October 2014
Greetings from Maupin Travel:

 

Travel has certainly been a big part of the news scene this month as lower oil prices, the Ebola crisis and airline Q3 reporting all took center stage.  The travel industry is undergoing a resurgence and airlines are starting to expand their service routes and add additional equipment albeit more cautiously this time around.  Hotels are enjoying one of their most robust periods in over 20 years.

 

And while more organizations are recognizing the benefit of establishing a managed approach to their travel, many continue to spend too much time, money and resources by taking a do-it-yourself approach.  As one of the region's largest travel management companies, we have the technology and expertise to help you establish the right travel program for your company's travel needs.

 

If you are not currently one of our partners, we would welcome the opportunity to offer you insight into your existing program and devise a travel solution for your unique needs.

 

Best regards,

 

Al Baldy, CTA

Director of Business Development

(919) 863-4471

[email protected]

 

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Delta Revives Bare-Bones Fares to Battle Cheap Rivals

Bloomberg News By Michael Sasso and Mary Schlangenstein Oct 16, 2014

For travelers who just want an airline seat and not much else, Delta Air Lines Inc. is bringing back a "Basic Economy" fare with even fewer frills than a standard coach seat.

 

After a hiatus of several months, Delta is resurrecting its lowest economy class ticket as it seeks to keep bargain carrier Spirit Airlines Inc. from luring away leisure travelers. The bare-bones "e-class" ticket will not allow passengers to get seat upgrades or make same-day flight changes and they will board last.   Continue

 

US Airlines Raise Base Fares on Domestic Flights

ABC NEWS David Koenig Oct 20, 2014 

JetBlue Airways raised fares by $4 per round trip on a small number of routes Thursday, and Delta Air Lines picked up and greatly expanded the breadth of the increase, according to FareCompare.com CEO Rick Seaney and J.P. Morgan analyst Jamie Baker.

 

The hike got an important boost when Southwest matched it a day later. Other airlines often drop price hikes if they are resisted by Southwest, which carries the most domestic passengers.  Continue

 

Delta: 2015 Capacity Growth Will Be Modest, Controlled

Business Travel News Michael B. Baker Oct 17, 2014

Delta Air Lines plans "disciplined" systemwide capacity growth of 2 percent next year, according to the carrier, which also reported an adjusted net income of $1 billion for the third quarter.

 

CEO Richard Anderson, speaking Thursday on a conference call with investors and media, said the 2 percent growth rate is Delta's target as it finalizes capacity plans for 2015. He noted that "excess capacity growth" on transatlantic routes this summer has put pressure on the industry.  Continue

 

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For Travel Pros, Ebola Fears Create Teaching Moments

New York Times Oct 20, 2014

AMONG the things that would come in handy for business travelers concerned about the possible effects of Ebola on international travel is a map of the world.

On that map, the Ebola outbreak can be marked at crisis levels in a handful of West African countries, with a few confirmed cases elsewhere, including three in the United States.  Continue

 

Amadeus to launch merchandising system, plugging into existing hosting technology and NDC

TNooz Oct 14, 2014

Amadeus is to make its biggest push yet into the world of airline merchandising, as part of a vision to unlock what it claims is at least $130 billion in revenues for carriers.

 

The company says tapping into that multi-billion dollar bounty by 2020, according to estimates from its own research and data from IATA and the Frost & Sullivan consultancy, will be possible through a combination of a new Global Merchandising System and overhauling its existing retailing and distribution technology.  Continue

 

Is it time for minimum airline seat standards?

USA Today  Christopher Elliott Oct 6, 2014

It's not your imagination. Airline seats are shrinking.  A wave of air-rage incidents has exposed the problem like a threadbare economy class seat on an aging puddle jumper. A Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Palm Beach, Fla., recently made an unscheduled landing in Jacksonville after two passengers scuffled over a reclining seat. It followed two similar altercations a few days earlier, both of which also involved seat-related altercations.  Continue

 

New Mobile Passport Control App Available

Official website of the Department of Homeland Security  Aug 11, 2014

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced the launch of the first authorized app to expedite a traveler's entry process into the United States. Mobile Passport Control (MPC) will allow eligible travelers to submit their passport information and customs declaration form via a smartphone or tablet prior to CBP inspection. This first-of-its-kind app was developed by Airside Mobile and Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) in partnership with CBP as part of a pilot program at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. IPhone and iPad users can download the app for free from Apple's App Store.  Continue

 

Local News

 

RDU Airport makes $2.1 million pledge for international flights, issues challenge

Triangle Business Journal Lauren K. Ohnesorge Oct 6, 2014

The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority has pledged $2.1 million to attract international air service - and it's challenging community leaders to match the sum.

 

Airport Authority staff announced Monday that it is reaching out to state and local governments, chambers of commerce and other entities to discuss the community's participation in the effort.  Continue 

 

   
 
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