Heathrow crash plane ‘just dropped’
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Heathrow crash plane ‘just dropped’
Air crash investigators are trying to work out why a Boeing 777 landed short of the runway at London Heathrow airport, skidding on grass and ripping apart sections of the aircraft. (CNN)
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12 lessons learned from a life on the road
No one knows the vicissitudes of travel like those who make their living on the road: airline crews, business travelers, travel writers and industry watchers. Christopher Elliott rounds up a dozen veteran travelers and passes on their best advice. Herewith, 12 tips to make traveling easier — and more fun. (Christopher Elliott)
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Air traffic control error blamed for close call
An air traffic controller mistakenly gave a passenger jet the frequency for the wrong airport, an error that put that plane and another landing at Newark Liberty International Airport much closer than they should have been, authorities said Thursday. (AP)
Gadgets that make business travel a snap
For all the demands facing a business traveler, this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas offered up a boutique of gadgets. Best of all, some of these devices are so sweet you’ll want to bring them on a genuine escape holiday, too. (Forbes)
O solo meal-o: Tips for dining alone
There’s no reason to feel like a loser when you’re traveling and dining alone. Try getting your meal served at the bar or strike up a conversation with your waiter. (MSNBC.com)
Continental not against merger, but has no plans
Continental CEO Larry Kellner says his airline won’t hesitate to jump into the industry consolidation fray if necessary, but has no immediate plans to do so. (USA Today)
Snakes on a plane - really!
Authorities in Vietnam seized thousands of snakes that were smuggled into the country on a flight from Thailand, officials said Friday. (AP)
Today’s Travel Blogs
Norwegian Air plans to ruin your flight
While a host of airlines both foreign and domestic figure out what they’re doing on the in-flight WiFi front, a budget airline in Scandinavia is working to make the whole Internet available in mid-air. Norwegian Air Shuttle, a low cost carrier with destinations throughout Europe, will outfit its fleet with both web access and cell phone service by the fourth quarter of 2008. (Jaunted)
If you want to see ‘Rent’ on Broadway, don’t wait
If you’re looking for a show to see on Broadway, why not pick one that won’t be there after June 1? “Rent” is closing after a 12-year-run. (Gadling)
Should you buy a Paris museum pass
Since a good portion of my time in Paris was spent visiting museums, the Paris Museum Pass was both a money saver and time saver. (Fly Away Cafe)
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