Charter Flights Available for 2010 World Cup South Africa

/PRNewswire/ -- Requesting a quote for flying a large group of World Cup fans to the 2010 Football World Cup Finals in South Africa is just a click away at Global Aviation Holdings. Global, through its subsidiaries World Airways and North American Airlines, will arrange world-wide charter flights for fans, packagers, brokers, or any large group on a Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300ER, DC10-30, or MD-11 aircraft.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is scheduled June 11 through July 11, 2010 in nine cities across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Bloemfontein, Rustenburg and Pretoria.

"Global is a worldwide leader in Customized Air Transport by chartering flights for sporting events, college and professional sports teams, U.S. government agencies and VIPs," said Jeff Sanborn, chief marketing officer. "We can offer any group of football fans safe, reliable worldwide air transportation with first-rate amenities to several of these destinations in South Africa."

For more information, visit the World Cup Charters page at www.glah.com.

Global Aviation Holdings Inc., based in Peachtree City, Ga., is the parent company of North American Airlines and World Airways. North American Airlines, founded in 1989, operates passenger charter flights using B757-200 and B767-300ER aircraft. World Airways, founded in 1948, operates cargo and passenger charter flights using DC10-30, MD-11 and B747-400 aircraft.

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At Just $244(a) One Way to South Africa, It’s a “November to Remember” on South African Airways

BUSINESS WIRE --The year 2008 will be memorable, not just for its historic election, but also for South African Airways’ “November to Remember” sale, which offers fares as low as $244(a) one way from the U.S. to South Africa and Senegal. South Africa’s flagship airline and the continent’s most awarded carrier introduced the fares from New York or Washington, D.C., to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Dakar, Senegal, for departures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays(a) from Nov. 4, with all travel being completed by Dec. 3^rd. Based on round-trip travel, the fare is available for sale now through Oct. 17^th by calling 1-800-722-9675, or at www.flysaa.com. The sale fares do not include taxes and fuel surcharges, and are available on specific dates, which are outlined below.

“By the time election day comes around, people from all walks of life will be ready for an escape from the wall-to-wall election coverage and economic news,” said Marc Cavaliere, executive vice president, North America for South African Airways. “With this low fare, we invite travelers to plan ahead for that escape to a place where their dollar will go far and buy them an unforgettable vacation. The fares are only available until Oct. 17^th, so act fast.”

Now is the time for American travelers to stretch their dollars in South Africa. With an exceptional exchange rate of 8.4 Rand(b), a visit to South Africa offers Americans a chance at having a vacation with hotel rates, meals and incidentals that could cost less than at other international destinations.

South African Airways features the only nonstop service from the U.S. to South Africa with daily departures from Washington, D.C., and daily direct service from New York that offer travel convenience and award-winning service. Travelers in premium class enjoy 180° fully flat-bed seats with individual entertainment systems, and in economy class enjoy the most legroom versus competitors and individual on-demand entertainment systems. SAA’s unrivaled network, featuring connections to more than 20 destinations within South Africa, and more than 20 cities across the rest of the continent, make the airline the savvy traveler’s “gateway to Africa.” As a Star Alliance member, South African Airways is able to offer its customers 975 destinations in 162 countries and 18,100 flights daily, including convenient connections from more than 25 cities in the U.S. through code share service with Star Alliance member United Airlines. Members of United’s Mileage Plus, US Airways’ Dividend Miles and Air Canada’s Aeroplan programs are able to earn and redeem miles on all SAA flights. For more information on South African Airways, please call 800-722-9675 or visit www.flysaa.com, where travelers can sign up to be notified of other great travel deals and vacation packages.

(a) Taxes and fuel surcharges apply. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Fare is non-refundable and non-endorsable. The following dates apply:

From NY: Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Return to NY: Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Dec. 2, 3

From Washington, D.C.: Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26

Return to Washington, D.C.: Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Dec. 2, 3

(b) Oct. 2, 2008, according to xe.com

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Georgia Aquarium Makes U.S. History with Display of Manta Ray

T2F Note: The Georgia Aquarium is among our favorite destinations in the Atlanta area. We have been there several times and still marvel at the beauty of the animals shown.

The manta ray is the largest of all rays, weighing up to 6,000 lbs and measuring up to 26 feet in width. It has a unique body shape, with an extremely broad head and an enormous, wide mouth flanked by two broad, flexible lobes. These fins are kept rolled and pointed forward, except when the manta is feeding. Its tail is whip-like, but short, and does not have a barb or spine. The manta ray is primarily a plankton feeder, but also consumes small and moderate-sized fishes. It is listed as "near threatened" on the IUCN Red List.

PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Aquarium announced today the addition of a manta ray to the 6.3 million gallon Ocean Voyager gallery, built by The Home Depot. The addition of the female manta ray, Nandi, makes Georgia Aquarium the only aquarium in the United States to ever house a manta ray and one of only four aquariums in the world to display this species. Nandi will join four whale sharks and thousands of other animals in the world's largest aquarium exhibit.

"As the Georgia Aquarium grows as a tourist destination, our opportunity to promote conservation and education grows," said Mike Leven, chief executive officer of the Georgia Aquarium. "The addition of Nandi, who inspired hundreds of thousands of people in South Africa, gives us the opportunity to elevate her as an ambassador for her species. Millions of people who may have never had the chance to see a manta ray will now have that chance at the Georgia Aquarium."

Nandi, who measures more than nine feet across and weighs approximately 456 lbs, flew 9,000 miles on a chartered 747-200 aircraft from Durban, South Africa through Cape Verde, Africa, to Atlanta. The manta ray was under the care and supervision of Georgia Aquarium and uShaka Marine World professional staff and maintained by a highly advanced marine life support system.

"The Georgia Aquarium's success in moving whale sharks across the world gave us confidence that this was the right thing to do," said Dr. Mark Penning, executive director of uShaka Marine World. "We see this as a perfect opportunity to create an international partnership and continue Nandi's incredible story, raising worldwide awareness about manta rays."

Nandi was rescued from shark nets off the coast of Durban, South Africa, in April 2007 and rehabilitated by uShaka Marine World, the largest marine park in Africa. She has lived in uShaka for the past year, educating and inspiring conservation in more than 500,000 people.

Manta rays are the largest rays in the sea, but Nandi was young when she was rescued, measuring just more than eight feet across and weighing around 245 lbs. She had since outgrown her 580,000 gallon exhibit. In order to raise worldwide awareness about manta rays, Georgia Aquarium and uShaka created an international partnership to bring Nandi from South Africa to Georgia Aquarium.

"No one has ever done this before," said Leven. "Flying the world's largest ray, a manta ray, from one side of the world to the other and housing it in a U.S. aquarium for the first time is incredible. Having the opportunity to work with this animal and grow our understanding of this strange yet gentle giant will be an opportunity of a lifetime."

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