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- Southwest reaches pact with AirTran pilots' union Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:20PMSouthwest Airlines on Sunday said it reached an agreement with its pilots' unions that will combine its seniority list with that of AirTran Airways, which the Dallas-based company bought in May.
- Government wants airlines to disclose all fees Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:25AMFive dollars for a pillow, $10 to jump ahead in the boarding line — all those annoying airline fees can add up.
- Local group to 'Tee Off Against Breast Cancer' with fundraiser Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:43AMThe Young Survival Coalition of Greater Philadelphia will host its Tee Off Against Breast Cancer event July 25.
- National Aviation Hall of Fame adding 4 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:34PMDAYTON — Four former Air Force personnel, including one credited with innovation that dramatically reduced deaths of military helicopter personnel from fires after crashes, will be enshrined tonight in the National Aviation Hall of Fame, joining 207 other aviation pioneers previously honored.The enshrinees in this year’s class are S. Harry Robertson, an engineer and former Air Force pilot who ...
- DOT wants details on profits from airline fees Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:27PMFive dollars for a pillow, $10 to jump ahead in the boarding line -- all those annoying airline fees can add up. Now the Department of Transportation is proposing that airlines tell it -- and the public -- exactly how much they're making on those fees.
- Government wants to know all the fees airlines charging Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:10PMWASHINGTON — Five dollars for a pillow, $10 to jump ahead in the boarding line — all those annoying airline fees can add up. Now the Department of Transportation is proposing that airlines tell it...
- Airlines might have to detail all passenger fees Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:09PMAirlines received $3.4 billion from baggage fees and $2.3 billion from reservation change fees in 2010.
- Government wants to know all the fees airlines are charging Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:08PMThe U.S. wants airlines to tell it -- and the public -- exactly how much they're making on all those annoying little fees
- Gov't wants to know all the fees airlines charging Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:32PMFive dollars for a pillow, $10 to jump ahead in the boarding line -- all those annoying airline fees can add up. Now the Department of Transportation is proposing that airlines tell it -- and the public -- exactly how much they're making on those fees. And, rule proposed Friday by the department would require airlines to break down those ...
- Survey aims to answer how regional employers are faring Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:05PMThe Pierce County Economic Development Division, in partnership with local governments and economic development agencies, has launched the first-ever comprehensive survey of businesses across the four-county Puget Sound region.
- Survey seeks responses from local businesses Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:00PMThe Pierce County Economic Development Division, in partnership with local governments and economic development agencies, launched the first-ever comprehensive survey of businesses across the four-county Puget Sound region today.The "Job Sector Survey" builds on a 2010 survey that captured responses from nearly 1,200 King County businesses in 15 unique industry sectors. Along with benchmarking ...
- Former city Rep. Rachel Quintana gets sentenced Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:36PMAfter hiding her emotions all week, Rachel Quintana shed tears Thursday after learning she will avoid jail time with one year of probation.
- Former El Paso City Rep. Rachel Quintana Found Guilty Of Forgery Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:17PMEL PASO, Texas -- Former El Paso City Council Representative Rachel Quintana is found guilty of forgery. Quintana said she was given permission to create and sign a letter with another person's name to board a Southwest flight with discounted non-revenue plane tickets.
- Former El Paso City Rep. Rachel Quintana Sentenced Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:17PMFormer El Paso City Representative Rachel Quintana learns her sentence Thursday morning.
- How To Pass On Your Frequent Flyer Miles Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:39AMAs far as we know, you can’t take frequent flyer miles with you to use in the next life. (Nor do you earn mileage points from that trip.) But with a little planning, you might be able to pass on these and other valuable loyalty program points to your heirs. That’s
- Slidell church reconstruction effort supported by community theater benefit Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:13AMThe show must go on for St. Genevieve's
- What's Better Than A Daily Deal? A Credit Card Deal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:52AMIf you found an offer online for two free roundtrip airline tickets, you'd probably start hunting fo
- Ex-Rep. Quintana's forgery trial begins Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:19AMA defense lawyer for former city Rep. Rachel Quintana said during her forgery trial on Tuesday that she signed her former boss's signature but had permission to do so.
- Spirit stands by ‘ultra low fares’ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:47PMMIAMI – Standing before a luggage scale at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Rita Coskey was not happy with Spirit Airlines. As she struggled to lighten her overweight suitcase – and avoid total baggage fees of $63 – the 25-year-old New Yorker renewed her vow to avoid the low-fare, fee-intensive airline for future travel. “I remember saying the same thing, I’ll never fly them ...
- How Southwest Airlines Beat the Wright Amendment Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:00PMForty years ago, Southwest Airlines made its debut as a small airline in Dallas, Texas, struggling to keep pace in the business. Today, Southwest is the top domestic carrier in the United States. But on the way to becoming the travel bellwether it is now, Southwest has been met with plenty of tension and turbulence.
- Travel planner celebrates 20 years in the business Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:59PMshare: digg facebook twitter Christy Prescott and Corporate Travel Planners' rise in the local travel planning industry is a classic story of a self-described go-getter with a deep, lifelong love for her profession, a petite yet vivacious woman who built a company from humble beginnings. Following the death of her mother at a young age, Prescott entered her teenaged years running her household ...
- Southwest airlines flights deals, Airlines Promo Tickets Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:57PMSouth west airlines SW flights deals, Southwest sale airfares offers nationwide air fares starting as low as $59 one-way to select destinations, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced its newest fare sale today, and it's sure to give Customers even more reasons to book fall and winter travel.
- Southwest Airlines Shows LUV to its Communities by Giving Away 1600 Roundtrip Tickets to 40 Nonprofit Organizations Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:00AMSouthwest Airlines celebrates the airline's 40th year of service and commitment to the communities where our Customers work and live by giving 40 deserving nonprofit organizations the chance to win 40 roundtrip tickets each. Â Nonprofit organizations focused on community initiatives that concentrate on education, diversity, military, environment, or families facing serious illness will share ...
- European Airfares Look Inviting Next to U.S. Prices Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:40PMAnecdotal evidence suggests it is more expensive to fly between American cities than between European ones.
- Southwest Airlines Nationwide Air fares sale Cheap Tickets Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:47PMSouthwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced its newest fare sale today, and it's sure to give Customers even more reasons to book fall and winter travel!
- The Week Ahead: Events for July 18-24 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:09AMThis week's events include a lecture at the New York Public Library on interviewing, a certified negotiation expert course for real estate professionals, an evening of networking sponsored by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and more.
- Fare of the Day: Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA $157 RT, incl. tax Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:17AMFare of the Day: Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Seattle, WA (SEA) $157 RT, including all taxes on Southwest Airlines.
- Southwest Offers Summer Sale Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:15PMSouthwest Airlines announced discounts on its flight tickets for summer travel.
- Standing room only tickets for Oregon-LSU cost more than for a Cowboys game Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:30PMTickets for the "Cowboys Stadium Classic" between LSU and Oregon are sold out, but Friday, the Cowboys plan to release standing room only seats . If you're willing to pay nearly double what you would for a Cowboys standing room only ticket. That's right, the Cowboys are taking advantage of the demand and charging $50 for a "spirit pass," which is a fancy name for a ticket that gets you in the ...
- Veil drawn on donors to Latino caucus-controlled nonprofit Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:44AMSpecial interest groups are donating money to causes supported by California's Latino legislators -- potentially buying influence -- without any public disclosure.
- Los Angeles International Airport preps travelers for 'Carmaggedon' weekend Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:16PMLAX officials present several options for those getting to the airport on time over 'Carmaggedon' weekend.
- Airfare sales are on the horizon Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:43AMNow that the Independence Day holiday is over, it's time to look for deals on airfares. Summer is a make-or-break...
- North State Marketplace: July 2, 2011 Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:26PMWaste Management of Sacramento reminds readers to be "safe and green" during barbecues, especially during the July Fourth weekend. Summer activities pose challenges to home safety, trash disposal and recycling efforts, a Waste Management spokesperson said.
- Oregon man said he was terrified after being stung by scorpion on Alaska Air flight Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:56AMPORTLAND, Ore. - All Jeff Ellis could do was wait as he sat terrified 30,000 feet in the air staring at the wriggling scorpion that stung him on a flight to Alaska. He repeated to himself that a d...
- U.S. man stung by scorpion on Alaska Airlines flight Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:52AMAll Jeff Ellis could do was wait as he sat terrified 30,000 feet (9,000 metres) in the air staring at the wriggling scorpion that stung him on a flight to Alaska.
- Scorpion on a plane: Man stung on U.S. flight Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:10AMPORTLAND, ORE. — All Jeff Ellis could do was wait as he sat terrified 9,000 metres in the air staring at the wriggling scorpion that stung him on a flight to Alaska.
- Man stung by scorpion on plane Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:07AMPORTLAND, Ore. #8212; All Jeff Ellis could do was wait as he sat terrified 30,000 feet in the air staring at the wriggling scorpion that stung him on a flight to Alaska.
- Today's First Friday to include new businesses, fundraising relay, dance featuring Loose Blues Band Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:36AMSILVER CITY -- Silver City kicks off July with a four-day weekend of fun, starting tonight, with an Independence Day-themed First Fridays Downtown, a monthly downtown-wide party hosted by merchants, galleries and the Silver City MainStreet Project.
- Scorpion stings Oregon man aboard airliner Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:18AMPORTLAND — All Jeff Ellis could do was wait as he sat terrified 30,000 feet in the air staring at the wriggling scorpion that stung him on a flight to Alaska. He repeated to himself that a doctor said he’d be fine — probably. Ellis first had to wait 30 …
- California Sale from Southwest Airlines Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:11AMSave on travel to/from California with the current sale from Southwest Airlines. Travel is valid every day of the week except Fridays and Sundays, from August 23 through November 9. Tickets require a 14-day advance purchase and must be booked by 11:59 p.m. PT on June 30. Avoid blackout dates September 1 - September 5 and October 10.
- Sandestin Music Festival Slated for August 12 & 13 Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:02AMJeffrey Steele , Lari White and More to Perform DESTIN, FL , June 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - The weekend of August 12-13 , Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will be the place to be for music lovers of all ages when the Second Annual Sandestin Music Festival hits multiple stages throughout the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Co-sponsored by BMI, this free, open-to-the-public event will feature BMI ...
- Booked early, then airfare fell. A refund? Maybe. Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 2:14PMYou booked your summer travel early, only to see the airfare drop. You have company.
- Kathy Kristof: No two airline perks programs are created equal Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 2:20AMForget about beverage selections. The flight attendant on a recent US Airways flight to Denver was peddling credit.
- Chinese airlines slash fares to compete with bullet trains Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 2:25AMFrom K J M VarmaBeijing, June 25 (PTI) Under pressure from high speed bullet trains that reduce travel time and charge less, Chinese airlines are resorting to a host of measures, including slashing fares.Airlines linking Beijing, Shanghai and other cities have been searching for ways to prevent passengers from flowing onto the new Beijing-Shanghai high-speed link that will start operation on ...
- Chinese Airlines Slash Prices To Beat Trains: Report Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:11PMBEIJING, June 25 (Bernama) -- Airlines linking Beijing, Shanghai and other cities have been searching for ways to prevent passengers from flowing onto the new Beijing-Shanghai high-speed link that will start operation on June 30, Xinhua news agency reported, citi the China Daily report Saturday.
- Women’s Expo set for Saturday at mall Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 5:50PMPANAMA CITY - Women have a good reason to head to the mall Saturday, and it's not just for shopping.The Central Panhandle Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting the fifth annual Panhandle Women's Expo from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Panama City Mall."It's a great...
- Southwest Airlines Computer Glitch Prevents Access to Sale Prices Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 5:29PMThis is a discussion on Southwest Airlines Computer Glitch Prevents Access to Sale Prices within the Current Cruise Travel News forums, part of the category; Aol Travel. Has Just Posted the Following: Filed under: Air Travel , News wbaiv /Flickr A computer glitch briefly stopped ...
- Ready, set go! Race your turtle at the 23rd annual San Juan Fiesta & Turtle Fest Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:00AMLadies and gentlemen, prepare to race your turtles. And if you have some mad entertainment skills yourself, join the fun: a talent contest joins one of the nation's wackiest critter races as the Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe presents the 23rd annual San Juan Turtle Fest, with fun activities planned today through Sunday in the village of Tortugas.
- Ore. Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Daughter Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 6:08PMAn Oregon woman accused of strangling her 11-year-old daughter to death has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder.
- Plan To Overhaul Oregon Health Plan Advancing Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:54PMGov. John Kitzhaber's effort to transform Oregon's low-income health care plan is moving through the Legislature.