New airline rules won't help most fliers

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Major airlines will launch their voluntary customer service plans on Dec 15, 1999, in an effort to stave off federal regulations and ease down consumers' ires. The plans include pledges to inform travelers of lowest available rates, explain delays and disclose restrictions n frequent-flier award miles. However, the plans also include restrictions such as the right to lock in fare for 24 hours and one-day grace period for canceling a purchase, which apply to less than 20% of the passengers.

Scheduled Airlines, Scheduled Air Transportation, Services introduction, Airlines

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Hotels jack up price of hospitality

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Corporate cutbacks in business travel have impacted hotel revenue. Hotels are now introducing new charges for guest services to make up the difference.

Sales, profits & dividends, Financial management, Services information

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Luxe hotels lose their reservations about discounting

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Even high-end hotels are willing to wheel and deal regarding room rates in this slow economy.

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