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EDITORIAL: Partnership needs support to attract low-fare carriers
Knoxville News SentinelA regional public-private partnership aimed at bringing sustainable low-fare airline service to McGhee Tyson Airport took off last week, fueled by $650,000 in pledges. If successful, the effort should help boost tourism and aid in attracting and...Tags: Business, Travel, Frontier Airlines Inc., Air Transportation Industry, JetBlue Airways
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U.S. airline group forecasts pickup in summer air passengers
ReutersMay 16 (Reuters) - More people will likely fly this summer compared with a year ago as U.S. airlines gain a record level of international passengers, an industry association said on Thursday. Airlines for America, the top U.S. airline industry group,...Tags: Travel, Energy, Air Transportation Industry, Delta Air Lines, Transportation
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BIS program graduate an example of UVa's non-traditional students
The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Va.Sometimes doing it the hard way is the best way. Alex Slawski is graduating from the University of Virginia on Sunday, 14 years after he dropped out of college to learn the ins and outs of business the hard way and just two years after he returned to...Tags: Students, Teachers, Teaching and Learning, Amazon.com Inc., University of Virginia
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What to know before you go: 5 tips for summer travel
The Charlotte ObserverSummer is the time for vacations, and all the hassles that come with them: Crowded planes, higher airline fees and unpredictable, often-rising fares. Airlines insist you're still getting a good deal when you fly. "It's one of the best bargains out there...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Delta Air Lines, United Air Lines, U.S. Airways, Automotive Equipment
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Charleston International Airport's security finds average of 2 guns a month
The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C.Nationwide, the Transportation Security Administration confiscates about two guns a day at U.S. airports. That's the same number confiscated each month, on average, at Charleston International, the federal agency's top local official said Thursday. "I...Tags: Boeing Co., Air Transportation Industry, Transportation Security Administration, JetBlue Airways
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Airline baggage and reservation change fees hit record, but you can avoid them
As you shop for airfare for your summer vacation, don’t overlook the cost of fees for bags or changing a reservation that can add quite a bit to your travel bill. Airlines collected a record $6.1 billion last year in these fees, according to the...
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DC nonstop isn't lock for new American
Commercial AppealOptions for hopping a nonstop flight to Washington could shrink after the American Airlines-US Airways merger. The soon-to-merge airline isn't guaranteeing current Memphis service will continue, and a Southwest Airlines flight to Baltimore, starting...Tags: Travel, U.S. Department of Justice, AirTran, Air Transportation Industry, U.S. Airways
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Airline group sees busiest summer since 2008
ReutersThe main trade group representing U.S. airlines said Thursday it expects a 1 percent bump in total air travelers this summer, mostly driven by international passengers. Airlines for America forecast that close to 209 million people will fly on the...Tags: Delta Air Lines, Unemployment, Air Transportation Delays, Career and Workplace, Air Transportation
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Summer travel? Think beyond airfare
As travelers start thinking about winging off to summer vacations, many could learn a few things from expert fliers to ensure they get the best value for their money when booking flights. Price and flight schedules are clearly the primary factors for...Tags: Delta Air Lines, United Air Lines, Air Transportation Delays, Expedia Incorporated, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
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Airline Group Sees Busiest Summer Since 2008
More people will likely fly this summer compared with a year ago as U.S. airlines gain a record level of international passengers, an industry association said on Thursday. Airlines for America, the top U.S. airline industry group, forecast that close...
Tags: Delta Air Lines, Unemployment, Air Transportation Delays, Career and Workplace, Air Transportation
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U.S. airline group sees pickup in summer air passengers
Reuters(Reuters) - More people will likely fly this summer compared with a year ago as U.S. airlines gain a record level of international passengers, an industry association said on Thursday. Airlines for America, the top U.S. airline industry group, forecast...Tags: Delta Air Lines, Unemployment, Air Transportation Delays, Career and Workplace, Air Transportation
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Southwest ending flights to Chicago in November
The Akron Beacon JournalSouthwest Airlines is ending round-trip flights from Akron-Canton Airport to Chicago's Midway International Airport starting in early November. "As of this point, the Chicago flights are removed," said Kristie Van Auken, spokeswoman for Akron-Canton...Tags: Travel, Midway, Air Transportation Industry, AirTran, Trips and Vacations
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