Jet passengers may not get to chat on cell phones after all
Jet passengers may not get to chat on cell phones after all — The once-highflying idea of letting passengers use their wireless phones on airplanes is about to be grounded. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin is recommending the FCC drop its tentative plan to lift its ban on in-flight cellphone use, three agency officials say. They asked to remain anonymous because the proposal is still being considered. (USA Today)
Bird flu pandemic could hit tourist states hard — States that rely on tourism and entertainment for much of their economy would likely be the hardest hit during a severe influenza pandemic. Nevada and Hawaii are at the top of the list, according to a report released Thursday. (AP)
United Airlines fined nearly $400K for air-quality violations — Regional air-quality regulators fined United Airlines nearly $400,000 for ignoring pollution requirements and failing to ensure properly functioning filtering equipment at its maintenance facility. (AP)
Orlando airport to boost employee screening — The city’s airport will begin screening all employees who enter secure areas, action that follows the arrest of baggage handlers accused of smuggling guns onto a commercial flight, officials said Wednesday. (AP)
EU backing for ‘open skies’ deal — European Union (EU) transport ministers have unanimously backed an “open skies” aviation deal with the US aimed at liberalizing transatlantic air travel.
The deal, which has been criticized by some UK airlines, eases restrictions on travel between Europe and the US. (BBC News)
What to watch for before renting a vacation home — Renting a house or a condo has become a popular alternative to hotels for many vacationers. But whether you’re renting a houseboat in the Lake Mead area outside of Las Vegas or a ski home in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, you have to be comfortable with what you are getting. When rental homes are dirty, cramped or dark, the vacation time there might not be what you envisioned it to be. (AP)
Mall of America wants biggest mall title — The mall, now the nation’s third-largest by retail square footage, is planning an expansion that would more than double its size by adding a 6,000-seat music theater, hotels, and an ice rink. (AP)
Queen Elizabeth to attend Kentucky Derby — The queen and husband Prince Philip plan to attend the Kentucky Derby on May 5 at Churchill Downs, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday. The visit is part of a six-day trip to the United States that will include stops in Jamestown, Va., and Washington. (AP)
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