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Etihad, Air Seychelles launch codeshare
January 26, 2012 – Etihad Airways launched a new reciprocal codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles.
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Marriott to open three hotels in Sochi, Russia
January 25, 2012 – Marriott International will open three new hotels in Sochi, Russia, site of the 2014 Winter Olympic games.
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Lufthansa to launch private jet service to North America
January 24, 2012 – Lufthansa will introduce its premium private jet service to the North American market on February 1.
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United, Houston Airport System launch redevelopment project at IAH
January 23, 2012 – Houston Mayor Annise Parker and the Houston Airport System, in partnership with United Continental Holdings, broke ground on the first phase of a three-phase redevelopment project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Southwest, AirTran to convert AirTran operations at 22 airports
January 20, 2012 – Southwest Airlines and subsidiary AirTran Airways will convert AirTran Airways operations at 22 domestic and international airports to Southwest operations over time.
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President Obama boosts visa application efficiency, expands US tourism initiatives
January 19, 2012 – President Obama today announced new initiatives to increase travel and tourism in the United State.
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AA to offer free beer and wine to international travelers
January 19, 2012 – Passengers traveling in the main cabin on American Airlines' international flights between the U.S. and Europe, Asia, and certain countries in South America can enjoy beer and wine compliments of the airline.
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Virgin America coming to PHL
January 18, 2012 – Virgin America will bring its services to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in April, with tickets on sale now for three daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) starting April 4, 2012.
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Delta, WestJet to launch codeshare
January 17, 2012 – Delta Air Lines and WestJet announced a codesharing agreement on flights within the United States and Canada.
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Divers blow hole in Costa Concordia
January 17, 2012 – Italian naval divers used explosive charges to blow a hole in the hull of the Costa Concordia in an effort to rescue passengers and crew from the sinking cruise ship.
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SkyTeam introduces SkyPriority
January 16, 2012 – SkyTeam announced the introduction of SkyPriority, a series of distinctively branded priority airport services offered to Elite Plus, First and Business Class customers.
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Boeing’s 787 Dream Tour continues in January
January 12, 2012 – Boeing plans to launch the second segment of its 787 Dream Tour, with four stops planned in the U.S. and Ireland.
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Emirates launches daily flights to Dublin
January 11, 2012 – Emirates has launched its new Dublin route, making it the third new route added in 2012.
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Business travel in 2011 beat forecasts
January 10, 2012 – Business travel finished 2011 with stronger growth than expected and the industry will see steady expansion in 2012 that is greater than anticipated GDP growth.
