Burnt Toast Causes Airport Evacuation
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- 11.25.09 By
- By Brandon Wenerd
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- Air Travel ,
- News
November 25, 2009 A faulty toaster is the cause for ire at the Glasgow-Prestwick Scotland Airport—the little machine is responsible for causing multiple terminal evacuations and flight delays, according to a November 21st report in the Scotland
Big Fines for Airlines After Nightmare Tarmac Delay
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- 11.25.09 By
- By Brandon Wenerd
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- Air Travel ,
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November 25, 2009 The U.S. Department of Transportation has levied a total of $175,000 in fines to three airlines for stranding 47 passengers on a plane overnight in Rochester, Minnesota, according to a November 24th <a title="Associated Press report"
Where to Find Low Rates on Domestic Airfare
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- 11.24.09 By
- By Liz Behler
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- Air Travel ,
- Budget
The holidays are right around the corner, but decent deals can still be found on some of America's most popular travel routes. Here—money-saving fares on the nation's top ten most-flown air corridors. 1. Miami to New York $162 each way on Delta 2. Los
Zagat Survey Shows Major Domestic Airlines Should Be Grounded
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- 11.24.09 By
- Libby Zay
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- Air Travel ,
- News
Zagat's third annual Airline Survey has landed, and the results show major domestic airlines are falling short where small carriers and international airlines fly high. The guide publisher surveyed 5,895 frequent fliers and travel professionals who flew
United Overhauls Planes and Image
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- 11.24.09 By
- By Liz Behler
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- Air Travel
November 24, 2009 United Airlines is undergoing a major overhaul of its planes and, it hopes, its reputation as well. The changes come over a decade after the company’s last renovation, and will include a makeover of every aircraft in their fleet,
Virgin America Now Flying to Florida
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- 11.24.09 By
- By Libby Zay
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- Air Travel ,
- News
November 24 2009 Virgin America made two maiden voyages to Fort Lauderdale last Wednesday, complete with celebrity filled planes and a champagne-soaked tarmac party. According to a November 19th report by the Miami Herald, Virgin founder Richard Branson
Shocking Ad Shows Polar Bears Plummeting to Their Deaths
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- 11.24.09 By
- By Liz Behler
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- Air Travel ,
- News
November 24, 2009 Hundreds of polar bears hurtle from the sky and land with a thud in a deserted city center—it's not a bad horror film, it's a new ad from airline pollution activists Plane Stupid. The ad features CGI polar bears plummeting from
How to Fly for Less
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- 11.20.09
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- Tips + Tricks ,
- Air Travel
Traveling by plane this holiday season? Unfortunately, airfare is often the most expensive part of travel, especially these days, as airlines get more and more creative when it comes to extra fees.
Spirit Takes to the Air with an Enhanced Frequent Flier Program
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- 11.19.09 By
- Libby Zay
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- Air Travel ,
- News
Spirit Airlines just announced enhancements to their rewards program, making it simpler and speedier for frequent fliers to earn free flights using their Free Spirit MasterCard. According to a November 12 report by the Sun Sentinel, the low-cost airline
AOL Travel & MapQuest Holiday Travel Survey Top Line Results
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- 11.19.09 By
- AOL Travel
- Filed Under:
- Holidays ,
- Air Travel
Executive SummaryThough the majority of travelers said they economy had some effect on their holiday travel plans and that they would be spending less money on holiday travel this year than in the previous year, travelers are overwhelmingly continuing