContests Continental Airlines, Puerto Rico, Sol Melia
Is winter’s cold getting you down? How does a relaxing getaway to Puerto Rico sound? Enter the Refer a Meeting Professional Contest for your chance to win…
…a three-night stay and dinner for two sponsored by Sol Melia Hotels and Resorts at the Gran Melia Puerto Rico in Coco Beach.
The winner will receive roundtrip airfare for two from Continental Airlines.
Just introduce meeting, tradeshow or event planners to ConventionPlanit.com, and you’re automatically entered! The contest ends soon, so be sure to enter now.
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