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Get a 100% bonus when you share your US Airways miles*
Not using your miles or have some extra to spare? Share them with someone special and share the joy of award travel. And, when you share miles today, US Airways will double them. So if you share 10,000 miles, your friend or family member will get 20,000 instead. Your present will be twice as nice.
It's easy. Simply share miles between now and May 31, 2010 and your loved one will automatically earn double the miles you share - up to 50,000 bonus miles. |
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Greetings!
We all know that travel is predictably unpredictable and with the latest from Iceland's volcano causing thousands of flights across Europe to be canceled, this statement is never more true.
In this issue of our newsletter, we give you the latest update on the volcano, the Jetport's new construction, and a special $39 per traveler rate for TripIt Pro that helps you organize your travel plans and receive up-to-the minute flight alerts.
As advocates for our travelers, we also give you the latest update on the Passengers' Bill of Rights with new tarmac rules, new service from Portland to Toronto and special savings to Barbados for anyone who wants to getaway to the islands.
And if your company is looking at ways to manage travel costs across the board, join us for the second in a series of travel seminars on cost savings with Certify which will be held this Wednesday, May 19th.
We appreciate your business and the opportunity to work with you and your travelers.
Enjoy!
Sincerely,
President / CEO |
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Volcanic ash continues to disrupt European air travel
Hurley Travel Experts continues to monitor flights to Europe. When travel emergencies like storms or the volcanic ash occur, we proactively check all itineraries for disruptions for our clients and re-accomodate their travel plans. We are checking all international travel from today until May 25 for our travelers and we will contact you if your travel plans need to be adjusted.
 Volcanic ash continues to affect thousands of flights in Europe. Flight restrictions affecting London's two major international airports - Heathrow and Gatwick - were lifted today after a no-fly zone had been imposed due to dense volcanic ash drifting down from Iceland. Airports in Amsterdam, Northern Ireland and some Scottish islands continue to face restrictions. Click here for eturbonews latest article. (Image via Reuters/David Moir)
For the latest information on European airport closings and related news click here for the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation's site. Major news sites and airline Web sites also offer real-time updates for travelers. |
Travel & Expense Management Seminar
Second in a series
Join Hurley Travel Experts and Certify Expense Management and you will learn the following:
- Top 3 ways your company can start saving money now.
- The industry average percentage of savings for various spend categories.
- How you can reduce the cost of every expense report transaction by 72% or more.
When: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Where: Clarion Hotel, Portland
Time: 7:30am to 9:00am
Continental breakfast included.
RSVP by Tuesday, May 18 by clicking here to register or call 207.874.7400. For more information, contact Catherine Wygant, Director of Business Development, Hurley Travel Experts at cwygant@travelexperts.com. |
Portland Jetport begins $75 million terminal expansion project
 The Jetpoort has begun this new project and when completed, the 137,000-square-foot expansion will double the size of the airport's terminal and include three new gates, eight passenger-screening lanes, a new baggage-handling system and a pedestrian bridge over the roadway.
While this construction is underway combined with the arrival of the busy summer travel season, we would suggest using online check-in 24hrs prior and paying for any checked luggage on-line in advance to save time. Also, we recommend that travelers arrive at least one and a half to two hours prior to their departure especially for early morning flights during the week.
Short-term parking is for picking up or dropping off passengers and is in the first level of the parking garage. You cannot leave your car there overnight and there are 239 spaces available.
Long-term surface parking is closed and now long-term is on the second through fifth floors of the parking garage. There are 2100 spaces and all long-term parking is now $12 per day. Satellite parking is open only for emergencies.
If you are flying out of the Jetport and need to park, please drive through the Jetport like you are exiting and the entrance to Long-term parking is opposite the terminal.
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Organize you travel plans
 Hurley Travel Experts has partnered with TripIt to give you free travel organization on your mobile phone, calendar and more.
TripIt is an online service that helps travelers organize all their travel plans. The service processes emails and automatically creates a master itinerary with your travel plans including daily weather, driving directions, car services, client meetings, restaurant reservations, event tickets, travel guides and more.
TripIt offers 2 versions:
1) FREE
2) TripIt Pro is normally $69.00 per year (with a 30 day free trial membership). Hurley Travel Experts is offering you a preferred rate of $39.00 per traveler for a 1 year subscription to this service.
Click here to sign up for your special TripIt Pro subscription today! |
What you should know about new tarmac rules
On April 29th the US goverment stepped in to accommodate passengers when delays occur on the tarmac. U.S. airlines now have to let passengers off the plane after three hours or face potentially huge fines. Click here for a recent article by msnbc.com |
| Air Canada new service from Portland to Toronto
Air Canada service between Toronto and the Portland International Jetport begins today and will include two daily round-trips. This new service opens the Asia/Pacific market to Portland, Maine.
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Vacation Spotlight
Searching for the ideal summer getaway? Spring to Barbados is the perfect reason to escape to this lush Caribbean island - offering travelers a destination rich in history, culture, food, music, and a passion for living life to its fullest.
 Now through May 30, 2010, book an experiential Barbados vacation for travel between now and August 30, 2010. The Spring to Barbados package is guaranteed to leave warm memories that last a lifetime, as well as a pocket full of savings.
Visitors on the Spring to Barbados program can take advantage of the following: - Booking credit of up to US $300* per booking
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Complimentary breakfast daily at participating EP Hotels
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Buy one and get 2nd at 25% or more off at participating ground activities
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One free day car rental on minimal 3-day rental
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One Barbados Gourmet Card - 20% off at participating restaurants - per booking
*Per Booking Credit - $150, $200 or $300 (depending on hotel). |
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We appreciate your business and look forward to a great summer!
The Travel Team at Hurley Travel Experts |
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