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DOT: Delta, US Airways can swap slots

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:52:45 GMT

The government says Delta Air Lines and US Airways can swap takeoff and landing slots at airports in New York and Washington, but there's a catch: They must sell some of the slots to protect competition.
Delta Air Lines - New York - US Airways - United States - Washington

Coca-Cola to be served on Alaska Air flights

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:22:10 GMT

Coca-Cola products will again be served onboard flights operated by Alaska Air Group Inc. subsidiaries Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air starting March 1.
Horizon Air - Alaska Airlines - Coca-Cola - United States - Airline

Paralyzed capital braces for new storm

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:47:35 GMT

The U.S. capital is bracing for a second winter storm to hit in less than a week, closing down Congress, keeping federal workers home and even rescheduling a White House concert.

Mid-Atlantic States - United States - Federal government of the United States - Mid-Atlantic - Science and Environment

American to charge $8 for blankets, pillows

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:14:59 GMT

If you want a pillow and blanket in coach on American Airlines, it's going to cost you. The airline will charge $8 for a pillow and blanket, beginning May 1.

American Airlines - Airline - Shopping - Technology - Business

2nd German traveler camps out in Brazil airport

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:55:07 GMT

A German man who went to Brazil for a woman he met on the Internet has been camping out in an airport for more than a month after thieves took all his money and possessions, authorities said Tuesday.
Brazil - South America - German - Travel and Tourism - Government

Newark airport breach suspect pleads not guilty

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:02:49 GMT

A Rutgers University graduate student accused of triggering worldwide flight delays has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a security breach at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport - Security - Rutgers University - Airport - Business

Body found in landing gear of N.Y.-Tokyo flight

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:00:09 GMT

A body was found inside a wheel well of a Delta Air Lines plane after it landed in Tokyo from New York, and Japanese authorities Monday were trying to identify the man.

Delta Air Lines - Tokyo - Japan - New York City - New York

Airport terminal evacuated after security breach

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:32:23 GMT

A portion of a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport was evacuated Monday after a man without a boarding pass walked through a passenger screening checkpoint and refused to obey security officers, officials said.
Airport terminal - Security - Aviation - Airports - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Faulty elevator to blame for Dubai tower closure

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:24:11 GMT

Visitors on the observation deck of the world's tallest tower heard a loud boom, then saw dust that looked like smoke seeping through a crack in an elevator door 124 floors above the ground.

Dubai - Burj Dubai - List of tallest buildings and structures in the world - United Arab Emirates - Observation deck

Lost in New Zealand, man texts Greece, rescued

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:02:39 GMT

A tourist who got lost on a New Zealand mountain was rescued after sending text messages to his family in Greece, newspapers and Web sites reported on Monday.
New Zealand - Greece - Oceania - Recreation and Sports - Government

New airline flights to Alaska may lower fares

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:03:56 GMT

Travel industry officials say more airline flights to Alaska this summer may boost competition and result in lower fares to some Lower 48 cities.
Alaska - Airline - United States - Contiguous United States - Travel

India flight delayed after tip alleges terror

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:30:01 GMT

Airport authorities in Mumbai delayed a Dubai-bound Emirates flight for more than four hours after receiving an anonymous phone call that terrorist suspects were on board.

India - Dubai - Mumbai - Business - Terrorism

Ice from airplane crashes into Nevada home

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:21:01 GMT

A couple was startled when a block of ice that apparently fell from an airplane tore a hole in the roof of their garage and shook their house in a Las Vegas suburb.

Nevada - Las Vegas Nevada - United States - Las Vegas - Barack Obama

Employees of sweat lodge leader granted immunity

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 05:49:00 GMT

Two employees of a motivational speaker facing manslaughter charges told authorities they had no reason to be alarmed when participants in a deadly Arizona sweat lodge ceremony began vomiting and passing out, because their boss told them such responses were to be expected, according to documents released Friday.

Sweat lodge - Arizona - Business - Manslaughter - Public Speaking

Airport scanner radiation risk low, agencies say

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:48:40 GMT

New full-body airport security scanners using X-rays generate much lower doses than normal background radiation, a draft report compiled by international agencies says.
X-ray - Airport security - Background radiation - Environmental Health - Environment

JetBlue’s reservation system switch going well

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:18:46 GMT

JetBlue's Senior Vice President and Treasurer Mark Powers said Thursday that despite some nagging issues, the company is pleased with the efficiency of its transition to a new reservation system.
Vice president - JetBlue Airways - United States - History - Mark Powers

Six Flags closes Kentucky Kingdom theme park

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:13:22 GMT

Six Flags Inc. announced Thursday it would close its Kentucky theme park because of a lease dispute, making Kentucky Kingdom the sole property to be shut down as the company restructures under bankruptcy protection.

Six Flags - Amusement park - Bankruptcy - theme park - Attractions

Frontier to fly between Newport News, Denver

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:08:52 GMT

Frontier Airlines is planning to offer nonstop jet service between the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport and Denver International Airport.
Denver International Airport - Transportation and Logistics - Business - Aviation - Airports

Dozen distinctive destinations

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 14:16:32 GMT

List celebrates communities that complement their preservation efforts with unique visitor experiences.

Preservation - United States - Architecture - Arts - Organizations

Cybill Shepherd’s son in court for in-flight theft

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 20:19:30 GMT

Cybill Shepherd's son 22-year-old has appeared in court in Philadelphia on charges he stole money and other items from fellow airline passengers.

Philadelphia - Cybill Shepherd - Theft - Cybill - United Airlines

JetBlue says reservation system switch going well

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 20:32:52 GMT

JetBlue's Senior Vice President and Treasurer Mark Powers says that despite some nagging issues, the company is pleased with the efficiency of its transition to a new reservation system.
Vice president - United States - History - JetBlue Airways - Mark Powers

Bahamas detains airport security screener

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 22:57:32 GMT

Police in the Bahamas have detained an airport security officer suspected of stealing $2,000 from a Haitian who was flying to his native country.
Bahamas - Haiti - Caribbean - Airport security - Travel and Tourism

Drop in passengers forcing Delta base closure

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:29:14 GMT

Delta Air Lines is expected to move more aircraft to the Pacific Northwest to handle service to Asia as it continues to shuffle the departure points for its international flying to adjust its network to demand.

Delta Air Lines - Aircraft - Asia - Pacific Northwest - Cincinnati

Dallas-Seattle flight diverted to Oklahoma City

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 22:26:21 GMT

An American Airlines flight between Dallas and Seattle has been diverted to Oklahoma City after passengers and crew heard "kind of a bang" and the plane lost cabin pressure.
Oklahoma City - American Airlines - United States - Oklahoma - Business and Economy

Unruly passenger blames actions on pot cookies

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:47:07 GMT

The FBI says a San Francisco man told investigators he was high on a double dose of medical marijuana cookies when he allegedly attacked crew members and forced the diversion of a US Airways flight to Pittsburgh.
Cannabis - Medical cannabis - San Francisco - Drugs - Health

U.S. carriers not planning Haiti flights yet

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:38:06 GMT

American and Delta airlines say they have not set a date for resuming regular service to Haiti, and they continue to cancel flights for the next several days.
Haiti - United States - Caribbean - Delta Air Lines - Business and Economy

Report: 65,000 flights should not have flown

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:59:33 GMT

A six-month investigation by USA TODAY showed millions of passengers were on at least 65,000 U.S. flights over the last six years that should not have taken off because planes weren't properly maintained.

United States - Aviation - Recreation - Operators - Ballooning

N.Y. plane crash blamed on pilot error

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 01:15:23 GMT

The head of a federal safety panel says the pilots of a regional airliner that crashed near Buffalo, N.Y., nearly a year ago made critical errors "that resulted in catastrophe."

Aviation accidents and incidents - Transportation - Aviation - Accidents - Technology

Protester leaving Tokyo airport after 3 months

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:16:35 GMT

A Chinese activist who has spent more than three months living inside Tokyo's international airport said Tuesday that Chinese officials have given him permission to return home.

Tokyo - Japan - International airport - Asia - Business

Court nixes $21 million claim against online sites

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:36:42 GMT

A judge ruled Monday that online travel sites do not owe Anaheim $21 million in hotel taxes for rooms booked over the Internet, the first ruling of its kind in California on an issue that has bubbled up in cities across the country.

California - Anaheim California - Hotel - Travel and Tourism - Recreation

Heathrow airport now using body scanners

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:05:32 GMT

Britain introduced body scanners at Heathrow airport Monday, a measure rushed in after a failed bomb attempt on a U.S.-bound passenger plane from Amsterdam.
London Heathrow Airport - United States - Heathrow - Business - Transport

Fumes in cabin prompt emergency landing

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:28:42 GMT

Authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands say an American Airlines jet has made an emergency landing there after the crew smelled fumes inside the cabin.
American Airlines - Emergency landing - Caribbean - Business and Economy - Business

Copenhagen airport hit by delays after walkout

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:44:58 GMT

Officials says delays are to be expected at Copenhagen's international airport due to a walkout to protest outsourcing of staff canteens.

International airport - Airport - Aviation - Transportation and Logistics - Business

Most travelers say obese fliers should pay more

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:57:01 GMT

Should airlines charge overweight passengers more if they need an extra seat? Yes, according to three-quarters of travelers in a poll.

Overweight - Shopping - Weight loss - United States - Dog

TSA agent reassigned over nap photo

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:55:55 GMT

A Transportation Security Administration agent at New York's LaGuardia Airport has been reassigned after a traveler photographed her napping while in uniform.

New York - Transportation Security Administration - LaGuardia Airport - United States - Metro Areas

The sky’s not the limit: options for flier miles

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:24:54 GMT

Airlines have been tinkering with their frequent flier programs to spur loyalty. Increasingly they're giving customers the option to buy more than plane tickets with their rewards, and that may offer more bang for your buck.
Frequent-flyer program - Business - Shopping - Tickets - Entertainment