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A survey by the Consumer Electronics Association shows that 30 percent of U.S. flyers forget to turn off their electronics during times they are not allowed to be on. Some admit to doing it on purpose.
Posted on Thu, 16-May-2013 at 18:43 GMT
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Many airlines are offering their premium cabin passengers wider seats that convert to a bed, along with video entertainment, internet and power ports. In Abu Dhabi, the international airport has brought the same concept to the airport experience. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep in your own personal pod?
Posted on Mon, 13-May-2013 at 22:20 GMT
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United is more than just an airline. Apparently it's also a way to describe how airlines react to fare and fee increases. Major airlines in the U.S. are following the lead of rival United Airlines and increasing the fees they charge passengers to change their tickets.
Posted on Tue, 07-May-2013 at 16:39 GMT
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Boeing's redesign of the 787 Dreamliner battery pack and is ready to issue an Airworthiness Directive that will allow airlines to resume flying the grounded aircraft.
Posted on Wed, 24-Apr-2013 at 16:40 GMT
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The decision by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to allow small knives inside passenger cabins has been put on hold. The TSA received criticism for its decision, which it says was based on its focus on riskier travelers. Critics disagreed and now the agency has delayed implementation as it asks for more feedback from the industry.
Posted on Wed, 24-Apr-2013 at 16:18 GMT
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You may not think that baggage handling has improved if you've recently had some luggage misplaced, but an airline technology group shows that airlines made major improvements over the last several years.
Posted on Tue, 09-Apr-2013 at 22:04 GMT
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Encouraging news came from Boeing recently after tests of its redesigned battery packs for the now-grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliner were completed. Will agency approval come soon enough?
Posted on Mon, 08-Apr-2013 at 22:38 GMT
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If you were not amused by all the talk surrounding the idea of making passengers pay to use the restroom, what would you say if an airline wanted to shrink the lavatory to make room for more of the conventional type of seating? Keep in mind, the standard aircraft lavatory is 3 feet (0.9 meters) by 3 feet.
Posted on Fri, 05-Apr-2013 at 21:34 GMT
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All the fees that airlines have added to checked baggage, even carry-on baggage for some, have left passengers wondering if the most equitable thing to do is simply charge by overall weight. One airline has finally dared.
Posted on Wed, 03-Apr-2013 at 16:49 GMT
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Spirit Airlines, North America's very own "Ryanair", has been fighting new regulations about pricing transparency since they were introduced in 2012. The airline that recently brought carry-on baggage fees to the U.S. took their grievance all the way to the Supreme Court steps, but could not quite make its way through the doors.
Posted on Mon, 01-Apr-2013 at 22:13 GMT
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