1996 Travel News ArchiveTravel

Continental protests against British Airways/AA alliance

Alex Santana, general manager in the Dominican Republic and regional director of Continental Airlines, says that the company has made a protest against the proposal for a “shared code” by British Airways and American Airlines to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Mr Santana says that the losers will be the passengers, as it reduces the …
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Dominican hotels receive “green hotel” distinction

Two Dominican hotels received “green hotel” awards from the Caribbean Hotel Association, under a scheme sponsored by American Express. The prize winner of the Green Infrastructure Award was Tomeu Alcina, Hotel Melia Bavaro, and The Green Stewardship Award went to Frank Rainieri, of the Punta Cana Beach Resort. The winners were chosen by environmental experts …
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Presidential aviation advisor favors open skies

The aviation advisor to President Balaguer, José Luis Abraham, in a statement explaining the government’s policies during the past 10 years, said that the nation, including the tourist industry and the new government have to choose from favoring “open skies” or protecting the development of airlines in which local investors participate. He said the nation …