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Search under way for 2 missing Jordan Times journalists Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 8:11AMSearch under way for 2 missing Jordan Times journalists
Search under way for two missing Jordan Times journalists Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 4:31AMAmman- The Jordan Times said Thursday that search had been continuing over the past 24 hours for its editor and reporter Taylor Luck, 23, and freelance writer Holli Chmela, 27, who went missing while on a vacation in Lebanon during the Eid al-Fitr ho...
Airport shuttles easy on wallet, wear and tear Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 2:23AMAlthough you may already have your holiday airline tickets and hotel accommodations, you still have the problem of getting from your destination airport to your hotel. The basic alternatives at most big airports are taking a taxi, an airport bus or a shuttle;...
Making the big trip at Big Day Out Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 7:31PMWith budget travel and the ‘concert tourist’ phenomenon, the Big Day Out fest in Australia is set for more Malaysian music fans next January.
Republic Airways may step into Hawaii interisland market Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 6:05AMHoping to fill a void left by the demise of Aloha Airlines, a Mainland airline is exploring plans to enter the interisland market in partnership with a small, local carrier.
Resorts Cool on Airline Fees for Skis Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 11:07PMDENVER - When out-of-towners begin flying to Colorado for ski vacations, they will be hit with new fees to bring their skis.
GUT CHECK Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 4:44PMShould McCarran continue with costly expansion plans even as visitor volume slides, costs to airlines increase?
The Slowdown Hits Holiday Travel Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 4:34PMA recent Wall Street Journal article written by Candace Jackson is highlighting the effects the economic downturn is having on resort and vacation bookings for the upcoming holiday period, but...
British Airways merger with Iberia on hold Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 12:10PM LONDON, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- British Airways said Tuesday its merger with Spanish carrier Iberia would be delayed due to falling ticket sales.
Malcolm Berko -- United Airlines not cleared for takeoff Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 10:26AMPlease tell me what you think of United Airlines as an 18-month to 24-month investment. Several brokers recommend it. With oil prices falling, more people will be able to travel, and I think United, the second biggest airline in the world, could profit ve
Travel Troubleshooter: A Married Name, a Singular Headache Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 1:12AM Question: My daughter and son-in-law will be traveling to South Africa to attend a cousin’s wedding. They’ve been carefully watching ticket prices online and recently found a fare on South African Airways.
Travel briefs: Bodies exhibit moves to Luxor Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 8:02PMBODIES . . . The Exhibition Las Vegas has moved to the Luxor Hotel and Casino. This educational exhibit is the first to debut in the new Premier Exhibitions 38,800-square-foot exhibition center at Luxor. The exhibit showcases more than 260 full body, organ and partial body specimens.
Fees take flight Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 8:02PMIf different is good, then the U.S. airline industry¹s policies regarding charges for checking bags should be fantastic.
Name mix-up can cost air travelers a lot Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 6:53PMNewlywed has wrong name on her airline ticket — her married name while her passport has maiden name — and airline is charging $400 to fix
Law and You by Mohammed Jaber Nader Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 6:06PMR.J. My employment contract says that my company will provide me Saudi Arabian Airlines economy-class ticket for my travel home. But the airline does not operate flights to my native place.
Airlines shares end 3rd-quarter higher Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 3:47PM(AP:NEW YORK) Airline shares were among the best performing stocks in the third quarter, with double-digit percentage increases for most major carriers.
Wilbur Ross Tries India Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 11:22AM
Regulators Fine British Airways $550 Million Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 8:27AMBritish Airways was fined almost $550 million on Wednesday by U.S. and British regulators after the airline acknowledged colluding with rival Virgin Atlantic over fuel surcharges.
JetBlue to Begin Caribbean Service From Fort Lauderdale Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 6:00AM FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 17, 2008 -- Customer-friendly JetBlue Airways today announces plans to grow its focus city at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport this winter with double daily service to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 17/9 Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 5:54AMA gold trading floor was jointly inaugurated in Vinh city in central Nghe An province on September 17 by the Vietnam Securities Joint Stock Company (VNS), the An Phu Construction and Trading JSC and the Wall Street Gold Company.
United Airlines hikes baggage fees to $50 Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 5:45AMDallas — Do hefty checked-baggage fees have you packing light when you travel? You may need to pack even lighter.
The Capital Hotel in London Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 8:12AMThe Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge is a perfect location for an indulging romantic getaway in London. This elegant hotel is just a hop, skip, and jump from the best shopping in the UK. Their romance packages tempt couples from all over.
Airfares reduction to take more time: Patel Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 8:06AMCivil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said Indian airlines had suffered major losses in the past two years over the unprecedented rise in prices of aviation turbine fuel.
Cape Air Launches New Non-Stop Air Service Between Albany and the Upstate New York Cities of Watertown, Massena and ... Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 8:05AM Albany, New York is the newest hub for Cape Air, the New England based regional airline, now offering three daily non-stop flights between the state capital and the three communities of Massena, Ogdensburg and Watertown.
Airfares reduction to take more time: Patel Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 8:01AMAmidst softening global jet fuel prices and some major international carriers cutting fuel surcharges, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel today expressed hope for reduction in airfares in India but denied any immediate possibility.
Continental says domestic bookings are up Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 7:01AMContinental was one of only two major U.S. carriers to carry more passengers in August than a year earlier. Higher fares and fees that airlines are adding to help counter record fuel costs are prompting people to fly less, some analysts and consultants have said.
Higher Fares and Fewer Seats During Thanksgiving Travel Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 6:45AMThe airlines are cutting capacity.
Logan Worker Had Ticket For United Flight 175 Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 6:29AMArnold Tardie has been a parking garage attendent at Logan Airport for nearly ten years. He and his wife were scheduled to be on United Flight 175.
Madrid air crash expected to cause heavy losses to Spanair Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 6:23AMMadrid - The air crash that killed 154 people on August 20 at Madrid airport is expected to cause Spanair losses between 30 and 60 million euros (40 to 80 million dollars), Spanish press reports Thursday quoted sources of the airline as saying. Ticke...
County candidates speak out Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 4:54AMFour candidates for Pierce County Council weighed in on issues ranging from community zoning to code enforcement at a public forum in South Hill on Tuesday night. The forum, sponsored by the South Hill Community Council, featured candidates from districts 2 and 3 in East Pierce County. District 2 stretches from Northeast Tacoma to Puyallup. In the most competitive council race this year, ...
New airline coming to Kalamazoo Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 8:18PMKALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Changes are taking flight at the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport. Airport officials held a news conference Tuesday morning to announce a new airline and new destinations from Kalamazoo.
Southwest, American expect travel disruptions from Hurricane Ike Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 5:58PMSouthwest Airlines Co. and American Airlines said Wednesday that they were watching Hurricane Ike closely and offering passengers the opportunity to change their travel plans.
Pvt cos may get ticket to run metro rail networks Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 4:58PMThe government has proposed amending the Delhi Metro Operation & Maintenance Act that would pave way for private metro rail services in the country.
Southwest Airlines Outlines Initial Preparations for Hurricane Ike and Offers Relief for Customers Traveling Near the ... Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 4:28PM Southwest Airlines said today that it will not operate flights to and from Corpus Christi International Airport and Valley International Airport on Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13.
American Airlines Offers Special Introductory Fares and AAdvantage Bonus Miles to Three New Destinations in Brazil Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 3:07PM American Airlines is adding three destinations in Brazil to its route network this November -- Salvador, Recife and Belo Horizonte -- and to celebrate the airline is offering special introductory fares to all three cities for travel through next May, as well as double AAdvantage® miles for travel through mid-February 2009.
TSA gives PDX $60M for screening project Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 2:35PMThe federal Transportation Security Administration has pledged $60 million toward a $104.3 million project to improve baggage screening and make it more convenient for passengers at Portland International Airport.
Airport gets $60 million for better bag screening system Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 2:09PMThe Port of Portland will use $60 million in federal funds to boost Portland International Airport’s security screening for checked bags. The federal Transportation Security Administration pledged the $60 million to PDX this month. When completed in late 2010, the system will move screening ...
Domestic air travel increases in first half Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 1:18PMMANILA, Philippines - Low ticket prices encouraged more Filipinos to travel by air to various parts of the country in the first half of the year, despite high prices of other goods.
New system at PDX screens luggage behind the scenes Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 12:47PMPORTLAND, Ore. -- A new baggage handling system at PDX is expected to make check-in quicker for travelers.
The future of in-flight dining is clear Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 12:43PMUnited learned the hard way about the power of in-flight dining. But the future of food service in the air is clear.
Utzurrum: Culinary journeys to Spain and Switzerland Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 12:25PM“WE had such positive response and unprecedented attendance in last year’s Swiss Foodfest, that we’re having it again by popular request” announced Marco Polo Plaza Hotel general manager Hans Hauri. He’s as Swiss as the Alps, but has since become warm like a Cebuano!
The Economy: Domestic air travel increases in first half Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 11:15AMLOW TICKET prices encouraged more Filipinos to travel by air to various parts of the country in the first half of the year, despite high prices of other goods.
Hotel promo offers $198 domestic fares Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 4:30AMGuests who book a "Stay to Fly Rate" at Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn Express for stays through Dec. 31 can register to receive a flight voucher redeemable toward the purchase of a $198 (plus taxes and fees) round-trip ticket...
Southwest attacks foes, fees Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 4:15AM No doubt sensing a competitive opportunity looming larger, low-fare behemoth Southwest Airlines this week adds a new layer of intensity to its marketing push to position itself as the preferred carrier for business travelers looking for an efficient, no-fee-focused airline. The concerted Southwest ad push, including television, radio, print and outdoor executions, comes at a crucial moment in ...
Alaska equips fleet with crash alerts Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 2:29AMAlaska Airlines said it will equip its entire fleet with a crash-alert system from Honeywell International designed to help prevent collisions on runways and taxiways.
Sun Country wins Biden bid Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 1:31AMAs the 2008 presidential election kicks into high gear, a Minnesota airline is playing a high-profile role in one of the campaigns.
A la carte pricing taking extra bite out of fliers’ wallets Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 6:44AMAs oil prices have soared this year, reaching a record $147 a barrel in July, domestic airlines have rolled out an array of new fees for amenities and services that once were free or included in travelers’ airfares.
Woman scammed as a result of long-distance romance Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 5:52AMOROVILLE — Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey is hoping that residents can avoid Internet fraud by learning from the mistakes of one local woman.
Airlines Get Stingier With Frequent Fliers Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 5:30AMAirlines are tacking on fees, raising fares and reducing frequent-flier miles.