As more and more military and civil guard units around the world utilize tracking dogs to assist in routine training and during high-profile missions, the necessity for professional services in international dog shipment has increased accordingly.

American Airlines has confirmed that Air Berlin is joining the oneworld alliance and will enter into a bilateral agreement with American. American said that the cooperative relationship with what is Germany’s second-largest airline will add significant value for its customers by substantially growing the worldwide networks of both American and Air Berlin. It gives American"s customers wide access to Germany, Europe"s biggest economy, as well as many other business and leisure destinations around the world. And, it will give Air Berlin customers access to American’s U.S. network, with a powerful presence in the markets that matter most to the premium traveler. For more information, visit www.aa.com  or www.airberlin.com.

Emirates said that that it has selected StrawberryFrog, the world"s first cultural movement agency, as its global lead communications partner. StrawberryFrog will be responsible for developing and rolling out a new brand platform for Emirates that will reflect the airline’s ambition to become one of the world"s most recognized global brands. The relationship which begins immediately will be managed out of StrawberryFrog’s Amsterdam office. For more information, visit www.emirates.com/usa.

Dubai International Airport notched up a solid first half with Dubai Airports announcing year-to-date (June) passenger traffic of 22,554,445, compared to 19,397,089 in the corresponding period in 2009, an increase of 16.3 percent. This follows Dubai International’s 12 consecutive months of double-digit growth in passenger traffic from June 2009 to May 2010.

Dubai International handled a total of 3,684,192 passengers in June 2010 compared to 3,361,413 in June 2009, a growth of 9.6 percent. The average monthly passenger traffic in the first half this year stands at 3.7 million as compared to 3.1 million during the corresponding period in 2009. The year-to-date daily average passenger throughput at Dubai International has reached 123,000. For more information, visit www.dubaiairports.ae.
 

Allegiant Travel Company reported that its Board of Directors has once again increased the authority of the company to repurchase its shares. In January 2010, the board increased the remaining authority to $25 million. The board has now increased this number to $50 million, applicable to shares repurchased in 2010 or after. Through July 23, 2010, the company has repurchased 368,248 shares in 2010 at an average price of $49.42 per share for a total cost of $18.2 million, leaving $31.8 million of authority for future purchases. Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., chairman and CEO of Allegiant, said that the company has the financial strength and flexibility to continue to profitably grow the business while at the same returning capital to its shareholders. For more information, visit www.ir.allegiant.com

Aéroports de Paris has signed the new Economic Regulation Agreement with the French government for the 2011-15 period. Under the new agreement, there will be the introduction of 10 ambitious service quality indicators, which may involve financial incentives in the form of bonuses and penalties, five of which directly relate to passenger satisfaction, A 1.8 billion euro investment program will focus on improving the oldest terminals, associated with financial incentives regarding the respect of major investments schedule, There will be a moderate pricing cap (average of 1.38 percent per year above inflation), alongside an adjustment clause to partially compensate for the difference noted in traffic. The moderate fee policy is possible thanks to the continuation of efforts to improve productivity mainly through maintaining control over operating expenses. For more information, visit www.aeroportsdeparis.fr.

As more and more military and civil guard units around the world utilize tracking dogs to assist in routine training and during high-profile missions, the necessity for professional services in international dog shipment has increased accordingly.

Animal Airways, the global pet flight and relocation provider, has expanded its military division in order to provide military and civilian security forces with solutions needed for international dog shipping. The latest improvement was based recent experience received by leading forces with which Animal Airways assisted during missions involving massive dog shipments from army bases in Iraq, Africa, private personal security divisions, diplomatic guard units and local police forces.

Animal Airways manages all regulatory and logistic challenges including veterinarian aspects relevant to dog transportation. Animal Airways offers veterinarian solutions to relocate animal worldwide. Animal Airways" diverse services include shuttle services to transport dogs in every country, custom-made kennels, international microchips, regulations and document check, custom clearance required at departure and arrival points, and many more essential services needed to complete the missions. For more information, visit www.animalairways.com.

Delta Air Lines has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to expand its service between the United States and Brazil, which would allow increased flights between the airline’s Detroit hub and Sao Paulo.

American Airlines has confirmed that Air Berlin is joining the oneworld alliance and will enter into a bilateral agreement with American. American said that the cooperative relationship with what is Germany’s second-largest airline will add significant value for its customers by substantially growing the worldwide networks of both American and Air Berlin. It gives American"s customers wide access to Germany, Europe"s biggest economy, as well as many other business and leisure destinations around the world. And, it will give Air Berlin customers access to American’s U.S. network, with a powerful presence in the markets that matter most to the premium traveler. For more information, visit www.aa.com  or www.airberlin.com.

Emirates said that that it has selected StrawberryFrog, the world"s first cultural movement agency, as its global lead communications partner. StrawberryFrog will be responsible for developing and rolling out a new brand platform for Emirates that will reflect the airline’s ambition to become one of the world"s most recognized global brands. The relationship which begins immediately will be managed out of StrawberryFrog’s Amsterdam office. For more information, visit www.emirates.com/usa.

Dubai International Airport notched up a solid first half with Dubai Airports announcing year-to-date (June) passenger traffic of 22,554,445, compared to 19,397,089 in the corresponding period in 2009, an increase of 16.3 percent. This follows Dubai International’s 12 consecutive months of double-digit growth in passenger traffic from June 2009 to May 2010.

Dubai International handled a total of 3,684,192 passengers in June 2010 compared to 3,361,413 in June 2009, a growth of 9.6 percent. The average monthly passenger traffic in the first half this year stands at 3.7 million as compared to 3.1 million during the corresponding period in 2009. The year-to-date daily average passenger throughput at Dubai International has reached 123,000. For more information, visit www.dubaiairports.ae.
 

Allegiant Travel Company reported that its Board of Directors has once again increased the authority of the company to repurchase its shares. In January 2010, the board increased the remaining authority to $25 million. The board has now increased this number to $50 million, applicable to shares repurchased in 2010 or after. Through July 23, 2010, the company has repurchased 368,248 shares in 2010 at an average price of $49.42 per share for a total cost of $18.2 million, leaving $31.8 million of authority for future purchases. Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., chairman and CEO of Allegiant, said that the company has the financial strength and flexibility to continue to profitably grow the business while at the same returning capital to its shareholders. For more information, visit www.ir.allegiant.com

Aéroports de Paris has signed the new Economic Regulation Agreement with the French government for the 2011-15 period. Under the new agreement, there will be the introduction of 10 ambitious service quality indicators, which may involve financial incentives in the form of bonuses and penalties, five of which directly relate to passenger satisfaction, A 1.8 billion euro investment program will focus on improving the oldest terminals, associated with financial incentives regarding the respect of major investments schedule, There will be a moderate pricing cap (average of 1.38 percent per year above inflation), alongside an adjustment clause to partially compensate for the difference noted in traffic. The moderate fee policy is possible thanks to the continuation of efforts to improve productivity mainly through maintaining control over operating expenses. For more information, visit www.aeroportsdeparis.fr.

As more and more military and civil guard units around the world utilize tracking dogs to assist in routine training and during high-profile missions, the necessity for professional services in international dog shipment has increased accordingly.

Animal Airways, the global pet flight and relocation provider, has expanded its military division in order to provide military and civilian security forces with solutions needed for international dog shipping. The latest improvement was based recent experience received by leading forces with which Animal Airways assisted during missions involving massive dog shipments from army bases in Iraq, Africa, private personal security divisions, diplomatic guard units and local police forces.

Animal Airways manages all regulatory and logistic challenges including veterinarian aspects relevant to dog transportation. Animal Airways offers veterinarian solutions to relocate animal worldwide. Animal Airways" diverse services include shuttle services to transport dogs in every country, custom-made kennels, international microchips, regulations and document check, custom clearance required at departure and arrival points, and many more essential services needed to complete the missions. For more information, visit www.animalairways.com.

Delta Air Lines has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to expand its service between the United States and Brazil, which would allow increased flights between the airline’s Detroit hub and Sao Paulo.

Detroit-Sao Paulo is an important business route for the industrial Midwest. Delta proposes five weekly flights with the ultimate goal of offering daily service. The three additional frequencies Delta has requested will significantly enhance the consumer benefits and competitiveness of the Detroit gateway.

Delta"s service will create a new gateway to Brazil in the Midwest region, and continue Detroit"s expansion as an international hub. In recent months, Delta has added service from Detroit to Seoul-Incheon and Hong Kong and expanded service to Shanghai. In January 2011, Delta will begin nonstop service from Detroit to Haneda Airport in Tokyo. Delta currently offers service between Atlanta and Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Manaus; and service between New York-JFK and Sao Paulo. In December, Delta became the first U.S. airline to offer nonstop service to Brazil"s capital city, with nonstop service between Atlanta and Brasilia. For more information, visit www.delta.com.

Allegiant Travel Company reported that its Board of Directors has once again increased the authority of the company to repurchase its shares. In January 2010, the board increased the remaining authority to $25 million. The board has now increased this number to $50 million, applicable to shares repurchased in 2010 or after. Through July 23, 2010, the company has repurchased 368,248 shares in 2010 at an average price of $49.42 per share for a total cost of $18.2 million, leaving $31.8 million of authority for future purchases. Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., chairman and CEO of Allegiant, said that the company has the financial strength and flexibility to continue to profitably grow the business while at the same returning capital to its shareholders. For more information, visit www.ir.allegiant.com

American Airlines has confirmed that Air Berlin is joining the oneworld alliance and will enter into a bilateral agreement with American. American said that the cooperative relationship with what is Germany’s second-largest airline will add significant value for its customers by substantially growing the worldwide networks of both American and Air Berlin. It gives American"s customers wide access to Germany, Europe"s biggest economy, as well as many other business and leisure destinations around the world. And, it will give Air Berlin customers access to American’s U.S. network, with a powerful presence in the markets that matter most to the premium traveler. For more information, visit www.aa.com  or www.airberlin.com.

Emirates said that that it has selected StrawberryFrog, the world"s first cultural movement agency, as its global lead communications partner. StrawberryFrog will be responsible for developing and rolling out a new brand platform for Emirates that will reflect the airline’s ambition to become one of the world"s most recognized global brands. The relationship which begins immediately will be managed out of StrawberryFrog’s Amsterdam office. For more information, visit www.emirates.com/usa.

Dubai International Airport notched up a solid first half with Dubai Airports announcing year-to-date (June) passenger traffic of 22,554,445, compared to 19,397,089 in the corresponding period in 2009, an increase of 16.3 percent. This follows Dubai International’s 12 consecutive months of double-digit growth in passenger traffic from June 2009 to May 2010.

Dubai International handled a total of 3,684,192 passengers in June 2010 compared to 3,361,413 in June 2009, a growth of 9.6 percent. The average monthly passenger traffic in the first half this year stands at 3.7 million as compared to 3.1 million during the corresponding period in 2009. The year-to-date daily average passenger throughput at Dubai International has reached 123,000. For more information, visit www.dubaiairports.ae.
 

Allegiant Travel Company reported that its Board of Directors has once again increased the authority of the company to repurchase its shares. In January 2010, the board increased the remaining authority to $25 million. The board has now increased this number to $50 million, applicable to shares repurchased in 2010 or after. Through July 23, 2010, the company has repurchased 368,248 shares in 2010 at an average price of $49.42 per share for a total cost of $18.2 million, leaving $31.8 million of authority for future purchases. Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., chairman and CEO of Allegiant, said that the company has the financial strength and flexibility to continue to profitably grow the business while at the same returning capital to its shareholders. For more information, visit www.ir.allegiant.com

Alaska Airlines reported a second-quarter 2010 net income of $58.6 million compared to net income of $29.1 million in the second quarter of 2009. Bill Ayer, chairman and CEO of the airline, credited strong revenues and good cost control for the numbers, although increased fuel costs did have an impact. If not for a fuel hedging loss and fleet-related charges, Alaska Air said it would have earned $84 million, he said. The company saw a 10 percent traffic increase for the quarter, and those passengers paid slightly more to fly. Yield on Alaska Airlines flights, or the amount collected from each passenger for flying one mile, rose 6 percent to 13.9 cents per mile. For more information, visit www.alaskaairlines.com.

Alaska Airlines reported a second-quarter 2010 net income of $58.6 million compared to net income of $29.1 million in the second quarter of 2009. Bill Ayer, chairman and CEO of the airline, credited strong revenues and good cost control for the numbers, although increased fuel costs did have an impact. If not for a fuel hedging loss and fleet-related charges, Alaska Air said it would have earned $84 million, he said. The company saw a 10 percent traffic increase for the quarter, and those passengers paid slightly more to fly. Yield on Alaska Airlines flights, or the amount collected from each passenger for flying one mile, rose 6 percent to 13.9 cents per mile. For more information, visit www.alaskaairlines.com.

Aéroports de Paris has signed the new Economic Regulation Agreement with the French government for the 2011-15 period. Under the new agreement, there will be the introduction of 10 ambitious service quality indicators, which may involve financial incentives in the form of bonuses and penalties, five of which directly relate to passenger satisfaction, A 1.8 billion euro investment program will focus on improving the oldest terminals, associated with financial incentives regarding the respect of major investments schedule, There will be a moderate pricing cap (average of 1.38 percent per year above inflation), alongside an adjustment clause to partially compensate for the difference noted in traffic. The moderate fee policy is possible thanks to the continuation of efforts to improve productivity mainly through maintaining control over operating expenses. For more information, visit www.aeroportsdeparis.fr.

American Airlines has confirmed that Air Berlin is joining the oneworld alliance and will enter into a bilateral agreement with American. American said that the cooperative relationship with what is Germany’s second-largest airline will add significant value for its customers by substantially growing the worldwide networks of both American and Air Berlin. It gives American"s customers wide access to Germany, Europe"s biggest economy, as well as many other business and leisure destinations around the world. And, it will give Air Berlin customers access to American’s U.S. network, with a powerful presence in the markets that matter most to the premium traveler. For more information, visit www.aa.com  or www.airberlin.com.

Emirates said that that it has selected StrawberryFrog, the world"s first cultural movement agency, as its global lead communications partner. StrawberryFrog will be responsible for developing and rolling out a new brand platform for Emirates that will reflect the airline’s ambition to become one of the world"s most recognized global brands. The relationship which begins immediately will be managed out of StrawberryFrog’s Amsterdam office. For more information, visit www.emirates.com/usa.

Dubai International Airport notched up a solid first half with Dubai Airports announcing year-to-date (June) passenger traffic of 22,554,445, compared to 19,397,089 in the corresponding period in 2009, an increase of 16.3 percent. This follows Dubai International’s 12 consecutive months of double-digit growth in passenger traffic from June 2009 to May 2010.

Dubai International handled a total of 3,684,192 passengers in June 2010 compared to 3,361,413 in June 2009, a growth of 9.6 percent. The average monthly passenger traffic in the first half this year stands at 3.7 million as compared to 3.1 million during the corresponding period in 2009. The year-to-date daily average passenger throughput at Dubai International has reached 123,000. For more information, visit www.dubaiairports.ae.
 

Allegiant Travel Company reported that its Board of Directors has once again increased the authority of the company to repurchase its shares. In January 2010, the board increased the remaining authority to $25 million. The board has now increased this number to $50 million, applicable to shares repurchased in 2010 or after. Through July 23, 2010, the company has repurchased 368,248 shares in 2010 at an average price of $49.42 per share for a total cost of $18.2 million, leaving $31.8 million of authority for future purchases. Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., chairman and CEO of Allegiant, said that the company has the financial strength and flexibility to continue to profitably grow the business while at the same returning capital to its shareholders. For more information, visit www.ir.allegiant.com

Aéroports de Paris has signed the new Economic Regulation Agreement with the French government for the 2011-15 period. Under the new agreement, there will be the introduction of 10 ambitious service quality indicators, which may involve financial incentives in the form of bonuses and penalties, five of which directly relate to passenger satisfaction, A 1.8 billion euro investment program will focus on improving the oldest terminals, associated with financial incentives regarding the respect of major investments schedule, There will be a moderate pricing cap (average of 1.38 percent per year above inflation), alongside an adjustment clause to partially compensate for the difference noted in traffic. The moderate fee policy is possible thanks to the continuation of efforts to improve productivity mainly through maintaining control over operating expenses. For more information, visit www.aeroportsdeparis.fr.

American Airlines has confirmed that Air Berlin is joining the oneworld alliance and will enter into a bilateral agreement with American. American said that the cooperative relationship with what is Germany’s second-largest airline will add significant value for its customers by substantially growing the worldwide networks of both American and Air Berlin. It gives American"s customers wide access to Germany, Europe"s biggest economy, as well as many other business and leisure destinations around the world. And, it will give Air Berlin customers access to American’s U.S. network, with a powerful presence in the markets that matter most to the premium traveler. For more information, visit www.aa.com  or www.airberlin.com.

American Airlines has confirmed that Air Berlin is joining the oneworld alliance and will enter into a bilateral agreement with American. American said that the cooperative relationship with what is Germany’s second-largest airline will add significant value for its customers by substantially growing the worldwide networks of both American and Air Berlin. It gives American"s customers wide access to Germany, Europe"s biggest economy, as well as many other business and leisure destinations around the world. And, it will give Air Berlin customers access to American’s U.S. network, with a powerful presence in the markets that matter most to the premium traveler. For more information, visit www.aa.com  or www.airberlin.com.

Dubai International Airport notched up a solid first half with Dubai Airports announcing year-to-date (June) passenger traffic of 22,554,445, compared to 19,397,089 in the corresponding period in 2009, an increase of 16.3 percent. This follows Dubai International’s 12 consecutive months of double-digit growth in passenger traffic from June 2009 to May 2010.

American Airlines has confirmed that Air Berlin is joining the oneworld alliance and will enter into a bilateral agreement with American. American said that the cooperative relationship with what is Germany’s second-largest airline will add significant value for its customers by substantially growing the worldwide networks of both American and Air Berlin. It gives American"s customers wide access to Germany, Europe"s biggest economy, as well as many other business and leisure destinations around the world. And, it will give Air Berlin customers access to American’s U.S. network, with a powerful presence in the markets that matter most to the premium traveler. For more information, visit www.aa.com  or www.airberlin.com.

Emirates said that that it has selected StrawberryFrog, the world"s first cultural movement agency, as its global lead communications partner. StrawberryFrog will be responsible for developing and rolling out a new brand platform for Emirates that will reflect the airline’s ambition to become one of the world"s most recognized global brands. The relationship which begins immediately will be managed out of StrawberryFrog’s Amsterdam office. For more information, visit www.emirates.com/usa.

Dubai International Airport notched up a solid first half with Dubai Airports announcing year-to-date (June) passenger traffic of 22,554,445, compared to 19,397,089 in the corresponding period in 2009, an increase of 16.3 percent. This follows Dubai International’s 12 consecutive months of double-digit growth in passenger traffic from June 2009 to May 2010.

Dubai International handled a total of 3,684,192 passengers in June 2010 compared to 3,361,413 in June 2009, a growth of 9.6 percent. The average monthly passenger traffic in the first half this year stands at 3.7 million as compared to 3.1 million during the corresponding period in 2009. The year-to-date daily average passenger throughput at Dubai International has reached 123,000. For more information, visit www.dubaiairports.ae.
 

Emirates said that that it has selected StrawberryFrog, the world"s first cultural movement agency, as its global lead communications partner. StrawberryFrog will be responsible for developing and rolling out a new brand platform for Emirates that will reflect the airline’s ambition to become one of the world"s most recognized global brands. The relationship which begins immediately will be managed out of StrawberryFrog’s Amsterdam office. For more information, visit www.emirates.com/usa.

American Airlines has confirmed that Air Berlin is joining the oneworld alliance and will enter into a bilateral agreement with American. American said that the cooperative relationship with what is Germany’s second-largest airline will add significant value for its customers by substantially growing the worldwide networks of both American and Air Berlin. It gives American"s customers wide access to Germany, Europe"s biggest economy, as well as many other business and leisure destinations around the world. And, it will give Air Berlin customers access to American’s U.S. network, with a powerful presence in the markets that matter most to the premium traveler. For more information, visit www.aa.com  or www.airberlin.com.

Emirates said that that it has selected StrawberryFrog, the world"s first cultural movement agency, as its global lead communications partner. StrawberryFrog will be responsible for developing and rolling out a new brand platform for Emirates that will reflect the airline’s ambition to become one of the world"s most recognized global brands. The relationship which begins immediately will be managed out of StrawberryFrog’s Amsterdam office. For more information, visit www.emirates.com/usa.