Boeing stretches new 747
Boeing stretches new 747 — Boeing is lengthening the passenger version of its new 747 widebody jet so airlines can squeeze in about 17 extra seats, a move that will bring the new plane a tad closer to the seating capacity of rival Airbus’ massive A380. (AP)
Airport must pay tenant $3.3 million for lagging profits — Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport owes the company that runs the retail shops in the facility’s Atrium $3.3 million because post-Sept. 11 security measures have hurt profits for the stores, according to a court ruling Thursday. (AP)
Logan chief expects addition of Brussels, Madrid flights — Logan International Airport’s efforts to offer more direct overseas service are gathering speed, and could soon include flights to Brussels and Madrid, Logan’s top executive said yesterday. (The Boston Globe) (Registration required.)
Southwest fare cuts spur American — American Airlines cut prices Wednesday for travel between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and many U.S. cities one day after rival Southwest Airlines Co. announced a fare sale to the same cities. (AP)
On Hawaii’s big island: Shaken but not deterred — Even as damage estimates mounted on Hawaii’s Big Island after Sunday’s 6.7-magnitude earthquake a few miles off the northwest coast, tourist rhythms have largely returned to normal. (USA Today)
On two wheels, it’s still high season on Cape Cod — Cape Cod, famous everywhere for its beaches, also has 80 miles of bike trails, about 55 miles of them paved and the rest legally sanctioned mountain bike trails. They can keep a cyclist pedaling for a few days — between stops to watch the waves and sample the chowder — and that’s without ever even getting onto one of the lovely and winding back roads. (The New York Times) (Registration required.)
Georgia aquarium getting $13M overhaul — Less than a year after opening, the world’s largest aquarium is getting a multimillion dollar makeover. The Georgia Aquarium broke ground this month on $13 million worth of improvements on a facility that has hosted more than 3 million visitors since it opened last November. (AP)
Oil prices rise on OPEC decision — Oil prices rose moderately Friday, as OPEC said it would cut output by a greater-than-expected 1.2 million barrels a day to reverse a three-month price slide. Some members indicated the cartel was open to further reductions. (AP)
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