For the week of August 3, 2009:

Atlas News

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Industry News

AA News: Baggage Charges to Increase; Approval Expected for Alliance with BA and Iberia; New Mobile Devices Tested at Logan
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Delta's SkyMiles Program Offers New Rollover Option, Upper Tier; United Drops Award Travel Booking Fee; Continental Hikes Baggage and Booking Fees; US Airways to Add WiFi
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Passengers Receiving Refunds in BA/Virgin Price-fixing Settlement; OpenSkies Drops Amsterdam-NYC Route; Qatar Expands Capacity in Europe
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The Red Coats are Coming: Delta, Other Airlines Refocus on Service, as in
“Customer Service”
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Business Class Fares on International Flights in “Permanent Sale” Mode
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Airport Update: Atlanta, Paris, Indianapolis, Seattle, New York
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Travelers Beware: “Zig-zag” Scam at Bangkok Airport is Costly – and Scary
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Alliances Consolidating at European Airport Terminals
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The Taxman Cometh: UK, Boston and NYC Levy Taxes that Affect Travelers
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Greenbrier Unveils Plans to Add a Casino
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Across the Hudson: New Jersey Hotels Offer Manhattan Sklyline, Great Rates
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Hotel Guest Satisfaction Up in 2009, Says J. D. Power and Associates
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