US Airways began daily seasonal European flights between its hub in Charlotte, North Carolina and Madrid, Spain, and Dublin, Ireland. The additional flights will operate until September 30, 2011 and will complement US Airways’ daily nonstop service to both cities from the airline’s international gateway in Philadelphia.

Service to Madrid began in mid-May and will be operated with Boeing B767-200ER aircraft with seating for 18 in Envoy, US Airways’ international business class, and 186 in the main cabin.

European flights to Dublin began in late May, and is operated with Boeing B757-200 ETOPS aircraft with seating for 12 in Envoy class and 164 in the main cabin.

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Good news for anyone searching for airfare – business class on Continental flights: All Boeing 757-200 aircraft now feature new flat-bed seats in Continental’s BusinessFirst. Installation of the 180-degree flat-bed seats in Continental’s Boeing 777 aircraft was completed in December 2010.

Continental’s 757-200 aircraft mostly fly between its hub at Newark, New Jersey and Europe, making airfare business class a relaxing and enjoyable way to travel “across the pond.”

In addition to the comfortable flat-bed seats, Business class travelers can enjoy noise-reducing headphones, and USB plugs for iPod connectivity to their personal music and videos. Purchasing airfare business class in the updated aircraft now also provides on-demand audio and video and a personal 15.4 inch video screen.

As the summer travel season moves into high gear, knowing U.S. Customs regulations will make travel across the US border go more smoothly.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents should declare everything they have obtained abroad. If you’re planning to bring fruit, meat and/or fireworks back to the US, check first with Customs officials as most of theses items are not allowed.

U.S. Customs has announced they will be enforcing a thorough inspection process – even during busy holiday periods – for anyone entering the country. U.S. Customs regulations authorize customs officials to conduct enforcement examinations, ranging from checking luggage to personal searches, without a warrant.

For additional information, visit www.cbp.gov.

Visitors to the United States who are nationals or citizens of visa waiver program countries (VWP) are now required to have an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the U.S. Applications for an ESTA can be submitted at any time prior to travel, and typically are valid for up to two years. Travelers can make multiple entries into the US on the same ESTA authorization.