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Care Provides RAC Service for Special Olympics of Florida Athletes & Coaches

19 July 2010

As a proud supporter of the Special Olympics, Plus extended free Remote Airline Check-In service to 66 Special Olympics athletes and coaches on Saturday, July 17th.  Service took place at the Best Western I-Drive for participants flying from Florida to the National Games, being held in Omaha, Nebraska.

Bags Wins Sam's Club Remote Airline Check-In Express Contract for 2,500 Attendees

05 July 2010

Providing superior operational and guest service for the large Wal-Mart group 2 years in a row, Bags wins another Remote Airline Check-In Express (RACE) contract.  In July, Sam's Club signed on to have Bags, Inc. provide its RACE service to 2,500 attendees in Orlando on August 11, 2010.  Bags will be operating the service out of two Orlando Resorts.

Plus Shares-A-Meal at the Ronald McDonald House

30 June 2010

With the Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital in our backyard, Plus wanted to help the families of the children seeking care.  On June 29, 2010, twelve Plus employees volunteered their time cooking dinner at the Ronald McDonald House, Arnold Palmer location.  Taking place during 4th of July week, the dinner was themed "Patriotic Backyard BBQ."  Employees enjoyed cooking a delicious meal for 60 from scratch, including hamburgers, pulled pork, potato salad, fruit salad & pasta salad, amongst other dishes.  To help get the house guests in patriotic spirit, the dining area was adorned with red, white & blue table settings & decorations. 

With two houses, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida can accomodate up to 59 rooms per night.  Providing a home-away-from-home, the Ronald McDonald House's mission is to keep families together while their children receive medical treatment.  Needing a meal provided nightly for house guests, Plus plans to return in the future to Share-A-Meal.

Serv Wins Alaska Airlines & Horizon Airlines Contracts

14 June 2010

Our Serv brand wins another contract, this time with Alaska Airlines and Horizon Airlines.  The contract included system management of the airlines' Separated Baggage Delivery through Serv's vendor management program.

RACE & VIP Luggage Delivery nominated for 2010 Business Travelers Innovation Award

01 June 2010

This June, Bags' Remote Airline Check-In Express service was nominated for the 2010 Business Travelers Innovation Award (Meetings & Conventions category) by the National Business Travelers Association .

Servs' VIP Luggage Delivery service was also nominated for the 2010 Business Travelers Innovation Award (Convenience & Efficiency category) by the National Business Travelers Association.

Awards will be presented at the National Business Travelers Association International Convention & Exposition, being held in Houston, TX, August 9th - 11th.  

Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon & Fashion Show

18 May 2010

As a proud supporter of the Central Florida Salvation Army, Plus attended the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Luncheon & Fashion Show, "Fashion Flair."  Spring hats in tact, employees attended the event on May 18th in support of the Sally House for women and children.  The event featured a silent auction, fashion show, chorus by the Sally House children and a luncheon.   The Sally House costs $600,000.00 annually to operate.  Plus was honored to attend this year's 7th annual Fashion Flair event and help fund the cause. 

American Cancer Society Cattle Baron's Ball

10 May 2010

With a "Wild West" theme, the Cattle Baron's Ball took place on April 24th at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FL.  As a strong advocate for the American Cancer Society, Plus sponsored a table at the event. Employees attended in full western flare!  With a turnout of over 750 guests, the event raised over $230,000.00, benefiting the American Cancer Society of Orlando.  The western theme was enhanced with a western village entryway, two saloon bars, picket fencing, and yards of burlap, denim, bandana and cow-print fabrics covering the tables. 

Food Drive Benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

01 May 2010

In April 2010, all Plus locations throughout Central Florida participated in a food drive benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.  Each Plus location was assigned a group of high need nonperishable food items to collect.  Our goal was to raise over 1,000 pounds of food, which we exceeded by raising over 1,175 pounds of items.  Items collected included baby diapers, pasta and canned food.  Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization that collects and distributes donated food to more than 600 nonprofit partner agencies in six Central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia.

Plus becomes Corporate Ambassador for Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau

28 April 2010

When guests visit Orlando, they want to "experience the magic" from the time they land, until they leave.  Plus Services Company, based in Orlando, assures that customers have a stress-free trip when it comes to their luggage and check-in.  It seems only appropriate that the 2,000 employee strong company is now partnering with the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) as the newest Corporate Ambassador of the CVB.

Plus Services Company is an innovator in the hospitality industry, servicing over 220 Airports and Sea Ports around the Country.  "Our company has been strengthening and building relationships with international carriers" according to Craig Mateer, President and owner of the company, "Partnering with the Orlando CVB as one of their Corporate Ambassadors is a perfect fit for our company. Working together, we will create the best experience possible for our customers while traveling. With the global reach that our CVB has built and the terrific exposure that they give to Orlando, this creates an additional conduit for our international pursuits and interests."

Plus Services Company provides hospitality services at hotels, airports, parking lots, and cruise ports throughout the United States, Canada and Hawaii.  With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Plus leads the industry in first class service.  Plus provides a wide range of services including bellmen, valet parking, self-parking management, airport services, and the world's first, TSA approved remote airline check-in system. Bags, Cars & Serv, each represents a segment of the services Plus provides. Care is the charitable division of the company 

Bags Operates RACE for 4,000+ Wal-Mart Employees

05 April 2010

For the second year in a row, Bags was hired to perform Remote Airline Check-In Express (RACE) for Wal-Mart's annual Year Beginning Meeting in March in Orlando, FL.  Over 5,000 Wal-Mart employees attended this years' conference, occupying over 13 hotels throughout the Orlando area.  Bags serviced the conference, providing RACE for 4.000+ attendees at 8 hotel locations (over 78% usage).  With Wal-Mart's manifest, Bags was able to remotely check attendees in for their flights 24 hours prior to departure.  The night prior to departure, Bags delivered boarding passes and luggage tags to each attendees' hotel room.  The morning of departure, attendees simply dropped luggage off with Bags employees.  This process allowed attendees to bypass the airport check-in counters, leaving them additional time to attend final meetings & conference events. 

Care Blood Drive Benefiting Florida's Blood Centers

31 March 2010

On February 10, 2010, The Big Red Bus from Florida's Blood Centers was stationed in the parking lot of our corporate office in Orlando, FL.  We had 47 Plus employees donate a total of 47 pints of blood.  Each donation can help up to 3 people in need.  This means, 141 people in this community could be saved from this selfless act. 

Florida's Blood Centers' mission to provide a safe and adequate blood supply to our hospitals, to support world-class collaborative medical research into human disease, and to improve the quality of life for our employees, partners, donors and community.  Today, Florida's Blood Centers is the sole supplier of blood and blood products to more than 70 hospitals and healthcare facilities in 21 counties throughout Florida - making it the largest independent blood center in Florida and the fourth-largest in the country.

Cars Receives 2010 Best of Orlando Award

30 March 2010

U.S. Commerce Association's Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

NEW YORK, NY, March 18, 2010 -- For the second consecutive year, Cars Inc. has been selected for the 2010 Best of Orlando Award in the Valet Parking category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2009 Award recipients qualified as two-time Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

Bags Wins Skywest Airlines, US Airways & Alaska Airlines Contracts in LGB

15 Feb. 2010

Skywest Airlines, US Airways, and Alaska Airlines recently signed contracts with Bags, Inc. to provide their technology based wheelchair assistance dispatch/tracking solution in Long Beach Airport.

Plus Service Company Brand Announcement

31 Dec. 2009

In January 2010 we will be deploying our company’s new Brand Structure. As we move into the New Year with a focus on sales and growth in all of our lines of business we feel it is important to develop a Brand that encompasses all of our services. Say hello to service freedom….. Say hello to Plus. The Plus family…............ Bags – Our Bags brand is responsible for all of the services we offer associated with travel and baggage. Cars – Our Cars brand covers all of the services we offer associated with front door and parking management. Serv – Our Serv brand consists of our innovative technology services and our personal service solutions. Care – Our Care brand handles all of our charitable efforts.

Serv Wins Airtran Airways Separated Baggage Delivery Contract

14 Dec. 2009

AirTran Airways recently signed a contract with our Serv brand.  Serv will be providing  system management of AirTran's Separated Baggage Delivery through Serv's vendor management program.

American Airlines Airport Services Expansion with Bags Inc

01 Dec. 2009

Bags Inc adds Salt Lake City, UT and Palm Beach, FL to the growing list of American Airlines cities utilizing our innovative Airport Services solution. Bags Inc is providing AA with Curbside Check-in Services, Wheelchair attendants and our proprietary Wheelchair attendant tracking and dispatching system to enhance the overall service experience at SLC and PBI.

Air France Renews Serv Contract

07 Sept. 2009

On Sept 9, 2009, Air France joined Serv's vendor management program by renewing their Separated Baggage Delivery contract.

Bags Adds Additional Airport Services with Alaska Airlines

01 July 2009

Bags Inc has been awarded the Alaska Airlines Passenger Services contract at Sea-Tac Airport. Bags Inc will be implementing our wheelchair attendant tracking and dispatching system to optimize employee efficiency and increase the service level provided to Alaska Airline’s passengers.

Serv Purchases DSI

01 June 2009

On Thursday, June 18th, Diversified Services International (DSI) was purchased by a Bags and Cars Inc company, Home Serv Delivery LLC. Serv now manages vendor contracts for airline separated luggage in over 200 airports nationwide. The Serv team will remain in the Traverse City, MI office and will be supported by the Bags and Cars corporate office in Orlando, FL.

American Airlines Airport Services in Orlando

01 June 2009

American Airline’s has awarded Bags Inc the contract to provide Curbside Check-in services and Wheelchair Assistance for passengers at MCO. Bags Inc will add these on airport services to the remote check-in product already offered to American Airline’s customers in Orlando.

New Wheelchair Attendant Tracking and Dispatching System

01 April 2009

Bags Inc has created a wheelchair attendant tracking and dispatching system that revolutionizes the capturing of data and performance in the Airport Services industry. Our solution provides real-time tracking of wheelchair requests, dispatching, and reporting that verifies all service details. This data can be used to create operational and scheduling efficiencies, which will in turn result in reduced costs to the airline. The Bags, Inc. brand has been built on combining superior customer service and innovative technological solutions for our clients. Our primary objective is to provide exceptional customer service that creates customer loyalty and service accountability. Our Airport Passenger Services design uses the latest in XPS tracking technologies, combined with barcode location scanning, for maximum tracking and reporting of services provided. Bags Inc has piloted the service at JFK and will expand the technology to additional Airport Services contracts within our network.

Wal-Mart Uses Bags RACE Service

04 March 2009

Bags Inc provides Remote Airline Check-In Express for a Wal-Mart meeting held at the Orange County Convention Center. Bags Inc processed over 2,900 passengers and 2,400 bags at 6 hotel locations on International Drive in Orlando, FL.

Air Canada Joins the Bags Onboard Airline Check-In Service

01 March 2009

Bags Inc begins servicing Air Canada passengers from our cruise operations in MIA and FLL. The Bags Inc Onboard Airline Check-in service is offered on every major cruise line and allows departing passengers to check their baggage and receive their boarding pass while still on their cruise. Passengers are free to enjoy the sights of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. When arriving at the airport they may proceed straight to their gate.

T-5 JFK Airport Services

22 Oct. 2008

Bags Inc starts Airport Services at JFK for Jetblue Airways. This coincided with the grand opening of the new “Terminal 5” facility at JFK. Bags Inc employs over 250 service professionals to provide Skycap, Wheelchair Attendants, Baggage Handling and Ambassador services for Jetblue’s JFK operations.

American Airlines Curbside Services

01 April 2008

Bags Inc is awarded the Skycap, Wheelchair Assistance and Baggage Handling passenger services contract for American Airlines in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Alaska Airlines Curbside Services

01 March 2008

Bags Inc is awarded multiple Alaska Airlines skycap contracts in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Las Vegas, NV, Phoenix, AZ, Palm Springs, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Los Angeles, CA.