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Last week, I spent 13 hours desperately trying to fall asleep on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to London; my economy class seat didn't have a personal entertainment system and the cabin monitor was pitch black from my angle. The week before, my sister took a ...American Airlines food killed passenger, claims lawsuit
As if filing for bankruptcy protection was not enough to fill American Airlines plate, now a passenger is claiming the troubled airline killed her husband.
According to the lawsuit, Raquel and Othon Cortes were on a flight to their home in Miami and had just completed the ...Obese passenger forces neighbor on US Airways flight to stand for 7 hours
Arthur Berkowitz, a passenger on US Airways Flight 901 from Anchorage to Philadelphia, had no other choice but to stand up during his seven hour flight. It seems the next seat over was occupied by a passenger so overweight that it was impossible for Berkowitz to stay in his ...Explore the world with Trazzler's new iphone app
Trazzler's new free iPhone app, called Trazzler, allows people to explore the world through their smartphone.
When the program first opens, users will be asked to take a short quiz that will allow the app to get to know their personality. The test consists of a series of ...Ajungo, the new social network platform just for travelers
Sick of searching through advice sites and hearing reviews from who only knows? Wish you could connect with other travelers about past or upcoming trips and events? Love social networking but wish you could interact with others in your travel niche? Then there is a brand new ...Airlines that could kill you
Aviation safety is no small concern for the European Commission when it comes to airlines that could kill you. Airlines not up to standard are banned. Over 90 companies and 250 airlines are on the no-flight blacklist with African, Indonesian and Kazakhstan airlines ...Travel group promoting Trusted Traveler Program
Should frequent flyers and business travelers get through airports faster than everybody else? Yes! says the U.S. Travel Association who is trying to convince lawmakers that big airport users need special attention.
"Travelers encounter much hassle at our nation's ...Ten stress-free travel tips for people who hate to travel
To many people, traveling is a joy, something to look forward to, plan for and have fun with. Those who travel a lot have their routine down pat and often keep luggage packed, ready for the next trip. Those who do not travel much probably don't because they don't like the ...AirTran helps this travel writer put the "fun" back in flying
Flying is not usually a fun experience, and, as a travel writer, I often dread the drudgery of airport security, limited fast food options and cramped middle seats. But sometimes, you're surprised. After a marathon security line at Baltimore-Washington International airport ...2011 Airline Quality Ratings - AirTran at number one
The 2011 Airline Quality Ratings (AQR) were just released, and AirTran topped the list at number one. The Atlanta based air line got top marks in the study that accounts for on time arrivals, mishandled baggage, complaints, and other metrics. The study only includes airlines ...Southwest grounds planes, investigation underway
As a result of Sacramento bound Southwest Airlines flight 812 making an emergency descent Friday night after a large hole appeared in the fuselage, 79 Southwest planes have been grounded.
While no one was seriously injured Friday as the Southwest flight carrying over ...SkyWork launches Bern-London route with iPads
Today SkyWork, a small Swiss airline, launches service between Bern-Belp and London City. SkyWork will be the only airline connecting the two cities with a direct service. London will join a short list of destinations in the SkyWork summer schedule stable: Barcelona, ...American Airlines launches Android mobile app
Last night, American Airlines launched their first Android mobile app. Like most other airline apps, this one is a real one-stop-shopping stop for everything AA.
Inside the app, you'll find your reservations, mobile boarding pass, flight schedules, flight status and a ...Delta Air Lines adds "economy comfort" section; improves BusinessElite and First Class seating on long-haul international flights
Delta Air Lines announced this morning a major investment in its international fleet: a premium economy section, dubbed Economy Comfort, on all long-haul international flights this summer. The new seats will feature up to four additional inches of legroom and 50 percent more ...Virgin America lets loose in Cancún
Virgin America just can't sit still these days. In the past two months, they've launched service to Dallas/Forth Worth (and added frequency from both LAX & SFO), placed an impressive order for 60 new A320's (to be delivered starting in 2013), said adiós to ...Air New Zealand's new 777-300ER; punching above their weight
Prior to arriving in Seattle, I was completely oblivious to the events surrounding a Boeing airplane delivery.
I suppose in the back of my mind, I knew that all airplanes had to come from somewhere; but it might as well have been a mystical factory in the clouds that ...Southwest Airlines new Rapid Rewards program: what it means for travelers
Today Southwest Airlines announced changes to its popular rewards program, Rapid Rewards. the all-new program, which promises to eliminate blackout dates and allow redemption for international flights for the first time, will launch March 1 and will will allow members to ...Gadling's favorite airlines for 2011
Even with airlines falling over themselves in an effort to generate profits out of new fees and charges, flying retains some glamour and excitement. No? Not working for you? Well there are mileage programs to exploit and perks to chase. And even in the direst landscape ...Infographic: Is it safe to fly this holiday season?
The holiday season is often the time of year a lot of people take to the skies that are not frequent fliers. And if you combine this with the recent bad news about air safety, you can't blame people for asking themselves: is it safe to fly this holiday season?
With ...Continental Airlines iPhone app includes Point Inside airport maps and more
Continental Airlines has jumped on board the "make an app" bandwagon. But unlike a lot of branded travel apps, this one is amazingly well designed.
At the heart of the app are all the things you'd expect from an airline app - flight booking, flight status and links to ...
