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- Regional carriers jettison 50-seat planes Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:36AMThe 50-seat jets once prized by carriers such as Delta Air Lines Inc. are being culled from U.S. fleets as higher fuel and maintenance bills make them too expensive to fly. By 2015, U.S. airlines will have about 200 jets with 50 or fewer seats, down from... Delta Air Lines - United States - Airline - Aviation - Shopping
- Flight test: United Airlines business class Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:08AMA comfortable, lie-flat bed at a cheaper rate than other carriers on the US-Australia route.
- Once-prized 50-seat jets no longer wanted Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:11AMThe 50-seat jets once prized by carriers such as Delta Air Lines are being culled from U.S. fleets as higher fuel and maintenance bills make them too expensive to fly.
- Airline fees bring headaches to some passengers, offer choices to other Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:39PMAirline fees, once merely irritating, have blossomed into a major source of airline profits and a growing headache for travelers.
- Regional carriers jettison 50-seat planes Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:20PMThe 50-seat jets once prized by carriers such as Delta Air Lines Inc. are being culled from U.S. fleets as higher fuel and maintenance bills make them too expensive to fly. By 2015, U.S. airlines will have about 200 jets with 50 or fewer seats, down from... Delta Air Lines - Airline - United States - Aviation - United Airlines
- Local airlines learn the value of Twitter the hard way Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:55PMWhen antiquated navigational equipment broke down last June, three Philippine carriers — Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific Air, and Zest Air — immediately announced flight cancellations on radio, television, and the web.
- Baggage fees cause ripple effect Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:21PMBaggage fees cause ripple effect
- Airline fees bring headaches to some passengers, offer choices to other Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:20PMAirline fees bring headaches to some passengers, offer choices to other
- Era ends as airline carriers scrap 50-seat jets Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:22AMEra ends as airline carriers scrap 50-seat jets
- British Airways CEO eyes India after Iberia merger Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:19AM( FT ) -- A newly merged British Airways and Iberia would be "very interested" in investing in an Indian airline, BA chief Willie Walsh said on Saturday as he announced a groundbreaking code-share deal with India's Kingfisher Airlines.
- Airlines cut back use of 50-seat jets Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:03AMThe 50-seat jets once prized by carriers such as Delta Air Lines are being culled from U.S. fleets as higher fuel and maintenance bills make them too expensive to fly.
- Profitable airline fees only going to increase Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:07PMOver the next 18 months, airline consultants say carriers are likely to start selling new conveniences and comforts to passengers.
- Pet Carriers Ease Air Travel With Furry Friends Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:08AM(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - A passenger arrives at the airport, checks her luggage, prints her boarding pass and waits in a long line to pass through security. She finally makes it to the gate with her pet in a small carrier ready to board. Then the unthinkable happens - the pet carrier doesn't meet the airline's regulations, and the passenger and her pet are denied boarding. This ...
- Top Ten: The week's Top 10 videos on MarketWatch Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:16AMIn case you missed them, here are the top 10 videos that appeared on MarketWatch for the week of Aug. 30-Sept.3:
- Era ends as carriers cull 50-seat jets Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:16AMThe 50-seat jets once prized by carriers such as Delta Air Lines are being culled from U.S. fleets as higher fuel and maintenance bills make them too expensive to fly. By 2015, U.S.
- Police question scientist in Miami airport scare Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:08PMMIAMI (AP) — A scientist has been detained at the Miami International Airport after screeners spotted a metal canister in his luggage that looked like a pipe bomb, prompting an evacuation, a government official said.
- Airlines junk smaller jets as fuel prices soar Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:03PMBloomberg News Friday, September 3, 2010 The 50-seat jets once prized by carriers such as Delta Air Lines are being culled from U.S. fleets as higher fuel and maintenance bills make them too expensive to fly. By 2015, U.S. airlines will have about 200 jets with 50 or fewer seats, down from about 1,200, said Michael Boyd, president of consultant Boyd Group International in Evergreen, Colo. More ...
- Cops quiz scientist in US airport scare Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:16PMA scientist was detained at a Miami airport after an object spotted in his luggage looked like a pipe bomb.
- Small jets are pulled from fleets as gas, maintenance prices rise Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:54PMSkyWestA Bombardier CRJ-200 50-seat Delta Connection jet operated by SkyWest. The 50-seat jets once prized by carriers such as Delta Air Lines are being culled from U.S. fleets as higher fuel and maintenance bills make them too expensive to fly....
- Miami Airport Reopened After Security Closure Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:03PMInvestigators Release Scientist After Metal Canister Found in Luggage Prompts Evacuation of 4 Concourses, On-Site Hotel
- Scientist Detained in Miami Airport Scare Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:50PMA scientist has been detained at the Miami International Airport after screeners spotted a metal canister in his luggage that looked like a pipe bomb.
- Police release professor held in airport scare Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:28AMA senior law enforcement official says investigators have released a scientist detained at Miami International Airport after screeners spotted a metal canister in his luggage that looked like a pipe bomb, prompting an evacuation.
- Scientist detained at Miami airport after security staff mistake metal canister for bomb Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:57AMThomas C. Butler sparked the alert when security staff spotted a suspicious-looking metal canister in his luggage which had the appearance of a pipe bomb.
- Police question scientist in Miami airport scare Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:18AMMIAMI (AP) — A scientist has been detained at the Miami International Airport after screeners spotted a metal canister in his luggage that looked like a pipe bomb, prompting an evacuation, a government official said. The FBI and Miami-Dade...
- Police question scientist in Miami airport scare Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:49AMPolice question scientist in Miami airport scare
- Airline Era Ends as Carriers Cull 50-Seat Jets `Nobody Wants' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:54PMThe 50-seat jets once prized by carriers such as Delta Air Lines Inc. are being culled from U.S. fleets as higher fuel and maintenance bills make them too expensive to fly.
- Once bitten Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:04PMWhy bed-bugs are on the march again
- Magazine Regulars Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:54PM"Night night, sleep tight, don't let the bed-bugs bite…" It's long been a favourite rhyme to send children off to sleep. But with experts warning of a worldwide bedbug pandemic, will any of us be able to sleep once we've turned out the light?, asks Tom de Castella.
- Domestic travel from T3 only from Oct 28 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:24PMDomestic passengers using the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi will be able to use the new Terminal-3 (T3) only from October 28, a few weeks after the Commonwealth Games are over. The Games will conclude on October 14.
- NCDOT To Suspend Construction Projects During Labor Day Weekend Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:01AMThe N.C. Department of Transportation is taking steps to help motorists save both time and money this holiday weekend by suspending most road construction activities on major routes across the state. By avoiding traffic delays, motorists can reach their destinations more quickly while also cutting down on fuel consumption and costs.
- NCDOT To Suspend Construction Projects During Labor Day Weekend Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:00AMThe N.C. Department of Transportation is taking steps to help motorists save both time and money this holiday weekend by suspending most road construction activities on major routes across the state. By avoiding traffic delays, motorists can reach their destinations more quickly while also cutting down on fuel consumption and costs. Most construction projects along interstate, N.C. and U.S ...
- MEPs call for 'better' EU-US security after Dutch arrests Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:07AMFlaws in the US anti-terror system exposed by the recent arrest in Amsterdam of two suspected terrorists flying from Chicago pushed MEPs from the two main parties in the European Parliament to ask for "better" rather than "more" security checks ahead of a crucial new round of negotiations between the EU and the US over Passenger Name Records (PNRs).
- Press digest Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:41AMThe following are the top stories in the local and international press today.
- Bearse USA Continues Growth in Tactical Gear Manufacturing Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:39PMCHICAGO , Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- /Bearse USA/ -- Bearse USA has earned a selection onto the 2010 Inc. 5000, Inc. Magazine's annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Bearse USA joins a prestigious group of past honorees which include Under Armour, Timberland, Microsoft, Patagonia, and scores of other powerhouse companies. "It's a testament to the strategy, dedication ...
- MSU welcomes students and their stuff but works to keep out unwanted pests Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:34AMEAST LANSING - The campus rooms have been cleaned and inspected and a slew of new mattresses delivered.
- MSU welcomes students and their stuff but works to keep out bedbugs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:44AMWith thousands of Michigan State University students moving back to campus this week, officials say they're doing what they can to keep out some uninvited guests: bedbugs.
- Carry-On Joy: Airline Doubles Overhead Bins Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:34AMMany airlines are deciding it's time to spend some money to spruce up their cabins, and not just in first class. Even the lowly coach passenger may notice some differences. American Airlines, for instance, is doubling the capacity of its overhead bins. Business - Advertising - Marketing and Advertising - Airline - Luggage and Bags
- Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport completes $35 million expansion Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:02AMPensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport is about to celebrate its Diamond Anniversary with the completion of a $35 million terminal expansion project.
- Bedbugs making a comeback Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:16PMYou never see them coming. They like to suck your blood. They are growing in number and they leave a mark.
- Customer service travels well Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:48AMAs Labor Day approaches and with it the end of the vacation season many Americans are so stressed ...
- Rough ride in the skies Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:11PMHow did the friendly skies become so unfriendly?
- Safety concerns raised about China crash runway Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:29PMA night-time flight into a remote Chinese city ended with a violent, shaking descent and then a crash near an airport that one major Chinese airline had previously judged unsafe for night landings. More than half the 96 people onboard survived, clambering over luggage as smoke filled the broken fuselage. read more
- Runway safety concerns raised after jet in China crashes a mile from foggy airport, killing 42 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:09PMYICHUN, China — A nighttime flight into a remote Chinese city ended with a violent, shaking descent and then a crash near an airport that one major Chinese airline had previously judged unsafe for night landings. More than half the 96 people onboard survived, clambering over luggage as smoke filled the broken fuselage.
- Runway safety concerns raised after jet in China crashes a mile from foggy airport, killing 42 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:55AMA nighttime flight into a remote Chinese city ended with a violent, shaking descent and then a crash near an airport that one major Chinese airline had previously judged unsafe for night landing...
- Safety concerns raised about China crash runway Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:51AMYICHUN, China — A nighttime flight into a remote Chinese city ended with a violent, shaking descent and then a crash near an airport that one major Chinese airline had previously judged unsafe for night landings.
- Safety concerns raised about China crash runway Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:45AMBy DAVID WIVELL Associated Press Writer YICHUN, China - A nighttime flight into a remote Chinese city ended with a violent, shaking descent and then a crash near an airport that one major Chinese airline...
- Safety concerns raised about China crash runway Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:05AM-- YICHUN, China - A nighttime flight into a remote Chinese city ended with a violent, shaking descent and then a crash near an airport that one major Chinese airline had previously judged unsafe for night landings. More than half the 96 people onboard survived, clambering over luggage as smoke filled the broken fuselage.
- Chinese Airport Drew Safety Concerns Before Crash Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:11AMChina’s largest passenger airline deemed nighttime landings at an airport in northeastern China unsafe a year before a jet crashed there on Tuesday.
- Plane Crashes in Northeastern China, Killing 42 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:24AMThe Henan Airlines plane, carrying 91 passengers and a crew of 5, crashed near an airport in Heilongjiang Province.
- Plane Crashes in Northeastern China, Killing 42 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:13AMBEIJING -- Forty-two people were killed and 54 others were injured Tuesday night when a Chinese jet crashed and burst into flames while trying to land on a fog-shrouded runaway in northeastern China, state media reported.