Industry News & People (Travel mexico)

Industry News & People
Business Travel Executive - Virgin America has announced that Don Carty, a former chairman and CEO of American Airlines, has been named chairman by VAI Partners, the start-up airline s controlling shareholder with 75 percent of equity. Carty also will become an investor in

Forty-nine travel managers and suppliers participate in the NBTA`s
TravelDailyNews.com - Forty-nine travel managers and suppliers gather in Houston this week for five days of intensive study in the National Business Travel Association s (NBTA) Certified Corporate Travel Executive ( CCTE ) program. Core Week 2, the second week-long

OzJet's failure 'not surprising'
Australian Broadcasting Corp. - A travel management company says OzJet was never a viable option for travellers and it is not at all surprised the specialist airline has failed after only four months. At least 50 people will lose their jobs after the business class airline grounded

Mar 14
Brisbane Courier-Mail - Comment: Why should drivers work on their days off? If there is a staff shortage problem, then the Queensland Government should look into raising staff levels and take the burden off the willing drivers. Driving a train must be very tiresome and for

Who might consider purchasing The Eagle?
Wichita Eagle - While the chances of The Eagle winding up in the hands of a local owner may be remote, reporters talked with several local and regional businesspeople to see who might have an interest. Casino, hotel and real estate magnate Phil Ruffin, N 258 on

BA to close travel shops business, Belfast call centre, 400 jobs hit
Forbes - LONDON (AFX) - British Airways PLC said it plans to close its Travel Shops business and its Belfast customer call centre by August, threatening 400 jobs. The flag-carrier's move forms part of plans to restructure parts of its UK direct sales