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2007 one of safest years in aviation history
Last year was one of the safest in aviation history, with the lowest number of crashes in 44 years, an independent watchdog said Wednesday. (AP)
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United cancels more flights, pilots dispute cause
United Airlines canceled dozens of flights Wednesday, adding to the more than 1,100 cancellations since Dec. 23 that the No. 2 U.S. carrier blamed on weather but its pilots blamed on insufficient staffing. (Reuters)
Atlanta airport is nation’s busiest
For the third year in a row, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has retained its title as the nation’s busiest airport in terms of flights, according to preliminary government data released Wednesday. (AP)
Rent a car, save the planet
Seems there’s a popular new color at the local rental car lot — and we’re not talking body paint. Whether it’s a function of high gas prices or the threat of global warming, green is definitely in. (MSNBC.com)
As fuel prices rise, even the drink cart’s weight matters
As jet fuel prices soar to record levels, airlines are doing more than just raising fares and passing along the costs to travelers. (The Boston Globe)
Alaskans head to Hawaii to cure winter blues
To some, a vacation in the tropics involves sipping mai tais poolside at a five-star resort. To others it’s surfing lessons or snorkeling on a colorful, fish-filled reef. (AP)
Today’s Travel Blogs
What travel bloggers are saying about 2008
If you believe blogs represent the future of travel writing, you should check out some of the resolutions these travel blogs have made for 2008. (And in case you’re wondering — yes, I do think blogs are the future, and that many of the best minds in travel writing are already blogging.) (Elliott.org)
Big in Japan: New maglev train will be the world’s fastest
This week, the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) announced that it plans to construct the world’s fastest train, a second-generation maglev train that will run from Tokyo to central Japan. (Gadling)
More coachless flights crossing the Atlantic
The passengers hung out to dry by Maxjet’s bankruptcy may not agree, but the all-biz-class airline sector is booming. While Eos, Silverjet and L’Avion were likely popping champagne corks when the competition went belly up, they won’t be as happy to hear that British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are joining the fray. (Jaunted)
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