Another factor in US Airways' future: The potential bankruptcy of upstart competitor Independence Air. Analyst Robert N. Ashcroft of UBS Investment Research said last week the airline's parent company has large losses and faces a potential Chapter 11 filing by January.
Stay tuned.
TRAVEL TICKER
Sandals Resorts lifted its controversial ban on gay couples last week after an 11-year battle . . . Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv this month opened a new interurban train line, with 64 daily round trips between the airport and Nahariya, Haifa and downtown Tel Aviv. Details: www.goisrael.com . . . Amtrak will eliminate fees for exchanging most tickets as of Nov. 1; at the same time, it will begin strictly enforcing baggage limits. Details: www.amtrak.com. . . US Airways has dropped its $10 fee for buying tickets at the counter . . . Candida's World of Books (1541 14th St. NW) will host Paola Gianturco, author and photographer of "Celebrating Women," on Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. The book documents festivals in 15 countries that honor women and lists 100 similar festivals around the world.
BARGAIN OF THE WEEK
Europe 101
Students and other youths can fly across the pond (including $369 to Paris) with a deal from STA Travel. Details: What's the Deal?, Page P3.
Reporting: Cindy Loose.
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