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What to know when kids fly solo Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:25AMSending your child on a flight alone can be overwhelming for a parent — from packing the right things to making sure the kids are fed.
Ticket differences that can trick airline customers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:34AMYou buy a ticket, pay all those pesky extra fees, and take your flight. When it all works smoothly, you pretty much get what you pay for and what you expect. But when you encounter anything out of the ordinary, you may run up against problems you never imagined you would have.
The right to take pictures at security checkpoint is debated Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:06PMTSA screening areas can be a flashpoint for testy encounters.
Attention, Air France Passengers: Take Out the Trash Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:47PMEager to launch a low-cost service, the French airline hits union turbulence
Card perks come at a price Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:42PMWhile most card users are familiar with such popular benefits as airline miles, shopping points and cash rebates, many cards also offer other lesser-known benefits, as Dana Dratch explains in the Bankrate.com story, " Six hidden credit card perks ." On the list of hidden benefits: price protection, vehicle roadside assistance, return protection, extended warranty, theft, breakage and loss ...
Carmageddon race: Bicycle vs. JetBlue across LA Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:16PMSlate: Can Los Angeles cyclists beat a plane from Burbank to Long Beach? How an idle tweet spawned an epic transportation showdown.
DOT aims to shed light on airline fees Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:15PMProposed rules by the DOT won’t get air travelers out of paying a la carte fees for once-free services, but they should make clear just how much travelers are spending.
DOT wants to collect even more fee data Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:44PMTom Belden has been reporting and writing about Philadelphia International Airport and other air travel subjects for nearly 25 years. He has written business travel columns for The Inquirer's Travel and Business sections.
U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes Rule to Require Airlines to Report More Data on Fees, Baggage and ... Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:38AMThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today proposed a new rule that will require airlines to report more information on the amount and types of fees collected from passengers, as well as the number of checked bags and mishandled wheelchairs.
World's Worst Airline Crashes Shaped New Safety Procedures Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:37PMJuly 17 marks the 15th anniversary of TWA flight 800, which crashed in the waters near New York's JFK International airport only minutes after takeoff, killing all 230 passengers on board. The accident resulted in an investigation and a full-scale rebuild of the aircraft from its remains.
Medvedev’s Impossible Airplane Ban Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:33PMTwo fatal plane crashes within weeks have prompted President Dmitry Medvedev to put on his tough face and call for the grounding of the Soviet-made aircraft involved in the accidents.
Win a Wizarding World Vacation on TODAY! Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:46AMAmid excitement for the final Harry Potter film, enter to win a four-day, three-night trip to Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, where you can visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park.
Spirit Airlines Stands by Ultra-low Fares, No Matter the Cost Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:29AMStanding before a luggage scale at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Rita Coskey was not happy with Spirit Airlines.
ETIHAD OFFERS SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR Kids “fly stay and play” ONLY 30 BAHT*!!! Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:26AMEtihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is now offering a special family promotion for travel during August whereby kids can fly with the World’s Leading Airline, stay in lux
Qantas May Axe Routes, Seek Ventures to Stem International Loss Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:12AMQantas Airways Ltd. may cut routes and seek tie-ups with competitors as Australia’s largest carrier works to reverse losses at its international business, according to analysts.
Frontier Airlines Adds Nonstop Denver-Rockford Service; Offers Double EarlyReturns® Miles Systemwide in September Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:42AMDENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frontier Airlines adds nonstop Denver-Rockford service; offers double EarlyReturns miles systemwide in September
Inventor unveils outsize jacket to beat budget airline luggage charges Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:02AMBusinessman Andrew Gaule, pictured, invented this coat with huge pockets in frustration at seeing fellow budget passengers charged over the odds for their luggage.
Consumer News Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:41AMMind your camera when you're traveling this summer. Taking an innocent snapshot in a public area may get you in trouble, even if photography is allowed. It almost landed Ryan Miklus behind bars when he flew from Phoenix to Reno, Nev., with his parents recently.
Travel updates: From airline-pollution fight to 'anti-snoring' hotel rooms Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:19PMThe European Union's highest court is the site of a showdown between environmental protection and cold cash, with U.S. airlines arguing that Europe...
Travel briefs: Many fliers back paid pre-screen Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:28PMU.S. air travelers already pay to check bags and buy onboard snacks, among other charges. But would they pay to avoid those long airport security lines?
Former Hilltown man sentenced to 12 years in prostitution, identity theft case Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:54PMRoger Sedlak, 47, formerly of Hilltown, was sentenced July 7 to more than 12 years in jail and a $5,000 fine, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said.
Letters Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:14PMAirAsia accolade, Tweet success for Qantas, Road toll over the top and more.
First Takes: China Leads Renewables Spending Race, Lufthansa's Biofuels Bet, and More ... Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:40AMChina in the Lead: The world invested $211 billion in renewable energy last year, driven by developing nations and lower solar cell prices, USA Today reports . Developing nations spent more renewable energy utility projects than developed countries, led by China with $49.8 billion in investments, according to the "Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2011" report from the United Nations ...
Tampa officials, groups continue to push for Cuba flights Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:00AMTAMPA The quest for Tampa International Airport to provide direct flights to Cuba continues weeks after many expected charter flights would have begun, following initiatives the Obama administration outlined in January.
City seal £15m ground deal to stem huge losses Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:13PMManchester City will today make a big stride towards their goal of driving down losses to fall within Uefa's financial fair play rules by announcing a stadium naming rights deal with Etihad Airways believed to be worth between £10m and £15m a year.
Delta, Saudis deny accusations of discrimination Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:44PMThe Saudi government wants you to know: It doesn’t ban visits by Jews. Whether the Saudis make travel difficult for Jews, particularly when it comes to those who have Israeli stamps on their passports or come carrying religious items like tefillin, is another question entirely.
Virgin America Ranks No. 1 in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:00AMVirgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing travel, today took the top honors for the fourth consecutive year as "Best Domestic Airline" in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards readers' survey. Â The annual Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards highlight the results of an impartial survey that captures the independent opinions of Travel + Leisure readers on ...
Kiribati a faraway island dream Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:26AMKiribati would fill many people's dreams of faraway, tropical paradise, where visitors are warmly welcomed. But beware of the coconut toddy.
Cracking down on fine-print pricing Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:24AMCanada’s Competition Bureau has sent a clear message on behalf of consumers. Let’s hope businesses are listening
All gloom in Bok camp Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:14AMThe Springboks will travel on the away leg of the Tri-Nations with a depleted squad after 21 of the 50-player group were ruled out through injury yesterday.
Government urged on open skies Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:41AMDUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — A travel industry advocate and co-convenor of the Fair Trade Alliance (FTA) Wednesday called for an amendment in the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Executive Order 29 or “pocket open skies” given to international aviation. Robert Lim Joseph, chairman of the Travel Cooperative of the Philippines, said the government should amend the IRR of EO 29 and put ...
GALLERY: National Arts Festival - Grahamstown Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:59AMImages from the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
READER PICTURES: Weather chaos Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:45AMReaders' pictures of the weather chaos in East London. Send YOUR weather pictures to xolisah@dispatch.co.za or teganb@dispatch.co.za
A dozen things to do in Doha Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:44PMIs Qatar your transfer point now that its national airline has introduced its first non-stop service to Canada via Montreal? Consider staying a few days.
Strauss-Kahn, Bank of America, Touradji, Sabre in Court News Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:29PMInternational Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was freed from home confinement while awaiting trial on sexual assault charges after Manhattan prosecutors found evidence undermining his accuser’s credibility.
Tiger fiasco causes school-break chaos Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 8:30AMSCHOOL holiday plans for thousands of families have been thrown into chaos with all Tiger Airways flights grounded over serious safety concerns.
Tiger Airways Australia domestic flights suspended Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:38AMSaturday, July 2nd, 2011 13:42:00 MELBOURNE : The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has suspended all Tiger Airways Australia domestic flights with immediate effect from today. The services to and from Singapore, however, would continue to operate normally, the Australian Associated Press reports. CASA says the action has been taken because it believed permitting the airline to ...
OFT calls for ban on 'rip-off' debit card surcharges Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:12AMThe watchdog has told travel companies to end the hated practice of imposing fees for paying by card, says Miles Brignall An end to the "rip-off" card fees imposed when people book flights and other services online could be in sight after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) urged the government to ban debit card surcharges. Following an investigation prompted by the consumer group Which?, the OFT ...
Tiger planes grounded: Prepare to pay more to fly Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:11AMTIGER stands to lose $4.2m for every week its fleet is grounded leading to speculation the airline could pull the plug on Australia.
Andrés Villas-Boas bites back for football's bourgeoisie | Barney Ronay Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:03AMThe dashing Chelsea manager might do the unthinkable and give a voice to painfully polite middle-class football fans The first public appearance of André Villas-Boas at Chelsea this week was a fascinating occasion. In the course of it I learned several things, including the correct pronunciation of Villas-Boas, which is "Bee-yash-Bow-yash". This is quite difficult if you're a native Anglophone ...
What to do if an airline changes your flight plan Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:05PMIt's the ultimate travel bait and switch. You book a ticket on a non-stop flight but the airline cancels it a few weeks later, leaving a...
Corporate scrum keeping eye on the ball Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:52PMThe catch-cry for both teams and corporates at this Rugby World Cup could well be "focus".Tens of millions of dollars will be spent wining, dining and schmoozing during the six-week tournament but the word from business is that...
Beijing to Shanghai at super speed Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:23AMFast-link train makes debut today Thursday, June 30th, 2011 15:10:00 BEIJING: High-speed trains linking China's two main cities Beijing and Shanghai make their commercial debut Thursday -- a step seen as vital to ease pressures on the country's overloaded transport system.
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Avoiding the traps of travel: myths v reality Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 1:42AMShuttling through several countries and airports was a wake-up call call on the myths vs. realities of international globe-trotting.
Man arrested for gun at Sacramento airport says he just forgot he had it Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:29AMTwice a day in the nation's airports, someone does what Tam Nguyen claims happened to him Tuesday at Sacramento International Airport: they show up at a security checkpoint forgetting they have a firearm with them.
Kenya Airways deploys Kale’s fare mgmt services Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:00AMMUMBAI, NAIROBI: Kale Consultants Ltd. , a solutions provider to airline and travel industry, on Wednesday announced that Kenya Airways has selected its Fare Management Service as part of its commercial and pricing strategy process.
Delta Sky Clubs Add Tequila Avion to Cocktail Offerings Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:00AMDelta Air Lines is adding World Spirits Competition winner Tequila Avion to its cocktail offerings in the award-winning Delta Sky Clubs, offering another benefit to Delta customers.
Kentucky News Review: Jug bands began in Louisville Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:22AMThe Filson Historical Society tells the story of jug bands. The EPA is changing some rules on polluants from coal-fired plants. Bobbie Ann Mason's new book is reviewed. UK is looking for a new dean for the college of business. See fireworks at Kentucky's state parks.
The top airlines! Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:36AMA new survey of thousands of travelers finds the best and worst airlines for overall satisfaction. How does Metro's biggest carrier fare?