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  • July 2008

    • Your Airport To-Not-Do List

      newser  |  US News and World Report  |  Jul 18, 08 5:25 PM CDT

      Your Airport To-Not-Do List

      Air travel not stressful enough for you? US News and World Report presents four ways to land yourself in a planeload of trouble. Use words like “bomb” and “hijack”: A man in Boston jokingly told an airport clerk he was “here to blow things up,” and discovered state troopers and a K-9 unit just didn’t get his sense of humor. More »

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      air travel  • airport  • airport security  • travel tips

    • Air Force Seeks Anti-Terror $16M for 'Comfort Pods'

      newser  |  Washington Post  |  Jul 18, 08 3:37 AM CDT

      Air Force Seeks Anti-Terror $16M for 'Comfort Pods'

      Air Force chiefs have sought $16 million in anti-terrorism funds to build luxurious "comfort capsules" to be installed in military aircraft for VIP officer travel, reports the Washington Post . The project's costs have soared as finicky generals demand changes, with modifications in the plush leather seats—including a switch from brown to Air Force blue —estimated at $70,000 alone. More »

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      US military  • air travel  • counterterrorism  • US Air Force  • military spending

    • Could Stun Bracelets Replace Boarding Passes?

      newser  |  Washington Times  |  Jul 8, 08 1:44 PM CDT

      Could Stun Bracelets Replace Boarding Passes?

      A bracelet that would track airline passengers and shock them if they get out of hand might be under consideration by the Department of Homeland Security, the Washington Times reports. The Electronic ID Bracelet could someday replace boarding passes. We "are interested in … the immobilizing security bracelet, and look forward to receiving a written proposal," an official wrote to its maker. More »

    • How to Vacation on a Dime

      newser  |  Travel Leisure  |  Jul 6, 08 5:19 PM CDT

      How to Vacation on a Dime

      With airline and entertainment prices rising, “free stuff isn’t just a bonus, it can be a vacation-saver,” writes Jeryl Brunner in Travel + Leisure , which offers 11 ways to beef up your trip on a budget. House-swapping: Cancel the hotel, and vacation in someone else’s home for free while they reside in yours. More »

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      London  • travel  • air travel  • Paris  • tourism  • public transportation  • budget lifestyle

  • June 2008

    • Air Travelers Will See 10% Flight Cuts by Fall

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Jun 28, 08 6:20 AM CDT

      Air Travelers Will See 10% Flight Cuts by Fall

      Travelers will start to feel the full force of airline moves to grapple with rising fuel costs by Labor Day, as 10% of flights will be cut, a dip that will downsize the industry to post-9/11 levels, the New York Times reports. The reductions could push fares up by 40% over the next 4 years, on top of 17% hikes in the cost of tickets already this year. Some 100 smaller cities will also lose service. More »

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      air travel  • American Airlines  • United Airlines  • fuel costs  • airlines  • flights

    • Group Backs Preflight Toke

      newser  |  CW2 News  |  Jun 26, 08 5:00 PM CDT

      Group Backs Preflight Toke

      Denver has a pretty lax marijuana policy (small amounts are legal) and pro-pot advocates are wondering whether, after a recent rash of "air rage" incidents, such permissiveness shouldn’t extend to the city airport’s smoking lounge, CW2 News reports. “This madness has got to stop,” said a proponent. “And we're providing a very viable solution.” More »

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      air travel  • marijuana  • airport  • Denver  • marijuana legalization  • relaxation  • air rage

    • In-Flight WiFi Takes Off

      newser  |  Wall Street Journal  |  Jun 19, 08 2:32 PM CDT

      In-Flight WiFi Takes Off

      Now you can manically check your inbox from 40,000 feet, reports Walter Mossberg in the Wall Street Journal . Certain American Airlines routes between New York and Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami will offer in-flight WiFi starting in July, and Virgin America will have it later in the year. The service will cost $12.95 for longer flights, and $9.95 for shorter ones. More »

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      air travel  • American Airlines  • Wi-Fi  • Internet access  • Virgin America

    • Airlines Become Weight Watchers to Save Fuel

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Jun 11, 08 7:30 AM CDT

      Airlines Become Weight Watchers to Save Fuel

      Airlines struggling with soaring fuel expenses are seeking new ways to save, and none is too small, from cutting the amount of water they carry for washrooms to cleaning engines more often to increase their efficiency, reports the New York Times . Some are pulling back on their cruising speed—from 500 mph to 480mph—while others study whether one 9lb set of pilot manuals in the cockpit will do instead of two. More »

    • Airlines Mull Weighing Passengers

      newser  |  Bloomberg  |  Jun 3, 08 4:14 PM CDT

      Airlines Mull Weighing Passengers

      Desperate airliners are doing everything to cut fuel costs, scaling back on water and snacks—and adding a fee for overweight passengers could be next, analysts tell Bloomberg. "Nothing is beyond their imagination," one says of CEOs. "They have already begun to think exotically." Fuel costs, nearly triple since 2000, account for as much as 40% of operating expenses. More »

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      gas prices  • air travel  • airplane  • overweight

  • May 2008

    • Security Could Get A Bit Easier

      newser  |  USA Today  |  May 22, 08 5:05 PM CDT

      Security Could Get A Bit Easier

      In a few months, travelers likely will be able to take their laptops through airport security without removing them from their cases—if they buy special new cases, that is. The Transportation Security Administration will probably begin accepting new forms of carrying cases that allow unobstructed x-ray views of the laptop inside, the agency told USA Today . More »

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      air travel  • airport security  • laptop  • TSA  • luggage

    • Bargain Airfares Still Out There

      newser  |  New York Times  |  May 21, 08 1:37 PM CDT

      Bargain Airfares Still Out There

      Airfares are skyrocketing, but deals are still out there. The New York Times offers some pointers: Book directly with the airline. Sign up for private price cuts. Buy one ticket at a time. Make your computer do the work. More »

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      travel  • air travel  • vacation  • airline ticket prices  • airlines  • air travelers

    • As Fuel Soars, Airlines Clip Regional Flights

      newser  |  New York Times  |  May 21, 08 9:17 AM CDT

      As Fuel Soars, Airlines Clip Regional Flights

      Soaring fuel prices have prompted airlines to cut service—sometimes completely—to some 400 cities nationwide as carriers look for ways to maximize load and cut costs, reports the New York Times . Airlines reduced flights in May by 22,900 from a year ago, a 3% decline, and discontinued service to 30 cities. Analysts say there’s more to come. More »

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      airline industry  • air travel  • fuel costs  • airlines  • air travelers

    • How to Fit Everything in One Bag

      newser  |  NPR  |  May 18, 08 5:14 PM CDT

      How to Fit Everything in One Bag

      With airlines charging more for extra bags, the trick is to fly light. A packing guru offers these tips for stuffing it all in one bag, NPR reports: Make a no-frills list, and stick to it (see onebag.com for ideas). Don't let any space go unused (stuff things into shoes, for example). More »

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      travel  • airline industry  • airline  • air travel  • luggage  • airline passengers

    • Oops! United Mistakenly Drops Fuel Charges for a Day

      newser  |  Wall Street Journal  |  May 15, 08 5:27 PM CDT

      Oops! United Mistakenly Drops Fuel Charges for a Day

      United Airlines gave travelers a big break on ticket prices today—by accident. The airline neglected to add fuel surcharges to prices this afternoon, saving lucky buyers up to $130 per flight, the Wall Street Journal reports. United made the mistake at 12:30pm, when it filed prices with the feds, and wasn't able to fix the problem until 8pm EST. More »

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      air travel  • United Airlines  • fuel costs  • air travelers

    • Airplanes Emit More CO2 Than Thought

      newser  |  Wired  |  May 8, 08 2:49 PM CDT

      Airplanes Emit More CO2 Than Thought

      Bad news on the climate-change front: Airplanes are emitting 20% more carbon dioxide than anyone thought. According to a newly disclosed report, they could release 1.5 billion tons a year by 2025—compared to 3.1 billion tons a year now released by all the citizens of the EU, reports Wired. The study also predicted growing airplane noise pollution. More »

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      climate change  • environment  • carbon emissions  • air travel  • airplane  • carbon dioxide

    • Weak Dollar Not Slowing US Vacations

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  May 3, 08 3:41 PM CDT

      Weak Dollar Not Slowing US Vacations

      The dollar may be weak, but Americans’ desire to travel overseas this summer is strong, the Los Angeles Times reports. While domestic travel has appeared to hit the skids, more than 25 million Americans will grab their passports and take off for adventures abroad—up 2.6% from last year, AAA says. More »

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      China  • India  • Australia  • Europe  • air travel  • Ireland  • South America  • holiday travel  • AAA

  • March 2008

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