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Problem Solver: Journey is long to get refund for canceled flight
The Las Vegas trip was to be a celebration for Lorraine Lierman's niece, who was turning 40, but the festivities never got off the ground. Amid driving rains that flooded the Chicago area, American Airlines canceled the April 18 flight. Lierman was told...Tags: Services and Shopping, Air Transportation Industry, Trips and Vacations, Credit and Debt, American Express Company
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First flight nears, A350 could make Paris show flypast
Reuters* Airbus could show off new jet from the air * Paris air show flypast depends on maiden flight * Past launches suggest plane could fly by mid-June * Cruise performance tests key in battle for sales By Tim Hepher PARIS, May 20 (Reuters) - Airbus could...Tags: Boeing Co., Travel, Transportation
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United Dreamliner retakes to the skies
Signaling confidence to the public that Boeing 787s are safe to fly, the CEOs of Boeing Co. and United Continental Holdings on Monday traveled from Houston to Chicago aboard a Dreamliner. The flight, which touched down at 1:14 p.m., early and without...
Tags: Aerospace Manufacturing, Air Transportation Industry, Boeing Co., Federal Aviation Administration, Japan
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Spirit Airlines keen on domestic growth
Spirit Airlines remains keen on growth as airline mergers and rising airfares continue to create opportunities for the Miramar-based low-cost carrier to expand its network, executives said Monday during the airline's 2013 Analyst Conference. "The same...Tags: Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Air Transportation Industry, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
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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: Air Transportation Industry, Southwest Airlines Co., American Airlines, Inc., Travel, Transportation
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Summer travel? Think beyond airfare
As travelers start thinking about winging off to summer vacations, many could learn a few things from expert fliers to ensure they get the best value for their money when booking flights. Price and flight schedules are clearly the primary factors for...Tags: Spirit Airlines, Trips and Vacations, Boeing Co., Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., Virgin Group, Ltd.
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Travel nightmare: Dakar, Dhaka — what's the difference?
Sandy Valdivieso and her husband intended to fly from Los Angeles to Dakar, Senegal. They ended up almost 7,000 miles off-course in Dhaka, Bangladesh. How something this bizarre could happen illustrates how a single mix-up on an airline's part can...
Tags: Senegal, Consumers, Africa, Dakar (Senegal), Transportation Industry
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Trade group predicts crowded airports and planes this summer
Airports will be crowded this summer and empty airline seats 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% from a...
Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Los Angeles International Airport, Trips and Vacations, Transportation Industry, Washington, DC
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NN airport to offer non-stop Cancun flights
757-247-4536NEWPORT NEWS — Local spring breakers and vacationers will have a new option to get South of the Border starting next year. Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport announced Thursday that tour operator Apple Vacations will offer weekly non-...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Frontier Airlines Inc., Travel, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), International Travel
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American will favor passengers without roller bags
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — In a quest to speed up the boarding process, American Airlines is letting passengers board sooner if they travel lightly. The airline said Thursday that people carrying just a personal item that fits under the seat —...Tags: U.S. Airways, Air Transportation Industry, Transportation Industry, Trips and Vacations, American Airlines, Inc.
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Airline Group Sees Busiest Summer Since 2008
More people will likely fly this summer compared with a year ago as U.S. airlines gain a record level of international passengers, an industry association said on Thursday. Airlines for America, the top U.S. airline industry group, forecast that close...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Layoffs and Downsizing, Energy, Travel, International Travel
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Airline group sees busiest summer since 2008
ReutersThe main trade group representing U.S. airlines said Thursday it expects a 1 percent bump in total air travelers this summer, mostly driven by international passengers. Airlines for America forecast that close to 209 million people will fly on the...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Layoffs and Downsizing, Travel, Energy, International Travel
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