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June 10, 2009
Air France To Replace Airbus Speed Sensors Now

Air France has said all its flights using long-haul Airbus jets will be equipped immediately with new speed sensors after last week's disaster over the Atlantic, a pilots' union said on Tuesday.

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June 10, 2009
Embracing airport technology can save you time and money

Self-serve ticket kiosks and other electronic screens and gadgets aren't exactly new at airports around the world, but some travelers are hesitant — maybe a little scared — about using them.

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June 10, 2009
United pilots call on Obama to delay alliance entry

Star membership threatens US jobs says association Pilots from United Airlines have called on President Obama to delay approval of anti-trust immunity that would allow it and Continental Airlines to join the Star Alliance. The US Department of Transportation (DoT) is currently reviewing an...

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June 9, 2009
Solving the credit crunch with frequent flier miles by Roger Collis

Back in my corporate days, the rule was that for every ‘problem’ identified in the marketing plan one had to find a commensurate ‘opportunity,’ however spurious, in subsequent ‘brain-storming’ sessions.

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June 9, 2009
Honey, did you pack the divorce papers? by Roger Collis

‘Ah, if only we could get away,’ is a frequent lament from office slaves this side of summer. But while it may seem grim minding the fort while everybody around you is away, going on vacation is a minefield for the unwary.

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June 8, 2009
O Canada! by Laura Jackson

One of the largest gatherings of air service professionals took place last week in Montréal, Canada.

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June 8, 2009
Ryanair CEO: 'We are serious' about a toilet fee

It may not have been a publicity stunt after all. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says the European low-cost giant will indeed start charging customers one pound (about $1.65) to use the toilets.

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June 8, 2009
Business travellers left out of pocket

More than 30 per cent of employees don’t claim back all of their travel expenses

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June 8, 2009
Airlines lose $3.3bn in first quarter

The airline industry reported net losses of $3.3bn (�2.3bn) in the first quarter despite lower oil prices and a stock market recovery, the International Air Travel Association (IATA) said.

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June 7, 2009
17 bodies found from lost Air France plane

Seventeen bodies have been recovered from last week's crash of an Air France jetliner off the South American coast.

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