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Change in tack for battling JWA noise
A mechanical shriek followed a low rumble as the Boeing 737 came closer, a looming albatross partially obscured by a thin, misty cloud. Within moments, it had passed and was soaring over the gunmetal waters of the Upper Newport Bay and toward the ocean....
Tags: Disneyland Park, Air Transportation Industry, Boeing Co., Federal Aviation Administration
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Virgin America best U.S. airline, United worst: study
Reuters(Reuters) - Virgin America did the best job of flying customers last year while United Airlines was the worst, though passengers experienced overall better performance, a study showed. The performance of the 14 leading carriers in 2012 was about the same...Tags: Hawaiian Airlines Inc., American Airlines, Inc., Virgin Group, Ltd., AMR Corp., Air Transportation Industry
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Airfares based on passenger weight won't fly, experts say
News that the tiny Samoa-based carrier Samoa Air has begun to charge fares based on the weight of its passengers has some fliers worried that the idea might catch on with other airlines. “There is no doubt in my mind that this is the concept of...
Tags: Transportation Security Administration, Security Measures, Samoa
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Study: Virgin America Best U.S. Airline, United Worst
Virgin America did the best job of flying customers last year while United Airlines was the worst, though passengers experienced overall better performance, a study showed. The performance of the 14 leading carriers in 2012 was about the same as the...Tags: Hawaiian Airlines Inc., American Airlines, Inc., Virgin Group, Ltd., AMR Corp., Air Transportation Industry
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'Sequester' budget cuts have not delayed airline flights
Despite predictions that sweeping federal budget cuts would lead to long wait times at the nation’s airports, airline on-time performances did not change significantly during the busy spring break period. When a budget battle between Congress...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Government Debt, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration, Budgets and Budgeting
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BWI opens indoor walking trail
Travelers using Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport can get a workout in while waiting for a flight using two new indoor walking paths. The BWI Cardio Trail includes two loops, that are one kilometer, or .6 of a mile, in...
Tags: American Heart Association, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Is Southwest Airlines about to veer for a new course?
Once known as an upstart carrier, Southwest Airlines recently launched a new ad campaign that has some airline industry experts wondering if it signals a new direction—and new fees—at the nation’s largest domestic airline. The new ads,...
Tags: Television Industry, National Collegiate Athletic Association, AirTran, Air Transportation Industry, Satellite and Cable Service
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Southwest ground crew workers to picket Thursday at Lauderdale airport
Sun SentinelGround crew workers at Southwest Airlines plan to stage informational pickets Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and 15 other airports nationwide, according to Transport Workers Union Local 555, the group&...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Career and Workplace, Air Transportation Industry, Employees, Consumers
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Southwest Airlines fined $150,000 for slow response to complaints
Southwest Airlines, the nation's largest domestic carrier, agreed to pay a $150,000 fine for failing to give timely responses to passenger complaints. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the fine Wednesday, saying Southwest did not respond...
Tags: Punishment, Air Transportation Industry, U.S. Department of Transportation, Fines
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Airlines pack in passengers at a record rate in 2012
If you find an empty seat next to you on your next flight, consider yourself very lucky. The nation's airlines set a new record last year for the percentage of seats filled on commercial flights, with an overall average rate of 82.8%, up from 82% in...
Tags: Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Airways, Delta Air Lines, Air Transportation Industry
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Police: Irate air passenger fights authorities during pat-down
Tribune reporterA 22-year-old Maryland man trying to board a flight Friday night at Midway International Airport swore at and shoved a TSA agent and then fought with police after being told he faced a pat-down search, authorities said. Benjamin Geraci, 22, of the...Tags: Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland), Transportation Security Administration
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Airlines raise flight-changing fees
If you have to change your plans after booking a flight, get ready to pay higher fees. US Airways and United Airlines raised the fee charged to domestic passengers who want to rebook a nonrefundable ticket: It's now $200, up from $150. (The fee could be...
Tags: Gary C. Kelly, Transportation, Air Transportation, Travel, Air Transportation Delays
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