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Boeing plans on 787 Dreamliners to be airborne 'within weeks'
With a new plan to fix the problem-plagued lithium-ion battery systems on its grounded 787 Dreamliner passenger jets, Boeing Co. said the fleet should be airborne again within weeks. The aerospace giant’s plan to fix to the 787 battery system...
Tags: Transportation Industry, National Transportation Safety Board, Japan, Boeing Co., Air Transportation Industry
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Delta and United make plays for premium passengers
Delta Air Lines recently began testing a program that greets its corporate clients by name when they check in at an airport kiosk or use the Delta mobile app. And last week, United Airlines introduced its first planes with revamped cabins for...
Tags: Delta Air Lines, Air Transportation Industry, American Airlines, Inc.
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Arlington arrives at Norfolk prior to commissioning
In advance of its April 6 commission, the Arlington arrived Friday at its new home at Naval Station Norfolk, the Navy said. The Arlington is a San Antonio class amphibious transport dock. It is the second of three ships named in remembrance of the...
Tags: Naval Station Norfolk, Arlington (Staten Island, New York)
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Candid Candace: Bear Tie Ball provides hope for kids with cancer
More than 850 patrons attended the 20th annual Bear Tie Ball that raised $750,000, making it the organization's largest fundraiser to date. The event, themed "Passion for a Purpose," was co-chaired by longtime supporters Nina Mariano and Tracy Scurto...
Tags: Chicago Blackhawks Game Tickets
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Airline seats leave little room for legs
After returning from vacation in the Phoenix area last year, I complained that United Airlines lost my golf clubs and it took half my trip to get them back. My griping triggered a more interesting follow-up column about a Bethlehem man who was charged...
Tags: Jeep, Sports, Trips and Vacations, Photography Supplies and Services, Photography and Video
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Boeing says planned 787 Dreamliner battery fixes rid fire risk
Boeing Co. said its planned fixes for the issues with its lithium-ion battery systems on the 787 Dreamliner passenger jet removes any related risk of a fire breaking out. Speaking to reporters from Tokyo, Boeing officials addressed concerns about...
Tags: Transportation Industry, National Transportation Safety Board, Japan, Boeing Co., Air Transportation Industry
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On the Spot: Dealing with a lost passport? What you should know.
This post has a correction. See below for details.Question: My girlfriend lost her passport on March 17 on a United Airlines flight. Someone in United's customer service team called on April 10 and left me a voicemail saying they had it. I accidentally deleted the voicemail. Since then she has called...Tags: Politics, Personal Data Collection, Interior Policy, U.S. Department of State, Consumers
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Airline quality study finds more on-time flights, fewer lost bags
The nation's airlines improved their on-time performance and baggage handling rates in 2012 but passenger complaints rose anyway, a reflection of increased unhappiness with air carriers, according to authors of a new study. Despite better performance by...
Tags: JetBlue Airways, Continental Airlines, SkyWest Incorporated, Air Transportation Industry, AirTran
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Virgin America best U.S. airline, United worst: study
Reuters(Reuters) - Virgin America did the best job of flying customers last year while United Airlines was the worst, though passengers experienced overall better performance, a study showed. The performance of the 14 leading carriers in 2012 was about the same...Tags: AMR Corp., Southwest Airlines Co., Hawaiian Airlines Inc., Air Transportation Industry, U.S. Department of Transportation
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Airline service: Fewer late flights, lost bags but more overbooking
The nation's airlines generated more complaints and denied passengers seats at a higher rate in 2012 but improved their on-time performance and lost bags at a lower rate. Those were among the key findings of an annual study on airline service released...
Tags: JetBlue Airways, SkyWest Incorporated, AirTran, Air Transportation Delays
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Study: Virgin America Best U.S. Airline, United Worst
Virgin America did the best job of flying customers last year while United Airlines was the worst, though passengers experienced overall better performance, a study showed. The performance of the 14 leading carriers in 2012 was about the same as the...Tags: AMR Corp., Southwest Airlines Co., Hawaiian Airlines Inc., Air Transportation Industry, U.S. Department of Transportation
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Virgin America best U.S. airline performer in 2012
A report on airline quality says U.S. airlines scored their second best performance last year, with Virgin America the leader. The annual report released Monday ranked the 14 largest U.S. airlines based on on-time arrivals, mishandled bags,...
Tags: Virgin Group, Ltd.
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