Continental Airlines’ CEO Defends United Merger Smisek defends United-Continental merger In federal court in San Francisco, Jeff Smisek testified that joining together United and Continental would increase revenue and cut costs....
Yet Another British Airways Strike Possible? BA to face another strike? On Tuesday, trade union Unite declared that up to 80 staff of British Airways have been suspended or let go as a result of the dispute over...
Gogo Inflight Reaches 1,000 Aircraft; Millions of Travelers Receive Wi-Fi Weekly Aircell announced Tuesday that its GoGo Inflight internet service has been installed on 1,000 planes,with plans to reach 2,000 aircrafts by 2011. That means one-third of all mainline aircraft flying every...
Virgin America to Debut Mexico Routes in December Virgin America is coming to Mexico Low-cost carrier Virgin America finally announced today the dates in which they will start offering flights to Mexico. Beginning December 16,...
Tour the Slums of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tour Rio's shantytowns The slums in Rio de Janeiro are usually avoided by tourists; however these days, officials are inviting travelers to visit the infamous spots. ...
Frontier Airlines Adds Costa Rica Flights Frontier Airlines will soon start offering seasonal service to Costa Rica. Beginning February 13, the low-cost carrier will provide nonstop flights from its hub at Denver International Airport to...
Burbank Airport to Build Eco-Friendly Transportation Hub The new hub will limit the airport's environmental footprint The Bob Hope Airport in California has joined the growing list of airports that are building a ground transportation hub....
DOJ Approves United Airlines, Continental Merger United-Continental merger to close October 1st The planned merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines has been reviewed by the U.S. Justice Department and has been approved....
New Orleans’ Tourism Rebounds Five Years After Katrina Five years after Katrina, New Orleans rebounds Five years ago, Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans, forcing its tourism industry to die, period. However, these days, New Orleans is...
W Hotels Launches New Collection The W Hotel will introduce new designs during Fashion Week The W Hotel brand is stretching its fashion offerings; the boutique chain has hired 15 designers to create its third Global Glam...
New York Tops List of Bedbug Infested Cities Sure, NYC is beautiful, but behind these city walls live lots and lots of BEDBUGS! According to a recent study by Terminix, bedbugs are more prevalent in New York City than anywhere...
President Obama to Mark Hurricane Katrina Anniversary with New Orleans Visit Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Sunday is five years since Hurricane Katrina destroyed much of New Orleans. To mark the anniversary, President Barack Obama...
Drugged Tiger Cub Found in Luggage in Bangkok Airport A drugged, tiger cub was found in the luggage of a woman in Bangkok A live tiger cub was discovered drugged and buried among stuffed-tiger toys in the luggage of a woman at...
Etihad Airways and Virgin to Offer Australia-Abu Dhabi Flights Etihad to offer Australia-Abu Dhabi flights Australian airlines Virgin Blue and Etihad Airways agreed on Thursday to offer joint flight services between Abu Dhabi and Australia next...
