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Animal coalition announces new low-cost spay-neuter initiative Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:51PMUpdated at 4:06 p.m. to include individual donations.
Heat embargoes help protect traveling pets Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:14AMFrom the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association: When you’re traveling during the hot summer, consider the possibility of heat embargoes that some airlines enforce to protect pets from exposure to extreme heat while moving between terminals and aircraft or while awaiting departure. Once the aircraft takes off, pets breathe the same air-conditioned air that circulates among [...]
405 Freeway Closure? We're So Over It! JetBlue to Fly Between Burbank and Long Beach on Sat., July 16 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:28PMJetBlue Airways today announces the introduction of two special nonstop flights #OverThe405, between Los Angeles' Long Beach Airport and Bob Hope Airport in Burbank this Saturday, July 16, 2011 during 'Carmageddon,' a.k.a. the 405 Freeway closure. Â As an alternative to carpooling, book a 'planepool' between the Valley and the beach today at www.jetblue.com/overthe405[[[SHIFTIN ...
Scholar transport on track Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:30AMEASTERN Cape’s new R206million scholar transport plan narrowly missed stalling before it started yesterday when bus and taxi operators demanded its implementation be stopped.
Laura Ingraham takes aim at American culture Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:56AMBestselling author and radio commentator Laura Ingraham take on American culture in "Of Thee I Zing." Read an excerpt.
Q&A with Herb Kelleher Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:07PMHerb Kelleher dressed up as Elvis, wore a paper bag over his head on TV, bragged about drinking Wild Turkey and told bawdy stories. Between the legendary bouts of showmanship he found time to revolutionize the airline industry.
June Mixed for Air Traffic Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:30PMThe two largest air carriers saw a drop in June air traffic while the other carriers saw a rise in traffic.
How to score a seat in the bulkhead row Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:42AMThe days of boarding families and the infirm first with preferential seating have pretty much gone by the wayside. So just how do you get a little extra legroom on a plane?
Business Briefs Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:34AMHawaiian Air passenger traffic rises • PETCO to open Monday in Kaneohe • 30-year mortgage rate up to 4.60% • California to remove 3,800 fleet cars • And more
One more thing Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:56PMEircom to face its debt demons; a glimpse into Aldi’s business methods; the allure of unmanned petrol stations; insuring your pet – with Tesco
From Flimflams to Kickbacks Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:47AMFrom Flimflams to Kickbacks
Airline On-Time Performance in May Improves from Previous Month but Down From Last Year Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:08AMThe nation’s largest airlines posted an on-time arrival mark in May that was an improvement from April’s showing but down from the performance recorded in May 2010, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Q&A with Herb Kelleher, chairman emeritus and co-founder of Southwest Airlines Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:26AMDALLAS — Herb Kelleher dressed up as Elvis, wore a paper bag over his head on TV, bragged about drinking Wild Turkey and told bawdy stories. Between the legendary bouts of showmanship he found time to revolutionize the airline industry.
Southwest Airlines co-founder Herb Kelleher opens up about industry Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:31AMHerb Kelleher dressed up as Elvis, wore a paper bag over his head on TV, bragged about drinking Wild Turkey and told bawdy stories. Between the legendary bouts of showmanship, he found time to revolutionize ...
Small dog travel kit Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:06PMIf you travel often with your small dog, then get together a travel kit that you can have packed at all times and just pick up to put in your (or his or her) suitcase.
Now taxis plan to take to the skies Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:14AMTRAVEL in the Eastern Cape is literally reaching new heights as a taxi association plans to launch an airline. The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) announced the launch of Santaco Express and said there would be a dry-run flight from Lanseria Airport to Durban in September.
Gonubie’s 4th lane on the way Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:14AMTHERE is some relief in the pipeline for frustrated Gonubie motorists after Buffalo City Metro (BCM) last week announced a R70million upgrade to the suburb’s Main Road.
Airlines embrace mobile channel, but is ‘lack of vision’ holding them back? Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:18PMAfter years of talking about the mobile channel, the airline industry is finally embracing it. A third of airlines that responded to SITA’s Airline IT Trends Survey 2011 are already selling through the mobile channel, and another 52% plan to sell tickets via mobile phones by the end of 2014. But the aviation industry is “very inconsistent” in the ways it has deployed mobile applications ...
Safety a priority when taking pets on trips, experts say (with video) Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:31PMOverall, Greycie was a good girl on her first big trip.
CEO interview: Southwest Air's co-founder Herb Kelleher Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:20PMHerb Kelleher dressed up as Elvis, wore a paper bag over his head on TV, bragged about drinking Wild Turkey and told bawdy stories. Kelleher was there at the founding of Southwest Airlines Co., fighting the legal battles to get the airline started. Most U.S. airlines lose money more often than they earn it, but Southwest has always posted an annual profit. Southwest grew by entering new cities ...
Southwest co-founder analyzes air travel industry Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 6:43PMHerb Kelleher dressed up as Elvis, wore a paper bag over his head on TV, bragged about drinking Wild Turkey and told bawdy stories. Between the legendary bouts of showmanship he found time to revolutionize the airline industry.
CEO Interview: Southwest co-founder Herb Kelleher Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:23AMHerb Kelleher dressed up as Elvis, wore a paper bag over his head on TV, bragged about drinking Wild Turkey and told bawdy stories. Between the legendary bouts of showmanship he found time to revoluti
Southwest's colorful co-founder Kelleher talks about fuel, fares, why we hate airlines Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 10:46AMDALLAS - Herb Kelleher dressed up as Elvis, wore a paper bag over his head on TV, bragged about drinking Wild Turkey and told bawdy stories. Between the legendary bouts of showmanship he found time to revolutionize the airline industry.
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsCEO Interview: Southwest co-founder Herb Kelleher Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 9:37AMDALLAS (AP) - Herb Kelleher dressed up as Elvis, wore a paper bag over his head on TV, bragged about drinking Wild Turkey and told bawdy stories. Between the legendary bouts of showmanship he found time to revolutionize the airline industry.
5 Tips for Traveling with a Canine Companion Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:27PMGuestpost by Chris Allen of http://www.mobal.com An enjoyable family vacation doesn’t have to exclude anyone. Today more and more people are traveling with their dogs, and as a result, many travel destinations are now willing to accommodate pets. Taking your four-legged friend along is a great way to enjoy spending time away from home with the [...]
Kathy McCabe: Pet Travel: One Dog's Flight on Pet Airways (PHOTOS) Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:59AMIt was pets only when my new rescue fox terrier Finney flew from the East Coast to Denver on Pet Airways, the airline where pets, and pets only, fly in the comfort of the plane's cabin.
Substitute Pilot at Controls in Crash Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 3:33PMA plane and flight crew that crashed while trying to land in thick fog at Karelia's capital, killing 44 of the 52 people on board, were provided by a U.S.-affiliated charter airline as a last-minute replacement for a smaller jet after too many passengers bought tickets.
Q&A: Flier squeezed by a seatmate of size Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:27PMWhat can you do if the passenger sitting next to you on a plane is taking up half of your seat? Overhead Bin answers reader questions.
'Underwear traveler' apparently gets around Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:27PMIt seems that the mystery man recently allowed to fly on a US Airways flight wearing little but women's underwear has been spotted at numerous airports around the country in a variety of similarly skimpy outfits.
Man-up message an insult to lawyers Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 9:31AMRichard Ackland's view of lawyers and other professionals got the better of him in ''High time to put an end to clubby protection'' (June 17).
Dogs and airplane travel: A deadly mix? Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 2:10PMDid you know pugs are at an increased risk when flying, compared with other dogs? Veterinarians have long been concerned about this fact, and now there's more evidence thanks to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
CAW 'satisfied' with Air Canada deal: Lewenza Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 10:49AMThe Canadian Auto Workers union is "satisfied" with the tentative deal it has reached with Air Canada, said president Ken Lewenza, but the agreement still leaves a dispute over pensions unresolved.
Airline Fees Hit $5.7 Billion—Here Are 12 That'll Drive You Nuts Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 10:18AMCarriers increasingly rely on these sneaky sources of revenue, much to travelers' dismay
Flights continue despite Air Canada strike Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 8:30PMWorkers fumed and passengers fretted but flights continued through Pearson Airport’s Terminal One today as a strike by Air Canada workers moved into its second day.
Maui resort is runner-up in list of best U.S. hotels Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:47AMThe Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is the second-best hotel in the U.S. after the Elysian Hotel Chicago, according to analysis by U.S. News Media Group. The company used to publish U.S. News & World Report magazine, now an online-only publication, as well as other titles.
20 Frequently Asked Retire Overseas Questions Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 3:44PMYou can generally collect Social Security, but can’t utilize Medicare abroad.
Long Tarmac Delays Dramatically Diminished During First Year of DOT’s Aviation Consumer Rule Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 10:08AMDuring the first 12 months after a new rule limiting airline tarmac delays went into effect, lengthy delays experienced by passengers aboard aircraft largely disappeared and only a minimal number of flights were canceled to avoid delays on the tarmac, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today.
Pet Airways, Inc. Enters Into $5.5M Financing Agreement With Socius Capital Group Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 8:11AMDELRAY BEACH, Fla., -- Pet Airways, Inc. (OTCQB: PAWS), the world's only airline designed specifical...
Pet Airways, Inc. Enters Into $5.5 Million Financing Agreement With Socius Capital Group Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 7:28AMPet Airways, Inc. , the world's only airline designed specifically for the comfortable and safe transportation of pets, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Socius CG II, Ltd., under which Socius has agreed to purchase 2,253,470 shares of common stock and a warrant to purchase up to 20,476,707 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $1.02 , for a total ...
Farr to go for Kevin’s friends Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 12:59AMSIX teams, four Land Cruisers, one Pajero, one bakkie and two KTM motorbikes are making their way across the continent, travelling from East London to Germany as part of a road trip in honour of their late friend, navigator and colleague Kevin Farr.
Fluffy and Fido fly free with Qantas Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 8:21PMDomestic airlines cater for people who want to take their pets on holiday, but travellers should do their research before booking a flight for Fido.
Morningside-Skyline column for June 2 Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 12:06PMThe Carson Scholars Fund was founded in 1994 by world-renowned Johns Hopkins pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin S. Carson and his wife, Candy.
Canine Corner: Your dog’s phonebook is important too Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 9:50AMIt may well be a good idea to cut out and keep this article, or make up your own version, as when a crisis comes, and your heart is racing, you may well count your blessings that you don’t have to hunt around for a whole load of different dog numbers.
Najib's own 'Male Y' Waterloo: Can he survive French probe? Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 2:57AMUPDATED PKR has accused Prime Minister Najib Razak of being the 'Male Y' equivalent in the Altantuya murder and submarines kickbacks scandal, daring him to show his passport if he had not travelled overseas with the slain Mongolian translator and his best friend Razak Baginda. "One of them is already dead, one has been charged in court. One more is still alive and could be holding a high ...
Canines and cars: Should your dog be in an auto restraint? Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 1:39PMParents are warned never to drive unless their children are safely buckled in. But during an accident, your unrestrained pet can also be thrown with extreme force, causing injury to him and the other occupants of the car.
Traveling with pets Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 7:03PMDAVID MCNEW / GETTY IMAGES Pet Airways, the pets-only airline, carries animals in crates in its plane cabins and is expanding flights this summer.
What Qantas hosties hate about you Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 6:16PMPASSENGERS who leave the toilets filthy, ignore safety briefings and expect crew to lift heavy bags are among hosties' most hated.
Executive Impact › Coffee break Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 2:11PMWhen Starbucks opened its first store in Japan in Ginza in the summer of 1996, it redefined the coffee-drinking culture in Japan. The Seattle-based company…
You, too, can travel in style like a celebrity Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 8:25PMWant to travel like a celebrity — or at least look like you do? Here’s your chance. Sponsored by JetBlue, the Celebrity Baggage Auction invites travelers to bid on signed luggage from the well-known.
Renaissance Hotels Celebrates its Newest Gem -- Renaissance Arlington Capital View Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 7:45AMRenaissance Hotels celebrated the opening of its newest gem in its portfolio, Renaissance Arlington Capital View in Crystal City with an official grand opening event like no other. The event marked the completion of the award winning property which offers a remarkable combination of luminous design and intuitive technology.