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- Delta wants cutbacks. Is Albany affected? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:49PMALBANY, GA -- Anyone who travels by plane knows flying the friendly skies isn't cheap. But it's not just expensive for passengers, for airlines it costs a lot to put planes in the air.
- The Capital of the Caspian Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:24PMASTRAKHAN — While the Russian word for “tomato” may be masculine, Astrakhan natives tag an “a” on the end, switching the gender.
- Experience Austin for less at Travaasa Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:13PMThe seven-room hotel overlooking Lake Travis also offers customizable programming in adventure, culinary, culture, fitness and spa experiences.
- Blue Jays bring Janssen off DL Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:31PMThe Toronto Blue Jays reinstated pitcher Casey Janssen from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday.
- Hinckley Twp's state Route 94 closed south of Mattingly Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:10PMState Route 94, just south of Mattingly Road in Hinckley Township, is closed due to a culvert failure.
- John W. Whitehead: Fulfilling Orwell's Prophecy: 15 Futuristic Films You Should See Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:08PMFor years, novels and movies have warned us about the ominous future that we face. In fact, film may be the best representation of what we now face as a society that is fulfilling Orwell's prophecy.
- Cavs open season on road against Celtics Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:37PMThe Cleveland Cavaliers open the 2011-12 season on the road against the Boston Celtics on Nov. 2
- Phillies activate Victorino Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:32PMThe Philadelphia Phillies activated center fielder Shane Victorino from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday.
- Hot Technology Trends for Inflight Entertainment Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:40PMOne of the perks of sitting in first class or business is better inflight services. The good news for coach travelers is that they may soon an upgrade.
- More dust storms, wind hit Arizona Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:25PMGLENDALE, Ariz., July 19 (UPI) -- More dust storms in Arizona's Pinal and Maricopa counties affected cities, reducing visibility to as little as 100 feet in some areas, meteorologists said.
- Are frequent-flier deals worth it? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:29AMThey lure millions of travelers each year with the promise of free vacations, first-class upgrades and a chance to cut the security line. But are frequent-flier programs really worthwhile.
- Iceland - destination with a touch of chic Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:16AMThink of Iceland, think of remoteness, volcanoes, geysers and fish, but this icy destination is also pretty cool.
- Is flying free worth it? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:57PMNEW YORK — They lure millions of travelers each year with the promise of free vacations, first-class upgrades and a chance to cut the security line. But are frequent-flier programs really worthwhile?
- Plane-share program lifts off at airport Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:07PMA Canada-based fractional-aircraft-ownership company has opened its fist U.S. operation in Scottsdale.
- Jet Blue sells tickets for $4 to avoid the 405 freeway in LA Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:12PMIt was a cheap and easy way to get out of town.
- Gill’s Cruise Centre goes bust: what are the consequences? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:20PMTens of thousands of holidaymakers who have booked with a wide range of cruise lines have learned that their travel agent has gone out of business.
- New AirPhil Express P398 promo fare! Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:32PMNew AirPhil Express seat Sale! This time, fly to exciting Philippine destinations for as low as P398. The Philippines fastest growing airline has just announced the new promo fares for travel to various destinations between September to October 2011. With the new cheap flights from the Philippines’ fastest growing airline, you may now visit the [...]
- Brides repatriated from Israel meet grooms they last saw as children Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:27PMAt the Naqoura Gate, straddling the volatile Lebanese-Israeli border, two grooms clutch red rose bouquets and wait eagerly for a real-life glimpse of their new brides.
- Meet America's king of extra airline fees Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:20PMNEW YORK (AP) — Spirit Airlines is the frat boy of the airline industry, known for provocative ads and a no-apologies attitude. But its CEO is more like the captain of a marching band.
- 19-year-old British tourist stabbed to death in Greek holiday resort is named Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:28AMFormer England mascot Robert James Sebbage stabbed to death.
- Zubrin claims VASIMR is a hoax Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:22AMA next-generation plasma rocket being developed by former NASA astronaut Franklin Chang Diaz called the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) has been touted as a way to get astronauts to Mars in weeks rather than months, as well as an innovative, cheap way to re-boost the International Space Station. But in a biting commentary posted on Space News and the Mars Society website ...
- I can win debut Open - Jamieson Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:19AMScott Jamieson on playing in his first major
- Jetstar to spread wings in China Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:25PMMELBOURNE'S booming travel market to China got a boost today with Jetstar to become the first low-cost carrier to fly to Beijing.
- Here's Where to Stay If Your Travel Partner Snores Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:15PMCrowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts may soon be able to accommodate travelers with chronic snoring bedmates. The hotel chain has installed specially designed “ snore absorption rooms ” at nine of its properties in Europe and the Middle East.
- Groupon to launch 'Getaways' deals this week Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:07PMGroupon will launch travel vertical Groupon Getaways with Expedia this week, Julie Mossler, PR and consumer marketing manager at Groupon, said July 11. The Chicago-based company will offer travel deals including discounts on flights, hotels and cruises through the service.
- New Blood Thinner May Help Fight Dangerous Leg Clots Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:41PMSATURDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new anti-clotting pill, rivaroxaban (Xarelto), may be an effective, convenient and safer treatment for patients coping with deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), a pair of new studies indicate.
- Cheap treatment of Crete veterans disturbs PM Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:28PMAgeing war veterans having to pay to attend commemorations in Europe while the Defence Minister enjoyed luxury travel on the taxpayer does not "sit well" with Prime Minister John Key.Mr Key says he has spoken to the Defence Minister,...
- Peace, love & 60 years later Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:26PMIt was the best of times, it was the best of times. Born after the Second World War, we had it all, including peace. But, as my dear departed mother used to say, "This too shall pass." And it did.
- Europe's Disintegration: It's Not About the PIIGS or the Euro Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:24PMEconomic commentators are fixated on debt. Clearly there are strong debt contagion fears in Europe. Debt is a big part of the daily news diet. Today it is Italy. Tomorrow Spain, again. But is the European crisis all about sovereign debt and the vulnerability of the Euro? In fact it is not
- Save Money: Fly Fuel-Efficient Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:13PMAir travel accounts for about three percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, but more efficien
- Traveler flies high with 10 million miles Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:12PMWhen Tom Stuker telephones United Airlines to reserve a flight, all he has to say is "Hi."
- London Olympics to see a fall in tourism Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:13AMWith just over 12 months to go until London Olympic Games, a new survey has revealed that London is regarded as Europe's most expensive city.
- Future of space exploration unclear after nation's final launch Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:56PMWith the retirement of the space shuttle program, the nation's next step into the unknown will be undertaken in a time and manner that are themselves unknown. Today, Atlantis docks with the International Space Station.
- Shuttle astronauts had right stuff Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:07PMThe earth shook. Even the air seemed to rumble. That first shuttle ascended amid such a terrible inferno that the Herald reporter assigned to record the atmospherics could only stand there, a gape-mouthed idiot, forgetting why he had bothered to bring a pen and notebook to Titusville that morning.
- The stampede is over...but the call of the wild goes on Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:21PMIt was one of the strangest mass movements in history.
- 'Meddling¿ Prince Charles had cost of the Royal Flight slashed after protest to George Osborne Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:02PMPrince Charles faced new accusations of ‘meddling’ last night after the Government cut nearly £9,000 an hour off the rate it charges the Royals for using RAF planes.
- Q&A: Why NASA space shuttles are being retired Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 4:34PMCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Thirty years of flight by NASA's space shuttles will end once Atlantis returns home from this last mission. The space agency will be looking to deeper space exploration, but the future is still somewhat unclear. NASA is looking to private companies to develop a new space vehicle, and it will be at least three years, maybe longer, before one is ready. Some basics about the ...
- Travellers want a tourism industry that is more eco-conscious Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:58PMIt's not easy being green. Just ask this Leaf frog from Costa Rica. Not so long ago, your main environmentally friendly option on vacation involved leaving hotel towels on the bathroom rack so they would be reused instead of being thrown in the wash after a single use.
- Rings wing way past GST Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:20PMNever mind the idyllic honeymoon - jewellers are sending expensive engagement rings on their own tropical holidays to avoid paying tens of thousands of dollars in tax.On his jeweller's advice, one besotted groom saved more than...
- Shuttle Legacy: Grand, Though Not What Was Planned Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 4:49AMWhen the space shuttle program began more than 30 years ago, it was billed as "our biggest bargain in out-of-this-world research." Flights never became as routine or cheap as NASA had initially envisioned. Still, many say the shuttle fulfilled its promise of being a reusable spacecraft. read more
- Pilots flying tired? Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:50PMLong commutes could mean fatigue One in five airline pilots lives at least 750 miles from work, according to a study by scientific advisers to the government, raising concerns that long commutes to airports could lead to fatigue in the cockpit. The calculations were based on home addresses of more than 25,000 pilots. Six percent of pilots listed a primary residence at least 1,500 miles from the ...
- Are Airport Duty-free Stores Still a Bargain? Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:44PMDuty-free shops were once a hidden gem in airports, with the best deals a country could offer.
- Shuttle’s legacy: pretty pictures and many bills Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:53PMThe space shuttle was sold to America as cheap, safe and reliable.
- Study: Long commutes could fatigue airline pilots Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:12PMWASHINGTON — One in five airline pilots lives at least 750 miles from work, according to a study by scientific advisers to the government, raising concerns that long commutes to airports could lead to fatigue in the cockpit. The calculations were based on home addresses of more than 25,000 pilots. Six [...]
- Long commutes could fatigue airline pilots Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:24PMOne in five airline pilots lives at least 750 miles from work, according to a study by scientific advisers to the government, raising concerns that long commutes to airports could lead to fatigue in the cockpit. The calculations were based on home addresses of more than 25,000 pilots. Six percent of pilots listed a primary residence [...]
- How the Private Space Race Has Taken Off Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:10PMThe Global Innovation Series is supported by BMW i , a new concept dedicated to providing mobility solutions for the urban environment. It delive …
- Late-summer savings on cruises and flights to Alaska Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:15PMBook by July 11 and fly between Aug. 1 and Aug. 21 and you can get from Portland to Anchorage for as low as $259 each way on Alaska Airlines.
- Grounded Tiger in turmoil as CEO quits Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:12PMAIRLINE in disarray following the extension of its flying ban to the end of the month and resignation of its Australian chief executive.
- Space shuttle’s legacy: Soaring in orbit and costs Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:40AMCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The space shuttle was sold to America as cheap, safe and reliable. It was none of those. It cost $196 billion over 40 years, ended the lives of 14 astronauts and managed to make less than half the flights promised.
- Blog » Movie Cricket Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:35AMWashington • One in five airline pilots lives at least 750 miles from work, according to a study by scientific advisers to the government, raising concerns that long commutes to airports could lead to fatigue in the cockpit.