Mexicana Airlines Bankruptcy – Is my ticket good or not good?!
Sep 1st
If you have a ticket for Mexicana Airlines for a flight that is operated by a code-share carrier, chances are your ticket is good! Mexicana filed for bankruptcy and is no longer operating their own flights, however, flights operated by airlines that have a code-share agreement with Mexicana, such as American Airlines, will likely fly as scheduled. Today a friend of a client called Vacation Travel Professional, Maggie Lewallen today saying that she purchased her ticket online and was informed that her ticket would need to be refunded by Mexicana and a new ticket purchased on American…not so! The client had even purchased insurance, but their insurance did not cover bankruptcies. Good thing she was encouraged to call Maggie at Menno Trave Service to double-check…it saved her money and we gained a new client!!
** ALERT: New Passport Fees July 13, 2010 **
Jul 8th
Effective July 13, the U.S. State Department will impose new fees for many of its passport-related products and services. The total cost of a new passport will increase from $100 to $135 for adults (age 16 and older) and from $85 to $105 for minors. Renewals will increase from $75 to $110 for adults and from $60 to $80 for minors. Travelers needing extra visa pages will pay $82. Previously, this service has been offered free.
If you, or travelers at your company, need to get a passport or renew a passport, save money by getting your application in before Tuesday, July 13! We take passport photos in our Menno Travel Service office in Goshen and have the forms to help you get started with passport processing. Or, you may apply online and get more information at the U.S. State Department website.
No More Fees on Delta Award Redemption Tickets
Jun 24th
SkyMiles award points redeemed for tickets within 20 days of departure no longer are accessed fees of up to $250. This is one of several improvements Delta made recently to their SkyMiles program, including a “first checked bag free” benefit, increased allocation of preferred seating in economy class, and complimentary upgrades on domestic award redemption tickets.
Go to the Delta SkyMiles website for more information.
Delta Offering Triple Miles on ORD / LGA Shuttle Service
Jun 22nd
Between June 14 and August 31, 2010, Delta is offering SkyMiles members triple flown miles and triple Medallion Qualification Miles on all Delta Shuttle flights connecting LaGuardia to Chicago O’Hare, Boston Logan and Washington Reagan National. There are 11 weekday flights between New York and Chicago.
SkyMiles members must register for this promotion at delta.com/shuttlepromo to get the bonus miles, and for complete promotion terms and conditions.
Travel Free With “Pay With Points”
Mar 16th
Most American Express cards are eligible to earn Membership Rewards points which can be redeemed for travel at Menno Travel Service! Simply book your travel the way you always do with Menno Travel and we will redeem your points for payment. Companies can save money by using their rewards points for their corporate travelers and individuals can save on their vacation expenses.
If you are not an American Express cardmember, contact Geof to learn how you or your company can begin earning and using Membership Reward points.
