Virgin America Among Airlines Making Humorous April Fools Announcements

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Virgin Companies, owner of Virgin America, was among several airline companies who managed to muster humor on April 1, despite industry woes.  The company announced Virgin Volcanic, which purports to provide passengers with a journey to the center of the earth. Other airlines got in on the fun as well, with Spirit, the notoriously cost-conscious...

Customs Employs Experts and Guidelines to Prevent Eco-Threats

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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have a peculiar job.  While most travelers simply wade through lines at checkpoints, hoping to avoid extended delays and headaches, the agents themselves have to be on high-alert.  That's because passengers at major international airports are constantly attempting to bring forbidden items into the...

TSA Testing Reduced Airport Security for Elderly

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is launching a pilot program at four airports aimed at reducing security for elderly passengers.  The passengers, aged 75 and older will see reduced pat-downs, and the elimination of requirements to remove shoes and light jackets.  Similar age based reductions were implemented last fall for children...

Who Needs a Destination When You Can Spend Your Entire Vacation Flying?

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For the 170 possibly deranged members of this years MegaDo group, this is what a perfect vacation looks like: Four flights, five cities and two continents - IN 5 DAYS.  The group, which just wrapped its forth annual trip, flew from New York to London, to Dallas/Fort Worth to Seattle before completing the trip in Los Angeles.  The trip, sponsored...

Tips to Make the Most of Travel Delays

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USA Today Travel posted an article with great tips on how to get things done while traveling.  Hopefully, by following some of these tips, you'll be ready to relax and enjoy yourself upon arrival at your destination. Here are just a few of the ideas: Make sure your itinerary is in your phone for easy access.  Include phone numbers for hotels,...

Video: The Most Exciting Thing to Happen to Baggage Conveyors?

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Is Miranda Lambert the most exciting thing to happen to the world of baggage conveyors?  Her hit song, "Baggage Claim," took a run up the charts in late 2011, and now dominates several baggage conveyor related terms in many search engines.  Could this lead to fewer blank stares when we tell people what we do for a living?  Probably not. ...

Report: US Airways Considering American Airlines Merger

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In further signs of the consolidation trend in the domestic airline industry, Bloomberg reports that US Airways is considering a future bid for American Airlines.  The bid, which would have to take place after AMR exercises its exclusive right to file a reorganization plan, looks to bolster American's struggling hub network.  American has cut...

Video: Southwest Airlines Retrofits 737 With Eco-Friendly Interior

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Southwest Airlines provided this time-lapse video of the retrofit of a 737-700 with new interior materials.  The new interiors are designed to be Eco-friendly and cost-efficient while also focusing on comfort and personal space.