Travel Roundup: Sun Country Files Chapter 11, Xanterra Parks Sold and More
Sun Country Airlines files Chapter 11 – Sun Country Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection this week, citing “adverse effects” from “recent events” at its parent, Petters Group Worldwide Inc. The move is reportedly to separate the business from majority stockholder Tom Petters, who was arrested by federal agents on suspicion of defrauding investors of $3 billion. [Source: Sun Country, Star Tribune]
Xanterra Parks & Resorts sold to Anschutz Co. – Xanterra Parks & Resorts, a concessionaire with contracts in Yellowstone, Death Valley and Grand Canyon national parks, was sold to the Anschutz Company, a holding company for billionaire Philip F. Anschutz. The Greenwood Village, Colo.-based concessionaire is known for its eco-conscious stance, including its creation of one of the largest solar power systems in the country at Death Valley. [Source: Hotel Interactive, Green Meeting]
American to block net porn — After saying that flight attendants would monitor travelers’ inappropriate Wi-Fi usage, American Airlines now reports that it will use an Internet filter to block pornographic sites. Delta Airlines recently said it would do the same. [Source: Dallas Morning News]
Amtrak bill clears Congress – President Bush is expected to sign a rail safety bill, a White House spokesman said today. The bill includes more than $12 billion in funding for Amtrak. [Source: Los Angeles Times]
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