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Delta, JetBlue request exemption to tarmac delay rule (source: CNN)

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:50:12 +0000

A runway closure at John F. Kennedy International Airport has prompted JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines to ask for a temporary exemption at JFK to a rule designed to keep planeloads of passengers from getting stranded on the tarmac

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Airlines improved on-time performance in January (source: USATODAY)

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:49:05 +0000

The 18 largest carriers reported that 78.7% of their flights arrived on time, better than both January 2009’s 77% and December …

American Airlines, pilots ‘far apart’ in contract talks (source: USATODAY)

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:44:04 +0000

American Airlines’ chief financial officer admits his company and its pilots’ union are “far apart” on a new labor contract. (source: USATODAY) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Las Vegas balloon ride needs fix after wind scare (source: USATODAY)

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:37:01 +0000

County officials in Las Vegas say a tethered balloon attraction on the Las Vegas Strip needs to be fixed after a weekend scare … (source: USATODAY) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

Long-term visa holders to have free movement within EU borders (source: Earth Times)

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:30:15 +0000

Strasbourg – Long-term visa holders from a European Union country part of the bloc’s Schengen area will be able to travel to other countries within the system from April 5, the European Parliament ruled on Tuesday, approving changes already agreed by… (source: Earth Times) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Travel Snapshots: On safari in Kenya (source: CNN)

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:13:51 +0000

The wild natural beauty of Kenya enchants iReporters. See their best shots, and send us your favorite photos of Brazil for next week

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JetBlue, Delta want exemptions from DOT ground-delay rule (source: USATODAY)

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:13:47 +0000

JetBlue and Delta want temporary exemptions from a new government rule that will limit the time passengers can be held on the … (source: USATODAY) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Spring Break Ideas in Florida (source: About)

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000

No surprise, Orlando’s the #1 destination for family spring break, with its two blockbuster theme park complexes – Disney World, and Universal Orlando – plus SeaWorld and its Discovery Cove theme park and Aquatica water park. And don’t forget Orlando’s liv…

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Hotel deals bring travelers back to Phoenix (source: USATODAY)

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:48 +0000

After nearly a year and half of double-digit declines in occupancy rates, freebies and good deals appear to be drawing more visitors. (source: USATODAY) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Jamaica Music Museum will feature reggae greats (source: USATODAY)

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:47 +0000

Jamaica plans to open a music museum next year that officials say will feature rare pieces from the island’s music history. (source: USATODAY) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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