Orbitz reported net revenue of $188 million for the first quarter of 2009, down 14 percent from $219 million for the first quarter of 2008. Approximately $11 million of the $31 million year-over-year decline in net revenue was due to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.

Southwest Airlines Co. said that the company flew 6.5 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in April 2009, a 4.1 percent increase from the 6.3 billion RPMs flown in April 2008. Available seat miles (ASMs) decreased 1.9 percent to 8.5 billion from the April 2008 level of 8.6 billion. The load factor for the month was 77.0 percent, compared to 72.6 percent for the same period last year.

The Lufthansa Supervisory Board has extended the term of Stefan Lauer on the Executive Board for a further five years up to April 30, 2015, with responsibility for the newly restructured Group Airlines and Corporate Human Resources Division.

Bulgaria has reclaimed the top spot in the annual Holiday Costs Barometer from Post Office Travel Services - overtaking last year’s top trio of Thailand, South Africa and Egypt, where prices have risen steeply.

The island of Curacao is offering travelers an extra $100 rebate on airfare if they book travel via the island’s Curacao Now promotion. They will also receive a free night during their five-night vacation, plus other value-added savings.

The Westin Resort, Aruba is offering up to 10 percent commission on the entire package, in addition to Starwood’s 5 percent offer, when agents book the Classic All-Inclusive Experience for their clients.