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Avoya Travel / American Express Receives Top Travel Industry Award for Innovation
MIAMI, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Avoya Travelâ„¢ / American Express®, one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced its exclusive Live Leadsâ„¢ program was honored with Travel Weekly magazine's Gold Magellan Award.

Flight Attendants at New ExpressJet Are Ready to Unify in the Association of Flight Attendants
National Mediation Board Today Mails Voting Instructions to Nearly 2,300 Flight Attendants WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the voting process begins for nearly 2,300 Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet Flight Attendants in an election to determine union representation.  Voting instructions were mailed by the National Mediation Board (NMB) today and Flight Attendants at the new ExpressJet are excited to unify in the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) in just three weeks when the voting results are announced on December 21, 2011.

Natural Disaster Cover Provided by Direct Travel Insurance
CROYDON, England, November 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- News that 2011 is proving a record year for natural disasters underlines the benefits to travellers of taking out natural disaster cover, according to travel insurance expert Direct Travel Insurance. Holidaymakers and business travellers can be protected against travel disruption caused by volcanic eruption, flood, tsunami, earthquake, landslide, hurricane, tornado or wildfire. Whether they are tourists planning a city break in Europe, backpackers heading around the world or families going on a once-in-a-lifetime luxury trip to an exotic location, booking natural disaster insurance means they are prepared for the unexpected. Natural disasters can hit anywhere and anytime, with ...

Flight Attendant Union Prepared to Protect American Eagle Flight Attendants Through Airline Bankruptcy
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International President Veda Shook issued the following statement today after AMR, the parent company of American Eagle and American Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization: (Logo: ) "As details emerge regarding the restructuring of American Eagle and American Airlines, AFA is prepared to represent the best interests of the American Eagle Flight Attendants.