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Faster security checks on way? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:47PMFederal authorities plan to launch a pilot program at four U.S. airports this year that will allow pre-qualified passengers to pass through security checkpoints more swiftly, the Transportation Security Administration said Thursday.
Rumsfeld's Pat-Down and TSA's New Approach Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:16PMAgency readies new approach for some passengers
Spirit Airlines expects continuing growth, while keeping costs low Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:03PMSpirit Airlines, now a public company, expects to keep growing and making money by trading high fees for low fares and keeping costs to a minimum.
Just How Much Do We Hate to Fly? Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:25AMAccording to the new American Customer Satisfaction Index, people are dissatisfied with the airline industry, ranking airlines lower then the IRS and the post office.
Passenger says photo led to ouster from US Airways flight Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:26AMA Miami photographer says she and her husband were tossed off a US Airways flight leaving Philadelphia on Friday night after she took an iPhone photo of a gate agent's name tag for use in a complaint about customer service.
Man boards flight without valid passport, ID Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:16AMThe TSA is once again on the hot seat after a passenger was able to fly cross-country from New York to LA without a valid passport.
Spirit Airlines gets bigger in Las Vegas Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:11AMSpirit Airlines is boosting its presence in Las Vegas, adding nonstop routes to both Oakland and Portland, Ore.
Airlines get low score from customers Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:00PMAirlines score lowest among 47 industries evaluated by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, according to a report released by the national index Tuesday.
Airlines score lowest in customer satisfaction Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:00PMAirlines score lowest among 47 industries evaluated by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, according to a report released by the national index Tuesday.
McCarran Airport: One of Las Vegas' greatest resources Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:11AMAdmit it, you’re getting tired of Las Vegas being at the top of all those bad lists. But fear not. We do have some sources of community pride that are as good as or better than any worldwide.
Airlines Keep Tacking on Fees Even as Fares Rise Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 5:33PMAirlines are charging for checked bags, early boarding and other things, but they are still struggling to make a profit.
Adopting Ryanair as a national business model would be a mistake Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 6:58PMBUSINESS OPINION: THERE IS an ongoing national discourse about innovation and how by embracing it we can nurse our small open economy back to health.
Search for bargains and see the world Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 12:13AMCREATORS.COM Though some see retirement as a time to unwind and hit the front-porch rocking chair, the number of seniors traveling the world continues to rise....
Ward ready for final steps toward dancing championship Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 11:02PMSteelers players are expected to be a conspicuous part of the audience over the next two nights for " Dancing With the Stars ."
Who is Southwest Airlines? Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 4:58PMLast week, Southwest Airlines bought out AirTran airlines.
Southwest Airlines manages to make a 1Q profit Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 9:15AMSoaring fuel costs, bad winter weather, more advertising and the additional expense of consultants hired to manage the purchase of AirTran Holdings dinged first-quarter earnings of Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.
Southwest cancels 300 flights Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 5:44PMA Boeing 737 on its way to Sacramento lost cabin pressure after part of the cabin roof ripped off, prompting frightened passengers to grope for oxygen masks as the plane made a terrifying but 'controlled descent.' The airline canceled flights so it could inspect 79 planes.
Connie Lawn: Vail Is Splendid Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 2:09PMSome of the best easy cruising trails, including Simba and Born Free, are in the Cascades section of Vail, and the village is a bucolic contrast to the bustle of Lionshead.
Vancouver Airport Authority, Air Canada and WestJet throw their support behind Future Travel Experience 2011 Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 2:00PMIn recognition of its commitment to innovation in passenger travel, Vancouver Airport Authority will host Future Travel Experience 2011, which is to take place at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver from September 7-9.
Vancouver Airport Authority, Air Canada and WestJet throw their support behind Future Travel Experience 2011 Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 8:11AMIn recognition of its commitment to innovation in passenger travel, Vancouver Airport Authority will host Future Travel Experience 2011, which is to take place at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver from September 7-9. (PRWeb March 16, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/3/prweb8204633.htm
Ways to Find the Best Economy Airplane Seat Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 8:36PMThis is a discussion on Ways to Find the Best Economy Airplane Seat within the Current Cruise & Travel News forums, part of the category; Aol Travel. Has Just Posted the Following: Filed under: Tips & Tricks Getty Images Ever wonder why you're always stuck ...
Enjoying the view: Local paddle boarder takes to the Atlantic Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 11:51PMThose old, funny-turned-annoying Southwest Airlines ads on TV that asked "Wanna get away?" were marketing genius. They were brilliantly straightforward; make people realize how ridiculous the daily hassles of life are. Then make them think they've earned a vacation because of them.
Department of Transportation rankings show major airlines' strengths, weaknesses Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 12:20PMNEW YORK — Flying is rarely seamless. Hoping to hit the Pick Four of a low fare, uninterrupted trip, great service and unscathed luggage is wishful thinking. An examination of the government's performance rankings and catalog of passenger complaints may help travelers determine how close their airline might come. First, the good news. Four of the so-called network carriers — United, Continental ...
Phil Mocek: On Trial For Being TSA Checkpoint Worker's Worst Nightmare Wednesday, January 19, 2011 @ 3:31PMOn November 15, 2009, Phil Mocek stepped into the main terminal at the Albuquerque International Sunport planning to board a Southwest Airlines flight bound for SeaTac. He carried with him ...
Fuel hike may send air fees soaring Tuesday, January 18, 2011 @ 12:33PMshare: digg facebook twitter Need to talk to an airline employee at the airport check-in counter? [...] airline employees must check strollers at the gate, and a baby is an extra liability during a flight for the company. Other airlines soon matched, and now many charge fees of $25 or more for the first checked bag on domestic flights, with additional fees for each extra bag. Most airlines don't ...
Mandatory resort fees frustrate hotel guests Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 8:50AMResort fees, like à la carte airfares and invasive security procedures, are becoming more prominent and getting harder to avoid, and are testing the patience of travelers.
Flight attendant bullied passengers Sunday, January 9, 2011 @ 5:46AMQ:On a recent Southwest Airlines flight, a flight attendant told the passengers that if enough of us did not agree to move (which meant taking a middle seat in this full-to-capacity flight) so that a family with three kids could sit together, “we are not going anywhere.
Ask Travel: Did Southwest flight attendant overstep in ordering passengers to switch seats? Saturday, January 8, 2011 @ 9:07PMQ: On a recent Southwest Airlines flight, a flight attendant told the passengers that if enough of us did not agree to move (which meant...
First Person: Running the TSA Airport Gauntlet Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 2:42PMSEDONA, Ariz. -- I've been frisked and scanned with an electronic wand, but this is the first time I have ever been swabbed for explosives while going through an airport security gate.
Travel experts offer tips for finding best seat on the plane Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 12:40PMWith the airport's rush during this holiday travel season, getting the best seat is most travelers' priority.
Week 5 (sorta) of The NBA Friday, December 17, 2010 @ 10:14AMI feel like titling these columns as Week 1, 2, 3, etc. has become incredibly misleading to just how often NBA games actually take place. I don’t want to get to the point in April when I post Week 10 on the eve of game 82 making everyone who reads these wonder, “How the hell do they fit in 8.2 games a week?” I’ve had a busy couple weeks here at school, as most all of you can relate, and haven’t ...
First Person: TSA Pat Downs Barely an Inconvenience Tuesday, November 30, 2010 @ 12:28PMAlthough I didn't actually fly this Thanksgiving weekend, I did go through the security checkpoint when I escorted an injured friend to her gate at Burbank (Calif.) Airport.
James Sanders: Traveling Made Simple Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 6:27PMWhen traveling, sometimes the best alternative is the one that is different. As far as first experiences go, I have Southwest and Pink Jeep Tours to thank for teaching that to me.
Tim Furlong Flies Southwest to Boston Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 1:11PMTim Furlong grabs his Southwest Airlines Boarding pass for a flight from Philadelphia to Boston Logan Airport. A tour of Boston's hottest eateries, tourist attractions, local transportation and a...
This holiday, find longer lines, more invasive security at Sea-Tac Sunday, November 21, 2010 @ 2:32AMHoliday travelers and infrequent fliers, take note. If you’ve not been flying in the past several weeks, air travel will be a whole new experience.
Head to Sea-Tac for holiday travel? Be ready for a new reality Saturday, November 20, 2010 @ 5:57PMHoliday travelers and infrequent fliers, take note. If you’ve not been flying in the past several weeks, air travel will be a whole new experience.
Tactical Thanksgiving: holiday travel game plan Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 8:49AMBetween crowded airports, packed planes and new, potentially confusing security initiatives, this holiday travel period is shaping up to be a rough one.
Beware buying travel funds online Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @ 10:28AMHeading home for the holidays? Many are finding great deals online by buying other travelers unused travel funds. While you can get airline seats for pennies on the dollar, you also may be taking a big risk.
New TSA Rules Go Into Effect Monday Friday, October 29, 2010 @ 10:34AMStarting Monday, airport travelers will be required to hand over certain information about their identities if they want to fly. The Transportation Security Administration now needs your full name, birth date and gender each time you fly, so they can make sure your name is not on the no-fly list.
DART vs. BART World Series bet Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 7:40PMThe top executives at BART and DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) have agreed to a unique and colorful World Series bet – one which is designed to promote transit use as well as amuse morning commuters.
Air Canada ending O.C. service this week Monday, October 25, 2010 @ 4:13AMAir Canada has informed John Wayne Airport that it will abruptly end service to and from Orange County after its scheduled flights this Friday. John Wayne Airport officials said they were notified recently that Air Canada would stop flying at the end...
Well-known Pierce County runaway Semaj Booker faces new criminal charges Tuesday, October 19, 2010 @ 5:21PMPierce County's notorious runaway is in trouble again. Semaj Booker, now 13, was charged last week with third-degree theft and making a false or misleading statement to police after he allegedly stole a yo-yo Oct. 8 from an East Side store.
Southwest Airlines hustles to reduce turnaround times Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 2:20AMMonitoring a computer screen in Southwest Airlines' new operations center at Denver International Airport, customer service supervisor Jim LaFrenz sees flight 658's scheduled arrival from San Francisco is going to be delayed by at least an hour because of the Bay Area weather.
Coming and Going: More WiFi in the air, giving to the gulf, and more Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 12:32PMTravel news and notes. Persian Gulf War - History - Wars and Conflicts - Twentieth Century - BP
9/11 victims honored in Fountain Hill memorial service Saturday, September 11, 2010 @ 1:39PMPilot Jeff Godfrey and his wife, flight attendant Kelly Godfrey, shared their personal stories from 9/11.
Justin Long & Drew Barrymore Make 'Going The Distance' Fizzle Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:10AMThe new romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long really has no point. It's heartless and soulless, flimsy and formulaic. Both leads sleepwalk through the proceedings. There's no connection to the characters.
Ryanair's O'Leary Ponders One-Euro Toilets, Standing Passengers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:37PM“Why does every plane have two pilots?” asks Michael O’Leary , chief executive officer of Ryanair Holdings Plc , the largest low-cost airline in Europe. Wearing sneakers, jeans, and an off-the-rack short-sleeved shirt, O’Leary is pontificating in his office at the company’s headquarters on the outskirts of Dublin Airport.
Drew Barrymore and Justin Long don't get very far in 'Going the Distance' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:48PM"Going the Distance": Drew Barrymore and Justin Long see if they can live apart.
Community Calendar Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:13AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
Southwest technology, boarding policies change behavior Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:05AMSouthwest Airlines’ technological and policy switches have changed the way Las Vegas’ busiest air carrier boards its passengers at McCarran International Airport.