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Airguide Online, Oct 14, 2004

Air France chose the elegantly splendid residence of the French Ambassador to unveil last week for the British travel trade and serious customers their new and most impressive first and club class products. Called L'Espace Premiere (first class) and L'Espace Affaires (J class), they have been introduced on the CDG's Tokyo route and will be subsequently rolled out over the whole system during the next six months. Designed by UK safety seat specialist Britax both recline to 180 degrees. With first class the footstool doubles as a seat and storage area. You can dine at a table with a companion who also has a seat belt in case of turbulence. The very attractive business class seat allows the passenger to stretch out into the base of the seat in front and AF says that even the full recline will not affect other passengers. Three star chef Guy Martin has created the menus which are complimented by a wine list from one of the world's top sommeliers, Philippe Faure-Brac. AF now has to prove in the air how good it is. Flying at the Front Ende is happy to oblige. http://www.airfrance.com Sep 27, 2004

AirTran Airways resumed its flights from Atlanta to Grand Bahama Island on Thursday, and intends to resume its flights from Baltimore/Washington Airport on Nov. 18. The airport was closed on Sept. 3 2004 because of damages suffered under Hurricane Frances. David Johnson, president of the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, said, "After the devastating impact of the recent hurricanes, it will be a big boost to the islands of the Bahamas to restore service at Freeport International Airport." Oct 14, 2004

American has discounted Business Class fares from certain U.S. cities to destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America, saying this is not a short-term sale. They are only available from AA.com. The best fares are available on a 14-day advance purchase basis, with the prices going up with only seven, three or no days of advance purchase. An example of the savings in the Dallas/Fort Worth-Caracas, Venezuela, market shows the current unrestricted fare at $1,624, the 14-day advance at $478, the seven-day at $528, the three-day at $578, and no advance at $628. In the Miami-Cancun market, the price has dropped from $675 to $478 for the 14-day advance, and in the New York-San Juan, Puerto Rico market, from $842 to $274. Oct 8, 2004

American and American Eagle are offering great low fares for fall and winter travel between Chicago and select destinations within the United States and Canada. In addition, other great fares are available from Chicago to points in Mexico, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Latin America, Europe and to Tokyo. These sale fares are effective for travel from Oct. 20, 2004, through Feb. 28, 2005 (except for select dates during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's holidays). Tickets must be purchased no later than Oct. 22, 2004. Other restrictions apply. For complete rules and restrictions, see the terms and conditions below, or visit American's AA.com Web site. Here are samples of American and American Eagle's low fares to or from Chicago. Fare amounts shown are round trip, available on AA.com, and are effective for travel Monday through Thursday. Slightly higher fares apply for travel other days of the week. Oct 13, 2004