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nternational Weekend Getaway Fares

Travel Dates & Times for Weekend Getaway Fares

Anguilla, Anguilla (AXA) - San Juan, PR (SJU) $184
Boston, MA (BOS) - London Heathrow, United Kingdom (LHR) $500
Chicago O’Hare, IL (ORD) - Dublin, Ireland (DUB) $588
Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX (DFW) - Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD) $443
Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX (DFW) - Monterrey, Mexico (MTY) $390
Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX (DFW) - Panama City, Panama (PTY) $498
Freeport, Bahamas (FPO) - Miami, FL (MIA) $128
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) - San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) $511
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If you want to find out what other people are saying about the airlines visit the My3Cents Airline page. There are a lot of reviews but keep in mind these are mostly the people who are so upset that they’ll take the time to write. There are probably some happy customers out there also!

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One more reason why you want to be sure that you have plenty of time between connections if you are flying on two diffrent airlines.

Pilots’ protest disrupts Olympic Airlines flights

The Associated Press
Published: July 20, 2007
ATHENS, Greece: Flights by national carrier Olympic Airlines were delayed by up to two hours Friday, following industrial action by the company’s pilots, the airline and Athens International Airport said.
Olympic’s pilot union was protesting the company’s decision to lease planes during the peak summer season and use overseas pilots to fly them, instead of company employees.
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If you are a traveler who likes to take cheap vacations, then likely you have had a terrible airline experience. When you are at the mercy of an airline, everyone is bound to have a bad experience at one time or another.

Here we discuss the top three best airlines and the three worst airlines!

Best Airlines

Singapore Airlines – This airline is consistently ranked as one of the best in the world. It is lauded for its smooth check in process, friendly and helpful staff and in flight amenities. Seat comfort, blankets and pillows are also rated high on this airline. Overall, you typically cannot go wrong choosing Singapore Airlines for your travel plans.Cathay Pacific Airways – One of the biggest compliments of this airline is the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Passengers generally feel that they go above and beyond to make sure your flight is comfortable. On board products are also rated very high so you can be assured of a comfortable flight – no matter where you are going!Malaysia Airlines – Malaysia airlines gets high marks for going throughout the cabin on a regular basis offering snacks and drinks and picking up garbage from guests. Travelers also remark that the cabin staff is top notch as they are enthusiastic and provide efficient service.

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MAY DAY

Flights, public transport to be disrupted as staff walk out

Flights and public transport will be disrupted on Tuesday as staff stage strikes and work stoppages to participate in traditional May Day rallies. Olympic Airlines will be conducting just one flight per destination as civil aviation staff strike. Passengers due to travel with OA should call 210.966.6666 for details. The Kifissia-Piraeus urban electric railway (ISAP) will not operate at all, as staff stage a 24-hour strike. Buses and trolley buses will stop running from the dawn shift until 8 a.m. and from 10.30 p.m until the end of the night shift. The metro will suspend services between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. The airport bus service will run as normal.

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May Day strike to disrupt Olympic Airlines flights, Athens

Athens, April. 30(AP): Olympic Airlines is cancelling dozens of domestic and international flights because of a 24-hour May Day strike by transport workers on Tuesday. Disruption is also expected on public transport in Athens.

The state-run carrier said 42 flights have been canceled, including nine international ones scheduled to fly to Britain, France, Germany, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt and Romania. The departure of the morning flight to London would be delayed for nearly three hours, the airline said.

Many Olympic flights to the Greek islands and other provincial destinations have also been cancelled. Flights by private carriers such as Aegean Airlines, however, were not expected to be affected.

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The frequent flier program of Continental Airlines is called OnePass, and they are promoting destinations in Canada this month via their in-flight “Global Trends in Travel” videos.  The grand prize winner of this contest is awarded two round trip airlines tickets (from a Continental friendly airport) and four nights hotel in either New Brunswick or Newfoundland.  Both of these Canadian provinces offer the best of friendly towns, history, nature, and adventure so it will be a difficult choice.  Check out each of their official visitor websites, order a tourism information kit, and start planning your vacation to Atlantic Canada. 

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