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Thrifty tips for summer travelers Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:48AMWhen it comes to traveling on the cheap, it is better to hop online before hopping on a train, plane or into an automobile.
Stocks to Watch: Stocks to watch Monday: Greenhill, Hertz Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:42AMInvestors will sort through a handful of weekend headlines before earnings season kicks off in earnest later Monday.
NBAA Urges Members To Write To Congress Concerning User Fees Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:05AMDebt Ceiling Debate Could Mean More Money Out Of Pilot's Pockets In an open letter to the membership of NBAA, president and CEO Ed Bolen on Friday urged the organization's members to contact their members of Congress to let them know they oppose any increase in aviation user fees.
Delta Jets Bump On Logan Taxiway Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:04AMBoeing 767 Wing Struck Regional Jet Tail Thursday Two Delta Airlines jets collided while taxiing for departure at Logan International Airport in Boston Thursday evening, causing minor damage to both aircraft and one possible injury.
Poetry slam previews students' San Fran journey Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:13AM"Never satisfied, I will practice my practice forever." These were the powerful words spoken by Sinnea Douglas, 18, as she performed for a City Hall audience yesterday her spoken-poetry piece about wanting to become a teacher.
The almanac Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:46AMBy United Press International UPI Almanac for Friday, July 15, 2011.
PIMCO ETFs PLC - Daily iNAV and Portfolio Disclosure Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:02AMPIMCO ETFs PLC - Daily iNAV and Portfolio Disclosure
Breaking Brad: Thursday, July 14 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:32AMIn Pamplona, Spain, the Running of the Bulls is under way. In the U.S. we have something similar . It's called "Southwest Airlines boarding."
Airports to test expedited security for some fliers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:01PMFederal 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 on Thursday.
Fumes force Southwest flight to return to NM Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:10PMFumes force Southwest flight to return to NM
Port SA a decade later Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:37AMshare: digg facebook twitter [...] port job categories — aerospace, professional services, transportation and warehousing — consistently pay higher-than-area-average wages. “We knew,” as 1995 approached, said Joe Krier, then-president of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, that the days of depending on ever-growing military budgets weren't going to continue. Despite vigorous citywide ...
Tourists saw Calif. man fall into Maui blow hole Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:09PMWitnesses who watched a Northern California man get sucked into a Maui blow hole to his apparent death say that the tourist was dancing around and frolicking in the sprays of water moments before a wave knocked him down
Summer ratings swamped Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:07PMA summer night of network repeats, reality shows and new cable series all but guarantees small audiences. It's little surprise that networks' most popular series is the claustrophobic “Big Brother” (9 p.m., CBS). It drew nearly 8 million...
SpaceX chief sets his sights on Mars Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:52PMScience editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: SpaceX's millionaire founder doesn't see the space shuttle's retirement as the end of anything, but rather the beginning of a trail that leads to Mars.
Tourists Saw Marin County Man Fall Into Maui Blow Hole Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:51PMWitnesses who watched a Marin County man get sucked into a Maui blow hole to his apparent death say that the tourist was dancing around and frolicking moments before a wave knocked him down.
Photo: Moment tourist is sucked down blowhole Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:13PMA HOLIDAYMAKER taking a happy snap of his family captured the moment a man was sucked into a blow hole to his apparent death.
Thursday's TV Highlights: 'Texas Women' on CMT Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:04PMClick here to download TV listings for the week of July 10 - 16 in PDF format TV listings for the week of July 10 - 16 in PDF format (from latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv) Weekly TV Listings and more can be found...
88-year-old Army Air Force vet's wish comes true Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:44PMFor 60 years, a Four Corner's veteran has wished to sit in a P-47D Thunderbolt plane that he flew in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945.
Refurbished Boeing 737 Paint Hangar Opens To Meet Rate Increase Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:25PMBoeing has opened a new paint hangar near its Renton, Washington, facility that will help increase its Next-Generation 737 production capacity. Pictured here is one of the first airplanes to be painted in the facility, a 737-700 for Southwest Airlines.
Southwest passenger arrested for throwing peanuts, pretzels at crew Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:08PMDALLAS — The FBI arrested a Southwest Airlines passenger for reportedly throwing peanuts and pretzels at a flight attendant after being told he could not smoke an electronic cigarette on a flight this week. The FBI charged Pogos Paul Sefilian, 42, with interfering with a flight crew. Sefilian was on Southwest Flight 188 from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City on Monday evening. According to an FBI ...
European air bargains beat US deals Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:17AMEurope’s low-fare carriers may be best known in America for outrageous proposals to charge for bathroom access or offer stand-up seating, both ideas floated by Ryanair that were never adopted.
Nation and world business briefs Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:03PMBUSINESS BRIEFSNationOil drops on world debt newsNEW YORK — The latest readings on Chinese inflation and renewed worries about European debt pushed oil lower. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude fell $1.05 to settle at $95.15 per barrel Monday on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude, which is used to price many international oil varieties, dropped $1.09 to settle at $117.24 per ...
Escaping the 405 mess on flights of fancy Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:32PMBurro pack teams and and hot air balloons are some of the solutions we'd like to see. Hot air balloons, blimps and human catapults will go into service beginning promptly at 6 a.m. Saturday to transport people over the Sepulveda Pass during the closure of the 405. Reservations can be made online, and all major credit cards will be accepted.
Airport commissioners agree to reimburse United $40M for screening systems Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:06PMThe Board of Airport Commissioners agreed Monday to reimburse $40 million to United Airlines for installing new checked baggage screening systems inside Terminals 7 and 8 at Los Angeles International Airport.
Former Air Force base transitioning into aerospace industrial park Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:36PMshare: digg facebook twitter The fall of the Berlin Wall triggered a series of events that led to the closure of Kelly AFB 10 years ago. Yet, by seizing unexpected opportunities and with careful planning, the 1,900-acre Port San Antonio was created in its place.
Students reach high for amazing launch photos Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:22PMThe final space shuttle launch made a spectacular arc across the sky in photos taken from the edge of space by a student balloon project.
Savannah working hard to land Jet Blue Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:46PMIt has been a long courtship, but Savannah leaders are putting it all on the table as they attempt to lure Jet Blue to the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
Paula Berg: Six Reasons Every Brand Should Blog Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:16PMDespite the evidence in favor of blogging, many brands are reluctant to blog. While blogs can be a lot of work, they provide a foundation for information on the web and an owned platform for your social business.
Brad Spirrison: 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' with These Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good iPhone Apps Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:46PMSeason 8 of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is finally here! While subscribers can tap in to the show from HBO Go on their iPhones, iPads...
18th Annual Burger Time Tournament wraps up Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:12PMLAS CRUCES - Rudy Hernandez is surrounded by UTEP fans as a Southwest Airlines employee in El Paso. But as a Las Cruces resident, Hernandez has no problem supporting area sports at the prep level.
Park City conference connects corporations with bloggers Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:36PMPark City conference connects corporations with bloggers By LESLEY MITCHELL The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jul 9, 2011 07:34PM MDT Representatives of major corporations such as Kodak, Southwest Airlines and Johnson & Johnson were in Park City on Saturday to connect with hundreds of bloggers and social networking aficionados from across the country. They gathered at The Canyons Resort for the ...
TOP GUNS: Airlines positioned for big gains in efficiency Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:07PMPlanes are being built out of the same lightweight materials used for Formula 1 race cars. Their engines are being redesigned to squeeze more thrust out of every gallon of fuel. And governments are developing air-traffic systems that will allow airlines to fly shorter routes.
Airfare deals on summer horizon Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:36PMAirlines may be willing to sell their remaining seats for summer at a discount.
Everett ramps up arts offerings to go with its love for things that fly Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:21PMPaine Field is home to the Boeing Factory and four other air-themed attractions, while downtown Everett is plunging into the arts with the debut of the Schack Art Center and a monthly third Saturday Arts Walk.
Sun Country’s customer service wins recognition Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:24AMTravel + Leisure magazine recently named Sun Country Airlines to its list of top 10 domestic airlines for 2011.
Cheers and Jeers/July 9 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:12AMOur readers sound off about what puts smiles on their faces -- and some vent over what bugs them.
Flight delays swell in May due to Chicago storms Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:30PMFlight delays swell in May due to Chicago storms
Gliders land at Sleepy Eye Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:25PMSLEEPY EYE - Minnesota Soaring Club members silently circled, then glided to the Sleepy Eye Municipal Airport grass runway Friday and reacquainted themselves with each othe.
Business briefs: Exxon must face claims of aiding murder, court says Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:25PMExxon to face claims of
Hong Kong shares end 0.87% higher Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:04PMHONG KONG - Hong Kong shares closed 0.87 per cent higher on Friday as traders welcomed strong jobs data from the United States, which lifted hopes for the recovery in the world's biggest economy.
Air Fares Drop On Las Vegas-Los Angeles Route Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:29PMWith fresh competition having entered the critical Las Vegas-Los Angeles route, air fares have started to drop on a limited basis. Several airlines, including market leader Southwest, have dropped the prices of Tuesday and Wednesday flights to $64 roundtrip
Final Glance: Airlines companies Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:10PMShares of some top airlines companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Passenger traffic slides again at Bob Hope Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:44PMFuel prices and a stagnant economy are blamed for a reduction in airline travel.
New York Investor Buys Sharky's, Shopping Ctr. Sites Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:17PMAaron Muschel, a New York real estate investor, has bought Goodlett Commons shopping center and the Sharky’s Gulf Grill site on Poplar Avenue in...
Curb Your Enthusiasm with these pretty, pretty, pretty good iPhone apps Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:17PMSeason 8 of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm is finally here! Forget about George Costanza’s iToilet that earned him millions in the Seinfeld reunion episode only to be flushed away by Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme.
AirAsia posied to extend Airbus deal Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:42PMAirAsia will buy 300 Airbus A320neo jets to 300 planes making the budget airline one of the largest in the world, source says.
AirAsia extends Airbus deal to 300 planes Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:29PMKUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — AirAsia Bhd will extend a deal with Airbus for its new A320neo jets to 300 planes, a source with knowledge of the deal said, making the budget airline one of the largest in the world. The two sides had announced a deal for 200 planes at the Paris Air show last month, shattering aviation records, but the additional order ...
Audio: Pilot reacts to hole in PHX plane Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:10PMThe FAA has released the audio transmissions between air traffic controllers and pilots aboard Southwest Airlines flight 812 that developed a hole in the fuselage on April 1.
Malaysia's AirAsia to extend Airbus deal to 300 planes: source Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:57PMKUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - AirAsia Bhd will extend a deal with Airbus for its new A320neo jets to 300 planes, a source with knowledge of the deal said, making the Malaysia-based budget airline one of the largest in the world.
Greenville agency wants to know where you take visiting family, friends Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:43PMThe Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to know where local residents take their friends and families when they visit the Upstate. The bureau is asking local people to complete a questionnaire by July 31 at www.greenvillecvb.com/experiences.