Airlines on pace for record year, despite delays
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Airlines on pace for record year, despite delays
U.S. airlines are on pace to carry a record number of passengers this year, a government agency said, at the same time they are also struggling with their worst-ever flight delays. (AP)
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More travel news
Skepticism about holiday travel ‘express lane’
Despite President Bush’s personal intervention, American travelers stuck in one of the air traffic system’s chokepoints remained skeptical the government would be able to avert serious flight delays over the Thanksgiving holiday. (AP)
Boston’s Logan airport braces for holiday crush
The airport is ready to dole out cots, food, and beverage vouchers during the busiest travel week of the year. (The Boston Globe)
How not to pack a laptop
So why shouldn’t you pack your notebook in a checked suitcase when you travel by plane? Here are three excellent reasons. (PC World)
Too sexy for Southwest woman in Playboy
A 23-year-old college student who was told by a Southwest Airlines employee that her outfit was too revealing to fly is wearing even less on Playboy’s Web site. (AP)
Today’s Travel Blogs
Introducing ‘Eco-cups’
Green is in, and now Hilton Garden Inn is announcing that it’s putting “ecotainers” into the eateries of properties across North America. (Hotel Hotsheet)
Qatar airways is the gas
We’re quite grateful that at least one airline is considering an alternative to jet fuel. Qatar Airways is heavily into research and discussions about creating airplanes powered by natural gas. (Jaunted)
Pillow? On Skybus it’ll cost ya
Six-month old Skybus is packing ‘em in with ticket prices as low as $10 each way. But is this any way to run an airline? (SmarterTravel)
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