Delta's Sky Club, Miami Delta Air Lines will invest $1 billion over the next few years to upgrade its aircraft and enhance airport lounges. The world’s largest air carrier said it would spend about $300 million a year through mid-2013 on upgrades and enhancements. So, just what can flyers expect
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Delta plans to spend $1 billion on upgrades
American Airlines will lay off 175 pilots and could furlough more, the airliner confirmed. In a prepared statement, American said, “The impact of the economy and reduction in capacity over the last 18 months, coupled with lower than expected pilot attrition, has resulted in a pilot surplus
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American Airlines to lay off 175 pilots, possibly more
In a combined effort, the Department of Homeland Security and the International Air Transport Association have begun a campaign to have US-bound travelers from 35 countries around the world register online before they board their flight. These countries include ones that don’t usually require their citizens to have visas, like the United Kingdom , Japan, and Germany
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Some US-bound fliers now require registry
Soon to join the ranks of its neighbors San Jose and Oakland airports, San Francisco International Airport is on its way to getting full-service free wireless internet. The deal, endorsed by the San Francisco City Purchaser, will potentially be approved tomorrow, and details are being worked out with the airport’s financial officials and T-Mobile. Possibilities for advertisements and sponsorship will be entertained, and there is not yet a timeline as to when the free Wi-Fi will be implemented.
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San Francisco Int’l Airport to get free Wi-Fi
Delta nabbed Northwest; Continental switched alliances; JAL is in the middle of a custody battle and now, United CEO Glenn Tilton says there’s more to come. According to Chicago Tribune reporter Julie Johnsson, Tilton predicts there will be another airline merger during the next two years, thanks to close partnerships airlines are forging on international routes
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United CEO predicts more airline mergers
Kuwait based low cost airline Jazeera Airways today announced that it has taken delivery of its 11th aircraft and completed total ECA financing for US 105 million with NATIXIS for three Airbus A320 aircraft. Jazeera Airways is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange and operates a fleet of 11 Airbus A320s from Kuwait and to destinations
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Jazeera Airways: three new Airbus A320 aircraft
Low cost airline Flybe has added another brand new route to its growing schedule out of Newcastle airport with a twice weekly summer service to Guernsey on Tuesdays and Saturdays giving North East travellers even more options for popular holiday getaways. These first ever scheduled flights offered between Newcastle and the much visited Channel Island, further
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Flybe brings Channel Islands closer for Newcastle
Reports of airlines refusing to board some overweight passengers have the more than 1/3 of Americans who are obese wondering, am I too fat to fly? ABC News reports that the FAA’s only steadfast rulings for obese travelers are that all passengers must be able to properly wear seat belts, a passenger cannot be seated in an emergency exit row seat if a seatbelt extension is required, and no aisle may be blocked by a passenger in case of an emergency. If you think you may be too big to fly in a standard coach seat, there are a few steps to take to ensure that you, and the person sitting next to you, enjoy a comfortable flight
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Are you too fat to fly?
The plane that a year ago water landed on the river Hudson is going to be sold on auction. Flight 1549, an Airbus A320 with 154 passengers made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River shortly after taking off from LaGuardia Airport in New York.
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The plane that crashed on the river Hudson is going on auction
Winter storms may be rare in the southwestern desert, but the monster storm that has rolled throughout Arizona and Southern California has caused major upheaval in terms of transportation. The violent wind storm has stranded thousands of passengers in the midst of days of snow and rain, and has caused state-wide school closings and interstate shutdowns, including routes 40 and 17. According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix , there is also a tornado warning in effect
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Wind storms in Arizona and California delay flights
In light of recent events surrounding Haiti’s tragic earthquake and developing recovery, airlines and other travel industry figures are donating their time and effort to benefit relief projects. While the world unites to aid Haiti in its struggle, American Airlines is among those who are rushing to help.
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Cheapflights chats with American Airlines on efforts to aide Haiti
A US airways passenger plane headed for Louisville was was diverted to Philadelphia on Thursday after a religious item worn by a Jewish passenger was mistaken as a bomb. The passenger in question was wearing phylacteries, also known as a Tefillin, which observant Jews strap around their arms and heads as part of morning prayers.
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For some travelers it’s a added bonus, for other travelers is a downright necessity. WiFi at airports helps pass time during delays, keeps families connected during long travel periods, and ensures business meetings are on track while travelers run through airports
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Free WiFi coming to Boston’s Logan airport
Rumors in the Sunshine State are that low-cost carrier JetBlue may move its headquarters from New York City to Orlando . According to Florida news wires , JetBlue CEO Dave Barger has been in discussions with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist to talk about the financial incentives that would come alongside the move.
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JetBlue considering moving headquarters to Orlando
American Red Cross in Haiti In the aftermath of Haiti’s strongest earthquake in 200 years, industries, companies, and individuals have banded together to combine efforts in helping victims. With a current death toll between 100,000 – 200,000, the disaster has been compared to both the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and New Orleans’ Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
American Airlines is the latest airline to raise its checked bag fees, putting it in the same class as other carriers that introduced increased fees earlier this month . The new checked bags fees for American Airlines passengers will go into effect on airline tickets purchased after Feb
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Cargo plane leaves Haiti with passengers headed to the U.S. We know many people are anxious to get to Haiti and help with search and rescue efforts, but before you pack your bags it’s essential to know who can and can’t enter Haiti at this particular time.
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Haiti travel: Latest travel information from U.S. Dept. of State
As recovery efforts continue in Haiti, more airlines from around the world work to bring medical supplies, food and emergency equipment to the devastated country. EL AL , Israel’s national airline, was the latest to land in Haiti this past Thursday with a plane full of medical professionals and tons of emergency supplies.
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More airlines rush to aide Haiti
Low cost airline Frontier Airlines announced the launch of seasonal nonstop service between Oklahoma and two Florida destinations. Service between OKC and Orlando International Airport (MCO) began January 15, 2010, with four weekly nonstop flights
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Frontier adds flights from Oklahoma to Florida
While the debate wages on about whether or not to charge obese passengers for a second seat on flights, some airlines have issued a policy around refunding those fliers the money they paid for an extra airline ticket . Air France joins Southwest, JetBlue and American Airlines, in their promise to reimburse obese fliers the second seat if the plane isn’t full
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Air France will refund obese fliers second seat if flight isn’t full
He dances like a white dude! RT @PresidentCal: -LT Slide Electric Glidehttp://bit.ly/5CfHu2 # I love the stars, but them cutting into my Hardline is really getting old! “I have an idea” have the Hardline boys do the game till 7pm # MacGruber is being filmed – few shots from set http://bit.ly/5YR71t – @ tweetgrubes @ hardliners @ bobanddan @ gordonkeith @ junior_miller # His nipples are so black! http://bit.ly/70bnGV # Baby Dolls and I'm at your favorite table..see you in 20 minutes RT @gordonkeith: Where will you be tonight, twit friends? # Digg this! Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Post this to MySpace Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Subscribe to the comments for this post?
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-17
But it gets even better: 0% introductory April and no annual fee, rebates on airline tickets, hotel stays and car rentals. … This is not 1% or 2% cash back card, the Blue Cash card is one that really works for card holders, as it again gives a 5% discount on pretty much everything you b uy.
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American Express Blue Card: Which Blue is for you?
The LCC makes a triumphant return to theunticket.com! This week marks a very special edition, not only because it will be played and replayed on theunticket.com but because one Craig Junior Miller is onboard for Hardline afternoon drive fun as Cobra is away hot boxing in a golf-kart rental shed. Oh what oh what should we spend our entertainment dollars on this week?
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The Little Concert Calendar January 15
Eva Holland The Remains of the Day , by Kazuo Ishiguro. The subtle, funny and very sad story of an aging butler looking back on his life’s work as he travels around England’s West Country reminded me, among other things, that it’s been far too long since I’ve visited the U.K.
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What We Loved This Week: ‘The Remains of the Day,’ ‘Viva Las Vegas’ and ‘Telluride on Acid’
Help Haiti Now is a post from: Jamaica Vacations There have been many conversations had about the many similarities and the many differences between Haiti and Jamaica and I myself have used it as an example of why Jamaicans should care for their all important tourist industry by supporting local business and making sure more of the tourist money stays in Jamaica. On occasion I have found myself stating that Jamaica is not so far from being just like Haiti a few more bad tourist seasons will certainly hold the country in poverty. Today we can see one of the great differences when you consider just how unlucky Haiti has been in recent times
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Help Haiti Now
Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Resorts and Hotels is a post from: Jamaica Vacations Are you thinking about that spring or summer vacation already? This harsh winter weather has many of us thinking about a nice relaxing summer vacation on a beach somewhere. I myself will be kicked back and relaxing in Negril beach this summer but I have considered other vacations while I am here in America.
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Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Resorts and Hotels
During the 8:40 segment they were going to play a new Cowboys song, which they did. The segment turned into a long segment that strayed off into a very Rant-like segment.
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New Cowboy Song w/ a Hint of Rant