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Welcome to the website of the Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Travel Agents, your source for the latest travel-industry news and information for agents and travelers in Arizona.

ASTA Issues Calls to Action in Washington, Arizona and Missouri

With state legislative sessions coming to an end, action on issues of importance to travel agents is heating up in several states, and ASTA is providing its members with the tools they need to make their voices heard to policymakers. In Washington, the legislature’s special session could consider legislation that would increase sixfold travel agents’ state business and occupation (B&O) tax rate on commission income. In Arizona and Missouri, ASTA is asking its members to help get travel insurance deregulation legislation across the finish line. For more on these and other government affairs issues, please visit ASTA.org/Advocacy.Read more from ASTA.org…

PHX Sky Train Provides Added Convenience for Travelers

With the opening of the free PHX Sky Train™, parking at East Economy is now even more convenient. From the East Economy PHX Sky Train Station it is only a two-minute ride to Terminal 4. Arrival at Terminal 4 is on Level 3, making it very easy for you to just walk to the security checkpoint and catch your flight. Trains arrive and depart from East Economy every few minutes. The East Economy PHX Sky Train Station offers many extra amenities to make the travel experience easier. These amenities include Early Bag Check where travelers flying Southwest or US Airways can check their bags before boarding the train for no additional charge (airline bag fees still apply); the ability to print your boarding pass before reaching the terminal; and a pet park for those traveling with their four-legged friends.Read more from SkyHarbor.com…

Early Bag Check Now at Sky Harbor

A new service makes it even easier for travelers to take the plane to the train, eliminating the need to carry checked luggage aboard the PHX Sky Train. Travelers flying Southwest Airlines and US Airways are able to utilize this service. There is no additional cost for this service though individual airline bag fees still apply.Read more…

THETRADESHOW 2012

Arizona ASTA Chapter Members joined for a get-together after the Trade Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. An Opening Event/Reception on the roof of the ICON-LA Ultra Lounge provided a spectacular backdrop after a long day at meetings and meeting with suppliers.Read more and view photos…

Fiesta in the Desert IX

Arizona ASTA’s ninth annual Fiesta in the Desert travel agent trade show on July 21^st, 2012 was a huge success.Read more and view photos…