Airport terminal evacuated after security breach

A portion of a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport was evacuated Monday after a man without a boarding pass walked through a passenger screening checkpoint and refused to obey security officers, officials said.
Airport terminal - Security - Aviation - Airports - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Posted on 8 February 2010 | 6:32 pm

American to charge $8 for blankets, pillows

If you want a pillow and blanket in coach on American Airlines, it's going to cost you. The airline will charge $8 for a pillow and blanket, beginning May 1.
American Airlines - Airline - Shopping - Technology - Business

Posted on 8 February 2010 | 5:48 pm

Observation deck of world’s tallest tower closed

Tourists headed for the observation deck of the world's tallest tower were left disappointed and confused Monday after the owner of Dubai's Burj Khalifa unexpectedly cut off public access to the building because of electrical problems.

Dubai - Burj Dubai - List of tallest buildings and structures in the world - United Arab Emirates - Observation deck

Posted on 8 February 2010 | 12:10 pm

New airline flights to Alaska may lower fares

Travel industry officials say more airline flights to Alaska this summer may boost competition and result in lower fares to some Lower 48 cities.
Alaska - Airline - United States - Contiguous United States - Travel

Posted on 8 February 2010 | 12:03 pm

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Lost in New Zealand, man texts Greece, rescued

A tourist who got lost on a New Zealand mountain was rescued after sending text messages to his family in Greece, newspapers and Web sites reported on Monday.
New Zealand - Greece - Oceania - Recreation and Sports - Government

Posted on 8 February 2010 | 12:02 pm

Body found in landing gear of N.Y.-Tokyo flight

A body was found inside a wheel well of a Delta Air Lines plane after it landed in Tokyo from New York, and Japanese authorities Monday were trying to identify the man.

Delta Air Lines - Tokyo - Japan - New York City - New York

Posted on 8 February 2010 | 11:00 am

India flight delayed after tip alleges terror

Airport authorities in Mumbai delayed a Dubai-bound Emirates flight for more than four hours after receiving an anonymous phone call that terrorist suspects were on board.


India - Dubai - Mumbai - Business - Terrorism

Posted on 7 February 2010 | 3:30 pm

Employees of sweat lodge leader granted immunity

Two employees of a motivational speaker facing manslaughter charges told authorities they had no reason to be alarmed when participants in a deadly Arizona sweat lodge ceremony began vomiting and passing out, because their boss told them such responses were to be expected, according to documents released Friday.

Sweat lodge - Arizona - Business - Manslaughter - Public Speaking

Posted on 6 February 2010 | 12:49 am

Airport scanner radiation risk low, agencies say

New full-body airport security scanners using X-rays generate much lower doses than normal background radiation, a draft report compiled by international agencies says.
X-ray - Airport security - Background radiation - Environmental Health - Environment

Posted on 5 February 2010 | 12:48 pm

JetBlue’s reservation system switch going well

JetBlue's Senior Vice President and Treasurer Mark Powers said Thursday that despite some nagging issues, the company is pleased with the efficiency of its transition to a new reservation system.
Vice president - JetBlue Airways - United States - History - Mark Powers

Posted on 5 February 2010 | 11:18 am

Six Flags closes Kentucky Kingdom theme park

Six Flags Inc. announced Thursday it would close its Kentucky theme park because of a lease dispute, making Kentucky Kingdom the sole property to be shut down as the company restructures under bankruptcy protection.


Six Flags - Amusement park - Bankruptcy - theme park - Attractions

Posted on 5 February 2010 | 11:13 am

Frontier to fly between Newport News, Denver

Frontier Airlines is planning to offer nonstop jet service between the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport and Denver International Airport.
Denver International Airport - Transportation and Logistics - Business - Aviation - Airports

Posted on 5 February 2010 | 11:08 am

Bahamas detains airport security screener

Police in the Bahamas have detained an airport security officer suspected of stealing $2,000 from a Haitian who was flying to his native country.
Bahamas - Haiti - Caribbean - Airport security - Travel and Tourism

Posted on 4 February 2010 | 5:57 pm

JetBlue says reservation system switch going well

JetBlue's Senior Vice President and Treasurer Mark Powers says that despite some nagging issues, the company is pleased with the efficiency of its transition to a new reservation system.
Vice president - United States - History - JetBlue Airways - Mark Powers

Posted on 4 February 2010 | 3:32 pm

Cybill Shepherd’s son in court for in-flight theft

Cybill Shepherd's son 22-year-old has appeared in court in Philadelphia on charges he stole money and other items from fellow airline passengers.


Philadelphia - Cybill Shepherd - Theft - Cybill - United Airlines

Posted on 4 February 2010 | 3:19 pm

Drop in passengers forcing Delta base closure

Delta Air Lines is expected to move more aircraft to the Pacific Northwest to handle service to Asia as it continues to shuffle the departure points for its international flying to adjust its network to demand.


Delta Air Lines - Aircraft - Asia - Pacific Northwest - Cincinnati

Posted on 4 February 2010 | 11:29 am

Ice from airplane crashes into Nevada home

A couple was startled when a block of ice that apparently fell from an airplane tore a hole in the roof of their garage and shook their house in a Las Vegas suburb.

Nevada - Las Vegas Nevada - United States - Las Vegas - Barack Obama

Posted on 4 February 2010 | 10:21 am

U.S. carriers not planning Haiti flights yet

American and Delta airlines say they have not set a date for resuming regular service to Haiti, and they continue to cancel flights for the next several days.
Haiti - United States - Caribbean - Delta Air Lines - Business and Economy

Posted on 3 February 2010 | 7:38 pm

Dallas-Seattle flight diverted to Oklahoma City

An American Airlines flight between Dallas and Seattle has been diverted to Oklahoma City after passengers and crew heard "kind of a bang" and the plane lost cabin pressure.
Oklahoma City - American Airlines - United States - Oklahoma - Business and Economy

Posted on 3 February 2010 | 5:26 pm

Unruly passenger blames actions on pot cookies

The FBI says a San Francisco man told investigators he was high on a double dose of medical marijuana cookies when he allegedly attacked crew members and forced the diversion of a US Airways flight to Pittsburgh.
Cannabis - Medical cannabis - San Francisco - Drugs - Health

Posted on 3 February 2010 | 12:47 pm

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Dozen distinctive destinations

List celebrates communities that complement their preservation efforts with unique visitor experiences.

Preservation - United States - Architecture - Arts - Organizations

Posted on 3 February 2010 | 9:16 am

N.Y. plane crash blamed on pilot error

The head of a federal safety panel says the pilots of a regional airliner that crashed near Buffalo, N.Y., nearly a year ago made critical errors  "that resulted in catastrophe."

Aviation accidents and incidents - Transportation - Aviation - Accidents - Technology

Posted on 2 February 2010 | 8:15 pm

Report: 65,000 flights should not have flown

A six-month investigation by USA TODAY showed millions of passengers were on at least 65,000 U.S. flights over the last six years that should not have taken off because planes weren't properly maintained.

United States - Aviation - Recreation - Operators - Ballooning

Posted on 2 February 2010 | 11:59 am

Court nixes $21 million claim against online sites

A judge ruled Monday that online travel sites do not owe Anaheim $21 million in hotel taxes for rooms booked over the Internet, the first ruling of its kind in California on an issue that has bubbled up in cities across the country.


California - Anaheim California - Hotel - Travel and Tourism - Recreation

Posted on 2 February 2010 | 8:36 am

Protester leaving Tokyo airport after 3 months

A Chinese activist who has spent more than three months living inside Tokyo's international airport said Tuesday that Chinese officials have given him permission to return home.

Tokyo - Japan - International airport - Asia - Business

Posted on 2 February 2010 | 8:16 am

Fumes in cabin prompt emergency landing

Authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands say an American Airlines jet has made an emergency landing there after the crew smelled fumes inside the cabin.
American Airlines - Emergency landing - Caribbean - Business and Economy - Business

Posted on 1 February 2010 | 2:28 pm

Heathrow airport now using body scanners

Britain introduced body scanners at Heathrow airport Monday, a measure rushed in after a failed bomb attempt on a U.S.-bound passenger plane from Amsterdam.
London Heathrow Airport - United States - Heathrow - Business - Transport

Posted on 1 February 2010 | 2:05 pm

Copenhagen airport hit by delays after walkout

Officials says delays are to be expected at Copenhagen's international airport due to a walkout to protest outsourcing of staff canteens.


International airport - Airport - Aviation - Transportation and Logistics - Business

Posted on 1 February 2010 | 8:44 am

Most travelers say obese fliers should pay more

Should airlines charge overweight passengers more if they need an extra seat? Yes, according to three-quarters of travelers in a poll.

Overweight - Shopping - Weight loss - United States - Dog

Posted on 29 January 2010 | 11:57 am

TSA agent reassigned over nap photo

A Transportation Security Administration agent at New York's LaGuardia Airport has been reassigned after a traveler photographed her napping while in uniform.

New York - Transportation Security Administration - LaGuardia Airport - United States - Metro Areas

Posted on 28 January 2010 | 3:55 pm

The sky’s not the limit: options for flier miles

Airlines have been tinkering with their frequent flier programs to spur loyalty. Increasingly they're giving customers the option to buy more than plane tickets with their rewards, and that may offer more bang for your buck.
Frequent-flyer program - Business - Shopping - Tickets - Entertainment

Posted on 28 January 2010 | 1:24 pm