n United plans third daily flight to chicago
UnitedAirlines has launched a third daily Heathrow-Chicago flight after the US Department of Transportation allowed it to add to its previous double-daily service (Travel Weekly November 4). The extra flight is on Boeing 767 aircraft,but this service will be replaced with a B777 aircraft onFebruary 11.
n emirates tempts passengers with five-star offer
Emirates is offering UKpassengers connecting on to its new daily Melbourne flight from Dubai free stopovers in five-star hotels. Ex-Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester customers can choose either one or two nights in Dubai or Singapore on their way to Australia.
n matthew gerard freezes prices for travel policies
Matthew Gerard Travel Insurance Services has frozen prices for policies issued up to December 31 1999 for travel into 2001. The Travel Master premiums were reduced last May and lead-in at ú10.26 net rate for 17-days in Europe.