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Struggling Singapore Airlines fights back to boost growth
ReutersBy Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE, May 16 (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines Ltd , caught between the rapid emergence of Gulf carriers and low cost Asian rivals, is attempting a big strategy overhaul to revive growth, pushing into the low-cost segment and expanding...Tags: Thomson Corporation, Asia, Boeing Co., Qatar, Trips and Vacations
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U.S. airlines reap $841 million in bag fees in 4Q 2012
Airlines continue to reap handsome payoffs from the extra fees they charge for checked bags and other travel-related services. Sixteen U.S. passenger airlines collected $841 million in baggage fees and $610 million for reservation cancellation and change...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, JetBlue Airways, U.S. Department of Transportation, Southwest Airlines Co.
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Navy drone, in a first, is catapulted from carrier deck into flight
For the first time in naval aviation history, a drone was catapulted off the deck of an aircraft carrier and soared into flight. The U.S. Navy conducted the test Tuesday from aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush off the Virginia coast with its X-47B...
Tags: George H.W. Bush, U.S. Navy, Aircraft Carriers, Military Equipment, Virgin Group, Ltd.
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Young Eagles flight rally scheduled for Saturday -- adults welcome
HARBOR SPRINGS — Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday, May 18, as Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1087 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Harbor Springs Airport. The rally is part of the...Tags: Transportation, Travel
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Airbus 'more confident' on A350 as profits rise
ReutersPARIS (Reuters) - Airbus expressed growing optimism about the schedule for the keenly-awaited maiden flight of its A350 on Tuesday, amid speculation that its first new jet in almost a decade could debut before next month's Paris air show. Scooping...Tags: Paris (France), Boeing Co., Manufacturing and Engineering, Earnings Forecasts, Aerospace Manufacturing
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Mid-size airports suffer biggest cuts in airline service
Airline mergers, a deep recession and surging fuel prices have led to sharp cuts in airline service around the country. Hardest hit: medium-size airports. Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, LA/Ontario International Airport and...
Tags: Harris Interactive Incorporated, Trips and Vacations, Expedia Incorporated, Transportation Security Administration, Air Transportation Industry
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The scoop on airline taxes, changing travel dates and more
Some answers to readers' airline questions: Question: I understand that London's Heathrow Airport has a horrendous arrival fee. Is the same true for Stansted and Gatwick, London's two other airports? Answer: I'm not sure if you're referring to the...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Virgin Group, Ltd., Services and Shopping, Southwest Airlines Co., American Airlines, Inc.
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Nearly a third of fliers left devices turned on during flights
This post has been corrected. See the note below for details.A study released this week found 30% of U.S. airline passengers accidentally left their tech devices turned on during flights in 2012. The study was conducted by the Airline Passenger Experience Assn. and the Consumer Electronics Assn. as a way to aid...Tags: Nokia Corp., Trips and Vacations, Electronics, Science and Technology, Air Transportation Industry
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Julius Genachowski's FCC Swan Song: Get Faster Wi-Fi on Planes
ReutersMay 09 (TheWrap.com) - The airline seat could be about to lose its prized status as the last respite in America from 24/7 broadband Internet access. In Federal Communications Commission's Chairman Julius Genachowski's last meeting as FCC chairman, the...Tags: Barack Obama, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Air Transportation Industry, Media Industry, Telecommunication Service
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U.S. Army decision on new armed helicopter delayed again
Reuters* Flight demonstration said to fall short of requirements * Army decision closely watched by industry * Program would be third attempt to replace current aircraft By Andrea Shalal-Esa WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Army officials on Wednesday said...Tags: Boeing Co., Manufacturing and Engineering, Personal Service, United Technologies Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation
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Airline will bring jobs, much more to Hampton Roads
The competitive environment in the airline industry has changed significantly over the last few years, especially in Hampton Roads. Across the United States, communities are struggling to keep air service, low fares and their accessibility to the national...Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Hampton Roads, Air Transportation Industry, Transportation, AirTran
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LAX fails to land in top 100 ranking of world's best airports
President Obama recently groused that no U.S. airport ranked among the world's top 25 airports. If you're a regular traveler to Los Angeles, you may be even more disappointed to learn that Los Angeles International Airport didn't even make the top 100....
Tags: Barack Obama, International Travel, Expedia Incorporated, Trips and Vacations, Immigration
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