Delta’s pilot dispute goes to arbitrators today
Delta’s pilot dispute goes to arbitrators today — Delta Air Lines will set a bankruptcy precedent Monday as a bitter dispute with its pilots goes to a panel of arbitrators instead of to a judge. (USA Today)
Northwest buys operating certificate of Independence Air — Northwest Airlines said it has bought the operating certificate of bankrupt Independence Air parent company FLYi, a key move toward starting a new subsidiary for regional flying. (AP)
Resort fees: hotel rate may not include all charges — With the decline in the lodging industry after 9/11, resort hotel fees, which cover everything from the use of a pool to housekeeping tips, began to vanish — if not from hotels’ policies, then from guests’ bills. A polite complaint was usually all it took to have a fee waived. No longer. (The New York Times)
Accidents raise more questions about theme park rides — It was the story of last summer for the more than 300 million annual visitors to America’s amusement and theme parks. With report after report about accidents involving rides, visitors began questioning whether their safety was being taken for granted. Now some lawmakers are asking the same question. (The New York Times)
Car renters to get e-pay option for tolls — Car rental companies are poised to plunge into electronic toll payment, a move that will save customers time and boost the fast-growing business of user-financed roads. (USA Today)
From the travel medicine bag, tools to cure your ills — Traveler’s diarrhea, spread by organisms in contaminated food and beverages, affects up to 70% of travelers. Although it is generally benign and can go away without medication, it can ruin a trip. But there are some steps travelers can take to keep from getting ill. (The Los Angeles Times)
Seattle-San Francisco flight delayed after bullet found on plane — The discovery of a .22-caliber bullet cartridge delayed an Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to San Francisco by nearly 2½ hours. (AP)
Flight diverted over unruly passenger — A man made threats aboard a commuter airplane and punched an off-duty crewmember Friday before other passengers subdued him, authorities said. (AP)
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