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NY air crash families get win in lawsuit issue
Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:42 PM EDT
Families suing over the 2009 plane crash of a Continental Connection flight into a house near Buffalo, which killed 50 people, will be allowed to pursue unlimited punitive damages from the flight's operators, a federal judge ruled Monday.
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Study: Long commutes could fatigue airline pilots
Wed Jul 6, 2011 11:16 AM EDT
One in five airline pilots lives at least 750 miles from work, according to a study by scientific advisers to the government, raising concerns that long commutes to airports could lead to fatigue in the cockpit.
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FAA orders new procedures for controllers
Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:29 AM EDT
The Federal Aviation Administration gave air traffic controllers new procedures Friday as officials try to contain the fallout from an incident earlier this week in which two airliners landed at Reagan National Airport without assistance because the lone controller on duty was asleep.
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Boeing completes 1st flight of new passenger jet
Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:40 PM EDT
The Boeing Co.'s newest and largest passenger plane completed its first flight on Sunday, marking another milestone as the company prepares to get the long-haul jumbo jet ready for the market by the end of the year.
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Delta to offer int'l premium economy seats for fee
Mon Feb 7, 2011 10:35 AM EST
Delta Air Lines will offer a premium economy section on international flights this summer, with more legroom and room to recline — at an additional cost of $80 to $160 each way.
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JetBlue part of new air traffic control program
Thu Feb 3, 2011 2:19 PM EST
Low-cost air carrier JetBlue Airways will begin using satellite-based technology key to modernizing the nation's air traffic control system beginning in 2012, federal and airline officials said Thursday.
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America's Best Alternate Airports
Seeded on Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:17 AM EST (petergreenberg.com)
It's no secret that America's airports are congested, with long lines and frequent delays. But for longer journeys, many travelers don't seem to have much choice but to suffer through the process. Unless, of course, you seek out alternate airports.
How To Dress For The TSA
Seeded on Fri Dec 3, 2010 4:14 PM EST (Jezebel: Celebrity, Sex, Fashion for Women. Without Airbrushing.)
After waiting 20 minutes for an unfortunate woman at JFK to disrobe, set off the alarms twice, divest of some belts, get a pat-down, and re-wrap, it dawned on me: some folks may need advice on dressing for flying!
Airline Passenger Refuses to Be Groped by Security; Becomes a Folk Hero
Seeded on Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:59 AM EST (discovermagazine.com)
John Tyner missed his flight to South Dakota for a pheasant hunting trip with his father-in-law. He wasn't late to the airport, he didn't get lost in the terminal.
US Airways to add 500 attendants and pilots
Mon Nov 8, 2010 9:38 AM EST
US Airways said Monday it will add 500 flight attendants and pilots next year mostly to cover planned retirements and attrition.
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