Airlines have a long, hot summer ahead
Airlines have a long, hot summer ahead — With at least 207 million people expected to fly U.S. carriers this summer, up from 203 million last summer, the nation’s air-travel system will be near capacity. Restive labor unions, tight airline staffing, continued bad weather, a new twist in security rules or other developments could make summer 2007 one to remember — not in a good way. (USA Today)
Northwest gets OK for bankruptcy exit — Northwest Airlines said Friday it will exit its 19-month bankruptcy on May 31, after reorganizing itself with $2.5 billion in annual cost savings and gaining the approval of a federal judge. (Reuters)
Virgin America gets U.S. approval — Federal regulators approved the company’s revised plan to operate U.S.-based commercial flights after the company made numerous concessions, including replacing its chief executive, to allay concerns about the foreign ownership stake of Richard Branson’s London-based Virgin Group Ltd. (AP)
Traveling triumphantly with technology — A variety of existing and new technologies, from the Internet to radio frequency identification, should make things easier for flyers in the coming years. (Aviation.com)
Ten top shark-infested beaches — The Sunshine State and one of its beaches — New Smyrna, on the central east coast — holds the dubious honor of being the shark-attack capital of the world. But even this fact tells us something else about the relativity of shark-attack data (for example, that a lot of people are in the water in Florida). (Forbes Traveler)
Fire consumes historic London ship — The Cutty Sark, thought to be the world’s only surviving 19th century tea clipper and a prime relic of the golden age of sail, was engulfed by flames Monday, causing extensive damage to one of London’s most popular tourist attractions. (CNN)
Hershey honors its past, looks to its future — This year the small Pennsylvania town of 21,000 inhabitants is bracing for what could be a record 6 million-plus visitors as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of both Hersheypark and one of its signature products, the Hershey’s Kiss. (USA Today)
Thousands flock to frog-jumping contest — A rift between organizers of Calaveras County’s famous frog jumping contest did not keep away thousands of frog wranglers Sunday inspired by Mark Twain’s tall tale. (AP)
Today’s Travel Blogs
Sunny Sydney days and gourmet nights — The bustling city of Sydney after two days in the Blue Mountains was a change, but perfect weather made it a pleasure to explore the city’s nooks and crannies between appointments, lunches and dinners. From Bondi Beach to Darling Harbor, from Paddy’s to Paddington markets and from gourmet restaurants to lamb chops on the barbie with friends, Sydney was hard to beat. (Charles Leocha on Tripso)
Virgin America finally cleared for U.S. flights
— USA Today’s Ben Mutzabaugh examines the impact that Virgin America will have on the U.S. market. (Today in the Sky)
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