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NYT: Penny-pinching holiday fliers start early

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:12:38 GMT

The holiday crush at the nation’s airports has taken hold several days earlier as travelers sought less expensive flights.

New York Times - Energy - Technology - Conferences - Past

Thanksgiving air travelers face full jets, fees

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:49:25 GMT

The number of air travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday will be down this year, which means shorter lines and fewer airport hassles, but passengers may keep grumbling.

Thanksgiving - Business - Airport - Aviation - Transportation and Logistics

NYC cracks down on unlicensed airport taxis

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:10:04 GMT

With the holiday travel season gearing up, authorities are cracking down on the swarms of unlicensed taxi drivers who hustle passengers at New York City airports.
New York City - Taxicab - New York - United States - Metro Areas

easyJet apologizes for Holocaust memorial photos

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:24:23 GMT

Budget airline easyJet has apologized for printing photographs of models posing at Berlin's Holocaust memorial in its in-flight magazine and says it has withdrawn all copies of the publication.
Holocaust - Berlin - EasyJet - History - Twentieth Century

Vegas hotel names winning ‘Vinny’ spokesman

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:30:58 GMT

The New York-New York Hotel & Casino announced the winner of competition on Monday, declaring Vinny Blue “the ultimate go-to guy for all things New York-New York.”
Hotel - New York - United States - New York-New York Hotel & Casino - Metro Areas

US Airways signs deal to expand destinations

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:17:49 GMT

US Airways has signed a codeshare deal with Taca Airlines that will let customers to fly to more destinations in Central and South America next year.

US Airways - South America - Airline - Codeshare agreement - Transportation

Furry felons rob South African tourists

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:54:29 GMT

Visitors to South Africa's premier holiday destination who are worried about becoming victims of the country's high crime rate could find themselves instead robbed by a more furry kind of felon: baboons.

South Africa - Africa - Tourism - Crime statistics - Government

Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:06 GMT

As outbreaks of the H1N1 virus inject more frazzle into already-frayed travelers, airlines and their approach to sick passengers are being scrutinized.

Swine influenza - Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 - Health - Influenza - Infectious Diseases

15 lizards found strapped to man’s chest at LAX

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:35:45 GMT

Federal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards to his chest to get through customs at Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles International Airport - United States - Los Angeles - California - Counties

Highway travel rises as economy recovers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:47 GMT

U.S. motorists drove more miles for the fourth month in a row, which could indicate that both the economy and demand for gasoline are starting to recover, analysts said.
United States - Gasoline - U.S - Recreation - Natural gas

Russian ship frees itself from ice in Antarctic

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:43 GMT

A Russian cruise ship that has been struggling through a huge mass of sea ice for days has finally reached open water off Antarctica.
Antarctica - Polar Regions - Antarctic - Russia - Icebreaker

Glitch snarls air traffic in latest woes for FAA

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:47:16 GMT

For the second time in a little more than a year, a glitch at one of the two centers that handle flight plans for the nation's air travel system set off delays and cancellations for passengers around the country.

Federal Aviation Administration - United States - Aviation - Recreation - Business

Plane misses runway, lands in lava

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:08:17 GMT

A passenger plane overshot the runway Thursday, landing in hardened lava surrounding an airport in eastern Congo and injuring 20 people, a U.N.-run radio station reported.

Runway - Radio - Congo - Arts - United States

Couple charged in airport luggage thefts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:43 GMT

Authorities say an Arizona couple has been indicted in the theft of nearly 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - Business - Baggage claim - Transportation and Logistics - Aviation

Man on diverted jet denies being unruly

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:36:15 GMT

A Scottish man is facing charges after the Philadelphia-to-London flight he was on made an unscheduled stop in Boston because he was allegedly being belligerent and disruptive.
Boston - Philadelphia - London - United States - Aviation

People traveling less often, spending less

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:16:34 GMT

Forty-five percent of U.S. consumers will take a vacation or leisure trip between Thanksgiving and March that involves paying for overnight accommodations.

Thanksgiving - United States - Holidays - Children and Youth - People and Society

No rest for the weary as rest areas close

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:16:51 GMT

Some states claim rest areas are no longer necessary with the growth of fast food restaurants, gas stations and other facilities at interstate interchanges.

Fast food - Food - Recreation - Filling station - Business

FAA splits Hudson airspace into 2 zones

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:38:29 GMT

The move to carve separate areas for local traffic and longer-distance flights comes after nine people died in the collision of a small plane and a sightseeing helicopter in August.

Helicopter - Federal Aviation Administration - Airspace - United States - FAA

Expect to pay more to fly home for the holidays

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:57:39 GMT

Priceline.com says average holiday airfares for Thanksgiving and the December holiday season are getting more expensive, but airfares vary depending on which day you fly.
Thanksgiving - Christmas and holiday season - holiday - Priceline.com - Children and Youth

Jet hits birds, forced to turn back to Missouri

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:51:13 GMT

Airport officials in Kansas City say a passenger jet struck a flock of birds shortly after takeoff and returned to land safely.

Kansas City - Missouri - United States - Jet airliner - Kansas

Disney World takes steps to fight swine flu

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:26:47 GMT

In an effort to halt the spread of the swine flu, Disney World installed dozens of hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the theme park, hotel lobbies and other areas.
Walt Disney World Resort - Amusement park - Theme Park - Disney - Disney World

US Airways jet diverted after landing gear glitch

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:55:53 GMT

A US Airways plane en route to Indianapolis has been diverted to an Ohio airport after the crew reported a problem with the landing gear.

US Airways - Undercarriage - Business - Aviation - Ohio

Obama team reaches out to airline industry

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:10:33 GMT

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Thursday he will create a special panel to come up with a plan to restore health to the ailing airline industry.
Airline - Trade union - Business - Travel - Recreation

European airports see traffic picking up

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:12:32 GMT

European airport operators said Thursday that they are seeing a "slow and gradual" recovery in air travel in October after an unprecedented fall in passenger numbers.
Airport - Air travel - Business - Aviation - Transportation and Logistics

Pilot charged with being drunk before flight

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:32:43 GMT

A United Airlines pilot who failed a breath test shortly before he was due to take off has been charged with having too much alcohol in his system, British police said.

London Heathrow Airport - London - Law enforcement in the United Kingdom - Aviation - Airports

Drop in Thanksgiving travel forecast

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:50:47 GMT

The Air Transport Association predicted Monday that passenger traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday will drop 4 percent from last year, despite deep airline discounts.
Air Transport Association - Airline - Business - Aviation - Thanksgiving

Airplane part falls onto N.Y. home’s front lawn

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:35:20 GMT

An engine tail cone popped off a Delta airlines jet shortly after takeoff from New York's Kennedy Airport. It
New York - Long Island - United States - Society and Culture - Business and Economy

U.S. Homeland chief defends $10 travel fee

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:13:53 GMT

European Parliament lawmakers on Friday demanded that U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano ease restrictions for Europeans traveling to the United States.

United States - United States Secretary of Homeland Security - European Parliament - Government - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano

With airlines shrinking, your flight could be cut

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:26:23 GMT

Airlines are cutting money-losing flights during the current travel slump, and that can cause headaches for passengers who bought tickets on those trips.

Travel - Transportation - Airline - Recreation - Air

Airlines ratchet up holiday surcharges

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:47:18 GMT

If you plan to travel around the upcoming holidays, prepare to pay a little more — again. Several airlines have increased a fee from $10 to $20 each way on busy holiday travel days.

Southwest apologizes to mom kicked off flight

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:17:56 GMT

A spokesman for Southwest Airlines says the carrier has apologized to a mother who was kicked off a plane along with her unruly 2-year-old earlier this week.

Airlines raising fares again

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:00:13 GMT

The last of the major network airlines matched a $10 increase in the price of many round-trip tickets, making it likely that the fare boost will stick.

Airline apologizes for crash 30 years ago

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:21:39 GMT

New Zealand's national carrier apologized Friday to the families of victims of the nation's worst air disaster — 30 years after it happened.

Rolling toward a resurgence in train travel

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:39:23 GMT

Rail proponents are convinced the time is right for a return to regular and wide-ranging train travel. Here’s a look at the latest developments.

New travel Web sites target niche markets

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:32:46 GMT

As travel frustrations mount and development costs come down, it’s easier than ever to target a niche, create a Web site to service it and wait for the clicks to come in.