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Remote Alaska volcano spews ash plumes 15,000 feet in the air
Associated PressANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles when the weather allows. An air traffic controller in the region said small planes...Tags: Volcanic Eruptions, U.S. Geological Survey, Landforms, Volcanoes, Maxwell
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Stuck at the airport due to stupid sequester? Here's some fun reading about your government
Watchdog with Paul MuschickIt's smart for the government to cut spending. It's stupid to cut it by "sequestering" funds across the board instead of targeting true waste. All that does is potentially disrupt life-saving services, such as making sure planes don't crash into...... -
United Airlines to bring 1,300 jobs to Chicago
Clout StPosted by John Byrne at 10:35 a.m.; last updated at 10:42 a.m. United Airlines will bring another 1,300 jobs to Chicago by the end of next year, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today. The new jobs support United’s global operations, the...... -
United/Continenal Airlines also cry foul
Consumer File - Orlando SentinelUnited/Continental Airlines joined American Airlines in contesting a survey on customer service during Hurrican Irene: United responded to more than 200 Irene-related inquiries on Twitter alone, *including* the six actionable ones that STELLAService... -
American Airlines doth protest
Consumer File - Orlando SentinelAmerican Airlines issued this statement rebutting a survey of customer service during Hurricane Irene which concluded, “Count yourself lucky” if you were not flying American Airlines: “We disagree with the findings of the study. We... -
Airlines and Irene
Consumer File - Orlando SentinelFrom a recent study…… Average call hold times of ten largest airlines during Hurricane Irene (hours:minutes:seconds) 1. U.S. Airways 0:02:38 2. Southwest Airlines: 0:08:10 3. Continental: 0:08:15 4. United ... -
Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Marlins Park, Barbie (fictional character), Fishing, Anheuser-Busch, Fashion Shows
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Summer air travel prediction: crowded airports and planes
Airports will be crowded this summer and empty cabin seats extremely rare as Americans take to the skies in numbers that are expected to edge closer to the pre-recession peak. Nearly 209 million people will fly on U.S.-based airlines this summer, up 1%...
Tags: Travel, Trips and Vacations
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Airline baggage and reservation change fees hit record, but you can avoid them
As you shop for airfare for your summer vacation, don’t overlook the cost of fees for bags or changing a reservation that can add quite a bit to your travel bill. Airlines collected a record $6.1 billion last year in these fees, according to the...
Tags: Southwest Airlines Co., Travel, Air Transportation, American Airlines, Inc., Transportation
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Global Entry: Help may be at hand for those who wait to get OK'd
Los Angeles Times Travel editorIf you’re waiting…and waiting…for an interview appointment to complete your application for the Global Entry fast-pass-through-customs program, help may be at hand. In a blog post Monday, I explained that I had been conditionally...Tags: Agriculture, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Layoffs and Downsizing, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
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United targets small business with new frequent flier program
Tribune reporterChicago-based United Airlines, which has been expanding ways passengers can earn and use its frequent-flier miles, on Friday announced a new program allowing small businesses to rack up miles for making every-day purchases, such as office supplies, credit...Tags: Services and Shopping, United Air Lines, Photography Supplies and Services, Small Businesses, Office Equipment and Supplies
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