Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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MSP on short end of Delta jet swap
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Frequent fliers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport notice it: more cramped planes on some domestic routes, less entertainment on some flights to Europe. The complaints deal largely with a decision by Delta Air Lines to replace Airbuses that ...
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Malaysia Airline, AirAsia shares suspended amid share-swap concerns
Flightglobal
The MAS employee union has been protesting against the deal for fear that the restructuring of the carrier, and the introduction of AirAsia's founder Tony Fernandes into its board, could bring with it a massive cost-cutting campaign that could result ...
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Changing on the Fly: B's prospects ready to take flight
NECN
Perhaps a little youthful enthusiasm and healthy competition from the treasure trove of draft picks acquired in the Phil Kessel deal can bring some of the Black and Gold magic back. B's long range prospects will finally start turning into present day ...
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Hang glider pilot allegedly ate video record of fatal fall
Toronto Star
By Petti Fong Western Bureau VANCOUVER—The pilot charged with obstructing justice after a fatal hang-gliding accident is alleged to have swallowed a memory card that may have captured the flight, according to court documents. William Orders will ...
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Boingo In Deal With Deutsche Telekom For In-Flight Wi-Fi
socalTech.com
Boingo said Tueday that it has inked a deal with Deutsche Telecom, which will give Boingo customers access to in-flight Wi-Fi services on international flights through DT's on-board communications services. The access will be through Boingo's in-flight ...
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Obama on surprise trip to sign Afghan deal
gulfnews.com
KABUL: US President Barack Obama landed in Afghanistan under a veil of secrecy and high security, and signed a post 2014 partnership deal with Kabul, a year to the day after the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Obama took a clandestine flight on Air Force ...
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Baseball: Argo prepared to take flight
SouthtownStar
"We've had injuries and some school conflicts to deal with," Argo coach Greg Kolke said. "But you have to go to battle with what you've got." The Argonauts indeed have battled, siting at 10-14 heading into Tuesday's action. Brighter days appear to be ...
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Little to cheer for China's frequent fliers
Business Spectator
Of all the things you might want during a lengthy flight delay, bouncy cheerleaders waving white pom-poms in your face are probably far from the top of the list. But the airport in Dalian, a city in northeastern China, was widely praised for just such ...
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Lockheed Orlando unit snags $156 million flight-simulator deal
Orlando Sentinel
's Orlando training-simulation unit said Tuesday it has received a $156 million Air Force deal to provide advanced training simulators for aircrew and maintenance crews of C-130J transport jets. Terms call for delivery of 24 simulators to air bases ...
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Obama on surprise trip to sign Afghan deal
AFP
Obama, showcasing the death of the Al-Qaeda leader as testimony of his leadership as he seeks reelection, made a covert, unannounced flight aboard Air Force One for a swift and symbolic visit to Kabul. He signed a post-war partnership deal with ...
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Seattle History: Depression, New Deal (1929 - 1940)
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Photo: Seattle Post-Intelligencer / SL Air power on display, 1938: Three twin-engine bombers that participated in the Navy's "greatest mass distance" flight are seen here just after they landed at the Sand Point Naval Air Station.
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Are airlines moving their loyalty program goalposts?
WNEM Saginaw
More >> Afraid that his three kids will be moved to another flight, a traveler pays extra for premium seats. Have airlines gone too far to earn extra money from seat reservations?More >> Travelers share their horror stories of getting hotels to honor ...
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10 New Tricks for Saving on Summer Airfare
SmarterTravel.com (blog)
Altogether, they'll give you a fighting chance at taming the high cost of your summer flights. Don't let anyone tell you there's no "best day" to book airfare. There categorically is a best day (and a best time, too) for domestic flights—and that's ...
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Obama in Afghanistan to sign deal
Sky News Australia
Media travelling with Obama on the 13-hour flight had to agree to keep it secret until Obama had safely finished a helicopter flight to the nation's capital, Kabul, where Taliban insurgents still launch lethal attacks. Obama is joining Afghan President ...
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Pilot Makes Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Out of Old Airliner
Flying Magazine
By Bethany Whitfield / Published: May 01, 2012 Air traffic controller and pilot James Price has taken home flight simulators to a new level. His project? The construction of a Boeing 737 simulator out of the nose section of a retired airliner.
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Chen Guangcheng wins a strange kind of freedom
The Guardian
... Chen Guangcheng's flight has won him a very strange kind of freedom. If he is, as believed, at the US embassy in Beijing, he could face months or even years within its fortress-like walls while China and the US attempt to hammer out a deal on his ...
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Obama Flies to Afghanistan, Signs Pact with Karzai
KSTP.com
The deal does not commit the United States to any specific troop presence or spending. But it does allow the US to potentially keep troops in Afghanistan after the war ends for two specific purposes: continued training of Afghan forces and targeted ...
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CREDIT MARKETS: New Bond Issues Find A Home As Risk Rallies
Wall Street Journal
Lower-rated, investment-grade companies took advantage of the positive sentiment and issued more than $3 billion of corporate debt, while Illinois benefited from a "flight-to-yield" and sold $1.8 billion to refinance some debt.
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Obama in Afghanistan to sign security pact
Seattle Post Intelligencer
The deal is limited in scope and essentially gives both sides political cover: Afghanistan gets its sovereignty and a promise it won't be abandoned, while the US gets to end its combat mission but keep a foothold in the country. The deal does not ...
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In Kabul, Obama highlights foreign policy record
WMBF
The deal outlines the next phase of the US role in...More >> AP National News VideoMore>> By CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama answered political taunts with presidential muscle Tuesday, making a high-profile ...
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Braun does yardwork
Beloit Daily News
Ryan Braun follows the flight of his two-run triple in the ninth inning Monday. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Petco Park caved in to Ryan Braun. Braun had his first three-homer game and added a two-run triple to tie his career high with six RBIs, ...
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Emirates airline boss says Dubai carrier may expand in US, is open to ...
Washington Post
It plans to add Washington flights in September. Two weeks ago, Emirates announced a new codeshare deal with New York-based JetBlue Airways. That arrangement will tack an Emirates code and flight number onto JetBlue flights from New York's JFK airport ...
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WWII Navy vets take honor flight to DC
Columbia Basin Herald
SPOKANE - Three World War II Navy veterans are traveling from Grant County to Washington DC today on an Honor Flight out of Spokane. Florence Kalamakis, Selden Jones and Oliver Furman are three of 36 veterans who return Wednesday from a whirlwind tour ...
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Roy Hodgson signs four-year England deal
Daily Mail
'Along with his vast experience of international and European football, Hodgson is the only English manager currently working in the top flight to have won the League Managers' Association manager of the year award.' Hodgson was the surprise first ...
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Little to cheer for China's frequent fliers
Financial Times
By Simon Rabinovitch in Beijing Of all the things you might want during a lengthy flight delay, bouncy cheerleaders waving white pom-poms in your face are probably far from the top of the list. But the airport in Dalian, a city in northeastern China, ...
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Delta Becomes the First Airlines to Refine its Own Jet Fuel
Alaska Native News
This $150 million purchase makes Delta Airlines the first airlines to produce its own jet fuel for flight operations. In the deal, Delta will purchase crude oil from BP for the refinery as well as trade non-jet fuel output from the refinery for jet ...
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Operators Complain of Ongoing RVSM Approval Headaches
Aviation International News
Operators complain about lengthy approval times for the required RVSM letter of authorization (LOA), FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) inspectors who push RVSM manual approvals to the bottom of their large work piles and a lack of ...
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Boingo, Deutsche Telekom agree in-flight Wi-Fi deal
Telecompaper (subscription)
Global Wi-Fi services provider Boingo Wireless has annou0nced an agreement with Deutsche Telekom to give Boingo customers access to in-flight Wi-Fi services on international flights through Telekom's on-board communication service.
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Virgin flight deal extended until Monday April 30 | CheapAir
On Tuesday we reported that Virgin America had launched a system-wide flight sale, which was due to expire on Wednesday night. If you missed out on ...
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AMR and US Airways Pilots Seek Joint Contract
TheStreet.com
"I'm here to build a bridge with our union brothers at USAPA and to coordinate in creating the world's largest and best airline," Dave Bates, president of the Allied Pilots Association, told reporters. APA represents 8000 pilots, while the US Pilots ...
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How to save money on airfare
msnbc.com
Here's what you can do to find a good deal on airfare. While there's no exact science, you can make informed choices by looking at the booking timeframes from the past year during which travelers paid the lowest airfares on average. Domestic flights ...
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Astronics renews deal for aircraft systems
Buffalo News
Astronics Corp. has signed a multiyear deal to extend its agreement to supply Panasonic Avionics Corp. with aircraft inseat power and in-flight entertainment systems. The East Aurora aircraft lighting and electronics systems maker has been supplying ...
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Airlines charging extra for everything is good for consumers, report says (poll)
Plain Dealer
By Janet H. Cho, The Plain Dealer View full sizeAssociated Press file Charging passengers extra for everything from checked baggage to on-board snacks turns out to be a good deal for both consumers and airlines, a new report says.
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Signed up: Steven Reid rewarded with new Baggies deal
The Score
With top flight football guaranteed, however, West Brom have moved to secure the services of the former Ireland international. Sporting & Technical Director Dan Ashworth told their official website: "We're delighted to have agreed a new contract with ...
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Canada's WestJet opts for Q400 for new regional carrier
Flightglobal
Bombardier, competing on its home territory for the deal, had been up against rival ATR whose runaway success over the past few months has left the Canadian airframer with only a handful of Q400 sales. But Bombardier says the WestJet agreement ...
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Eagle's Garton Tackles 'Challenges' on Multiple Fronts
Aviation International News
But as this year's chairman of the Regional Airline Association, Garton finds himself responsible not only for answering to the various constituencies at Eagle, but also for representing the interest of the 30 or so airline members of the RAA.
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Latest Post from iPhone Tips Blog, iPhoneSamurai.com, Announces Method for ...
Midland Daily News
In his latest post, Benny introduces readers to CheapOAir, a new iPhone app that allows users to book flights, hotels and car rental directly from their iPhone. "The site even has a top 25 deals section and an area for vacation packages.
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The Debunker: Did Charles Lindbergh Pilot The First Nonstop ...
Woot is the originator of One Day, One Deal. ... Let's have a moment of silence for one of the co-founders of modern flight: Wilbur Wright passed on to the great baggage claim in the sky exactly one hundred years ago this month. Poor Wilbur ...
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A chaotic computer switch in United-Continental merger
Chicago Tribune
They complained about delayed flights, sluggish customer service response times and rude treatment by overwhelmed ticket agents struggling to learn a new computer system. A closer look at the cutover and its repercussions suggests that no airline is ...
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SPL chief Neil Doncaster: New TV deal could hinge on Rangers future
Scottish Daily Record
SPL chief Neil Doncaster has revealed the league's new TV deal with SKY and ESPN has yet to be signed – and admitted it could collapse if Rangers aren't in the top flight. The current deal has a clause which states there must be four Old Firm games a ...
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Damian Green: there is a problem with immigration delays at Heathrow
Telegraph.co.uk
Immigration Minister Damian Green admitted today that there is a "problem" with delays at passport control at Heathrow as he faced claims from an airline chief that the Government is "incapable or unwilling to address" the situation.
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Station Crew Works on Robonaut 2 Testing, Cargo, Science
Space Fellowship
Commander Oleg Kononenko spent a great deal of time unloading cargo from the ISS Progress 47 cargo craft that is currently docked to the station. He also updated the complex's inventory. Flight Engineer Andre Kuipers spent time unloading cargo as well.
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ATOL Protection Rules Changed
Car Rentals
The scheme now covers 'flight plus' trips, which are packages sold by tour operators or travel agents that flexibly match their preferred flights and accommodations together within a two-day period of time. In addition to this, the supply of a ...
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Ryan Braun Hits Three Home Runs In Brewers' Win Over Padres
Huffington Post
By BERNIE WILSON 05/ 1/12 03:34 AM ET Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers watches the flight of his solo run homer hit during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 30, 2012 in San Diego, ...
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Insurance wasn't required -- how about a refund?
Chicago Tribune
It was on the flight home she noticed the paperwork stated she did not need the insurance. I contacted Budget and it sent me a form denial, saying, "We have checked our records carefully and find that the LDW or CDW option was offered to you, ...
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Monday, April 30, 2012

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Flying a Circuitous Route May Land the Best Airfare
New York Times
Mr. Sommer uses one of many available online fare-monitoring services to get e-mail alerts about round-trip fare changes, especially any sudden price reductions, on all flights for his most frequent destinations. Then he does more research to see if a ...
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Rangers spotlight: Late flight starts road trip
Fort Worth Star Telegram
The Rangers experienced their first taxing flight -- leaving DFW after Sunday night's game and arriving at their Toronto hotel at 5:30 am Monday. "You never get used to it," Adams said. "You learn how to deal with it. That's the toughest thing about ...
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Southampton back in the top flights
The New York Irish Emgirant
"It's the top division, it's where we all want to play and try our skills and see if we can deal with it. "I for one feel like I have unfinished business in there, and my message to the lads is just to grasp the opportunity.
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Court: Amish sect leader can afford to pay for attorney
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff Amish sect leader Samuel Mullet Sr. must pay for his own legal defense after making millions off an oil-and-gas deal. Samuel Mullet Sr. makes $2 million on an oil-and-gas deal (CNN) -- The leader of an Amish sect in Ohio, ...
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Taiwan to expand campaigns targeting tourists from South Korean
eTurboNews
The nation will expand advertising campaigns targeting tourists from South Korea following the launch of direct flights between Taipei International Airport (Songshan) and Gimpo Airport in Seoul yesterday. The direct flights are part of President Ma ...
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Pilots unions for US Airways, American Airlines meet in N.C.
Bellingham Herald
But that faded as secret negotiations quickly produced a document broadly outlining what the merged airline's pilot contract would look like. The deal would raise American pilots' pay rates by 5.5 percent, Bates said, to rates that are substantially ...
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Egypt's Popular Anger Shifts to Israel and Saudi Arabia
Bloomberg
Both states took a beating in the Egyptian media this past week: Israel, over a controversial gas deal with Egypt that has been suspended, and Saudi Arabia over its arrest of a prominent Egyptian human-rights campaigner who was performing a religious ...
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Gunners wrap up Podolski deal
Team talk
The Poland-born forward, who had one year left on his contract with the Bundesliga strugglers, has scored 18 league goals for a side battling relegation so far this term, his best ever top-flight return. Cologne chairman Claus Horstmann admitted the ...
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Sarah Ludford MEP writes… Deal on transfer of passenger data to the US was ...
Liberal Democrat Voice
By Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP | 30th April 2012 - 2:54 pm The transfer to the US of EU travellers' Passenger Name Record (PNR) data – the information we give the airline for booking purposes – has been happening for over a decade.
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The Italian Marines fighting piracy
gulfnews.com
Dealing with a suspect dhow always follows the same pattern. The frigate stays at a safe distance – a desperate man armed with an RPG might choose to die taking as many others with him as possible. Then a marksman on the flight deck keeps the boat in ...
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