Pilot dies after falling ill in cockpit
Pilot dies after falling ill in cockpit — The pilot of a Continental Airlines flight from Houston to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, became ill during the flight Saturday and died after the plane was diverted to McAllen, the airline announced. (The Houston Chronicle)
Tighter passport rules for U.S. citizens starts Tuesday — Americans returning by air from any country in the Western Hemisphere will be required to show a passport. (The New York Times) (Registration required.)
British Airways calls in mediator — British Airways called in a government-backed mediator Monday in a bid to avert a planned three-day strike this month by the carrier’s cabin crew over working conditions. (AP)
When you’re not flying on the airline you think you’re on — In code shares, one carrier can sell seats on another’s flight. It can be both confusing and convenient for fliers. (The Los Angeles Times) (Registration required.)
An insurance policy for low airfares — Farecast, which predicts airline ticket prices, will now guarantee its forecasts for a fee. (The New York Times) (Registration required.)
Rare snowstorm surprises Arizona — More than a foot of snow fell on parts of northern Arizona, and several more inches were possible Monday, while children as far south as Tucson got a rare chance to play in the snow as one of the strongest storms of the winter moved through the state. (AP)
Caution still urged for visitors to Nepal — Despite a peace accord between Maoists and the Nepal government, the State Department emphasizes ’special consideration’ for travelers. (The Los Angeles Times) (Registration required.)
Affordable? Aspen? Yes! — Its ski runs are also for hoi polloi, who arrive in town in a well-used Subaru and mine the late-season deals. (The Los Angeles Times) (Registration required.)
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