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Brighter outlook for international airlines
March 12, 2010The international airline business is improving, said an industry group Thursday, and while losses are still expected for 2010, they should be half the size previously forecast.
Air traffic jams in NY likely to jump
March 12, 2010Flying in and out of New York -- which is usually no picnic -- is likely to get worse this spring. A new rule on tarmac delays, possible exemptions to that rule and a runway closure may create a perfect storm for travelers.
Snapshots: On safari in Kenya
March 12, 2010The wild natural beauty of Kenya enchants iReporters. See their best shots, and send us your favorite photos of Brazil for next week.
Pilot's perspective on traffic backups
March 12, 2010As the relatively dormant air travel season ends, the ramp-up of airline service to accommodate the demand of spring and summer travelers begins. This is good news for most, as more flights are added, providing more options for travelers. But as many frequent fliers know, more flights can mean more delays.
'Tuscan Sun' author on Italy's allure
March 12, 2010Many authors can move readers with their words, but Frances Mayes has the power to actually make readers move. Her new book might tempt some more would-be Tuscans. | Excerpt | Recipe |
How to survive a luggage malfunction
March 12, 2010One minute I was rolling my carry-on bag along the concourse floor at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
What to do if disaster hits your trip
March 12, 2010If disaster strikes when you are traveling, preparation before departure could be what keeps you safe and gets you home, experts say.
Passenger admits disrupting flight
March 12, 2010A Texas man who became enraged when a flight attendant refused to serve him alcohol and spent part of a flight locked in the lavatory has pleaded guilty to interfering with an airline flight crew.
Man whose kiss caused airport security scare pleads guilty
March 12, 2010A New Jersey man who breached security to give his girlfriend a kiss, causing scores of flight delays, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defiant trespass, his lawyer said.
Delta, JetBlue request exemption to tarmac delay rule
March 12, 2010A runway closure at John F. Kennedy International Airport has prompted JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines to ask for a temporary exemption at JFK to a rule designed to keep planeloads of passengers from getting stranded on the tarmac.
