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U.S. airlines set new passenger record
More than 72 million passengers flew on U.S. airlines in July, a record number for one month, according to a government tally released Monday. (AP)
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Bugs on a plane
Insects are a fact of life, and while they aren’t normally a factor in the airline industry, every once in a while they manage to stow away on an airplane. Once discovered in the cabin, the creepy crawlies can cause anything from mild alarm to an all-out swatting party. James Wysong tells some funny stories about bugs on planes and issues some warnings about pesticides. (James Wysong on Tripso)
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More travel news
Delta CEO says consolidation possible
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines Inc. said Tuesday that the carrier wants to be the “undisputed leader” in the industry and that a deal with another airline may be in its best interest. (AP)
Airfare hike falters, but shows signs of sticking
An industrywide airfare increase initiated last week by American Airlines faltered over the weekend, but remained mostly intact on Monday, a sign that the trend toward higher fares still has some momentum. (Reuters)
Two planes collide on Heathrow runway
Two big passenger jets clipped each other while taxiing on a runway at London’s Heathrow Airport Monday night, but there were no injuries, officials said. (AP)
Rock-bottom airfares come with some caveats
To get rock-bottom prices on international airfares, a dedicated corps of savvy travelers have begun buying from so-called ethnic travel agencies–small businesses in urban areas that specialize in selling tickets to one country and to a predominantly immigrant clientele. (Conde Nast Traveler)
NYC unveils global tourism campaign
New York has unveiled its first multi-nation advertising campaign, inserting itself into the increasingly intense international competition to attract the world’s tourists. (AP)
Today’s Travel Blogs
Preparing for Paris
This was my first trip to Paris, and despite a flurry of last minute changes, I found that it is a trip that can be done at the last minute. Preparation helps, but if you don’t have time to thoroughly prepare don’t let it stop you. Go anyway! (Fly Away Cafe)
What’s the largest hotel in the world?
It’s the First World Hotel in the Genting Highlands of Malaysia, according to an article on ForbesTraveler.com. Room count: 6,118. Whew!! It takes 32 check-in counters to process guests. (Hotel Hotsheet)
Skybus cutting three flights
Those Skybus rumors are true: Starting January 6, the airline will cut three of its five West Coast flights. Citing the cost of jet fuel, Skybus will stop service between Columbus and Bellingham, WA (”Seattle”) and will cut service between Columbus and Burbank, CA. On March 6, flights to San Diego will stop. (Jaunted)
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