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From the Delta Archives: Speeding Snowbirds South in 1946
Vacationers looking for a fast escape from harsh winter weather, celebrated when Delta became the first airline with non-stop Chicago-Miami service on November 1, 1946. For $59 one-way, you could board a big, four-engined Douglas DC-4 aircraft with “44 roomy seats” and fly an average speed of 218 miles per hour. Flight time to the “Sunshine State” was a speedy 6 [...]
By The Numbers: Investing In The Customer Experience
At Delta, we’re always thinking of ways to make your travels with us more consistent and enjoyable. We recently announced an exciting $1 billion investment through mid-2013 that will improve the customer experience in the air and on the ground.
Here’s what you can expect:
90 trans-oceanic aircraft will be updated with full flat-bed seats, adding [...]
Choice Hotels International Promotes Mark Pearce to Senior Vice President, International Division
SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb 17, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced the promotion of Mark Pearce to senior vice president, international division. Mr. Pearce will continue to report to Bruce Haase, executive vice president, global brands, operations and marketing.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100217/PH56495 ) In this role, Pearce is responsible for [...]
Freestyle Athletes Look to Qualify for Vancouver in Lake Placid
Lake Placid, N.Y. — The last stop for freestyle athletes to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team touches down in Lake Placid, N.Y., Jan. 21-24, for three days of excitement with aerials, moguls and ski cross competitions at the Nature Valley Freestyle Cup.
“Lake Placid is a pivotal event for our athletes with the final chance [...]