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Holiday travel season prompts carriers to hire seasonal workers: Airlines are hiring additional workers ahead of the busy holiday travel season. An Air Transport Association spokesman noted that some seasonal workers will help at gate areas and at check-in kiosks. Meanwhile, travelers can make their trips easier by arriving at the airport early and booking flights that depart early in the day. TSA aims to improve no-fly list, Hawley says. The TSA is taking steps to improve the no-fly watch list, TSA Administrator Kip Hawley said. He noted that moving watch-list matching responsibilty inside the government will resolve false positive issues and provide more thorough vetting. Air Astana, Lufthansa Air Astana has signed an agreement with Lufthansa enabling card holders of its 'Miles and More' frequent flyer programme to accrue mileage on designated Air Astana flights and routes. Members can now earn and redeem mileage on Air Astana flights between London/Frankfurt/Hanover in Europe and Almaty/Astana in Kazakhstan. Miles earned are variable based on normal business class, economy class and promotional fares purchased. Nov 12, 2007 Chicago O'Hare International FAA may keep caps in place at O'Hare. The FAA may not lift flight caps at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport next year after a new runway opens. However, the city maintains that it needs the caps to be lifted to pay for an airport expansion plan. The FAA has not made a final decision, a spokeswoman said. Nov 12, 2007 Detroit airport Detroit sets sights on new runway, rail system. The Detroit airport hopes to build a new airport rail system, a seventh runway and larger terminals. The airport expects traffic to increase 67% over the next two decades. Nov 12, 2007 Eastern Airways Eastern Airways starts its first services to Norway Nov. 12 as the airline bids to capitalise on strong oil links. The carrier is launching flights from Newcastle to Stavanger via Aberdeen each weekday, using Saab 2000 aircraft. Departures are at 07:10 from Newcastle and 18:05 from Stavanger. Norway is the third largest exporter of oil in the world and most major energy companies have bases in Stavanger. Introduction of the Saab 2000 will add a further 840 seats on the Aberdeen rotation. Nov 12, 2007 Hilton Hotels Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced it has signed a major franchise, launching the first of a series of Hampton by Hilton hotels in the UK. The first UK Hampton by Hilton and Europe hotels are expected to open by late September, October 2008, in Corby North in the Midlands. With 86 guestrooms the hotel will be located on the new Rockingham Leisure Park in Corby, which is part of a multi-million pound regeneration scheme for the town. Complementary high-speed internet access and a hot breakfast will be included as part of the "100% satisfaction guaranteed" by Hampton by Hilton. HCC currently has more than 1,500 Hampton hotels with more than 140,000 rooms worldwide. Nov 12, 2007 Intercontinental Hotels Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), the owner of Express by Holiday Inn brand, says it has signed a 20-hotel franchise agreement with British investment group Zinnia Hotels Properties Holdings. A total investment of ¤180m ($264.7m) by the investment group is anticipated, effectively doubling IHG concentration of Express by Holiday Inn Brands in Spain. IHG currently has 15 Express by Holiday Inn hotels within Spain, including a property at Madrid Airport which was unveiled in September this year. In addition to the agreement with Zinnia Hotel Properties, another six hotels are in the pipeline. Nov 12, 2007 Los Angeles International LAX landmark restaurant reopens after renovations. Los Angeles International Airport's Encounter restaurant will reopen today. The restaurant, which has been renovated and upgraded, closed in March because of structural problems. Nov 12, 2007 Premier Inn Premier Inn &endash; claiming to be the UK's largest and fastest-growing hotel brand - will open its 500th property in Bournemouth Nov. 13. The new hotel is located within a 10min walk of the city centre and 15min from the seafront. With 98 bedrooms, restaurant and bar Premier believes it is "perfect for leisure or business guests." Each room will include en-suite bathroom with shower and bath, TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a desk with internet access. Nov 12, 2007 Virgin America Mixed reviews for first trip on Virgin America. David Grossman recently flew on startup Virgin America for the first time. He originally paid $39 for his ticket, but the price rose to $110.40 with fees, taxes, a shift to an exit row, checking a second bag and an itinerary change. However, he noted that all seats are equipped with power outlets and that travelers have access to satellite television and pay-per-view movies. Nov 12, 2007 Washington Dulles Airport Slower growth expected for area surrounding Dulles airport. Commercial and residential development on the roads to Dulles International Airport in Virginia has started to slow. New buildings may stay empty as federal contracting slows and the national and regional economies weaken. Nov 12, 2007 WORLD NEWS Updated Daily World News Network World news from the most comprehensive global news network on the Internet. International News and analysis on current events, business, finance, economy, sports and more. The Week Magazine The best of U.S. and international media. 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