D.C. dried out for 4th of July crowds
D.C. dried out for 4th of July crowds — One week after the nation’s capital experienced some of its worst flooding in more than a century, museums and other attractions were dried out and open for the long July Fourth holiday weekend. (AP)
Northwest, flight attendants in last-minute talks — The union representing flight attendants at bankrupt Northwest Airlines said it is in “continual contact” with the airline, hoping to reach a labor deal before a court order allows the airline to impose terms unilaterally. (Reuters)
O’Hare passes Atlanta as busiest airport — O’Hare International Airport was the nation’s busiest airport in terms of air traffic during the first half of 2006, surpassing Atlanta’s, according to government statistics released Monday. (AP)
Flying high on the Fourth of July — Watching fireworks from the sky on the Fourth of July — what could be more glorious? For many years I have chosen to spend Independence Day in the air, doing my job as a flight attendant. And why not? The planes are half-empty, the pay is good and the view of the fireworks is terrific. But this year is different. This year I’m staying home. (James Wysong on Tripso)
Phoenix, feds at odds over costs of baggage-screening system — Phoenix officials and the federal government are at odds over who should foot the bill for extra costs of what was supposed to be a $122 million baggage-screening system at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. (AP)
Tour to visit North and South Korea — Few Americans have visited North Korea not because of restrictions by the U.S. government but because North Korea does not usually permit them in. However, North Korea is issuing visas for travel between Aug. 10-Oct. 10, and several tours are being offered by U.S.-based companies.
Disney: Ride where boy died is OK — Walt Disney World reopened its Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Friday after determining that nothing mechanical caused the death of a 12-year-old rider last week. (AP)
Boston’s most famous dog? Canine enlivens Copley Plaza hotel — The most popular upgrade to the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel didn’t have anything to do with French anti-ques or the ornate arches in Peacock Alley, an entrance hall lined with eight-foot mirrors and Renaissance friezes. The “Grande Dame of Boston” got a dog. (AP)
Carrie Charney, Christopher Elliott, John Frenaye, Charles Leocha, Marge Purnell, Valerie Schneider, Mary Staley, Stephanus Surjaputra, Richard Wong.