DFW International Airport Introduces Special Offers through Social Networking Apps

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Foursquare and Facebook Places are two of the most widely used location-driven social networking services.  The “check-in” feature of these apps allows travelers to take advantage of deals, meet up with friends, discover new places and tips, and ultimately save time and money. DFW International Airport is embracing these social networking...

Parties and Presents for American Airlines Passengers

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The AAdvantage program idea was born in 1981, making this year its 31st birthday.  The AAdvantage program is a loyalty system which allows American Airlines customers to earn frequent flyer miles at a variety of participating companies including hotels, car rental companies, and retail establishments. To celebrate this 30th Anniversary, AA surprised...

15 Years And Counting!

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The Unified Supply team is happy to announce our 15th Anniversary! Tuesday, July 26th marked the exact date of the occasion. Unified Supply has been serving the baggage conveyor industry by providing replacement parts and equipment along with top quality customer service since 1996. Initially specializing in both baggage conveyor and jet bridge parts,...

U.S. Naval Aviation Celebrates 100 Years

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Including the Navy, the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard, the U.S. Naval Aviation program celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The organization is celebrating this Centennial occasion with a long list of events across the nation including the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which starts today and continues through August 1st in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Click...

BUR to LGB, Cyclists Challenge JetBlue

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“Wolfpack Hustle”, a cyclist group from the L.A. area, is challenging JetBlue’s special “Carmageddon flights.”  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...

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...

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,...

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...