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What we think: Close air-safety gaps

Sat, 23 May 2009 01:58:22 GMT

The February crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 -- the one with the inexperienced, underpaid, over-extended crew -- drove home a reality that, until now, has been inadequately addressed.

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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:05:41 GMT

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Business fliers find a middle ground

Sat, 30 May 2009 05:33:37 GMT

Many companies are requiring employees to fly in economy class to help slash expenses.

Diversifying the family business

Mon, 18 May 2009 05:25:40 GMT

Fernando Gonzalez was in high school when he made his first booking for First in Service Travel in New York.

An airline and hotels to avoid

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

At least for now, travelers planning happy holidays should probably avoid Mexico's Aviacsa Airlines - and Hotel Carter in New York City.

The possibility of direct flights to the USA?

Sat, 16 May 2009 09:38:52 GMT

As we slowly, perhaps too slowly for some, approach the summer holiday season, I received an excellent question about travel and tourism.

Photo Flash: Roundabout's New Off-Broadway Musical Tin Pan Alley Rag

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:05:56 GMT

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman , with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin , directed by Stafford Arima .

Upstart airlines

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:54:19 GMT

When Delta and Continental dropped service out of the Toledo airport last year, residents were left with only a few daily departures -- or a 65-mile drive to Detroit's airport.

Civilized response to guns

Fri, 08 May 2009 06:41:09 GMT

Pets: Your dog does not love you and other cold-nosed truths The Heldenfiles: In Case You Missed It Patrick McManamon: Cavs make it look ridiculously easy beating Atlanta Akron Zips: Zips out of Adreian Payne sweepstakes Browns Bulletin: Browns add veteran receiver Mike Furrey Tribe Matters: Cleaning up with Choo BOSTON: In the absence of Travis ...

Calendar of events

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Youth ages 12 to 18 can make a goth sock puppet. Participants should take one black sock.

Use of Oxnard Airport drops 41% in one year

Sun, 03 May 2009 03:58:22 GMT

February had the fewest number of people using the Oxnard Airport of any month in at least the last decade.

Riding the Pale Pooch: Greyhound Lines Marks 95th Anniversary

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:44:20 GMT

Greyhound Lines, Inc. is celebrating its 95th birthday and a near-century of service, design and innovation.

Repsol in Talks With China's CNPC, Cnooc to Sell Stake in Argentinean Unit

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:33:24 GMT

Repsol YPF SA is in talks with China National Petroleum Corp. and China National Offshore Oil Corp.

Backcountry mail pilot helps preserve way of life

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:29:21 GMT

RIVER OF NO RETURN WILDERNESS, Idaho - In the small airport lounge, his former wife and business partner rattles off the weather report and frowns as a surge of wind blows open the door and invites in the morning chill.

Connie Kalitta, 71, still has fun with racing

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Connie Kalitta was right at home last weekend at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.

You're invited to a TEA party

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:45:36 GMT

The Upshur County Grassroots TEA Party rally will be July 4 on the Upshur Country Courthouse lawn at 100 West Tyler St., Gilmer, starting with live music from the band Voice of Light at 10:30 a.m. until noon.

Economy

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:06:47 GMT

The European Union Commission signed a financing agre ement for the release of 175 million Euros to Ghana to reward the West African s t ate for its 'high standards of democracy and good governance'. 02/07/2009 Regional bourse slides Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - The Regional Bourse for the French West Africa closed its fixing session Thursday slightly ...

Backcountry mail pilot helps preserve way of life

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:42:46 GMT

In the small airport lounge, his former wife and business partner rattles off the weather report and frowns as a surge of wind blows open the door and invites in the morning chill.Ray Arnold slumps in a chair holding the side of his mouth.

Economy

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:41:34 GMT

Market Capitalization at the close of trading Wednesday on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange went up from 6.12 trillion nai r a on Tuesday to 6.20 trillion naira, while the All Share-Index also appreciated f rom 26,861.55 points to close at 27,217.59 points on Wednesday.

Hamburg S d Delivers Heavy Lift Helicopters

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:57:09 GMT

Container carrier Hamburg Sud's Australia/New Zealand service recently delivered three Erickson Air-Crane heavy lift helicopters to the Port of Oakland.

Cycling Fans Stay Up-to-Speed on JetBlue Airways with Access to Live...

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:40:45 GMT

Beginning Saturday, July 4, at 9:30 a.m. ET, VERSUS' coverage of the grueling, 23-day contest will be available on channel 37 of JetBlue's personal seatback televisions, in addition to its signature lineup of 36 channels of live DIRECTV programming.

Yemen jet crashes in Indian Ocean

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:40:17 GMT

SANA: A Yemeni airliner with 150 people on board has crashed in the Indian Ocean near the Comoros archipelago, officials there say.

Traveler satisfaction with airlines drops a " again

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:52:14 GMT

Customer satisfaction with America's airlines has dropped for the fourth straight year, according to a survey by J.D. Powers and Associates, an independent research firm.

Air France jet with 228 aboard missing over Atlantic

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:10:31 GMT

An Air France plane with 228 people on board disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean on its way from Brazil to Paris on Monday after hitting strong turbulence and French officials say they fear a disaster.

Summer airfares: Hesitant travelers need to act

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:17:38 GMT

Fares have dropped for months while travelers held off buying tickets because they were afraid of losing a job or worried about affording even a scaled-back vacation.

BSA center will boost air traffic, official says

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Southern West Virginia can expect to see thousands of Boy Scouts in town year-round when the Boy Scouts of America opens its new National Scouting Center and high-adventure base in the Mount Hope-Glen Jean area, officials say.

Traveler satisfaction with airlines drops - again

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Customer satisfaction with America's airlines has dropped for the fourth straight year, according to a survey by J.D. Powers and Associates, an independent research firm.Just as in the past, low-cost carriers such as JetBlue and Southwest outdid their rivals, attaining higher overall satisfaction rankings than the traditional carriers like United ...

Macy's 4th of July fireworks: Karen Olivo, Intrepid to be showcased

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:10:49 GMT

Karen Olivo will follow up her Tony win with a big showcase on "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" this weekend on NBC.

Viva La Viator Summer Series - Celebrate the Inner-Traveler with Viator.com

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

After all, the word 'Viator' is Latin for 'traveler.' As the leading resource for researching and booking more than 5,500 trip activities and experiences in 75 countries at the best prices, Viator is launching a weekly feature with hot destinations and exciting themes to help encourage travelers to experience more during an upcoming trip, or to ...

McKees Rocks mourns its pitchman

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:45:58 GMT

Pitchman Billy Mays fires a burst of bugs at a windshield while filming an infomercial for a new windshield wiper blade.