July 18, 2011
BUR to LGB, Cyclists Challenge JetBlue
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“Wolfpack Hustleâ€, a cyclist group from the L.A. area, is challenging JetBlue’s special “Carmageddon flights.â€Â JetBlue is offering these flights in response to the shutdown of the 405 freeway, which is now being referred to as “Carmageddon.†The group of cyclists has challenged JetBlue to a race between...July 11, 2011
Air Traffic Control—75 Years and Counting
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Last week the Federal Aviation Administration announced the 75th anniversary of air traffic control, which started in 1936 with only three control centers. Today, the FAA is responsible for, “…131 federal stand-alone airport traffic control towers, 132 towers for terminal area approach control, 29 stand-alone terminal radar approach controls...July 5, 2011
San Francisco Airport Provides Excellent Amenities
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The Los Angeles Times reports that SFO is doing its job in providing a positive experience for waiting flyers.  Whether you’ve gotten to the airport and passed through security much quicker than you thought and you’ve got some time to kill, your flight’s been delayed, or you have what feels to be an absurdly long layover,...June 28, 2011
Helpful Hints from the Fly Guy
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USA Today’s “Today In The Sky†section offers as one of it’s “Top Flight Stories†some frequent flier tips by the “Fly Guy†himself, George Hobica. The article outlines such topics as: Getting into business class lounges even if you’re in economy class Getting elite status Getting...June 22, 2011
Boeing and American Airlines Facilitate FAA’s CLEEN Program with ecoDemonstrator
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) created the Continuous Lower Energy Emissions Noise or CLEEN program to help push the aviation industry into taking an active role in making air travel the most efficient form of transportation. Boeing has stepped up by partnering with American Airlines to deliver what is being called the first ecoDemonstrator....June 14, 2011
Indy, Kansas City and Detroit recognized as top US airports in USA Today Road Warrior survey
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USA Today's panel of frequent travelers are known as the Road Warriors. They voluntarily provide the national publication with input on a variety of travel related topics, including recently ranking the top airports to travel through, based on size. Indianapolis International (IND) was nominated as the best small airport in the US, while Kansas...June 6, 2011
Malaysia Air to Join Oneworld Alliance
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Malaysia Airlines announced today that it intends to join the Oneworld alliance. The move is expected to go through late next year, allowing American Airlines led Oneworld to increase its presence in Asia. "With the world airline industry increasingly focused on alliances, we have carried out careful analysis of the options now available to Malaysia...May 23, 2011
United Airlines and the City of Houston Join Together for $1 Billion IAH Redevelopment Project
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United Airlines and Houston Mayor Annise Parker released a joint statement today declaring that work will begin by year's end on their joint redevelopment project for Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The project will be completed in three phases, with phase one expected to be completed by the end of 2013. Construction for the entire project...