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Brighter outlook for international airlines
March 11, 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.
Snapshots: On safari in Kenya
March 11, 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 11, 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.
How to survive a luggage malfunction
March 11, 2010One minute I was rolling my carry-on bag along the concourse floor at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
What not to do in New Orleans
March 11, 2010
Grab a cooling Pimm's Cup cocktail, pull up a chair, and we'll show you how it's done down in New Orleans.
Vulture tourists, you’re in luck
March 11, 2010
Did you cash in? Last year at this time, well-mannered travelers with spare dollars in their wallets could pick and choose from some incredible recession-fueled deals. It’s not too late.
Air traffic jams in NY likely to jump
March 11, 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.
'Tuscan Sun' author on Italy's pleasures
March 11, 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 |
Unruly passenger admits disrupting flight
March 11, 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 11, 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.
