Airline News Roundup

Alaska Airlines New Service: Portland – Maui starts July 3rd A second Seattle – Honolulu flight begins July 2nd Oakland – Maui and Oakland -Kona begin November 9th and 10th, respectively Seattle – Houston begins September 23rd Seattle – Atlanta begins October 23rd British Airways has opened a new 7,200 square foot Gallies Lounge at Washington Dulles which serves First and Club World customers. SAS will operate it’s last flight in the Seattle – Copenhagen Read more…

You need a travel agent!

Recently I attended a party with a lot of people I didn’t know. After introductions and a brief chat, some of my new acquaintances expressed shock (!) at my profession. I replied that we are a very successful business model, meeting our client’s needs for personal and business travel. But my conversation partners were further compelled to tell me that they thought all travel agencies were long gone. I’m getting rather used to this reaction Read more…

This is the year to cruise to Alaska!

This is the year to take that long-awaited cruise from Seattle to Alaska! Prices have never been lower for sailing off to the Great Land from the convenient new port terminal in Seattle. And you can take the kids or grandkids with the remarkable 3rd /4th guest rates available on select sailings. We have excellent staterooms available for the best summer dates, and by booking through me you’ll get more! My Alaska must-see: the spectacular Read more…

British Airways “NEW FIRST”

From British Airways press release: May 1, 2009 New First is coming. Since April 2009, you may have noticed enhancements. And later this year we begin the rollout of a completely redesigned cabin and a dedicated service style. We want new First to be perfect. So everything has been crafted and designed to create the ultimate bespoke experience. First Service Our First customers receive an exceptionally high, bespoke and intuitive level of service at every Read more…

Raves

Rita did an amazing job organizing and advising us on our Parisian honeymoon. She came up with creative ideas and sent us to some really interesting areas of the city we never would have thought to go. All in all she was an A++!!! Brian G

The baggage fees keep coming

Alaska Airlines is the latest to announce increases in checked baggage fees this week. MVP and MVP Gold are exempt from baggage fees until the third checked bag. The new fees go into effect on July 7, 2009. Piece Number Charge 1st Bag $15 (USD) one way 2nd Bag $25 (USD) one way 3rd Bag $50 (USD) one way Alaska will have a baggage guarantee but only from July 7 through December 19th: Effective July Read more…

Why you need to travel this year

I doubt many people have hollow feelings about money spent on a multigenerational trip with their family, or a girlfried getaway or a destination wedding or a visit to the land of their ancestors. These are experiences that can’t rust, will never break, and can never be lost. They don’t depreciate; they only appreciate. They are the very best investments in the future. Life doesn’t stand still in bad times. Your children will only have Read more…

Windstar Cruises – Amazing Deals!

Book by March 28th! $1199* per person on the following cruises: Apr 25 – 7 day Lisbon to Barcelona Apr 26 – 7 day Barcelona to Rome May 10 – 7 day Rome to Nice Call or email Sheryl, your Windstar Specialist at Stellar Travel 800.445.3265 or sheryl@stellartravel.com *Government fees and taxes are additional

Hello Reykjavik!

News from the Port of Seattle: On July 22, Icelandair, a new carrier for Sea-Tac, will inaugurate four non-stops flights a week to Reykjavik with convenient connections to cities throughout Europe. The planned schedule: Seattle to Reykjavik (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) Departs Arrives 3:30 p.m. 6:45 a.m. Reykjavik to Seattle (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) Departs Arrives 6 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Nonstop connections through the Reykavik hub will include flights to Copenhagen, Oslo, Stavanger, Read more…

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