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Delta, US Airways may drop planned slot swap |
[ 2010-02-09 23:18:12 ] |
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| ATLANTA 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 p... |
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New 3D scanner at airports not to show body parts |
[ 2010-02-09 23:00:02 ] |
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| Toronto, Feb 10 (IANS) With full body searches becoming the norm at airports amid terror threats, a Canadian engineer has invented a three-dimensional scanner that doesn't violate passengers' privacy. |
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Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American |
[ 2010-02-09 22:58:41 ] |
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| TOKYO -- Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and a broad global network, is spurning the world's biggest carrier and opting to keep its alliance with American Air... |
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Airlines angered by increased fees at O'Hare |
[ 2010-02-09 21:25:07 ] |
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| MARY WISNIEWSKI Transportation reporter Sharply increased landing and rental fees at O'Hare International Airport have angered airlines, threatening the city's airport expansion plans. Airlines ar... |
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Sky Safety Lags as Airline Outsourcing Booms |
[ 2010-02-09 21:22:26 ] |
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| Since 2002, the last six fatal commercial airline accidents in the U.S. have all involved the small regional airlines that major carriers are increasingly leaning on to keep down fares. In an excerpt ... |
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Trans States Airlines laying off 150 at Lambert |
[ 2010-02-09 21:18:35 ] |
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| -- Trans States Airlines will lay off another 150 workers at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport according to a report by the St. Louis Business Journal. The cuts are reportedly in response to Am... |
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Turbulence ends, airlines begin hiring pilots, crew |
[ 2010-02-09 20:45:16 ] |
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| BANGALORE: After a year of turbulence, the aviation sector is now seeing a resurgence in hiring. Last year, during the peak of the downturn, the industry witnessed scenes of tears and mass protests... |
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Boeing’s New 747-8 Continues a Jumbo Tradition |
[ 2010-02-09 20:42:14 ] |
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| EVERETT, Washington — Boeing spent more than five years and hundreds of millions of dollars developing its new 747-8, but in the end the decision on whether to send the company’s biggest a... |
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Gulfstream G150 OK’d for Steep Approaches |
[ 2010-02-09 20:28:31 ] |
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| The FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) last week certified the Gulfstream G150 for a steep-approach angle of up to six degrees versus the normal approach angles of 3.5 degrees or less.... |
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Capital Airlines to boost Hainan |
[ 2010-02-09 20:22:09 ] |
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| Days after Hainan Province received government designation for development as an international tourist destination, another agreement between an airliner and the Beijing government is expected to give... |
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Jordan airline to take part in Israeli fair |
[ 2010-02-09 20:21:01 ] |
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| Adam Gonn I The Media Line WASHINGTON: The national Jordanian airline will participate for the first time in an annual tourism fair taking place in Israel later this month. The International Mediterra... |
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Boeing freighter ready for delivery |
[ 2010-02-09 20:06:26 ] |
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| With Boeing's newest version of its 747 jumbo jet taking to the skies, first-launch customer, Cargolux, a Luxembourg-based cargo airline, is looking forward to taking possession of the first plane in the fourth quarter of 2010. |
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Ryanair moves into eastern Europe |
[ 2010-02-09 20:02:42 ] |
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| Budget airline Ryanair will move further into eastern Europe by establishing a major hub in the Lithuanian city of Kaunas. |
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Air France January 2010 traffic |
[ 2010-02-09 19:26:38 ] |
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| Passenger business Traffic declined 1.6% in January with capacity reduced by 3.4%, leading to a 1.4 improvement in the load factor to 78.0%. The group carried a total of 5.1 million passengers (-3.2... |
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Bangkok Airways inks code share deal with EVA Air |
[ 2010-02-09 19:26:36 ] |
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| Bangkok Airways (PG) and EVA Air (BR) jointly signed a code-share agreement today (28 January, 2010) for services from Amsterdam, Vienna, London (Heathrow) and Taipei to Thailand's key destinations, K... |
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Supplier delays cause headaches for ANA and SQ |
[ 2010-02-09 19:26:34 ] |
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| Japanese seat-maker Koito Industries has been unable to fulfil some of its contractual agreements, meaning airlines like All Nippon Airways and Singapore Airlines are facing disgruntled customer as ne... |
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Acceptance of Credit Card Payments by THAI |
[ 2010-02-09 19:26:32 ] |
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| Thai Airways International is pleased to advise that effective on/after 15FEB10, selected credit cards will be accepted as a form of payment for sales of THAI’s Normal Published and Private Carr... |
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SeaWorld parks to hire 750 |
[ 2010-02-09 19:23:36 ] |
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| Aquatica theme parks plan to hire up to 750 seasonal employees, starting immediately. The open positions are in the culinary, merchandise and operations departments, which include shop personnel and ... |
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Nutter, Philadelphia bracing for next major snowstorm |
[ 2010-02-09 19:23:34 ] |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said Tuesday that the city is bracing itself for another major snowstorm, which will be particularly challenging because it comes on the heels of the 28.5-inch storm ... |
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US airline to charge $8 for blankets |
[ 2010-02-09 19:19:08 ] |
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| If you want a pillow and blanket in economy class on American Airlines, it's going to cost you. The airline will charge US$8 ($11.51) for a pillow and blanket in economy ("coach") class for domestic ... |
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US airline to charge $8 for blankets |
[ 2010-02-09 19:19:02 ] |
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| If you want a pillow and blanket in economy class on American Airlines, it's going to cost you. The airline will charge US$8 ($11.51) for a pillow and blanket in economy ("coach") class for domestic ... |
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Jazz buys 15 Bombardier planes |
[ 2010-02-09 19:14:28 ] |
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| Halifax-based Jazz Air LP has signed a deal to buy 15 Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft, the regional airline announced Tuesday. It also has options for an additional 15 aircraft. |
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Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American |
[ 2010-02-09 19:03:33 ] |
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| TOKYO -- Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and global reach, spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines. The J... |
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American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets |
[ 2010-02-09 18:57:57 ] |
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| DALLAS: 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 in coach class for domestic trips and some int... |
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OSI Systems deploys body scanners in 2 UK airports |
[ 2010-02-09 18:48:26 ] |
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| HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- OSI Systems Inc. said Tuesday that two U.K. airports - Heathrow and Manchester International - have installed its advanced body scanners.The company did not release financial deta... |
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FAA Embraces NextGen Task Force... |
[ 2010-02-09 18:41:08 ] |
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| The FAA has responded positively to a report from the RTCA NextGen Mid-Term Implementation Task Force, which the agency had requested to recommend key steps to ensure a smooth transition to the full N... |
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Gulfstream G150 OK’d for Steep... |
[ 2010-02-09 18:41:06 ] |
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| The FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) last week certified the Gulfstream G150 for a steep-approach angle of up to six degrees versus the normal approach angles of 3.5 degrees or less.... |
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U.S. Charter Market Makes... |
[ 2010-02-09 18:41:03 ] |
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| Most of the U.S. executive charter sector showed a marked improvement in fortunes last month compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data from online charter booking portal Ch... |
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Asia-Pacific Market Growth Driven by Mx Demand |
[ 2010-02-09 18:41:01 ] |
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| Research conducted by Frost & Sullivan has found that a growing population of wealthy individuals and improving government regulations are making their mark on the business aviation market. As a r... |
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Napolitano Shoves LASP To Back Burner |
[ 2010-02-09 18:41:00 ] |
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| Making good on testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee in December, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has ordered the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)... |
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Mid-Atlantic Bizav Braced for More Snow |
[ 2010-02-09 18:40:59 ] |
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| Just four days after being buried by record snowfall in the Washington, D.C. area, business aviation in the nation’s capital is bracing itself today for another four to eight inches. Reagan National... |
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Bombardier’s Bizjet Orders in the Red for 2009 |
[ 2010-02-09 18:40:58 ] |
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| Bombardier on Friday announced that it logged 85 negative net orders for its Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets in the fiscal year ending January 31. The Canadian aircraft manufacturer also ... |
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Napolitano Shoves LASP To Back... |
[ 2010-02-09 18:40:57 ] |
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| Making good on testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee in December, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has ordered the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)... |
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Mid-Atlantic Bizav Braced for... |
[ 2010-02-09 18:40:53 ] |
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| SMO foes find new tool in anti-airport battle February 01, 2010 A study of pollution generated by aircraft at Santa Monica Airport (SMO) has galvanized residents around the airport who have been fi... |
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Bombardier’s Bizjet Orders in... |
[ 2010-02-09 18:40:49 ] |
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| Bombardier on Friday announced that it logged 85 negative net orders for its Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets in the fiscal year ending January 31. The Canadian aircraft manufacturer also ... |
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Full body scanners to be introduced at airports |
[ 2010-02-09 18:37:35 ] |
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| Travellers are facing full body scans, increased security and more expensive flights with the government announcing a $200 million plan to beef up airport defence against extremists. |
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Second Snowstorm Forces NY Area Flight Cancellations |
[ 2010-02-09 18:35:52 ] |
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| Residents from Virginia to New York prepared for a major snowstorm that could bring 12 inches (30.5 cm) of snow just days after a blizzard dumped up to 3 feet (90 cm) in some areas. American Airlines... |
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US Airline Stocks Surge After United Traffic Report |
[ 2010-02-09 18:35:51 ] |
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| Shares of US airlines surged more than 7 percent Tuesday, the biggest one-day percentage jump since May 2009, after United Airlines reported January unit revenue that beat estimates, suggesting the se... |
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JAL Bridge Loans Likely To Reach JPY655 Bln - Report |
[ 2010-02-09 18:35:51 ] |
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| The bridge loans being extended to Japan Airlines by the Development Bank of Japan and the Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation of Japan (ETIC) may eventually reach a higher-than-expected JPY6... |
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Delta, US Airways can swap slots |
[ 2010-02-09 18:11:59 ] |
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| ATLANTA 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 p... |
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Opposition mounts to Great America owner's sale |
[ 2010-02-09 17:50:04 ] |
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| Neuberger Berman , has also said it will vote against the current deal. It manages 9.6 percent of Cedar Fair's outstanding shares. The deadline for the vote hasn't been announced. In additio... |
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Boeing makes exec changes in finance, shared services |
[ 2010-02-09 17:48:42 ] |
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| Boeing said Tuesday that it named corporate controller and vice president of finance Rob Pasterick the president of the company's Shared Services Group. Pasterick, 54, succeeds Tim Copes, who recentl... |
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American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets |
[ 2010-02-09 17:44:36 ] |
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| DALLAS — 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 in coach class for domestic trips and some i... |
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PBS show probes safety of regional airlines |
[ 2010-02-09 17:25:45 ] |
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| The new PBS show “Frontline” will air a program nationwide tonight which looks at the safety issues of major airlines’ outsourcing of flights to regional carriers. The program, titl... |
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Airlines Start Charging For Little Comforts |
[ 2010-02-09 17:08:00 ] |
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| There is more bad news for those travellers who like a spot of comfort during a flight - airlines in the US are charging passengers for pillows and blankets. JetBlue Airways have already stopped off... |
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Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American |
[ 2010-02-09 17:01:43 ] |
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| TOKYO (AP) -- Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and global reach, spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines. |
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PBS show probes safety of regional airlines |
[ 2010-02-09 16:18:55 ] |
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| The new PBS show “Frontline” will air a program nationwide tonight which looks at the safety issues of major airlines’ outsourcing of flights to regional carriers. The program, titl... |
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Hatchett approved vendor for La Quinta |
[ 2010-02-09 16:18:52 ] |
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| La Quinta Inns & Suites . Hatchett Hospitality designs three of the eight interior design schemes currently used at La Quinta branded hotels. Hatchett’s services to La Quinta will include ... |
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Bastian added to Delta board |
[ 2010-02-09 16:18:50 ] |
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| President Ed Bastian has landed on the airline’s board of directors. Bastian was the CEO of Northwest Airlines until it merged with Atlanta-based Delta (NYSE: DAL) at the end of last year. Prio... |
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Where's Milwaukee New task force to create city brand |
[ 2010-02-09 16:18:48 ] |
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| A new task force will help assess Milwaukee’s image and recommend a way to brand the area under a resolution passed Tuesday by the Milwaukee Common Council. The resolution calls for a 24-member... |
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Southwest launches 3-day fare sale |
[ 2010-02-09 16:12:10 ] |
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| As usual, the airline didn't say how many seats it will offer at the sale prices, and Friday and Sunday flights aren't included. The sale ends Thursday and covers travel from March 15 through May 25. |
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American Airlines to Charge $8 Per Blanket |
[ 2010-02-09 15:54:59 ] |
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| Low-Cost Airlines Top Quality Rankings (AP) 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 in coach clas... |
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British Airways' OpenSkies to fly D.C. to Paris |
[ 2010-02-09 15:32:58 ] |
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| British Airways ' all-business class airline, said Tuesday it is launching a new route between Washington D.C. and Paris. The airline currently has a single route from |
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Japan Airlines' Gambit Puts Regulators In The Spotlight |
[ 2010-02-09 15:32:56 ] |
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| American Airlines as its partner. A series of key decisions are being jammed into the next nine months that will determine the future shape of the airline industry, a timetable that some observers v... |
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Japan Airlines' Gambit Puts Regulators In The Spotlight |
[ 2010-02-09 15:32:43 ] |
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| American Airlines as its partner. A series of key decisions are being jammed into the next nine months that will determine the future shape of the airline industry, a timetable that some observers v... |
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Boeing s new 747 takes flight near Seattle |
[ 2010-02-09 15:16:37 ] |
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| The new plane -- the biggest commercial jet Boeing has ever built -- completed a 3-1/2 hour flight around the Puget Sound area from an airfield north of Seattle, Washington, without any hitches.Boeing... |
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Headquarter Honda hiring workers |
[ 2010-02-09 14:56:13 ] |
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| The Orlando-area’s newest Honda dealership is holding a three-day job fair in the Clermont area to recruit people for 40-50 new positions to begin when it opens in March. Positions available ra... |
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Ripley’s opens in Surfers Paradise |
[ 2010-02-09 14:56:11 ] |
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| Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium has opened its 80th location, this time in Surfers Paradise, Australia. The Orlando-based attraction opened a 9,000-square-foot, 15-gallery exhibit Ripley... |
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Residence Inn opening in Surprise |
[ 2010-02-09 14:56:05 ] |
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| Residence Inn by Marriott , a 116-suite hotel, will open Wednesday in Surprise close to Surprise Stadium, the spring training home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. The property features s... |
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OSI Systems deploys body scanners in 2 UK airports |
[ 2010-02-09 14:54:21 ] |
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| HAWTHORNE, Calif. — OSI Systems Inc. said Tuesday that two U.K. airports - Heathrow and Manchester International - have installed its advanced body scanners. The company did not release financi... |
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Richard Shelby's attack on Boeing isn't over |
[ 2010-02-09 14:54:19 ] |
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| For all of Boeing's success with the 787 and 747-8 test flights, another big test is emerging in Washington: Sen. Richard Shelby. The Alabama Republican had placed a blanket hold on 70 high-level Oba... |
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FAA investigating Southwest Airlines repairs |
[ 2010-02-09 14:49:00 ] |
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| DALLAS - Federal officials are investigating Southwest Airlines over the way it handled structural repairs on dozens of jets, according to a person familiar with the situation. |
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American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets |
[ 2010-02-09 14:47:06 ] |
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| American Airlines to charge $8 for pillow and blanket sets Charges apply to economy-class customers on domestic flights Decision to charge driven by economics, spokesman said |
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40 senior pilots quit Kingfisher Airlines in a month |
[ 2010-02-09 14:31:09 ] |
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| MUMBAI: Kingfisher Airlines, owned by the flamboyant tycoon Vijay Mallya, has seen 40 of its senior pilots quit over the past month as a cut in the number of planes and routes limits opportunities,... |
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SAS airline posts loss, plans job cuts |
[ 2010-02-09 14:30:01 ] |
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| SAS Scandinavian Airlines plunged on Tuesday after it said it was planning to raise new capital and cut 650 jobs as part of an expanded cost-reduction plan.The airline also posted a worse-than-expecte... |
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SAS airline posts loss, plans job cuts |
[ 2010-02-09 14:16:10 ] |
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| Shares in SAS Scandinavian Airlines plunged on Tuesday after it said it was planning to raise new capital and cut 650 jobs as part of an expanded cost-reduction plan. The airline also posted a worse-t... |
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Japan Airlines' Gambit Puts Regulators In The Spotlight |
[ 2010-02-09 14:10:53 ] |
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| Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) saw some of the most colorful exchanges between executives seen for some years. The gloves will come off again Wednesday, when at least four U.S. airlines compete for lim... |
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Japan Airlines' Gambit Puts Regulators In The Spotlight |
[ 2010-02-09 14:10:43 ] |
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| Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) saw some of the most colorful exchanges between executives seen for some years. The gloves will come off again Wednesday, when at least four U.S. airlines compete for lim... |
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FAA investigating Southwest Airlines again |
[ 2010-02-09 13:56:36 ] |
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| DALLAS Federal officials are investigating Southwest Airlines over the way it handled structural repairs on dozens of jets, according to a person familiar with the situation. The Federal ... |
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American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets |
[ 2010-02-09 13:49:35 ] |
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| ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS -- 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 in coach class for domestic tri... |
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Japan Airlines keeps alliance with American |
[ 2010-02-09 13:44:50 ] |
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| TOKYO - Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and a broad global network, spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines. |
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Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American |
[ 2010-02-09 13:37:01 ] |
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| (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)In this Jan. 14, 2010 photo, a Japan Airlines airplane with a sign reading: "oneworld" takes off from Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Japan. Japan Airlines, wooed for mo... |
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Washington state tourism spending drops by $1.2B in 2009 |
[ 2010-02-09 13:33:53 ] |
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| Tourists to Washington state spent $1.2 billion less in 2009 than a year earlier, state officials said Tuesday. Last year, travelers to Washington spent $14.17 billion compared with $15.38 billion in... |
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Hawker Beechcraft posts losses in 2009 |
[ 2010-02-09 13:33:50 ] |
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| sales in 2009 fell by $300 million compared to 2008, dropping from $3.5 billion to $3.2 billion the company reported Tuesday. The company also reported an operating loss of $712 million for 2009 comp... |
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Jones Soda off Alaska Airlines in March |
[ 2010-02-09 13:33:48 ] |
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| products exclusively for about the past year. Alaska officials said they’re making the switch because of customer requests. “As we continue to spread our wings beyond the West Coast, it&... |
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Hotels offer deals for stranded visitors |
[ 2010-02-09 13:33:48 ] |
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| If you're going to be stranded in a snowstorm, the Jefferson Hotel isn't a bad place to be stuck. Those were the sentiments being expressed to managing director Franck Arnold by the guests hi... |
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Southwest Airlines launches 72-hour, $39 fare sale |
[ 2010-02-09 13:33:39 ] |
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| Raleigh-Durham International Airport to seven destinations as part of a nationwide 72-hour sale launched Tuesday. The fare is available on Southwest flights for travel commencing no earlier than Marc... |
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US Airways waives fees, Triad included |
[ 2010-02-09 13:32:24 ] |
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| US Airways Group Inc. is waiving fees for customers who change travel plans because of winter storms slated to hit the mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. The airline will not charge customers its ... |
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Japanese firm ordered to fix airline seats |
[ 2010-02-09 13:24:02 ] |
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| Airline seat manufacturer accused of false test results, use of unapproved materials Problem affects 150,000 seats; government has ordered seats be fixed Koito Industries also ordered to establish qua... |
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Snow storm puts new burden on U.S. airlines |
[ 2010-02-09 13:16:31 ] |
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| CHICAGO (Reuters) - A brutal snow storm that snarled air traffic and grounded flights along the East Coast this week also clouded the outlook for carriers that must foot the bill for stranded passenge... |
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Jones Soda off Alaska Airlines in March |
[ 2010-02-09 13:08:16 ] |
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| products exclusively for about the past year. Alaska officials said they’re making the switch because of customer requests. “As we continue to spread our wings beyond the West Coast, it&... |
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Airline travellers face full body scans |
[ 2010-02-09 13:02:34 ] |
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| Qantas says it will work closely with the government on the security upgrades.Civil liberties groups say passengers should be allowed to opt out of having a full body scan for a body pat instead. |
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smooth test, but economic turbulence ahead |
[ 2010-02-09 12:50:50 ] |
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| (AXcess News) - Boeing's new 747-8, its largest-ever plane, took off for the first time on Monday. Although delayed by weather, its maiden test flight was almost certainly smoother than its economic p... |
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US Airways names Globe Air Cargo U.K. agent |
[ 2010-02-09 12:50:25 ] |
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| US Airways has appointed Globe Air Cargo, part of European Cargo Services, as its exclusive general sales and service agent in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The new contract took effect Feb. 1 and ... |
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'Everything went red' after planes collided |
[ 2010-02-09 12:04:20 ] |
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| Investigators plan to talk to other pilots who may have heard communications between two small planes just before they collided in Colorado, killing all three people aboard, while a glider under tow b... |
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Where do you draw the line on airline fees |
[ 2010-02-09 12:03:13 ] |
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| -- American Airlines announced beginning on May 1, they will charge $8 for a pillow and blanket in coach class for domestic trips and some international flights longer than two hours. Other airlines a... |
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JAL stays with American Airlines, will expand tie-up |
[ 2010-02-09 11:58:43 ] |
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| Japan Airlines, after declaring bankruptcy last month, said yesterday it will maintain and expand its alliance with American Airlines and its Oneworld partners rather than switch to Delta Air Lines."J... |
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One in six Airbus planes sold to China |
[ 2010-02-09 11:57:20 ] |
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| Beijing - Europe's aircraft manufacturer Airbus SAS sold 78 planes, or 16 per cent of its global output, to Chinese carriers in 2009, Airbus China said Tuesday. Airbus' in-service fleet of 537 aircraf... |
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Southwest Airlines offers $39 fares for Pittsburgh |
[ 2010-02-09 11:54:49 ] |
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| Pittsburgh International Airport and other cities. Tickets must be purchased before midnight PST on Feb. 11 for travel between March 15 and May 25 to receive the reduced fares. The $39 one-way fare ... |
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Lufthansa hikes cargo operations in Atlanta |
[ 2010-02-09 11:54:47 ] |
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| Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with the use of a Boeing 777 freighter on its weekly, nonstop service between Atlanta and Frankfurt, Germany. The Boeing 777 will carry larger items, ... |
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TWU ratifies 4-year contract with AirTran |
[ 2010-02-09 11:54:45 ] |
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| Transportation Workers Union announced Tuesday the successful membership ratification of a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The agreement covers AirTran Airways flight dispatchers that ... |
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Rapiscan scanners rolled out in U.K. |
[ 2010-02-09 11:54:43 ] |
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| has deployed its body scanner equipment in at two of the United Kingdom's larger airports -- Heathrow and Manchester International Airport. The company's Advanced Imaging Technology Secure 10... |
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Second snow storm closes schools, businesses |
[ 2010-02-09 11:54:38 ] |
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| The second major snow storm to hit the Dayton region in less than a week has left roads clogged with dozens of reports of accidents and many schools and businesses have closed for the day. The weather... |
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Biggest Boeing 747 ever taking to the sky |
[ 2010-02-09 11:48:47 ] |
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| EVERETT, Wash. — The biggest jumbojet Boeing has ever made is scheduled to lift off Monday on its first test flight at Paine Field at Everett. The 747-8 is 250 feet long - 18 feet longer than c... |
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Airline stocks rack up early gains |
[ 2010-02-09 11:35:12 ] |
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| SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Airline stocks took off at the open Tuesday, snapping the previous session's losses as the group joined a triple-digit rally by the Dow. The NYSE Arca Airline Index |
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3.0 Magnitude Quake Rattles Seoul |
[ 2010-02-09 11:20:03 ] |
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| By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred with its epicenter located just outside western Seoul, Tuesday evening. Some citizens, apparently alarmed by a recent major tremor... |
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Visa Problems Big Headache for Foreigners |
[ 2010-02-09 11:19:52 ] |
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| By Kim Sue-young Staff Reporter What troubles foreigners living in Korea the most are visa-related problems, the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) said Tuesday. They also compl... |
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Anti-US Beef Actress Prevails in Court |
[ 2010-02-09 11:19:49 ] |
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| By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter Actress Kim Min-sun won a legal battle Tuesday, started by an American beef importer for an article she wrote two years ago on her private blog that allegedly exagger... |
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'Little Big Climber' Goes for Annapurna |
[ 2010-02-09 11:19:44 ] |
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| By Park Si-soo Staff Reporter Near the summit of mountains that are at 8,000 meters or higher, the density of oxygen in the air is often half of that at sea level. Throw in unpredictable weathe... |
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Korea Ranks 4th in Global Patent Filings |
[ 2010-02-09 11:19:35 ] |
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| By Kim Hyun-cheol Staff Reporter South Korea ranked fourth last year in the number of international patent applications, with LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics leading the way. The nation ... |
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Kim Jong-il Invited to Visit China |
[ 2010-02-09 11:19:33 ] |
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| By Kim Sue-young Staff Reporter North Korea's chief negotiator to the deadlocked six-party talks arrived in China, Tuesday. Kim Kye-gwan flew into a Beijing airport with Wang Jiarui, a top Chin... |
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Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American |
[ 2010-02-09 10:34:02 ] |
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| By Harry R. Weber and Tomoko A. Hosaka ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO -- Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and a broad global network, spurned the world's biggest carr... |
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LIFELINE VOW FOR GULF AIR |
[ 2010-02-09 10:17:58 ] |
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| MANAMA: Gulf Air is to get a fresh lease of life to ensure its continuity. "Being the national carrier, it will always get absolute state support," His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Kha... |
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Vail Resorts real estate chief departs |
[ 2010-02-09 10:12:15 ] |
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| 's real estate unit, has left the company after nearly four years, according to a securities filing. No explanation was given for Fernandez's departure from Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN), where st... |
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JAL shuns Delta, sticks with American |
[ 2010-02-09 10:12:09 ] |
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| American Airlines . Japan Airlines was already a code-share partner with American (NYSE: AMR) in its oneworld alliance, but Delta (NYSE: DAL) wanted JAL to defect to its SkyTeam. Atlanta-based Delta ... |
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AirTran, union make deal for dispatchers |
[ 2010-02-09 10:12:07 ] |
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| Transportation Workers Union , have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The agreement covers AirTran Airways (NYSE: AAI) flight dispatchers that work at the company's system... |
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US Airways waives fees |
[ 2010-02-09 10:10:51 ] |
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| US Airways Group Inc. is waiving fees for customers who change travel plans because of winter storms slated to hit the mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. The airline will not charge customers its ... |
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British Airways Pilot Averted Worse Crash, Study Says |
[ 2010-02-09 10:00:12 ] |
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| Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- A British Airways Plc jet that crash- landed at London’s Heathrow airport with 152 people on board in 2008 avoided a more serious accident after the pilot executed a last-m... |
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Airline stocks join broad opening rally |
[ 2010-02-09 09:53:18 ] |
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| SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Airline stocks took off in opening trades Tuesday, falling in line with the rest of the stock market as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied more than 100 points. Th... |
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Southwest Airlines to charge for Internet access |
[ 2010-02-09 09:49:35 ] |
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| D ing! You are NOT free to surf the Net — at least on Southwest Airlines. The carrier that has been flying high by checking your first two bags for free, announced plans last week to begin inst... |
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US Airways waives fees |
[ 2010-02-09 08:28:00 ] |
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| US Airways Group Inc. is waiving fees for customers who change travel plans because of winter storms slated to hit the mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. The airline will not charge customers its ... |
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Immigrant women married to Koreans show certificates ... |
[ 2010-02-09 07:55:43 ] |
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| Korean proficiency: Immigrant women married to Koreans show certificates of Korean language courses during the graduation ceremony held at a youth center in Songpa-gu, Seoul, Tuesday. A total of 45 fo... |
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Ewha Womans University President Lee Bae-yong speaks ... |
[ 2010-02-09 07:55:39 ] |
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| Globalization: Ewha Womans University President Lee Bae-yong speaks during an event to celebrate the upcoming Seolla holiday with foreign students on its campus in western Seoul, Tuesday. / Courtes... |
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Japan Airlines sticks with American Airlines |
[ 2010-02-09 07:44:14 ] |
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| A Japan Airlines plane takes off from Tokyo's Haneda airport. Japan Airlines, which declared bankruptcy last month, has said it will expand its alliance with American Airlines and its Oneworld par... |
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British Airways' OpenSkies To Fly Paris To Washington |
[ 2010-02-09 07:43:36 ] |
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| , Chief Executive Officer of OpenSkies. Premium travel, which commands higher fares and is generally lucrative to airlines, fell sharply in the wake of the financial crisis and economic downturn as... |
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American May Face Maintenance Penalty - Report |
[ 2010-02-09 07:42:31 ] |
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| American Airlines may be hit by a civil penalty for serious maintenance lapses, the Wall Street Journal said, citing government and industry officials familiar with the details. The Federal Aviation ... |
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SAS In SEK5 Bln Rights Issue, Seeks Further Savings |
[ 2010-02-09 07:42:31 ] |
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| SAS called on investors to pour SEK5 billion Swedish kronor (USD$672 million) into the airline as it deepens a cost-cutting drive after posting a worse-than-expected quarterly loss. SAS, which has be... |
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Emirates airline "to sponsor AC Milan" |
[ 2010-02-09 07:20:48 ] |
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| Dubai government-owned Emirates airline is to sponsor AC Milan from next season in a four-year shirt deal worth around 50 million euros ($68.31 million), a source close to the Italian club said on Mon... |
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Chicago airports brace for snow storm |
[ 2010-02-09 06:52:21 ] |
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| National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for northern Illinois, and is forecasting accumulations of from 12 to 14 inches of snow by Wednesday morning. |
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JAL To Stay With American In Blow To Delta |
[ 2010-02-09 06:13:36 ] |
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| "We also firmly believe that the advantages of this development with American Airlines can strongly support JAL at a time when we are striving towards the revival of our business," -- JAL's president ... |
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Jet Air In Cargo JV Talks With Fedex - Report |
[ 2010-02-09 06:13:36 ] |
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| Jet Airways, India's largest private carrier, is in initial talks with FedEx to launch a dedicated cargo airline, the Mint newspaper reported Tuesday, citing sources. The new airline would be set up ... |
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Boeing 747-8 Freighter completes maiden flight |
[ 2010-02-09 05:12:24 ] |
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| The maiden flight carried more than 5,000 Boeing employees, customers and suppliers and was the first of over 1,600 hours of the test programme for this member of the freighter family, the company sai... |
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Seats at a premium on planes, trains out of DC |
[ 2010-02-09 04:02:50 ] |
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| Planes weren't the only way out of town. Union Station was bustling with long lines as many passengers decided to try Amtrak after flights were canceled. Manuel Bernardo, 30, of Bethesda, Md., was on... |
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Boeing 747-8 Freighter makes maiden flight |
[ 2010-02-09 03:48:22 ] |
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| -0.87% the Chicago aerospace giant, said late on Monday that the model 747-8 Freighter took off from Everett, Wash., and successfully made its first flight. The flight initiates a 1600-hour test pro... |
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Ex-Boeing worker gets 15 years for spying |
[ 2010-02-09 03:38:24 ] |
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| A Chinese-born engineer convicted in the United States’ first economic espionage trial was sentenced Monday to more than 15 years in prison for stealing sensitive information on the U.S. space p... |
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New Boeing completes maiden flight |
[ 2010-02-09 02:39:57 ] |
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| Boeing Co’s giant 747-8 freighter – the biggest plane the company ever built - successfully completed its first flight, a year later than originally planned.The huge plane took off from Everett’... |
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Ice 'probable cause' of Boeing 777 crash |
[ 2010-02-09 02:32:22 ] |
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| Plane safety requirements did not cover the particular ice problem which probably caused a Boeing 777 to crash-land at Heathrow Airport two years ago as the risk was "unrecognised at that time&... |
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Safety Risks At Regional Airlines Detailed By PBS |
[ 2010-02-09 01:24:14 ] |
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| February 9, 2010 The crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 last February — in which 50 deaths were attributed to pilot error — exposes widespread safety problems linked to lax regula... |
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Safety Risks At Regional Airlines Detailed By PBS |
[ 2010-02-09 01:24:10 ] |
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| February 9, 2010 The crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 last February — in which 50 deaths were attributed to pilot error — exposes widespread safety problems linked to lax regula... |
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Public funds opposed for 49ers stadium in Santa Clara |
[ 2010-02-09 01:12:58 ] |
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| stadium in Santa Clara. The Survey USA poll conducted for KCBS-5 showed only 40 percent of those responding said they favor using city funds for the $937 million stadium. The plan proposed by the te... |
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For airlines, 2009 the 'worst year' for passenger demand |
[ 2010-02-09 00:48:44 ] |
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| The airlines have closed the book on 2009, and it wasn't pretty.In January, several domestic carriers reported red ink for last year, though a handful managed to keep their bottom lines in the black.A... |
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Boeing freighter completes maiden flight |
[ 2010-02-09 00:02:03 ] |
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| Boeing's giant 747-8 freighter - the biggest plane the company has ever built - has successfully completed its first flight, a year later than originally planned.The huge plane took off from Everett's... |
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