August 11th: The recommended arrival time for International travel is 5 hours and Domestic is 3 hours prior to departure due to increased security.

New Air France security procedures:
INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES FOR ALL FLIGHTS TO THE UNITED STATES AT THE REQUEST OF U.S. AUTHORITIES

Air France is asking all its passengers traveling to the United States to arrive at the airport well in advance of their flight departure, given the additional security measures put in place by the U.S. Authorities.

Air France also recommends that passengers limit their cabin baggage to a strict minimum and informs them that, from now on, all liquid, gel and paste products are prohibited in the cabin, whatever the size of the container.

 

DAVISVILLE TRAVEL'S BUSINESS FOOTNOTES

Communication plays a key role in building and maintaining business travel partnerships. We at Davisville Travel believe in keeping you, our corporate business travel client, "In The Know" with current up-to-date travel information.  Newsletters target both business travelers and travel planners and provide a convenient way to ensure information is getting out to our client's in a timely basis. Keeping you up to date about important travel information is an established long term goal at Davisville Travel.  Enjoy.

• November - 2005 Travel Footnotes
  Web Site is Guide to Hotel Fitness Centers  - Fitness-conscious business travelers can check a website for description and color photos of hotel’s workout facilities.  Additional information in Davisville Travel’s November 2005 edition of Business Travel Footnotes!
   

• October - 2005 Travel Footnotes
  Davisville Travel adds additional agent staffing to our team! -  Read more in Davisville Travel’s October 2005 Business Travel Newsletter.
   

• September - 2005 Travel Footnotes
  Airport WiFi (Technology), Kiosks Bring Convenience, But Delays Feed Traveler Discontent:  As the number of air travelers continues to rise, airlines are providing more conveniences to business customers through technology, expanded facilities and special services.  Read more in Davisville Travel’s September Business Travel Newsletter.
   

• August – 2005 Travel Footnotes
  Nearly half of employees polled said they travel less for business than they did a few years ago, according to a study by Robert Half Management Resources.  Also, a favorite employee of Davisville Travel retires this month.  Check out the details Davisville Travel’s August Footnotes.
   

• July - 2005 Travel Footnotes
  The Air Transport Association (ATA) predicts that about 200 million people will fly on the nation’s airlines between Memorial Day and Labor Day—4.1% more air passengers than they carried last summer. (2004) Despite the higher numbers, ATA says the industry will continue to face the ongoing challenges of high fuel prices, high taxes and low fares.  Read more in this month’s Davisville Travel Business Footnotes!
   

• June 2005 Travel Footnotes
  It’s smart to travel with a cell phone; it’s invaluable in dealing with delays and for staying in touch with family members and business associates. But, many U.S. mobile phones don’t work overseas.  American Express Representative Travel Network has negotiated special pricing and offers with several international mobile phone providers for American Express Card members.  Read about this new program in June’s issue of Davisville Travel’s Business Footnotes.
   

• May 2005 Travel Footnotes
  Read in May’s News letter about: “Business Traveler Spending and Attitudes”
  The most popular services on business trips are in-room Internet access (45 percent of business travelers use such services) and hotel fitness centers (43 percent).
   

• April 2005 Travel Footnotes
  Low-Cost Carriers’ Customer Satisfaction Ratings – “Passengers checking in at self-check-in kiosks wait about half as long for their boarding passes as those who check in with an airline representative.” 
   

• March 2005 Travel Footnotes
  Business Travel Upswing
  After a five-year decline, business travel began gaining ground in 2004, growing more than four percent, a trend that is expected to continue for the next few years.
   

• February 2005 Travel Footnotes
  Industry Alert….. In-flight Water Quality
  The Environmental Protection Agency released its second round of aircraft drinking quality data. The findings—that 17.2 percent of 169 randomly collected samples were contaminated with total coli form bacteria.
   

• January 2005 Travel Footnotes
  First Aid While Traveling…. Airport Medical Facilities
  At least 11 major U.S. airports have medical offices accessible to travelers, a USA TODAY survey shows. They range from one-person emergency care facilities to multi-service operations with 60 staffers.
  
  
  2004 Travel Footnotes

• December Travel Footnotes
   Interesting News: The nation’s busiest airports are offering travelers healthier dining choices, according to a report by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Check out the details this month on Davisville Travel’s Business Newsletter.
   

• November Travel Footnotes
   Interesting News: The American Express Global Business Travel Forecast for 2005 indicates a continued steady revival of the global business travel industry.
   

• October Travel Footnotes
  "Leave Your Laptop at Home" - Tightened airport security and carry-on
  restrictions can sometimes make carrying a laptop a hassle.  Check out the
  alternatives in this month's issue of Business Travel Footnotes.

• September Travel Footnotes
  The September Newsletter Feature: A Profitable Tip for Business Owners from DAVISVILLE TRAVEL and AMERICAN EXPRESS

• August Travel Footnotes
  Now Featured in August's Newsletter. . . By Popular Demand . . . Davisville Travel's - LEISURE TOUR CALENDAR

• July Travel Footnotes
  Davisville Footnotes Business Travel Newsletter features the final installment of the Northstar Travel Media Travel Behavior Study. Most of its findings are what you'd expect, but the first was a bit of a
  surprise.

• June Travel Footnotes
  In our June 2004 Business Travel Newsletter find: An identification warning for those booking flights - When booking flight travel, it is very important for all travelers to give us the name that appears on their ID. (Passport for international travel, drivers license for domestic)  Recently we at Davisville Travel have encountered a high number of tickets that need to be re-purchased at full price to replace incorrect
  names. 

• May Travel Footnotes
  It is more important than ever for travelers to book their rental car in advance. Waiting until the last minute may not only mean higher costs, but may leave the customer without a rental car at all.   See car rental tips in May's Business Travel Footnotes from Davisville Travel.

• March Travel Footnotes
  It is worth the time and effort to research global etiquette as American business travelers can make or break a deal just by the way they exchange business cards, introduce themselves, and behave at business and social meetings. Body language, gestures, eye contact, facial expression and touching vary across cultures.  Check out the no-no list in Davisville Travel's Business Travel Footnotes April 2004.
   

• February Travel Footnotes
  In order to provide you with information you can use to help secure your safety and enable us to serve you better in the event of a significant interruption in your travel plans, we offer you, in February's edition of Business Travel Footnotes some Safety Tips for Travelers.
   

• January Travel Footnotes
  Tipping properly can contribute immensely to your business travel experience; however, tipping can be confusing for today's business traveler. Many questions often come to mind when it's time to compensate others for services rendered.  Whom should you tip? How much? Do you even need to tip
  at all?  Check out January's edition of Davisville Travel's Business travel Footnotes.