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Man Flies Naked From North Carolina to California

2009-07-03T13:47:00.001-04:00

US Airways flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles was diverted to Albuquerque after a male passenger removed his clothing mid-flight. Dan Jiron, a spokesman for the Albuquerque airport, says...

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Qantas Economy Seats Win Top Design Award

2009-05-31T01:01:00.003-04:00

The Qantas A380 Economy Seat beat a pool of 154 entries to win the 2009 Australian International Design Award of the Year, announced in Melbourne tonight. The seat was designed by Marc Newson, in...

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When The Going Gets Tuff, Southwest Turns To Fees For Your Pet and Your Kid

2009-05-31T00:55:00.003-04:00

Southwest Airlines Co., which has bashed competitors for charging fees, said Friday it will add new fees for passengers who bring small pets onboard and for unaccompanied minors. It will also raise...

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The Better The Seat The Better The Flight

2009-05-25T00:11:00.003-04:00

Fares, fees and destinations aren't the only things that vary by airline. The width of your seat, the amount of legroom and the entertainment options available can make the time, well, fly by — or...

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Airlines Are Rushing To Add WiFi To Planes

2009-05-25T00:05:00.002-04:00

Some airlines are rushing to offer Wi-Fi Internet connections in their domestic aircraft cabins, but none is talking about the space squeeze. On an AirTran Airways Wi-Fi demonstration flight that...

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Airlines Hiking Baggage Fees

2009-05-16T23:54:00.002-04:00

Airlines have lost so many passengers that to make up for the loss of revenue, they are planning to gouge the few people left who actually are getting on a plane. Both United Airlines and US Airways...

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Safety And Reliability A Big Problem For Regional Airlines

2009-05-16T23:48:00.003-04:00

All of us who have traveled on regional airlines already know the customer service and reliability problems ASA, Mesa Air, AA Eagle and the other associated regional airlines have. After the crash...

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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly For March

2009-05-12T22:14:00.002-04:00

U.S. airlines’ on-time performance and baggage handling improved in March compared with a year ago but was worse than in February, government data released Tuesday show. The rate of cancellations and...

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New Airline Is Just For The DOGS !!! and cats

2009-04-25T01:05:00.002-04:00

OK, pet lovers. Time to, uh, paws for a second and consider what's flying into Chicago on July 14, just for you and your beloved cats and dogs: Pet Airways, a start-up airline devoted to flying pets...

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Get Ready To Pay Up For Bags On Alaska Air

2009-04-25T01:02:00.002-04:00

Two airlines, US Airways and Alaska, say they're going to pile on some new charges for checked baggage. "USA Today" reports US Airways customers will have to pony up five-dollars for every piece of...

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Delta Airlines Puts An End To India Call Centers

2009-04-18T21:12:00.003-04:00

Being a frequent flyer, I occasionally run into problems like lost luggage and you can always count on loosing your luggage at the absolute worst time. I am an international traveler and also spend...

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Find The Best Web Hosting Without Searching

2009-04-18T20:58:00.002-04:00

While I enjoy blogging, with money being tight now I periodically look for ways to save money on my web hosting. Trying to find the best price on web hosting without sacrificing quality can be a...

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United Airlines Announces Supersize Seatmate Policy

2009-04-16T23:38:00.002-04:00

Effective Wednesday, United Airlines has a new official policy that affects “seatmates of size” and those passengers seated near them. The airline’s policy — posted on United's Web site — states...

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What Is Making A Comeback At Hotels .... BEDBUGS !

2009-04-14T23:13:00.003-04:00

Faced with rising numbers of complaints to city information lines and increasingly frustrated landlords, hotel chains and housing authorities, the Environmental Protection Agency is hosting its...

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The New W Hotel In Atlanta Opens

2009-04-10T01:35:00.009-04:00

The new W Hotel in downtown Atlanta opened this week. W Atlanta-Downtown features 237 stylish guest rooms, including 16 Studio Suites, three WOW Suites and one Extreme WOW Suite, richly appointed in...

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Hyatt Regency Vancouver / A Fantastic Stay

2009-04-10T00:59:00.004-04:00

This was my first trip to Vancouver for a conference. I stayed at the Hyatt for a week during the conference and the hotel is wonderful. The rooms have been recently remodeled and are fantastic with...

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Custom Invitations on a Tight Budget

2009-04-10T00:36:00.004-04:00

Recently my wife and I were planning a birthday party for a close friend of ours. We had a pretty tight budget, which most of us have right now, so we were trying to be as economical as possible but...

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Stranded Passenger Lawsuit Dismissed

2009-04-09T21:02:00.003-04:00

A court has thrown out a lawsuit brought against American Airlines by a woman who was stranded for 9-1/2 hours on the tarmac in Austin, Texas, in 2006. In dismissing the case, US District Judge...

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Doubletree Guest Suites, Tampa Florida

2009-04-06T23:51:00.003-04:00

I recently stayed at the Doubletree Suites Hotel in Tampa Florida for 1 night on business. The hotel is nicely maintained although still undergoing some renovations in the gym area. The rooms are...

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Save Money On Customized Checks

2009-04-06T23:34:00.002-04:00

With the economy being as bad as it is and everyone trying to spend less, any opportunity to save money is a welcome offer. I know in my family I am constantly looking for ways to save money but I...

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Airline Service Improves Now That No One Is Flying

2009-04-06T00:06:00.003-04:00

One byproduct of a bad economy and fewer people flying, airlines carried fewer people last year, but did a better job for those who did fly. Airlines have discovered the secret to better service,...

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Fast Track Your Elite Status

2009-04-06T00:03:00.002-04:00

New promotions from three airlines allow frequent fliers to earn double miles toward elite status. Benefits can add up, with free baggage allowance for you and your traveling companions, free...

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First Naked Hotel Opens In Germany ... Dont Forget To Ask For Extra Towels

2009-03-31T22:21:00.002-04:00

Clothes will be strictly forbidden on the premises of Germany's first hotel for nudists, which will open shortly in the southwestern Black Forest region. Investors plan to set up a hotel catering...

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Passenger Sick Of Sitting On JFK Tarmac Opens Door Goes To Jail

2009-03-31T22:16:00.003-04:00

This is something I have thought about doing a thousand times but never did. An airline passenger sick of waiting out Sunday's weather delays on a Kennedy Airport tarmac tried to open the plane's...

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Iraqi Airways Starts Flying Again

2009-03-29T14:13:00.001-04:00

National airline Iraqi Airways made its first flight to the European Union in 19 years when an aircraft flew from Baghdad to Stockholm via Athens, the transport ministry said on Saturday. "Transport...

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