AMERICAN TO ENABLE DOMESTIC INFLIGHT INTERNET American Airlines is rolling out inflight wireless Internet access to 300 domestic aircraft during the next two years, expanding on a 15-plane rollout that began last summer. American said it would install the system in conjunction with inflight connectivity provider Aircell on 150 MD-80 aircraft this year, and add it to its Boeing 737 fleet next year. Other airlines, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Virgin America, also have advanced inflight Internet offerings with Aircell. Delta continues its domestic fleetwide rollout, which eventually will include recently acquired Northwest aircraft. Southwest Airlines last month also launched a limited three-airplane pilot of inflight Internet service with Aircell competitor Row 44, while Alaska Airlines also has announced plans to roll out Row 44's satellite-based Internet offering. BUSINESS TRAVEL ON A BUDGET The following are some tips for ways to save while traveling for business: * Use a travel agent. Agencies do charge fees for their services but most can access better air fares and hotel rates. AIR FRANCE ADDS PREMIUM ECONOMY In-flight service is a hybrid: Passengers in the new cabin receive a standard coach meal with some business-class perks such as an amenities kit. The chairs are equipped with 10-inch monitors and an on-demand audio-video system.
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Enjoy one of the 770 well-appointed guest rooms outfitted with fresh contemporary accents and plush Sleep Advantage™ beds. Every room offers breathtaking views of Times Square, the famous Manhattan skyline or the Hudson River, unique among hotels in Times Square. Relax in the sleek lobby lounge, or have an evening cocktail in Broadway 49 Bar. Delight in a new spin on New American Eclectic cuisine at Brasserie 1605, one of the most exciting Times Square restaurants. With options like these, it's no wonder that New York seems so new. If visiting for a meeting, one will benefit from the new tech-friendly environment. If here for an event, revel in the open space and atmospheric lighting. And when one walks through the front door, step onto Broadway and its dazzling lights, world-class entertainment and urban energy. That's how Crowne Plaza Times Square is keeping New York new.
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Discerning travelers will enjoy the Fairmont Gold floor, a luxurious exclusive lifestyle hotel experience. Guests will savor a private check-in and attentive, personalized service when staying on the Washington Gold Floor. Spacious and luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites will be paired with the Gold Floor's exclusive lounge which offer guests a complimentary breakfast and evening hors d’ oeuvres, an honor bar and private computer workstations. The finest meeting space, accommodations, and personal service draws guests back to The Fairmont’s 4-diamond hotel in Washington, D.C. time and again.
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Midway between Exhibition Road and Fulham Road is The Kensington Hotel, a London City Hotel that has been reborn following a £20million refurbishment to bring The Doyle Collection’s sense of contemporary, memorable luxury and a private club ambience to historic surroundings. For any business or leisure guest, it is that truly rare thing: a luxury London city hotel that combines intimacy, attention to detail and perfect service with all the amenities and resources of a mainstream establishment. With 150 stylish bedrooms and suites, a vibrant cocktail bar, modern restaurant and full-service gym, The Kensington Hotel is a South Kensington treasure one cannot afford to miss.
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Boutique luxury means guests count at the 4-star boutique Raffaello Hotel. Personalized service blends with modern technology and luxurious furnishings to create 4-star boutique service unlike other Chicago hotels. Amenities include breakfast room service, hot American breakfast buffet, massage treatments, manicure and pedicure by Windy City Massage, concierge services, 24-hour business center, PC computer kiosks, 24-hour fitness center, valet parking, valet laundry, mini-bars, microwaves, rain forest showerheads, flat screen LCD TV’s, DVD players, electric shoe shine machines, in room safes, luxurious bathrobes, all cotton terry bath towels, 350 thread count sheets overlaying goose down duvets. 18th floor meetings and convention center; opening Summer 2009 is the new hip restaurant and bar with outdoor terrace seating.
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Take the bored out of boardroom. The Standard Downtown LA will take care of all business and meeting needs and ensure one chooses the event space that's right for each event.
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For close to a hundred years, Campton Place has been a sanctuary for sophisticates and discerning business travelers visiting San Francisco. And with good reason.
Times Square, always New York’s most exciting scene, seems all new now that Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel has reinvented itself. Come check out the $85 million renovation, and see how modern design can provide a whole new kind of comfort. 
Located in Washington’s fashionable West End and adjacent to historic Georgetown, The Fairmont Washington DC hotel welcomes guests in capital style. A sunlit urban oasis that soothes the spirit, the Fairmont, perfect for business or leisure travel, celebrates many local Washington traditions. Known for its engaging service and stylish surroundings, the Washington DC hotel offers 415 spacious guest rooms and suites that provide guests with a welcome retreat. A relaxing visit to the hotel’s fitness center, indoor pool and serene courtyard garden also provide guests with an array of rejuvenating experiences.
South Kensington is not short of treasures, both those one can buy and those without a price. As the home of London’s most prestigious museums and seductive shopping, it draws visitors from across the world. Now it finally has a luxury London hotel to match its collections of rare and desirable objects.
Chicago’s only completely non-smoking 4-star boutique luxury hotel has the ideal location of any 4-star hotel, just steps away from Michigan Avenue in the heart of the Gold Coast. The famed Magnificent Mile is just steps from Raffaello Hotel’s front door, as is shopping, theater, nightlife, restaurants, clubs, Navy Pier, Hancock Observatory, museums, zoos, and beaches.
As culturally vibrant as the neighborhood in which it sits, Rosewood Crescent Hotel is a refreshing experience of contrasts. Located within walking distance of the art, culture and energy of Dallas, the hotel consistently wins hearts and accolades as one of the best hotels in the United States. With a bold palette of rich colors, chic European-style guestrooms with modern amenities, innovative New American cuisine and the serenity of The Spa, Rosewood Crescent Hotel offers discreet and professional service with Texas charm. 
The grand lobby with mezzanine at The Standard, Downtown LA has a rich, corporate aesthetic. Inventive design features include a 125 foot fuchsia "Omnibus" sofa by Vladimir Kagan, a billiards table, photo strip booth, Calder inspired mobile and a conceptual art installation by Jenny Holzer, offset against 50's era architectural details such as a 15 time zone clock encased in stainless steel. Nightly DJ's spin while guests are served cocktails and a light menu.