Monday, January 14, 2008
China has vowed tough punishments on airlines to ensure that chronically late aircraft run smoothly for the 2008 Olympic Games, state media reported. ...
Airline Industry Profits to Slow in 2008
Monday, January 07, 2008
Rising fuel costs will be the main culprit cutting into U.S. airlines' profits this year, with credit market turmoil and slowing passenger demand also expected to hamper the industry worldwide.
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British Airways Welcomes Lifting of Hand Baggage Restriction At UK Airports
Monday, January 07, 2008
Restriction Lifted At London Heathrow and Other UK Airports
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China Denies Pressing Eastern Air Shareholders
Monday, January 07, 2008
January 7, 2008
The Chinese government has denied it is pressing shareholders to approve a USD$920 million investment by Singaporean companies in China Eastern Airlines, while saying it supports such deals in principle.
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Kenya tourism suffers in post election violence
Friday, January 04, 2008
London says that Kenya's billion dollar tourist industry was hit by a wave of cancellations on Thursday
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Last-ditch talks in Qantas strike peace bid
Friday, January 04, 2008
The Australian says that Qantas management and the airline's engineers will hold 11th-hour talks today in an attempt to avert industrial action next week
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2007 a safe year for air travel
Friday, January 04, 2008
Last year was one of the safest in aviation history, with the lowest number of crashes in 44 years.
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Kenya situation critical
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Serious civil unrest in Kenya has prompted governments to advise against everything apart from essential travel to vast swaths of the country.
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US Airline Unions Wants To Recoup Losses
Thursday, January 03, 2008
US airline workers, angry and poorer after years of wage and benefit cuts to help save their companies, are determined to recoup some of their losses
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Atlanta airport remains busier than O'Hare: prelim data
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport retained its title as the nation's busiest airport in terms of flights for the third year in a row
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BAA strikes called off in last-minute talks
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
The first of a series of new year strikes by workers at seven airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, has been called off following a breakthrough in peace talks
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New Rules on Carrying Spare Batteries on U.S. Flights
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
The U.S. Department of Transportation has instituted new rules for carrying spare batteries on an airplane
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NASA Releases Cryptic Airline Safety Study
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
NASA on Monday dumped 29,000 lines of raw data onto the Internet to fulfill a promise to release information about the safety of air travel
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Lifting of hand luggage limit at some British airports ...Finally
Monday, December 31, 2007
Cabin baggage restrictions will be lifted at some of Britain's busiest airports next month, but passengers will face confusion
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US Air looks to address investor concern
Monday, December 31, 2007
US Airways Group Inc. is eager to ring in the new year after getting beat up on Wall Street in 2007.
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The weirdest travel stories of 2007
Monday, December 31, 2007
2007 was not kind to travelers. Flights were packed and delays legion. Gas prices soared. The dollar tanked. But at least travel news offered some levity
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Yes, Another Big Order for Boeing's Dreamliners
Friday, December 28, 2007
CHICAGO ---Boeing said Thursday that it had sealed a deal with British Airways, raising the number of orders for its long-awaited 787 Dreamliner plane to 790 during the last three years.
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Ahead for air travelers: busiest travel day
Friday, December 28, 2007
Perhaps a date to avoid traveling: The next peak air travel day will be 2 January of next year, while the last peak was 21 December, said the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) which also predicted top destinations for next year.
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Will or Can Air France-KLM Rescue Alitalia?
Friday, December 28, 2007
The Italian airline may not seem like a bargain to many, but the Franco-Dutch carrier sees the benefits of adding a third hub
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Airlines want to help you help yourself - you check your own bags
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Air Canada persuaded you to check yourself in and print your own boarding pass. Now the country's largest airline wants you to take care of your own bags
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Pros may outweigh cons of Europe in the off-season
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Each summer, Europe greets a stampede of sightseers and shoppers with eager cash registers. Before jumping into the peak-season pig pile, consider the advantages of an off-season trip.
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United Problems
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Stormy weather has pounded the Midwest throughout December, of course, and Chicago/O'Hare has been particularly hard hit.
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News from Delta
Monday, December 24, 2007
We added a record number of international destinations to our already strong domestic network, making us the #1
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Air France and OnAir launch World's First In-Flight Mobile Phone Service
Monday, December 24, 2007
Air France has become the first airline in the world to offer an in-flight mobile phone service on international flights
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Fog cancels more than 200 flights at Heathrow, Gatwick, City Airport
Monday, December 24, 2007
LONDON: Heavy fog caused the cancellation of more than 200 flights at London area airports on Sunday during the Christmas rush.
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Record numbers to travel abroad for Christmas/New Year
Friday, December 21, 2007
A record 3.5 million people will be travelling abroad over Christmas and New Year, starting Friday
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Court upholds NY law for airline passengers
Friday, December 21, 2007
A federal judge dismissed an airline industry lawsuit that sought to block a state law, which would ensure basic services are provided to delayed passengers
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Airports Facing Christmas Strike Threat
Friday, December 21, 2007
Virgin Atlantic cabin crews have voted to strike for two 48-hour periods in the New Year to protest over pay.
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Flight attendants' sickout strands Caribbean passengers
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Flight attendants for Caribbean airline LIAT staged a sickout Wednesday, stranding hundreds of passengers throughout the region
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U.S. says flight caps coming at JFK, Newark airports
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Airlines have agreed to cap the number of flights going in and out of New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Italy delays decision on Alitalia bid to January
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Italy has deferred for a month a final decision on who should buy Alitalia
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Travel fears mount over Cathay strike
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
The travel industry yesterday warned more than 200 flights a day will be affected during the Christmas season if Cathay Pacific flight attendants go on strike
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10 Biggest Bonehead Moves at Airport Security
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Shuffling through security in airports is a bigger drag than going to the dentist.
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New York City finally getting more high-priced hotel rooms
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
New York City has more overseas and domestic visitors than any other US destination except for Orlando
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Bush Wants Market Solutions For US Airline Delays
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
President George W Bush on Monday advocated a market-based approach for managing airline congestion
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On-Time Departure Means You're Leaving On Time???
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
'20/20' Examines Airline Rules, As Passengers Push Congress to Prevent Delays
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Many Airlines Lower Bar To Fill Pilot Ranks
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Worsening Shortages Force Some Small Carriers to Hire
Younger, Less-Experienced Fliers; Raising the Retirement Age
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Air fares expected to take off in '08
Monday, December 17, 2007
Southwest's big stash of cheap fuel running low; business travel to cost more
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Air France proposes share swap for Alitalia
Monday, December 17, 2007
Air France-KLMs bid for loss-making Alitalia includes a share swap and a capital hike of 750 million euros
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Lufthansa-JetBlue Deal May Be Start Of A Trend
Monday, December 17, 2007
Lufthansa's surprise swoop for a 19 percent stake in discount US carrier JetBlue Airways could be the start of a large-scale ownership grab
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Lufthansa to buy 19 pct stake in JetBlue
Friday, December 14, 2007
Deutsche Lufthansa AG Germany's national flag-carrier, will buy a 19 percent stake in low-cost U.S. airline JetBlue Airways Corp
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Continental Sees Solid Demand, Pricing
Friday, December 14, 2007
Continental Airlines said on Thursday that demand is "strong" and pricing is "favorable"
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British Airways a 'good partner' for Iberia
Friday, December 14, 2007
Cinco Dias reported that Caja Madrid and BA will meet this week to discuss the Spanish airline's management strategy
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Delta flight attendants float union
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Delta Air Lines Inc.'s flight attendants are mad as hell, and aren't going to take it any more.
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SIA's Chew: A380 pleases, Virgin Atlantic disappoints
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Singapore Airlines' new A380 has performed with 100% reliability since the carrier placed it in operation about a month ago
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Plan to ration flights in NYC could slow airline growth
Thursday, December 13, 2007
British billionaire Richard Branson wants Virgin America to be the next JetBlue
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Olympic Air Running Out Of Time
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Greece is running out of time to find a formula to save troubled Olympic Airlines
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Delta, Air France partnership to offer LAX-Heathrow route
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Delta Air Lines Inc. in spring will offer a new nonstop route connecting Los Angeles with London
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BetaBlue takes to the skies
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
JetBlue Airways Flight 641 left New York JFK yesterday morning for San Francisco featuring the airline's new free Wi-Fi service onboard.
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Delta offers air etiquette tips
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Airline creates videos on how to fly the friendlier skies
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US to require 10 fingerprints at all airports
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
For foreign nationals upset about being fingerprinted when they enter the United States, it's getting worse.
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Sweet dreams: More airlines introducing beds
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Flat-bed seats offered to business, first class international passengers
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Europe's Airlines Slammed Over Lost Luggage
Monday, December 10, 2007
European airlines should face stiffer penalties for losing luggage after complaints against carriers almost doubled
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What happens if frequent-flier plans fly solo?
Monday, December 10, 2007
Loyal travelers won't lose miles but they likely face other hurdles
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Delta Rule Changes on Non-Refundable International Tickets
Monday, December 10, 2007
Effective December 7, 2007, Delta has amended nonrefundable international fare rules in the following manner
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Senate committee okays carbon cap-and-trade bill
Friday, December 07, 2007
The US Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee approved a comprehensive bill that would establish a carbon emissions cap-and-trade program
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Olympic on Ebay?
Friday, December 07, 2007
Kostis Hadzidakis is planning the closure of the loss-making carrier and wants to replace it with a new airline under a new name
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Panel Floats NYC Air Congestion Remedies
Friday, December 07, 2007
Remedies including express flight paths for congested routes could help ease the chronic flight delays
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Air France-KLM makes first move on Alitalia
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Air France-KLM on Thursday kicked off a round of non-binding offers for loss-making Italian carrier Alitalia
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US loses ground on runway safety - GAO report
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Airport congestion and gaps at the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration could lead to a serious airline accident
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Travel websites worst for online customer service
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Travel websites are among the worst for online customer service, according to new research from Transversal.
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UAL Wants Consolidation Sooner Not Later
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
The US airline industry should consolidate sooner rather than later, and preferably before the end of the Bush administration
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Pilots at Pinnacle authorize a strike
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Pinnacle Airlines pilots, whose contract negotiations have dragged on for about three years, said Monday that they've approved a strike authorization
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Delays Throw Doubt On Foreign Saviors For Alitalia
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
On the block for nearly a year, the loss-making Italian carrier is in its second push to find a buyer
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Possible Trouble On The Horizon For US Airlines
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
A slowing US economy and high oil prices could cripple the US airline industry's fledgling recovery and push carriers into seeking merger partners
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Lufthansa gives Swiss room to grow
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Lufthansa not only will continue to benefit Swiss but should serve as a model as the industry
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Air travel express lanes moving slowly
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
The Registered Traveler program was supposed to offer regular air travelers technology that would speed them through airport security
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Winter storm pounds Northeast
Monday, December 03, 2007
- At least 11 traffic deaths blamed on winter storm.
- Flights into NYC airports delayed up to two hours by storm
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Airline makes rules tighter
Monday, December 03, 2007
Continental cuts bonus for online booking, ups some mile requirements
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Daily Delays erode competitiveness of New York airports
Monday, December 03, 2007
The growing number of delayed flights has cost passengers nearly $200 million in lost productivity this year
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Chicago 2016 should focus on big picture: U.K. official
Friday, November 30, 2007
Chicago needs to focus on the big picture if it 's going to win the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics games
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Top three U.S. airlines raise fares
Friday, November 30, 2007
United Airlines just raised fares by nearly $20 on most roundtrip U.S. tickets
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Alitalia May Be Worthless, Deutsche Bank Report Says
Friday, November 30, 2007
Alitalia SpA, the unprofitable airline that the Italian government is trying to sell, may have no value
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Dwindling dollar takes toll on Europe
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Strong pounds and euros are great for shoppers, but at what cost?
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The Express Lanes Are Moving Slowly
Thursday, November 29, 2007
The Registered Traveler program was supposed to offer regular air travelers the technology that would speed them through airport security
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Most Airlines Profitable but Risks Remain
Thursday, November 29, 2007
The global airline industry this year will turn its first profit since 2000
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Delta raises domestic fares
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Delta Air Lines Inc ,the third-largest U.S. carrier, said on Tuesday that it increased fares by $10 one way
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Qantas faces New Year strike over pay offer
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Qantas planes could be grounded by industrial action in the new year unless the airline increases a 3 per cent pay offer to its engineers
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UAL chief says airline mergers "would be a plus"
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
The chief executive of UAL Corp said on Tuesday consolidation "would be a plus" for the troubled U.S. airline industry
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It Seems More business travellers avoiding Heathrow
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
More travellers are seeking to fly direct from regional airports to avoid the hassle of transferring at Heathrow.
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United passenger accused of charging cockpit appears in court
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
A man accused of charging the cockpit during a United Airlines flight and forcing an emergency landing here on Thanksgiving Day remains jailed
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New Rome Airport Site Selected
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Town North of Rome Selected to Be City's 3rd Airport
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US Airlines Look To Avoid Winter Weather Delays
Friday, November 16, 2007
US airlines, hoping to ease the pain of winter weather delays, are beefing up services, staffing and flight schedules
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United-Delta merger would create world's largest airline
Friday, November 16, 2007
A rumored merger of United and Delta Air Lines Inc. would create the largest airline in the world
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US To Open Military Airspace For Airliners
Friday, November 16, 2007
The US government will temporarily clear military airspace for commercial use to help reduce airline congestion during holiday travel
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Delta establishes 'special committee' to explore potential mergers
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Delta Air Lines acknowledged yesterday, after it was revealed that a shareholder is urging it to merge with United Airlines
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Delta CEO denies merger talks with UAL
Thursday, November 15, 2007
UAL Corp.'s United Airlines and Delta Air Lines Inc. have been discussing a combination
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Airports luggage limit to be eased
Thursday, November 15, 2007
The ban on carrying more than one piece of hand luggage will cease at UK airports
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US Airways pilot group asks feds to decertify its union
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
A group of US Airways pilots says it has asked a federal agency to decertify the pilots union
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Germany: Train strike to disrupt national railway services
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
German train drivers will stage a three-day strike later this week, hitting both passenger and freight services
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Bolivia: Strike suspends all flights at Santa Cruz airport
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
La Paz, National and international flights into and out of Bolivia's largest airport were suspended Tuesday evening for 24 hours
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US airlines brace for heavy Thanksgiving-period traffic
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
US Air Transport Assn. warned of crowding at airports over the 12-day period starting Nov. 16 and ending Nov. 27
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US government plan to cut flights to NYC
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
US Government to cut flights in and out of New York's three airports by up to 50% by next summer
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More airlines tack surcharge on fares
Monday, November 12, 2007
American Airlines and three major rivals added a $10 charge on U.S. round-trip fares
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UK airline hand luggage limit to be lifted
Monday, November 12, 2007
Passengers are to be allowed to carry more than one item of hand baggage on to aircraft leaving UK airports for the first time in more than a year
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Are Airlines Loading Less Fuel, Or Are There More Delays?
Monday, November 12, 2007
The increased price of oil has some airlines looking at grounding some of its fleet if fuel prices continue to climb
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No good deed goes unpunished so with regrets--Support A Recovering American Soldier
Friday, November 09, 2007
Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail
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Analyst fuels more airline merger talk
Friday, November 09, 2007
With the airline industry poised for a wave of consolidation, the most probable kickoff will be Delta making a bid for Northwest
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United Airlines to add a surcharge of $5
Friday, November 09, 2007
United Airlines said it would add a surcharge of $5 each way to tickets for most domestic flights to offset the price of jet fuel
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Fuel prices could cause United to ground planes: CFO
Thursday, November 08, 2007
United Airlines could ground up to 100 or more of its airplanes if soaring fuel prices ultimately cause consumers to buy fewer tickets
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UK inbound visitor numbers on the slide
Thursday, November 08, 2007
The number of foreign tourist arrivals to the UK stagnated in September, resulting in an overall drop during the key summer months.
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Delta Maintains Its Maintenance
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Airline, Flying in Face of Trend, to Sign Deal with Engine-Parts Supplier
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No cost' flights from Ryanair - but passengers will incur other costs
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Ryanair plans to go from a low- cost airline to a "no- cost airline" - making tickets free but earning more from add-ons such as food and luggage charges.
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New underwater city welcomes deceased and divers
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Divers, ecologists and tourists are expected to be among those attracted to a landmark "Underwater City" off the coast of Miami, Florida
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Overbooked flights become more frequent
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Late flights lessen in September, but remain at record levels for year
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Airfares Rise as Price of Oil Soars
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
With the price of crude oil hovering above $90 a barrel, airlines are accelerating efforts to raise ticket prices
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How Fewer Flights at JFK Could Affect Us
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport has four runways, and yet the FAA now says it can handle only 80 flights per hour.
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American Airline's fare hike mostly intact
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Trend to higher prices nearing an end, industry analyst says
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Passengers told to fly on damaged plane
Monday, November 05, 2007
Passengers banded together and threw a "minor revolt' when told they were going to fly on the same jet that crashed into the wing of a British Airways 747 at Heathrow.
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Airlines dance carefully around price-fixing
Monday, November 05, 2007
The world's airlines seemingly joined in a dance of rising and falling prices for your round-trip ticket
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British Airways to bid for Spain's Iberia
Monday, November 05, 2007
British Airways, Europe's second leading airline, has said it expects to make a bid for Spain's Iberia in December.
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Hand baggage restrictions 'to be lifted'
Friday, November 02, 2007
Limits on the amount of hand luggage taken on flights are to be lifted soon, British Airways predicted today.
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British Airways Net Increases 52%
Friday, November 02, 2007
British Airways first-half profit rose 52 percent as it carried more business passengers on routes to the U.S.
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American, Delta Raise Fares To Offset Fuel Costs
Friday, November 02, 2007
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have raised fares on flights within the continental United States by USD$20 round trip
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Lawmakers Say DIA Wait Times 'Unacceptable'
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Colorado risks losing tourists if steps are not taken to improve security wait times at Denver International Airport
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Ex Airline Boss Warns Carriers on Financial Complacency
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Former airline chief Sir Rod Eddington has warned leading airlines not to be financially complacent.
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Senate approves funding for Amtrak
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Lawmakers OK $11.4B to keep railway running for next 6 years
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Passengers face disruption as BAA prepares for strike
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Airline travellers could be facing disruption in the run-up to the Christmas holidays if workers at BAA back calls for industrial action in a row over pensions.
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Now boarding: new preflight procedures
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Airlines unveil innovations at counter and gate
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Airline profits likely to sink with rising oil prices
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
The oil price spike is bad news for the US's airlines at a time when they should be thriving, analysts agree.
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Most US Airlines Delaying New Purchase Of New Aircraft
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Airlines in the US are putting off purchases of new aircraft that are aging just like their passengers.
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JetBlue, Delta To Cut Some JFK Flights
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Delta and JetBlue airlines are cutting their afternoon and evening schedules to keep the FAA from taking over JFK International Airport
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Air fares about to rocket
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Airline passengers can soon expect to pay the penalty of higher ticket prices as the price of jet kerosene continues to hover above $US100 a barrel
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SAS cancels more than 60 flights
Monday, October 29, 2007
Scandinavian airline SAS AB cancelled more than 60 flights on Monday following another crash-landing over the weekend
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Air France strike to continue after weekend of chaos
Monday, October 29, 2007
Cabin crew members at Air France said they would continue with a strike that brought misery to thousands of travelers
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Airlines' pet policies, good to know
Monday, October 29, 2007
Taking a pet on a plane can be tricky. The rules vary by airline. Some won't take animals, but others offer special perks.
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Air France says strike disrupts flights
Friday, October 26, 2007
A five-day Air France strike that began Thursday was expected to cause the cancellation of 30 percent of the carrier's flights, the company said.
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Lufthansa Awaiting Iberia Devpt, No Talks On Alitalia
Friday, October 26, 2007
German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Thursday it intends to wait for further developments at Iberia
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Airbus A380 Completes First Commercial Flight
Friday, October 26, 2007
An Airbus A380 ended its first commercial flight from Singapore.
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Air France unions sees big disruption due to strike
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Air France has made plans to cut its short- and medium-haul flights by 30 percent due to a strike
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Lufthansa reports record profits
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Germany's biggest airline Lufthansa announced on Wednesday record profits for the first nine months of the year
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Airlines waive change fees for those affected by fires
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Many airlines have waived change fees or loosened other policies for customers who are holding tickets to areas affected by the California wildfires
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Airlines may be fined for chronically late flights
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Airlines that operate chronically delayed flights could face stiff fines in the coming weeks
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Pilots at American Airlines seek 49 percent pay raise
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
The pilots union at American Airlines asked Tuesday for pay raises of nearly 49 percent
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High airfares fatten holiday costs
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
If you've been waiting to book a flight for the holidays, hoping that airfares would drop, you've probably waited too long.
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Air France Cabin Crew Unions Call 5-Day Strike
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Unions representing cabin crew at Air France have called a five-day strike to press management to review salary and working conditions
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Alitalia Workers Strike, 250 Milan Flights Cut
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Striking Alitalia workers forced more than 250 flights at Milan's airports to be canceled on Monday
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Russia: Work in progress
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Russia has some serious catching up to do to win confidence of business travellers
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Bad Times at the Airport
Monday, October 22, 2007
You can't make flights arrive on time, but you can plan your travel schedule to avoid the worst places and hours.
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Two more airlines, citing jet-fuel costs, raise fares
Monday, October 22, 2007
US Airways Group Inc. and American Airlines have joined competitors in raising most U.S. round-trip fares by as much as $20
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UAL, American muscle out O'Hare competition
Monday, October 22, 2007
Airport's dominant carriers lobby for dibs on new landing slot
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Continental Air Ground Workers To Vote On Union
Friday, October 19, 2007
A union has filed paperwork on behalf of those 8,000 employees that will allow them to vote on whether to unionize
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Southwest, Continental Profits Rise Despite Fuel Costs
Friday, October 19, 2007
Southwest Airlines and Continental Airlines posted higher quarterly earnings on Thursday
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United Raises Fares To Offset Fuel Costs
Friday, October 19, 2007
United Airlines on Thursday said it raised domestic fares to offset high fuel costs
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Brit coughs up $110,000 for A380 seat
Thursday, October 18, 2007
The bidder who paid more than $110,000 for a ticket on the first A380 superjumbo flight has been revealed
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Meters coming to D.C. taxis
Thursday, October 18, 2007
D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty said Wednesday he plans to sign an order to force taxis to switch from the zone fare system to meters.
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Sydney taxi drivers set to strike
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Taxi drivers are poised to go on strike this morning, as resentment lingers over the police's use of capsicum spray against a driver at Sydney Airport
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Air France and Delta set transatlantic venture
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines announced plans to team up on routes linking major U.S. cities and Heathrow airport in a challenge to rival British Airways
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Delta Air CEO opens door to consolidation
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Delta positioned itself as a buyer in the U.S. airline industry as its new chief executive said the carrier wanted to take a leading role when the industry consolidates
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British Airways revised baggage policy
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
British Airways will be introducing a revised checked baggage policy on November 6, 2007
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U.S. air-fare increase falters, but shows signs of sticking
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
An industrywide air-fare increase initiated last week by American Airlines faltered over the weekend
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Chronology of Airbus A380
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Airbus delivered the long-delayed first A380 superjumbo to Singapore Airlines on Monday
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Ireland's Aer Lingus, pilots announce deal to avoid shutdown
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Aer Lingus Group PLC and its pilots announced a deal Monday that will prevent the airline from being grounded this week
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BA facing a fierce fight at Heathrow
Monday, October 15, 2007
The fight for the world’s most lucrative air route will heat up this week when America’s Delta Air Lines teams up with Air France
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Aer Lingus talks continue at LRC
Monday, October 15, 2007
Thousands of air passengers are at risk of having no flights as Aer Lingus management and unions return to the Labour Relations Commission.
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American Airlines raises fares
Monday, October 15, 2007
American Airlines raised many domestic fares by $5 each way
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Falling off a cruise ship not an easy job
Friday, October 12, 2007
Just how hard is it for passengers to accidentally fall overboard? Answer: almost impossible
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The Bush administration plans meeting on delays
Friday, October 12, 2007
The Bush administration will convene a meeting of airline executives in October aimed at reducing delays and congestion
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Boeing's earnings may get knocked by Dreamliner delay
Friday, October 12, 2007
Boeing's earnings next year will increase more slowly than anticipated as it pushes off nearly three dozen of its 787 Dreamliners to 2009
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Boeing Delays Initial Delivery Of Dreamliner Until Late 2008
Thursday, October 11, 2007
The first deliveries of Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner will be delayed by six months
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Spirit Evaluating 787 Deliveries and First Flight Reschedule
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. said it is evaluating Boeing's reschedule of 787 first flight and first deliveries to customers
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WILL AIRBUS RECOVER?
Thursday, October 11, 2007
A report of "massive insider trading" at parent company EADS was leaked to the media
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WSJ-Some Flight-Status Alerts Aren't So Alert
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
We Test Services That Promise To Provide Air-Travel Updates
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Aer Lingus suspends 4 pilots as row escalates
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The increasingly bitter dispute between Aer Lingus staff and management worsened after four pilots were suspended for refusing to train new recruits.
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Under-fire Airbus execs trumpet 'New Airbus'
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Airbus executives yesterday attempted to ignore the swirling controversy regarding their alleged involvement in insider training
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Alitalia Shortlists Six Possible Bidders For Talks
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Alitalia said on Monday it had shortlisted six possible bidders for a stake in the troubled airline
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MAXjet Adds Flights, Changes Routes To Meet Demand
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
MAXjet Airways today announced route changes adjusting frequencies on its transatlantic routes based on growing demand.
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Air France KLM, Delta Signal Joint-Venture Deal
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Air France KLM and Delta Air Lines on Monday signaled an imminent joint-venture deal on transatlantic flights
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Another Taxi Strike in NYC
Monday, October 08, 2007
New York taxi drivers announced plans on to strike a second time
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Air France-KLM seeks Italy partner for Alitalia, studying partial bid
Monday, October 08, 2007
Air France-KLM is studying a partial bid for 49 pct of Alitalia SpA
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AMR fights unions over pay
Monday, October 08, 2007
American Airlines, profitable again after racking up $8 billion in losses since 2001, faces a three-front battle to limit labor costs
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Mexicana enters bidding for AeroMexico
Friday, October 05, 2007
Mexicana late Wednesday submitted a takeover bid for AeroMexico valued at MEX2.17 billion
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5Q with HRG's David Radcliffe
Friday, October 05, 2007
Radcliffe addressed HRG's technology development and growing consulting practice, and his views on airport security personnel
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Chicago far behind rivals for 2016: USOC chair
Friday, October 05, 2007
U.S. Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth said that Chicago ranks third or fourth among rivals for the 2016 Summer Games.
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HRG launches cash expense management tool in Europe
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Hogg Robinson Group has launched HRG Expedite, a new automated web-based tool designed to simplify the processing of cash expenses.
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U.S. airline delays worsen in August
Thursday, October 04, 2007
The airline industry's dismal on-time performance in 2007 continued in August with nearly 30 percent of flights delayed.
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The annual cost of airline delays has reached $9 billion
Thursday, October 04, 2007
The annual cost of airline delays has reached $9 billion, twice the entire budget of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants
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Have Your Own Private Room … at 39,000 Feet
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Dubai-Based Emirates Airline's New Plane Interior Has $12,000 Private Rooms
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Delta Air Lines Changes Domestic Bag Check-In At JFK
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
In an effort to further improve customer service at JFK, Delta will require domestic customers to check their baggage a minimum of 45 minutes prior to departure time
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Call for transparency over airline tax and duty refund charges
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Brits are losing out on millions of pounds a year by failing to reclaim the tax and duty paid on cancelled flight tickets.
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Most Airports to screen remote-control toys
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Airport screeners will be taking a closer look at remote-control toys due to concerns that they could be used to detonate bombs.
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Interesting Stats
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
According to the OAG, low cost carriers have doubled their share of the world's airline capacity, and now account for 20% of the market
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Air traffic controllers prevent collision at last minute
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Ben-Gurion International Airport air traffic controllers prevented a potentially deadly collision at the last minute yesterday
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Delta finalises jv deal with Air France-KLM
Monday, October 01, 2007
Air France-KLM has finalised a joint venture agreement with Delta Air Lines over the operation of transatlantic flights
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Airlines try to appease delayed fliers
Monday, October 01, 2007
As "passengers' rights" legislation wends its way through Congress, airlines are taking pre-emptive steps to alleviate travel hassles
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Delta focuses on Big Apple for global fare
Monday, October 01, 2007
These days, Delta Air Lines seems to be throwing everything but the kitchen sink into wooing customers in the Big Apple
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Forecasters: Travel Prices to Continue Rising in '08
Friday, September 28, 2007
Industry observers expect business travel volumes to grow further in 2008, leading to ever-more crowded airplanes, congested airports and sold-out hotels
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NTSB to issue report on 2005 Southwest crash Tuesday
Friday, September 28, 2007
The Safety Board meets next Tuesday to issue safety recommendations for the accident at Midway Airport on Dec. 8, 2005
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TPG/BA Bid For Iberia Seen Late October
Friday, September 28, 2007
A formal bid for Iberia is likely to be made towards the end of next month
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American Airlines Wants Its Pilots To Fly More
Thursday, September 27, 2007
It's a cause-and-effect relationship as old as time itself: if you want to earn more money... you'll have to work more
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'Comatose' Alitalia Can't Repay Debt - Chairman
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Alitalia is in a "comatose" state and cannot repay over USD$1.4 billion in debt due in the next three years
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Taxi protests choke French cities, disrupt airport access
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Several thousand taxi drivers staged protests across France Wednesday
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Confessions of a baggage handler
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
A baggage handler can tell when it's spring break or a holiday without looking at a calendar.
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Russia Aims To Sell 1,000 Superjet Airliners
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Russia plans to sell at least 1,000 of its new Superjet regional airliners, with 70 percent destined for export
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Air France Prepares Bid For Iberia - Report
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Air France KLM is planning to team up with two Spanish firms to bid for Spain's Iberia
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Walsh: First open skies stage no threat to BA's transatlantic market share
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
British Airways CEO Willie Walsh does not expect the first stage of EU-US open skies to have a major impact.
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Heathrow’s Terminal 5 almost ready
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Activities in preparation for the opening of Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 in the UK have started
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AMR Shares Sink on Analysts' Worries
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Shares of AMR Corp., the parent of American Airlines, dropped 14.3 percent Monday after the company gave a tepid third-quarter outlook
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Passport / Secure Document Required for International Travel
Monday, September 24, 2007
The grace period for U.S. citizens who were unable to receive their passport will be terminated on September 30
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Govt may limit flights at JFK
Monday, September 24, 2007
The US government has taken the first step toward possibly limiting flights as early as next summer
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Fuel costs cloud horizon
Monday, September 24, 2007
Though airlines are having a fine year, increased oil prices threaten future profits
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US House backs bill aimed at reducing air delays
Friday, September 21, 2007
The U.S. government could force airlines to make schedule changes, under legislation approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday
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Swiss Air Traffic Workers Accept Verdict
Friday, September 21, 2007
Four employees of a Swiss air traffic control company convicted in a plane collision that killed 71 people have decided against appealing the verdict
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Alitalia, AirOne in bid talks amid interest from foreign carriers
Friday, September 21, 2007
Alitalia has reopened talks with AirOne on a possible takeover by its smaller domestic rival
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Airbus confirms switch to composite frame on A350 XWB
Thursday, September 20, 2007
In a major about-face, Airbus confirmed that it has ditched the aluminum frame for a composite frame on the A350 XWB.
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Southwest Airlines to eliminate "cattle call"
Thursday, September 20, 2007
The Dallas-based airline says it is making changes to its longtime open seating policy
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UAL expects higher 3Q unit revenue, boosts cost forecast
Thursday, September 20, 2007
UAL Corp., parent of United Airlines, on Wednesday said it would see a gain in its third-quarter unit revenue
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Airline chief defends pilot
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
A report in the Bangkok Post says that the Indonesian pilot of the no-frills jet that crashed on the resort island of Phuket over the weekend was defended
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Air fare hikes falter, but demand remains strong
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Major U.S. airlines on Tuesday partially withdrew last week's flurry of fare increases
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Sabre and HRG/ETA launch solution to locate corporate travellers worldwide
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
The launch of ‘Traveller Security and Data Suite’, has been announced by Sabre Travel Network
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Alaska Air says plans to launch in-flight Internet
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Alaska Airlines said on Tuesday it plans to launch an in-flight wireless Internet service.
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Parking break for travelers at JFK
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
In addition to checking their luggage at Kennedy Airport, passengers now have the option of checking their cars.
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SAS says 228 flights cancelled
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Airline SAS said on Monday it was cancelling at least 228 flights through to Wednesday this week
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Virgin Joins Qantas With Fleet Wide In-Flight WiFi
Monday, September 17, 2007
While Boeing and Intel turned out not to be a match made in the clouds, u-hating Qantas improved the state of in-flight WiFi last month
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Air France-KLM eyes carriers
Monday, September 17, 2007
Air France-KLM, the European airline, is studying potential merger moves with either Alitalia or Iberia.
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UAL raises domestic fares $6 a round-trip
Monday, September 17, 2007
UAL Corp., parent of United Airlines, said on Friday it raised fares for domestic flights by $3 each way
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Sept. 11 Damages Trial To Hear Cockpit Tapes
Friday, September 14, 2007
Tapes of the final moments before one of the hijacked airliners in the September 11 attacks may be played
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Delta, UPS benefit from Japan flying rights deal
Friday, September 14, 2007
Delta Air Lines and UPS both expect new business opportunities from a new agreement
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Alitalia planning to sell slots at Heathrow to raise cash
Friday, September 14, 2007
Alitalia SpA is planning to sell take-off and landing slots at Heathrow airport to help raise cash to fund operations
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Bolivia has new visa rule for U.S. tourists
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Bolivia announced it will require visas for U.S. tourists beginning Dec. 1, following through on a pledge to treat Americans much like they treat Bolivians
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Ryanair says ready to invest $1 billion
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Budget airline Ryanair is prepared to invest $1 billion in Milan airports as part of plans to boost its presence in Italy
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Beijing shows new airport terminal for Olympics
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Beijing showed its new airport terminal Wednesday, a mammoth glass and steel structure with a gracefully sloping roof
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HRG/ETA's Sabre Virtually There Now Available to Travelers via Mobile Devices
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Travelers Can Check Flight Information, Wait Times and Receive Updates on Travel Booked Through HRG/ETA
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EU bans Iran, Ukraine airlines
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
The European Commission confirmed it had banned Mahan Air and Ukrainian-Mediterranean Airlines from flying to the bloc due to safety concerns.
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Japan suspends 3 planes
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Japan's transport ministry said on Wednesday it suspended flights of three aircraft made by Canada's Bombardier Inc
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Air France eyes use of biometrics to board passengers
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Air France will pilot a program by year end that will use biometric information encrypted on a small card
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Airlines Begin Scaling Back Fare Increases
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
US airlines have begun to withdraw a revenue-boosting fare increase initiated last week by Delta Air Lines
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U.S. State Department Says Passport Service Is Back to Normal
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
The U.S. State Department said its passport service is back to the usual six- to eight-week processing time
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Pakistan airports 'on high alert'
Monday, September 10, 2007
Pakistan's airports have been placed on highest alert, with the threat of a terror attack imminent, officials say.
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Denver International explores storm failures
Monday, September 10, 2007
Denver International Airport needs multifunction equipment that can plow, sweep and blow snow as part of its plan to stay open during heavy storms
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Air travel ills aren’t the plane’s fault
Monday, September 10, 2007
Dry eyes, headaches caused by ozone and your own body oils, study finds
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Travel demand withstands softening economy
Friday, September 07, 2007
Hotels and airlines are bracing for softer demand as the economy shows signs of slowing, but the pain may not hit the travel industry for months.
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Suisse-HRG Expands Beyond Initial Regions
Friday, September 07, 2007
HRG, has won Credit Suisse's business in 16 countries, including two of the financial firm's largest
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Construction on $5 billion expansion of Panama Canal begins
Friday, September 07, 2007
Ground broke this week on an expansion of the Panama Canal that would double the waterway's capacity and is expected for completion in 2014
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EU Parliament challenges onboard restrictions
Thursday, September 06, 2007
The European Parliament wants "to review urgently" the legislation restricting the amount of liquid passengers can carry onboard aircraft.
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United eyeing better service
Thursday, September 06, 2007
The airline hopes to avoid a federal mandate by delivering all checked luggage within 25 minutes of a flight's arrival
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Flights cancelled, trains disrupted as typhoon approaches Japan
Thursday, September 06, 2007
A typhoon approaching Japan Thursday disrupted flights and train service and buffeted parts of the country with heavy rain and high winds.
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Alitalia outlines 'survival/transition' plan
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Alitalia intends to scrap 150-170 of its 340 daily flights from Milan Malpensa as part of a new business plan aimed at stopping the troubled carrier's financial bleeding
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Union agrees to send strikers back to work
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
The Tube strike that has brought travel mayhem to the capital for two days was called off
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Pilots strike likely as Aer Lingus exits labour talks
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Strike action at Aer Lingus looks certain
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Union, FAA collide on air safety
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Some say contract and controller staffing disputes pose dangers.
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The Airlines Apply Lessons of Bummer Summer-WSJ
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Airlines are planning changes in how they operate and refining systems that book customers.
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Virgin launches air battle against Southwest
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Virgin America Inc. fought regulators for almost two years before it could take to the air.
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American Airlines moves to bolster on-time performance
Friday, August 31, 2007
American Airlines plans to add up to seven minutes to its scheduled flight times starting this fall
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Airports under fire over 2,000 job cuts
Friday, August 31, 2007
BAA, the owner of Britain’s three biggest airports, is planning to cut up to 2,000 jobs
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BAA Says No Airport Sale Plans
Friday, August 31, 2007
BAA, the owner of Britain's three biggest airports, is not planning to sell any airports and has not decided on any job cuts
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Check Boeing's faster
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Newer Boeing Co. 737 jets must be inspected sooner than first ordered because a problem with loose parts may be more widespread than originally believed
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China has the Urge to Merge
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Air China, now the world's most valuable carrier, will consider the option of merging with other Chinese airlines
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Delta Announces Resignation Of COO Jim Whitehurst
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Wednesday after the closing bell, air carrier Delta Air Lines said its COO Jim Whitehurst resigned
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Millions misled over airport prices
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
BAA, the airport operator, has misled millions of passengers about prices at shops and bars in its terminals
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Fires Rage in Greece For Fifth Day
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Forest fires continue to rage in Greece's mountainous southern peninsula of Peloponnese
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Union moves to ground Qantas jets on safety fears
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Thousands of passengers could be left stranded or face major delays after a move by aircraft engineers to ground two Qantas 747s
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IATA Sees End Of Paper Tickets In 2008
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
The global airlines body IATA said it had placed its last order for paper tickets
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Local air traffic controller numbers in free-fall
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
The number of fully certified air traffic controllers at Orlando International Airport has nose-dived more than 30 percent since January
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New Airline Supported By Vatican
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
A Vatican-backed charter service made its inaugural flight Monday
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US Airline Merger Frenzy Unlikely Anytime Soon
Monday, August 27, 2007
Wall Street is hoping new Delta Air Lines' chief executive Richard Anderson will kick-start a series of mergers
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Air travel up despite record delays
Monday, August 27, 2007
Despite record-level delays, nearly 16 million passengers will fly on U.S. airlines over the Labor Day weekend
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Now Travelers can do more with Sabre and Mobile Devices
Monday, August 27, 2007
Ease travel delay pains by keeping in the know and in touch with new Sabre® Virtually There® enhancements
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Airlines bumping more passengers
Friday, August 24, 2007
Airlines are trying to cram as many people as possible onto their planes.
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Memphis Controllers Under Investigation By FAA
Friday, August 24, 2007
The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into several errors made by air traffic controllers at the Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center
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United mulls maintenance unit spin-off
Friday, August 24, 2007
United Airlines is considering spinning off most of its maintenance operations, a published report said Thursday.
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United cuts miles required for shorter flights
Thursday, August 23, 2007
United Airlines is lowering the number of frequent-flier miles required to get a free ticket on shorter flights.
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Exciting USAirways Shuttle Enhancements
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Effective, September 5th, the DCA-BOS flights will begin operating on the half-hour versus the present schedule of forty-five minutes past the hour
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Airlines rapped for difficulties in securing refunds
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Airlines including Ryanair have been accused of imposing inexplicably high administrative fees
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China Airlines grounds 737-800 fleet; investigation into explosion underway
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
China Airlines was ordered by the Taiwanese government to ground temporarily its 11 remaining 737-800s for safety checks
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US Airways Pilots Split on Contract
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
A contingent of pilots at US Airways has walked out of contract negotiations with the company, saying they want pay raises immediately
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Midwest Air buyer says it plans no job cuts
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
TPG Capital said it doesn't plan to cut jobs at Midwest Air Group Inc. as it teams with Northwest Airlines
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Hurricane Dean now 'catastrophic' Category 5
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Hurricane Dean intensified to a violent Category 5 storm Monday night, as high winds forced thousands of tourists to evacuate the coasts of Mexico and Belize
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Aer Lingus pilots end strike threat
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Aer Lingus pilots called off a two-day strike scheduled to begin today after the carrier and the Irish Air Line Pilots Assn
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USAID Provides Hurricane Assistance to Jamaica
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
USAID announced it will provide an initial $100,000 after Hurricane Dean impacted the island on August 19
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Taiwan jet explodes at Japan airport
Monday, August 20, 2007
A plane belonging to Taiwan's China Airlines Ltd exploded and caught fire soon after landing on Japan's southern island of Okinawa on Monday
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Police clash with protesters at Heathrow
Monday, August 20, 2007
Six people were injured and three arrested tonight after clashes between police and climate change protesters near Heathrow airport
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Tourists flee Cancun as Mexico declares hurricane watch for Dean
Monday, August 20, 2007
Travelers packed the airport of this beach resort city Sunday and officials began evacuations along Mexico's Caribbean coast.
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Strong Hurricane Heads for Caribbean
Friday, August 17, 2007
Airports closed, coastal hotels were evacuated and tourists hunkered down in shelters as powerful Hurricane Dean bore down
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Delta Takes Steps to Assist Customers as Hurricane Dean Approaches
Friday, August 17, 2007
Delta Air Lines customers booked on flights to or from select cities in the Caribbean may make adjustments to travel
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Climate protesters aim for Sunday action
Friday, August 17, 2007
Camp for Climate protesters have promised a “campaign of civil disobedience” as the movement gathers momentum for mass action this Sunday
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Peru: Earthquake
Thursday, August 16, 2007
An earthquake measuring 7.7 in magnitude occurred near the Peruvian capital
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With pilot strike looming, airline reveals how it will keep us flying
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Aer Lingus is continuing to draw up contingency plans to help the thousands of airline passengers
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Flights face disruption in day of airport 'mass action'
Thursday, August 16, 2007
PROTESTERS at the climate camp outside Heathrow airport are planning 24 hours of "mass action" on Sunday that might disrupt holidaymakers
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AirTran Raises Bid In Renewed Midwest Pursuit
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Less than 48 hours after Midwest Airlines' board of directors endorsed its sale to private equity firm TPG, AirTran Airways once again upped its bid
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Protesters and police clash at Heathrow camp
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Tensions rose last night at the growing “Climate Camp” at Heathrow airport after demonstrators blocked police from entering the site.
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